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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think you are picking this fight.  Use the dishwasher.  And washing pump parts and bottles should not take a long time.  Five minutes, tops.  Fill the sink with hot soapy water, drop them in, go do something else, come back later and rinse.  I guarantee they will be clean enough.  [/quote]

You would think it doesn’t take a long time, but a full day of bottles and pump parts does take a while. I guess I am just a super b who picks unnecessary fights and should just quit pumping. I thought I was a sleep deprived parent with minimal downtime and limited problem solving ability due to the sleep deprivation who was hoping to get some ideas on how to deal with a problem (hey, I couldn’t even figure out the dishwasher logistics without help, and I do appreciate it). I thought I was just a parent who is envious of her spouse’s downtime and trying to figure out how to navigate those feelings, and a mom who is scaling back pumping slowly to prevent another bout of mastitis and to help avoid weaning-related depression. But apparently I just suck. Thanks to all who confirmed that for me. Don’t worry; your loathing for me is nothing compared to my self-loathing.[/quote]

Woooow apparently you’re also a drama queen who loves to play the victim. Your poor DH. Would love to hear his side now.[/quote]
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Yes, I agree with you. I also have PPD so, believe me, I agree with you fully that I’m horrible. [/b][/quote]

Wait, you already have PPD?

Dude, your DH needs to be picking up the slack so you can rest and sleep.
That was pretty much an order from my OB and therapist when I was diagnosed.

Simplify as much as you can--but also DH needs to realize that your health comes before his downtime. Once you're in a better place, then you can figure out how to share breaks better.

I'm so sorry--PPD sucks. I have been there. It does get better. [/quote]

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