Your Feeding Journey Doesn’t Have to Be All or Nothing 🤍

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One thing I hope this Support List doesn’t leave out is… permission to let go of the “all or nothing” mindset. :white_heart:

Breastfeeding and pumping can be beautiful, but they can also be exhausting, emotional, and completely different from what you pictured before your baby arrived.

One thing I’ve learned is that supplementing with formula doesn’t erase the breast milk I’m able to give my baby. Pumping instead of nursing doesn’t make my journey less meaningful. And changing the plan to protect my peace doesn’t mean I failed.

Some days I pump more. Some days we use more formula. Some days I’m just thankful my baby is fed and mama made it through the day. :baby_bottle::joy:

Your feeding journey does not have to look like anyone else’s to be successful.

Give yourself grace, mama. Fed, loved, growing, and cared for matters more than following a perfect plan. :two_hearts:

#BreastfeedingMonth #Breastfeeding #PumpingMom #ComboFeeding #MomSupport

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What a great post! I like how you said that breastfeeding and pumping can be exhausting because it really can be. We are only human so it’s only so much that we can do. I had to supplement with formula many times, but I don’t regret it because my baby was fine thank you so much for posting this :smiling_face_with_sunglasses:

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I love everything about this momma​:heart::heart::heart:. I feel like combo feeding moms are sometimes forgotten about because we do feel like all or nothing. I remind myself that even a few ounces is better than nothing!! Way to go momma​:face_blowing_a_kiss::face_blowing_a_kiss::face_blowing_a_kiss:

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Exactly! :face_holding_back_tears::white_heart: We put so much pressure on ourselves when ultimately we’re doing the best we can for our babies. Supplementing has given me so much peace, and I’m grateful I allowed myself to let go of the guilt. :baby_bottle::two_hearts:

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YES! :face_holding_back_tears::heart: This is exactly why I wanted to share this. Combo feeding moms deserve to feel seen too! I’ve had to remind myself that every ounce I’m able to give my baby still counts. We’re doing an amazing job, mama! :heart_hands:t5::baby_bottle:

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This is just such a great post!! A real true reminder that there are many many different roads on this journey and non of them are wrong

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I love this :blue_heart:

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Every mama deserves support along the way. I’m happy to share and encourage.

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Thank you mama! :face_holding_back_tears::blue_heart: I really hope another mom who needs this reminder sees it.

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It’s definitely appreciated

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Beautifully said! Fed, loved, and growing matters most :heart::heart::heart:

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Beautifully said. I was so sad to supplement with formula in the beginning!

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This is so true! :heart: Thank you for reminding us and sharing your beautiful moment with the little one.

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I totally agree with you !

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My adhd puts me in an all or nothing mind for everything. I have to say out loud , it’s okay.