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[quote=Anonymous]I spent well over $1k in special pumps, supplements, etc due to low supply.

I was pressured to triple feed, so nurse 30 minutes, pump 30-60 minutes, feed from a bottle….then repeat the process all over again.

I couldn’t multi-task by working while pumping because I had to massage my breasts the entire time to get any milk out.

So yea, it pisses me off when people tell me it’s free, or tell me I could have avoided the formula shortage by BFing, or think something is wrong with me because I hated BFing.

The mental toll was huge. H found me collapsed on the floor sobbing because I couldn’t take anymore.

A few weeks ago my oldest daughter had a big competition. I brought the baby and an older woman came up and asked me if I was BFing. I said no and she prodded me for why. I said I didn’t enjoy it so chose to stop (because I don’t think I need to justify my choice by saying “low supply” or whatever) and she just kept telling me how wonderful it is and how I should have. Ruined what was supposed to be a great day for my family. [/quote]

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