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I had a similar plan as you except I was at home all day every day with LO and my supply kept declining. We battled bf-ing by about 4 months so I decided to pump and pump to try and keep going with the bfing. I stopped bfing at 5 months and stopped pumping at 6 months. Oh and we started supplementing at 4 months. Quite honestly, if and when I have to do it again, I would have stopped breastfeeding right at 4 months and just pumped and supplemented. I liked the idea of LO still getting some of my milk, but the fighting at the boob was ruining our bond. So I guess I would tough it out for your goal as long as you it's not ruining any relationship with your LO. It is very discouraging though. The day I packed away the pump was a really really REALLY great day lol

I'd keep pumping. I get 3-4 ounces per pump each time but I guess you must have been accustomed to getting more.

I would quit. Pumping is a pain in the arse. Why stress about it? Just nurse when twice a day. She is still getting BM a day.

I'm having the same dilemma. Despite fenugreek, tea, and water, I'm now down to 5-7 oz a day Like you, my goal is 6 months, and I'm pretty bummed that I don't think I'll make it there. I'm still nursing G to sleep at night, so I'm debating dropping my pump sessions and just nursing in the morning & evening, but I'm afraid my supply won't survive it.

I wish I had advice, just wanted to say I'm in the same crappy boat

i would think that if you want to keep BFing, you'll need to keep pumping to keep that supply. it's not horrible output and still provides some great BM for LO. it's only 1.5 months away! (feels like forever, i'm sure, but in the grand scheme of things, not that far to make your goal!)

I think that you've done an amazing job, already. And since your daughter is nursing, she's getting breastmilk. I'd personally drop the pumping guilt free whenever you feel like it. If you're already supplementing with formula, why kill yourself for a little more breastmilk?

@swedishfish: Yeah I get about 9 days off so I figured that's when we'd wean as well. She won't be six months til Jan 4 buut I'll cut myself some slack It's soo frustrating though, isn't it? I hate getting a measly ounce or two from a pump session