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[quote=Anonymous]The health benefits drop off around that time, plus you'll start solids. If you aren't enjoying it, and especially if you'll need to pump to keep it up (I loathed pumping), you should stop. I don't think anyone should martyr themselves to breastfeeding. There are great alternatives, it's fine.

I breastfed for a year but it was really for me. I liked it, I liked that time with my baby. It forced me to slow down and be still with her -- I have fond memories of sitting in the rocker nursing her and just looking out a window at the leaves fluttering in the wind. It was like meditation (and I'm not a meditation person). I think it's just what I needed at that time in my life.

I loathed pumping though. I only had to do it occasionally though because I worked from home and could just nurse directly on our schedule. So I only pumped once or twice a week so I could go out for longer or have milk for a sitter or for my DH to give. If I did it again now, I'd probably pump less and just supplement with formula. At the time I was told this would undermine BFing but I think that's BS.[/quote]

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