To be completely honest, I am surprised I went as long as I did. I do believe my body is telling me..no more milk momma, no more milk. Production has come to a close! Chappelle is less than 2 weeks away from turning 1 and I have in some form breastfed her up to this point. She was exclusively breast fed until 8 months when I returned to work. Then she was 1/2 breast milk and supplemented with formula. I have been doing more and more formula and took it to mornings and night feedings of breast milk and that was it. Over the last 2 weeks we have been decreasing formula and introducing whole milk and so far so good.
I recall way to well about 2 months ago pumping at work where my nipples were basically hanging on by tiny pieces of skin. My milk was the color of strawberry milk and I am not exaggerating! It was the worst pain I have ever felt! After 2 weeks of going through absolute hell every time I pumped I quit. I could barely breath while pumping. So not too shabby. I breast fed Braxton right up to the 9 month mark and 2 weeks shy of a year with Chappelle.
Sweet girl I have enjoyed our bonding more than you will ever know and am so fortunate to have been able to experience this.
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