i have gastritis ibs and a hiatel hernia so i know all to well what it's like to live with stomach problems, i don't even like going out to eat or a lot of the time feel like getting out of bed for that matter and it causes me a lot of anxiety and I'm waiting to get a colonoscopy to make sure there's nothing more serious wrong cause I've had bleeding but you have got to learn to cope with it and live with it unfortunately

Well thats great. Sounds like an awesome time to start the process. Your milk will go further so it wont take long to build you up a little stash.

Maybe I will wait a few more weeks just so I can pump enough to mix with formula. It's a good thing we got a dr appt for her tomorrow and WIC appt on Monday. Might as well start now even if it's low dosages of formula. Thank you so much for hearing me out and speaking out. @babylove1209, appreciated! I will let you know what the doc said.

@tatted_mommy of course. All mommas have a vision onf what they want for their babies. And it can be hard sometimes to meet our own standards. Just know that a fed baby and a happy momma will go alot farther than a breastfed baby and a miserable momma. You know if momma aint happy...aint nobody happy. Lol. It might be a saying but it is true. As far as formula of course ot can bring those issues. I would recommend sitting down with your babies dr. And choosing a less harsh formula. My babies has to do soy.. i attempted others but in the end the protein was too hard for their bodies to breakdown at a young age. So far that hasnt meant anything jn regards to a lactose issue as adolecents. Maybe start with a gentlease formula. And my though would be to transition.. start mixing formula and breast milk until you get to the other side. By no means will it be painless.. but millions pf babies are formula fed and healthy. Not very many mommas are dealing with health issues as yours. Just keep pushing on. Here if you ever need to chat.

@babylove1209, I want to say thank you for what you have said. It's hard for me to let go, but what good am I if I cannot be in the best of health for her. I want to be healthy and strong for her, so maybe you're right. I guess I just don't want to put her on formula because I know it may give her gas.

Im sorry momma, maybe its time to consider your health.. and how it effects your overall wellness. In turn its effect on the baby. If you have been breastfeeding this long, you have given her the best of the best. You have built her immune system up strong. It may just be time to allow yourself to take the pressure off and start transitioning out of that and get the medication you need to be "present" and not in discomfort. Praying for you!