Yesterday I started the exciting process of weaning. I wasn't sure I was going to start so soon and wasn't really sure how to do it so I called the lactation consultant. She returned my call surprisingly quickly and I felt much more confident after our conversation. Through talking with her, I realized just how fortunate I am that Derek isn't still nursing and I'm just pumping. Because of this, I have complete flexibility with my approach. It was a difficult transition to make at the time, but in hindsight, I'm glad it happened the way it did. Here's my plan:
Now: Pump: 5 am, 10:30 am, 3:30 pm, and before bed (around 8:30/9 pm)
Next week: Pump 5 am, 12:30 pm, and 7ish
In two weeks: Pump 5 am and before bed
In three weeks: Pump 5 am
Done!!
Right now I'm thinking about keeping the 5 am pumping the longest because that's when I produce the most milk. Mike is trying to convince me to give that one up earlier so I can actually sleep in. We'll see .... he makes a pretty convincing argument.
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