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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If you have an oversupply why do you want to stop?

If you go longer between pumps, you WILL produce more watery BM. Is that what you are planning to feed your poor child??

Why not just let it dry naturally like nature intended? Breastmilk is really good for your baby. My friend tried to drops pumps and ended up getting mastitis which was very painful. Also I have heard stories of issues with periods and hormones and emotions. You will end up dealing with all that. Do you know what you will take if you have issues with periods and hormones? No one can tell you since nothing exists to help with that.[/quote]

+1.

Many women want to but can't continue nursing because they dry up and you are doing it unnaturally OP. Its a big sacrifice as an exclusive pumper but there plenty of foods you can eat even if you can't have dairy. You should continue pumping, it will be so much less as weeks pass by since your LO will start ramping up on solids. I want to offer encouragement to continue if you can.[/quote]

Can you give OP a break? She didn't ask for a pep rally to keep pumping. I EPed for 8 months and it is HARD. I get why OP is stopping and I credit her for sticking it out this long. You obviously are a BFer and not an EPer or you wouldn't be pushing OP to continue. And, solids did nothing to decrease my DS appetite for BM or formula.[/quote]

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