With my first, we had every challenge under the sun: tongue tie, high-arched palate, and later, a diagnosis of Russell-Silver Syndrome. I was an oversupplier, so I pumped and even donated milk, but at 8.5 months postpartum, I got pregnant and, just like that, my milk was gone. It felt like a punch to the gut. With my second, I thought I’d do better. But no one prepared me for a baby with extreme bottle refusal. He’d starve all day while I was at work, then nurse all night like a newborn. It was brutal. I barely slept, I was mentally and physically drained, and at 5 months, I switched to exclusive pumping. I made it to 9 months before I just couldn’t anymore. Here’s the truth: Even with all the knowledge, all the tips, and all the support in the world, this is HARD. And if its hadd for you too - it doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong or nit trying hard enough. It doesn’t mean you’re a failure. It means you’re human. It means you’re trying your absolute best. And that’s enough. You’re not alone in this. I see you, I get it, and I promise - you’re doing an amazing job. ❤️
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