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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The common denominator in a lot of these posts is breastfeeding. Op could actually get some rest if she used formula. Formula is freedom [/quote]

It’s the pumping. For people who were able to breastfeed pretty easily (this is not a compliment or judgement - it just works for some people) breastfeeding isn’t that much work. It’s the pumping and/or latch/supply issues that put people over the edge. I was able to breastfeed but absolutely would not have pumped. I would have done formula first. [/quote]

It’s not that much of the pumping for me. It’s the almost constant feeding and only small breaks in between that is exhausting. I use a portable pump so it’s not a big deal. It’s not easy but it’s not that bad. [/quote]

You would have much longer breaks if you just fed him formula. The pumping is taking more time than you think. [/quote]

It doesn’t. I pump while I feeding him. I would have to feed him either way. I don’t pump when he’s not eating so I can get some rest. I still don’t sleep much because the feeding process is long. He eats at say 6am. Done around 6:45am, and sleeps until his next feeding at 7:30am. This is the routine around the clock. [/quote]

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