# From Tears to Triumph: My Breastfeeding Journey šŸ¤ **URL:** \ **Category:** Breastfeeding & Pumping\ **Tags:** whathelpedme\ **Created:** [July 26, 2026, 3:19am UTC](https://community.momcozy.com/t/from-tears-to-triumph-my-breastfeeding-journey/21068 "2026-07-26T03:19:21Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Odalis](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/momcozy/user_avatar/community.momcozy.com/odalis/32/4145_2.png) [@Odalis](https://community.momcozy.com/u/Odalis)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2026, 3:19am UTC](https://community.momcozy.com/t/from-tears-to-triumph-my-breastfeeding-journey/21068/1 "2026-07-26T03:19:22Z")
I wanted to share my breastfeeding journey because I know how discouraging it can feel when things donā€™t go the way you imagined. When I was in the hospital, I struggled so much to get my daughter to latch and feed directly from the breast. On top of that, it was incredibly painful. Every attempt left me sore, frustrated, and wondering if I was doing something wrong. As a first-time mom, I had no idea if she was actually getting enough milk, and I kept telling myself that she probably was. The first night we brought her home, everything changed. She cried nonstop and hadnā€™t had a bowel movement. Around 3:00 a.m., we called the nurse because we didnā€™t know what to do. She suggested giving her formula because she might not be getting enough to eat. That night, we gave her formula. Iā€™ll be honestā€¦ I felt so discouraged. I had dreamed of providing breast milk for my baby, and in that moment, I felt like I had already failed. But my husband looked at me and said, **ā€œWeā€™re not giving up. Letā€™s try using your Momcozy pumps.ā€** The next day, I opened my pumps and realizedā€¦I had absolutely no idea what I was doing. No one in my family had ever exclusively pumped or even really used breast pumps, so I was completely on my own. I watched videos, read tips, made mistakes, and slowly taught myself how to pump. Little by little, everything started to click. My daughter went from needing formula that first night to drinking only breast milk. What once felt impossible became our new normal. Now, weā€™re almost **one full year** into my exclusive pumping journey, and I can honestly say it has been one of the most rewarding things Iā€™ve ever done. It hasnā€™t always been easy, but for me, every pumping session has been worth it. I wanted to share this for any mom who is struggling with nursing and feels discouraged. Breastfeeding doesnā€™t always look the way we picture it. Sometimes feeding directly from the breast works, and sometimes pumping becomes the journey instead. Neither path makes you any less of a mom. If youā€™re in those early days wondering if you can do it, donā€™t lose hope. Your journey may look different than you expected, and thatā€™s okay. ā¤ Has anyone else started out planning to nurse but ended up exclusively pumping? Iā€™d love to hear your story and what helped you along the way. ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/momcozy/original/2X/e/e28d8271c4ecf0d71f472868e1cfc9037ee58625.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Sinai](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/momcozy/user_avatar/community.momcozy.com/sinai/32/88_2.png) [@Sinai](https://community.momcozy.com/u/Sinai)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2026, 5:52am UTC](https://community.momcozy.com/t/from-tears-to-triumph-my-breastfeeding-journey/21068/2 "2026-07-26T05:52:13Z")
What an amazing journey! šŸ©· I love that your husband encouraged you to keep going. Having that support can make such a difference ---
**Author:** ![Tori3](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/momcozy/user_avatar/community.momcozy.com/tori3/32/4600_2.png) [@Tori3](https://community.momcozy.com/u/Tori3)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2026, 7:00am UTC](https://community.momcozy.com/t/from-tears-to-triumph-my-breastfeeding-journey/21068/3 "2026-07-26T07:00:48Z")
I wish breastfeeding came with a handbook, it truly is a hard thing to navigate! Iā€™m so happy your husband was able to give you the support you needed. Congratulations on making it to a year!! šŸ„³ thatā€™s amazing! Be proud of yourself! ---
**Author:** ![Angel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/momcozy/user_avatar/community.momcozy.com/angel/32/68_2.png) [@Angel](https://community.momcozy.com/u/Angel)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2026, 7:40am UTC](https://community.momcozy.com/t/from-tears-to-triumph-my-breastfeeding-journey/21068/4 "2026-07-26T07:40:10Z")
Huge congratulations on almost hitting one full year! Exclusive pumping takes so much dedication and hard work, especially when you had to figure it all out on your own. Cheers!!! ---
**Author:** ![Odalis](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/momcozy/user_avatar/community.momcozy.com/odalis/32/4145_2.png) [@Odalis](https://community.momcozy.com/u/Odalis)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2026, 12:02am UTC](https://community.momcozy.com/t/from-tears-to-triumph-my-breastfeeding-journey/21068/5 "2026-07-27T00:02:33Z")
Thank you so much it was hard at the beginning, but I knew that it was worth it because breast milk is better for her ā˜ŗ ---
**Author:** ![Odalis](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/momcozy/user_avatar/community.momcozy.com/odalis/32/4145_2.png) [@Odalis](https://community.momcozy.com/u/Odalis)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2026, 12:03am UTC](https://community.momcozy.com/t/from-tears-to-triumph-my-breastfeeding-journey/21068/6 "2026-07-27T00:03:30Z")
I agree a hat and book will be useful, but I think it really pro you for breast-feeding because so many different things can happen. Thank you so much for your support. šŸ™Œ ---
**Author:** ![Odalis](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/momcozy/user_avatar/community.momcozy.com/odalis/32/4145_2.png) [@Odalis](https://community.momcozy.com/u/Odalis)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2026, 12:04am UTC](https://community.momcozy.com/t/from-tears-to-triumph-my-breastfeeding-journey/21068/7 "2026-07-27T00:04:14Z")
thank you so much for your support and yes, at least now I know what to do if thereā€™s a second baby šŸ¤— ---
**Author:** ![Jess3](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/momcozy/user_avatar/community.momcozy.com/jess3/32/5163_2.png) [@Jess3](https://community.momcozy.com/u/Jess3)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2026, 12:17am UTC](https://community.momcozy.com/t/from-tears-to-triumph-my-breastfeeding-journey/21068/8 "2026-07-27T00:17:10Z")
Thank you so much for sharing!!! Wonderful and painful journey. Your story will def help others. So glad youā€™ve made it this far!ā¤ ---
**Author:** ![Odalis](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/momcozy/user_avatar/community.momcozy.com/odalis/32/4145_2.png) [@Odalis](https://community.momcozy.com/u/Odalis)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2026, 2:44am UTC](https://community.momcozy.com/t/from-tears-to-triumph-my-breastfeeding-journey/21068/9 "2026-07-27T02:44:33Z")
i appreciate the support! I want moms to know breastfeeding is not always perfect. ā˜ŗ ---
**Author:** ![Momcozy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/momcozy/user_avatar/community.momcozy.com/momcozy/32/168_2.png) [@Momcozy](https://community.momcozy.com/u/Momcozy)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2026, 8:28am UTC](https://community.momcozy.com/t/from-tears-to-triumph-my-breastfeeding-journey/21068/10 "2026-07-27T08:28:42Z")
Pinned globally on July 27, 2026, 8:28am UTC ---
**Author:** ![Jess3](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/momcozy/user_avatar/community.momcozy.com/jess3/32/5163_2.png) [@Jess3](https://community.momcozy.com/u/Jess3)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2026, 9:53am UTC](https://community.momcozy.com/t/from-tears-to-triumph-my-breastfeeding-journey/21068/11 "2026-07-27T09:53:21Z")
No it is not. If it was, weā€™d all do it!!ā¤ā¤ ---
**Author:** ![Marissa5](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/momcozy/user_avatar/community.momcozy.com/marissa5/32/7942_2.png) [@Marissa5](https://community.momcozy.com/u/Marissa5)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2026, 10:21am UTC](https://community.momcozy.com/t/from-tears-to-triumph-my-breastfeeding-journey/21068/12 "2026-07-27T10:21:25Z")
Iā€™m glad you figured out what works for you!! I basically started exclusively pumping while still always comfort nursing cause baby loves the boob but just couldnā€™t get enough. We finally got to a point where I pump 6x a day but take a break and only nurse from 4-9pm. Heā€™s 5 months right now and itā€™s been a hard journey! ---
**Author:** ![Chantel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/momcozy/user_avatar/community.momcozy.com/chantel/32/111_2.png) [@Chantel](https://community.momcozy.com/u/Chantel)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2026, 3:25pm UTC](https://community.momcozy.com/t/from-tears-to-triumph-my-breastfeeding-journey/21068/13 "2026-07-27T15:25:04Z")
Amazing! I love your dedication and determination! Itā€™s always so hard when you first are learning about breastfeeding. Everything is so new! ---
**Author:** ![Jessica2](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/momcozy/user_avatar/community.momcozy.com/jessica2/32/2282_2.png) [@Jessica2](https://community.momcozy.com/u/Jessica2)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2026, 5:31pm UTC](https://community.momcozy.com/t/from-tears-to-triumph-my-breastfeeding-journey/21068/14 "2026-07-27T17:31:11Z")
Thatā€™s so awesome mama!!! It takes so much time and learning I was right there too had no clue as to what I was doing So proud of you for making it this far ---
**Author:** ![Odalis](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/momcozy/user_avatar/community.momcozy.com/odalis/32/4145_2.png) [@Odalis](https://community.momcozy.com/u/Odalis)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2026, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.momcozy.com/t/from-tears-to-triumph-my-breastfeeding-journey/21068/15 "2026-07-27T18:55:32Z")
Amen to that šŸ™ ---
**Author:** ![Odalis](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/momcozy/user_avatar/community.momcozy.com/odalis/32/4145_2.png) [@Odalis](https://community.momcozy.com/u/Odalis)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2026, 6:56pm UTC](https://community.momcozy.com/t/from-tears-to-triumph-my-breastfeeding-journey/21068/16 "2026-07-27T18:56:40Z")
Iā€™m happy you found something that works for you. I tried my best to give her from the breast, but it just did not work out and Iā€™m a little sad about it because I bought so many things to help me with my journey like the fancy pillow and all this other stuff and I didnā€™t end up using it. šŸ˜­ā¤ ---
**Author:** ![Odalis](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/momcozy/user_avatar/community.momcozy.com/odalis/32/4145_2.png) [@Odalis](https://community.momcozy.com/u/Odalis)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2026, 6:57pm UTC](https://community.momcozy.com/t/from-tears-to-triumph-my-breastfeeding-journey/21068/17 "2026-07-27T18:57:27Z")
Hi, thank you so much for your support. Iā€™m kind of sad that itā€™s about to end but also excited. šŸ˜Š ---
**Author:** ![Odalis](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/momcozy/user_avatar/community.momcozy.com/odalis/32/4145_2.png) [@Odalis](https://community.momcozy.com/u/Odalis)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2026, 6:57pm UTC](https://community.momcozy.com/t/from-tears-to-triumph-my-breastfeeding-journey/21068/18 "2026-07-27T18:57:51Z")
Aw, thank you so much for the support Jessica šŸ¤  ---
**Author:** ![Chantel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/momcozy/user_avatar/community.momcozy.com/chantel/32/111_2.png) [@Chantel](https://community.momcozy.com/u/Chantel)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2026, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.momcozy.com/t/from-tears-to-triumph-my-breastfeeding-journey/21068/19 "2026-07-27T22:24:38Z")
I know what you mean. My son is getting older and he may not want to breastfeed till 2 ---
**Author:** ![Odalis](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/momcozy/user_avatar/community.momcozy.com/odalis/32/4145_2.png) [@Odalis](https://community.momcozy.com/u/Odalis)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2026, 5:09am UTC](https://community.momcozy.com/t/from-tears-to-triumph-my-breastfeeding-journey/21068/20 "2026-07-28T05:09:36Z")
i know thereā€™s mom that do it for years, but for me one is enough šŸ˜‚ [Next page](https://community.momcozy.com/t/from-tears-to-triumph-my-breastfeeding-journey/21068.md?page=2)