I know, I'm probably strange especially since I'm so tired of pumping (I'm a WOHM)!... But DD turned 10 months this weekend, and I've decided to go from pumping 3x per day to 2x per day for about a month or so, then down to 1x per day, and hopefully be done with pumping by the time she is 12-13 months. I still plan on nursing mornings/nights as she wants though, and I have a great freezer stash if she needs more milk. I'm so tired of pumping, but I feel kind of sad because it means an end to this time in her life.
I also have a terrible time nursing her because she'd rather play and see what's going on around her, especially if we're somewhere else but home. In fact, last night we were at my in-laws and I tried nursing her, but she was more interested in looking around/playing. So, I caved in and gave her a bottle of pumped milk (which I never do when I'm home, this was the first time). She literally just downed the 5 ounces. So why doesn't she nurse like that off me?? I'm so sad! At this point, I'd rather make sure she's getting the nutrients and fluids than stressing myself out over whether she nurses or not. I know I've done well to go even this long with nursing and pumping, but I feel like it's a constant battle to get DD to nurse!
I also have a terrible time nursing her because she'd rather play and see what's going on around her, especially if we're somewhere else but home. In fact, last night we were at my in-laws and I tried nursing her, but she was more interested in looking around/playing. So, I caved in and gave her a bottle of pumped milk (which I never do when I'm home, this was the first time). She literally just downed the 5 ounces. So why doesn't she nurse like that off me?? I'm so sad! At this point, I'd rather make sure she's getting the nutrients and fluids than stressing myself out over whether she nurses or not. I know I've done well to go even this long with nursing and pumping, but I feel like it's a constant battle to get DD to nurse!
