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[quote=Anonymous][quote]For those moms who kept going, did you do it because you enjoyed it or because you feel this pressure to do it because it's best for your baby? I feel like a lot of moms aim to breast feed as long as possible as some sort of contest almost, which everything I've read says that after 6 months. the benefits have leveled out.

But if you love it or find personal benefits to it, I can see sticking with it for longer. I just know for myself that if it was massively inconvenient or pumping made me feel like a dairy cow I don't think I could keep it up. Also, does that mean you're still having to wear nursing bras and pads and worry about leaking and stuff during all that time? And what about sex?[/quote]
Sex? Ahahahahaha. That's right, other women would be thinking about that. I'm single so that's not an issue. :)

After my milk came in and regulated, I didn't really have a problem with leakage. The only time it really happens now is in the morning, when I'm a little full -- when he nurses from one breast, the other one leaks. Sorry for the gory details.

I don't mind breastfeeding, because my kid really loves it. He's been a breast man from the beginning. Mostly, though, I do it because it's cheaper than formula and more portable. (Though I hate pumping)

I did feel some pressure to nurse through my maternity leave. I started stressing out tremendously when I went back to work, found that I couldn't really keep up with his needs, and saw my paltry stash dwindle away. But I decided that formula would be his "stash" -- he takes it happily. So it doesn't have to be an all-or-nothing deal. He has some formula, some breastmilk, some table food, he's happy and I'm happy. (Though I'll be happier when he's weaned. I'm going to try to make it to a year and then the bar will be closed, I think.)  [/quote]

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