i'm done breastfeeding. 

It has been 45 years. It is still a touchy subject. I had ZERO milk. I felt devastated. It was so hard. Watching every other mom succeed where i failed. By my second and last child i had enough milk to feed 1 feeding a day for 3 months. I got a lot of condemnation the "breast is best " crew was so militant. I still carry that guilt. Feed your kid. Whatever you can. Dont feel this guilt.

Breastfeeding is actually such a difficult journey and it is mentally taxing. It is such a relief to stop when it is difficult but it is also sad. People don’t realize how emotionally involved us mamas get. All the love, you are and amazing Mom Shawn. A great dad Andrew!

Shawn, it is so beautiful to see how much Andrew loves you. You can see it in how he looks at you and in the words he speaks. You have something only God could have built and I hope it will always be one of your greatest joys. Andrew, you are an awesome husband and daddy! Keep leaning on our God who knows our hearts! You two are wonderful.

Breast feeding is a lot. Kudos for doing it with all three kids!

Shawn you should be so proud exclusively pumping is intense! I've been nursing for the last 8 years (3 different babies) and oh man I hate pumping! You are a rock star

My thoughts, after watching this video, went back to 40 years ago. My boys were breast fed, and although toward the end of the year, it was only mornings and nights, I still look back on that time in an "Andrew East kind of way". Nothing has surpassed the whole dynamic of breastfeeding, except when they became fathers. For myself, it was the singular time I was extremely aware how perfectly God made me. I even started a book of musings and devotions brought on by being a mother. To Andres and Shawn, yes, any future babies should be looked at from the perspective of future adults in your home. I am one of many siblings, and all I can tell you is, that individual time you lose bit by bit with more children, ends up drawing the children closer to one another. It introduces the older ones to that extraordinary love and protectiveness for the little ones, and gives the little ones great experiences of being loved on, and also loving others. Siblings are lifelong friends and teachers of one another. You probably will have more children, so don't EDIT make any definitive statements about it yet. When the time's right to either have another child or not, God will make it perfectly clear to you, so don't worry about it. God bless you and those adorable little East children.

I exclusively pumped with my first for the exact same reason. The fact you did it for 6 months is WILD! That’s amazing!! I made it like 3 weeks and I said - I’m good, she’s good, it’s all good, for my sanity I need to stop. Breastfeeding is hard, no matter how you do! ❤

AMEN! Breastfeeding is such a steep learning curve and it's so hard! It's really a journey and I so appreciate you sharing your story! You are doing a great job mama!

This is such an important topic. As a new mom, breastfeed/pumping has been the most challenging thing. Thanks for sharing your story and supporting others on their feeding journey, regardless of what that journey is! ❤️

My husband had to bottle feed my daughter the 2 days a week I traveled for work. He would text me when he gave her a bottle and I would already know because I had filled up. The connection is so precious and from God! ❤

I’m so glad you had Andrew who understood breastfeeding and supported you.❤❤❤

This is such a great example of a great impact of RU-vid for getting information out there that people often don’t talk enough about with young parents. It’s so important to share the rainbow of experiences because Every couple experiences, breast-feeding and breast-feeding challenges differently. In this kind of content helps them realize that they’re not alone and that there’s a lot of ways to get through this period in life. I think in the past people didn’t talk about these things very much where they talked about them after they happened. What’s great about how open you’ve been sharing your journeys with each kid is it starts conversations and helps people not feel if they can’t quite do it the way loud voices in society claim it should be done, etc. So thank you for being a conversation starter for those who sometimes don’t even know how to talk about a subject.

We had five daughters within six years. I breastfed all five girls for at least one year each. It was a lot. I miss it but am glad that phase is over.

Much love, Shawn. Thank you for being so open. My kids are 15 and 19 and I still get choked up when I think about how difficult it was to breastfeed. Clogged ducts, toe-curling pain, pumping one breast while nursing to try to improve my supply. I never made enough milk for my babies. Always had to supplement. Felt like a failure. I know better now. Fed is best. Love to all moms.

I was told that breastfeeding also helps to pull the uterus back in place after childbirth. I can remember feeling the pull in my stomach area when breastfeeding my son.

Thank you for posting this. As a mom that is breastfeeding and pumping while at work, it is nice to see someone talk about their struggle and journey. Social media makes it seem like everyone has an overproduction of milk. That isn't the case, I make enough for my baby for the next day while I'm at work. So all the mama's out there working pumping and breastfeeding, you are doing a great job and keep up the good work.

I have four kids and we travel all over with them and we LOVE IT! So if more is right, you’ll make it work, but I do have to say that it doesn’t have to be a big trip. They don’t care, they just want to be exploring with mom and dad. Actually, some of our simpler trips have been my very favorite. Save the world traveling for when they’re older and can appreciate it more and do weekends away in a hotel. We use to go to a hotel for the night that was only 30 minutes away because it had a water slide and breakfast, and the kids thought that was the best thing in the world. Making memories together is the important thing, not the miles you’ve gone.

Andrew with the seatbelt at 12:01 reacting to Shawn's accolades absolutely cracked me up. Love your openness and all-around supportive attitude for each family's unique feeding journey!

This is precious! I love this video! So many things that a lot of people don't slow down to talk about especially spouses! This is very comforting ❤

I appreciate that this is uncut! It is nice to hear the natural flow of conversation - my husband and I have rhythm together, just like you guys. 💕

Thank you for sharing this message!! I had NO idea how hard breastfeeding was until I had my baby on 11/19/23. We’re still doing it 100% of the time but DANG it’s so hard!! Props to you and knowing how hard it is and how much is out of our control, fed is totally best

First of all, you are a rockstar. Shawn and your perseverance through the breastfeeding journey and Andrew your support of her through it seems to be exceptional. I exclusively pumped for a year with my first born and EIGHT years later… I’m five months in exclusively pumping my second and I have wanted to give up on numerous occasions, but the self-inflicting guilt EATS ME ALIVE. Thank you for bringing awareness to ALL this journey has to offer. Thankful for you ❤️

This is so reassuring to hear! I struggled with nursing so I went to pumping and made it a little over 6 months. It was SO hard! But you're correct, you need to do what's best for YOU and BABY! :)

🙋‍♀️ exclusive pumper for 9 months due to latching issues with my first also! I never thought of it was wayyy more than nursing- just worked for us as a unit much better over nursing. My 2nd latched great… but nursing just did click with me- so I turned into exclusive pumping and I tapped out at 5 months for my SANITY 🎉 What a journey each kiddo is ❤

Just enjoy the journey - you’ll know when you know. And every stage as your children grow up is amazing! I have been through the baby stage, toddler stage, young children, preteen, teenagers, and now one adult and two teens. The best encouragement I had was once being in an airport with one of my babies and a gentleman admired the baby and then commented ‘just wait until they’re a teenager… it’s awesome’ 💕 And it’s true!! Not to say there aren’t hard things then too, but it is just as amazing as every other stage.

I triple fed my twins for 11 months while working full time. It was so exhausting. Idk how I did it and it did so much damage to my mental health. I was so excited to be done but also so sad at the end of an era. So many emotions that you don’t know you’ll feel until you’re there.

I breastfeed my son for 18 months....what felt good about it all was my breasts finally had a function...it was like they came alive after all these years. The feeling of filling up and then the release....and that precious bonding time. He just turned 16 ....he's a track star at his high school....200 meter and high jump also 4 by 1 relay. He is so strong and healthy

I am a FTM and my baby only latched for about 6 weeks but I have exclusively pumped since day 1. I am now 6.5 months into exclusively pumping and it truly is so much work. Any amount of time nursing or pumping is admirable 💜

I love y’all ❤ thank you for being so honest. My 3rd baby was also the hardest just all around in every way.. currently pregnant with baby #4 and I’m praying for an easy baby. 🙏🏼

No matter how many kids you have, you figure it out. If you had four each parent sits in the middle of a plane seat with a kid on each side. My husband and I had three under 4 when we traveled international for the first time with all of them. The traveling wasn't hard because we worked as a team. Tiring, yes, but not hard. I always tell people don't make decisions the first year or two after having a baby. It's such a big transition. Decisions are best made 18 months to two years later. Drew will be in school full-time, Jett will be in pre-school, and Bear will be the only "baby" at home. Adoption is also an amazing option, and it's so needed! You've had a hard few months, enjoy the next 6-12 without discussing adding another family member.

Breastfeeding is very challenging, but the most beautiful part of motherhood for me. You've done great Shawn 👍🏼👏🏼

Watching this as I nurse my 3rd - 6wo and 4 days post tie revision. This has been one of my hardest as well and it’s refreshing to hear that others had a different experience with each baby also. You did such an amazing job!!!

Thank you so much for being vulnerable about talking about the struggles of breastfeeding...everyone talks about the amazing parts of it but never the hard parts...I fell into depression over not being able to breastfeeding and how I must be failing at being a mom right off the bat because I wasn't producing...And my baby was starving

Love that y’all are so real about important important topics!! Thank you!!! ❤

I have five babies. My girls couldn’t latch.. no one could help even lactation. I found a consultant who told me that girls had a tongue tie, got them clipped and after much work they nursed fine. It takes work but is so worth it. I pumped for six months with lots of babies and it’s SO hard. My fifth baby is the best nurser, which I prayed so much for… I know your struggle and it is so real. I feel the exact same about the connection with the baby. Turn to your faith and put God in control when it comes to “being done” with children. Your faith is strong let God control how many babies he sends you (NFP). God bless you.

Thank you for your honesty! I know it will help other mothers who are having the same or similar feelings. You're a great mom and Andrew is a great dad and support partner to you! KUDOS!

I exclusively pumped as an under supplier with my 1st and boy was that so hard! In the heart of covid, mixed with probably ppd, anxiety and the unknowns. Breastfeeding, no matter how you do it is extremely tough and not for the faint at heart. And sometimes you never know when it will be the last nursing session, I sure as heck didn't with this last baby. Be proud of what you have done and your kids sure are well loved regardless of how you fed them!

I’ve done both and pumping is by far the hardest. I’m on the fence about weening my little boy right now. Emotionally I’m not ready but I know I need to. Good job momma.

Thank you for sharing this part of your journey with us it truly is the most personal and emotional aspects of raising your baby! I was fortunate and blessed enough to produce so much milk that I pumped as well as nurse my boys and donated it to the NICU for newborns and my 3rd (last son) ended up having to be there for entirely too long (14 weeks 6 days) being a preemie it's so amazing how Andrew makes his feelings of gratefulness support and admiration for you so openly! I appreciate you both so much for all that you (and now the kiddos) do for so many! I'm sure this was hard video to make but you're helping so many of us without even knowing it! Thank you have a great day

I’m approaching the birth of my third next month 😩 I exclusively breastfed my other two, still nursed my oldest while pregnant, tandem nursed once baby #2 was born, extended breastfeeding for both (weaned one at 3 and one about 1.5)… it IS a lot. I am so grateful for the break I’ve had during this pregnancy. I don’t know what this time around will be like having two toddlers to take care of and a full time breastfeeding commitment. Thank you for sharing your story. You are a rockstar. ❤

Thank you Shawn for being so honest and open with your breastfeeding journey with all three of your children. 💗

I appreciate y'all discussing this!!! 1. I'm a mastectomy mama and a previvor. I've never breastfeed but I personally don't feel like I missed out on breastfeeding because, I had the extra support from my wonderful husband to help share the load of feeding our boys. 2. Breast are not best, if mama is not around... this can mean something different for everyone. I had an 87% risk of getting breast cancer, so I chose to reduce my risks- preventive bilateral mastectomy... also my mom exclusively breastfeed all of us, and yet it wasn't enough to lower her breast cancer risks- she was 1st diagnosed at 37 died at 52. I want to be here for my children, so I have done all that I can to hopefully give myself a better chance. For some women- PPD and trying to breastfeed can be too much, FED IS BEST! Kudos to yall on your feeding journey! I love your family! Yall inspire me often! ❤ I also personally knew we were 2 and through, done having kids. I had challenging pregnancies and postpartum- so I knew we were done at 2. I'm happy that we can begin the next phase- journeys and adventures with our boys! It's bittersweet.

You guys are awesome!! Love you guys

This has been so healing for me to hear! I had such a hard time breastfeeding my son, I was so desperate to do it and felt so bad when I couldn't anymore. It's comforting to know that other women go through the physical and emotional struggle too! Thank you so much for sharing! God bless you guys!♥

Love the ending words from Andrew! You both are awesome for putting this out here.

Love videos just the two of you. Love the real talk about breastfeeding. It is SOOOOOO hard and not many people talk about it. Fed is best. Cheers to all parents out there doing their best everyday ❤

I had SUCH a hard breastfeeding journey with my first. Tongue tie that had to be cut multiple times, latching problems, weight gain problems, supply issues, I worked with an IBCLC for 7 months. She would not take bottles. So when my second showed a few of the same issues, I was like F that! You a formula baby! I didn't even make it 3 full days. You made it so far, Shawn! That's so amazing

Girl, you’re rocking it! Kudos to you for doing it as long as you did! I cried when I stopped, too. 😭

I feel this. I am so proud of you and your journey. I’m currently breastfeeding my potential last baby and this makes me feel all the feels. Hearing my thoughts be so similar to yours makes me feel so normal. I also had to pump with my first, and it’s such a balance. Andrew seeing the hardship and work it takes is amazing. You are so blessed to have such a partnership.

Thank you so much for sharing! It is always nice to know that you’re not the only one going through it. I’m currently second time EPing with my 4 month old who also has colic. Some days I want to give up and some days I love it. It’s a wild ride! ❤

Sharing your story and --- understanding the climate of guilt enveloping this issue --- going out of your way to make sure to both recognize and not stigmatize others' experiences.....it was refreshing. Thank you for sharing this.

Shawn - you are amazing! 👏👏👏 and thank you for sharing how challenging breastfeeding can be. Glad you found the issue with the tongue tied.

Great job 👏🏻 I exclusively pumped for both of my kids for 13-14 months and it is nooo joke. I am grateful but also definitely sacrificed mental health wise for a time. It’s such a journey!

Exclusively pumped with my daughter for a year, even after I went back to work at 8 weeks. It’s very challenging! You did great, Shawn! ❤

I did the same 6 months pumping until I went back to work..Whew it is a full time job on its own. Moms are amazing ❤😊

As a breastfeeding mom of 4 I understand the sadness after stoping you feel like your loosing that bonding with your baby but there will lots of more memories you will be making with your kids in the future and you will look back and see this is just a stage of life and we all do the best we can ❤❤loved this video thanks for sharing 😊

The things we do for our precious babies! 1981, working mom, didn’t have an electric pump, had to pump with a handheld squeezer. Work said I could only pump on my breaks and lunch but did allow me to store the pumped milk in the nurse’s refrigerator. I was able to supply her with enough frozen milk to get her thru the day with the babysitter and then actively breast fed her when we were together. At 6 months she refused to take milk from the breast anymore, she preferred the easier bottle. So it didn’t take me long before I couldn’t pump anymore without her latching on and I dried up. I never considered it an imposition in my life to pump because it allowed me to continue breastfeeding. It’s a feeling like no other and I’m sorry for women who want to breastfeed and cannot.

A Gillespie practitioner can help through craniosacral fascial therapy will help! The tie even surgically lasered can re-repair itself but this will ensure that it doesn't. I'm so sorry for your breastfeeding struggles, it's a journey for sure. I'd also look into getting your family tested for MTHFR gene mutation, tongue ties are common in those with MTHFR.

I’m pumping at this very moment and I’m on month 10 of exclusively pumping. Thank you for seeing us❤

It also has to do with the needs of the child. My son was a premature child. He needed to eat every two hours and I couldn't keep up. Even though I tried. :)

hey y'all - great chat😀😉 love you both🥰 Shawn you are an awesome Mother. God has made you unique and we applaud you😘

I exclusively pumped with both my babies and it is a grind! Thanks for talking about this important topic. It is hard when people don't understand pumping and/or c-sections and say things like "oh well then you never really breastfed" or "oh you have never really given birth". Everyone's journeys are different and I so appreciate you sharing yours to help share a deeper understanding.

Thank you for sharing your journey with us. Each mom's story is different and even with each kid, so thanks for being honest about that. And sharing that there are resources for moms, because a lot of moms can feel like you did with Drew, like you don't know anything, but need help. It is amazing how God designed women's bodies to carry and take care of babies. Praying for you in the remainder of your post-partum and for you both and your kids to be healthy and taken care of. God Bless You. Happy Memorial Day.

My first nursed great but my supply dropped at 3 months and I couldn't get it back. 2nd I did exclusive pumping because I was so fearful I wasn't producing enough ..but I went way over board and pumped for triplets. My 3rd wouldn't take any bottle but got thrush at 2 months and we struggled for 6 weeks and I had to force him to take a bottle and we found 1 specific kind and then grew amazing. Each kid is so different and those mamas that have perfect nursing babies every time are blessed.

I was not expecting how much work is breastfeeding. I took clases while pregnant and join breastfeeding communities in my town, still once I had my baby it was not enough. My milk supply was low and other issues. Thankfully there’s so much help (free) and I’m getting better at this. However I still had to supplement with formula just to make sure my baby is getting enough. So you doing it for that many months is already a big milestone.

Each season with kids are to be cherished and the next phase /season will be special in a different way. Love to your lovely family xx

Well done Shawn you should be so proud ❤

Appreciate your vulnerability to share your experiences. The right path looks different each time and that’s normal.

The movement you're saying Bear does is exactly how my son was. He has CMPA (cows milk protein allergy). We switched his milk to non dairy and he changed pretty immediately! We now still use the prescribed milk but feed him dairy in his foods and currently having no problems. ❤(Hes 9 months now)

So true, breastfeeding is no joke! My 4th baby was the most difficult to nurse…and because of that, he was our last lol! I cried so much and still made it to 10 months with that baby after nursing my 3rd baby past one year.

I had the same. First had latch issues so I pumped for him and supplement with formula when I started to dry. 2nd nursed no issues and had extra. 3rd was nursed until I went back to work then pumped, formula at the end because I dried up. Agreed... fed is best, fed is what is important. As long as they get what they need to grow.

It’s insane how similar our stories are for each child. It’s a mental rollercoaster

I tried breastfeeding with both of my boys. My first son got for days worth of colostrum but because my milk didn’t fully come in he was hungry. And I’m almost positive he was tongue tied, but we were like y’all as first time parents and didn’t know or have the right resources to help make it work. My second son nursed exclusively for 2 months and he was constantly on the breast. We discovered at his 4wk check up that even though my milk came in quicker it just wasn’t strong enough to satisfy him, he failed to gain weight like he was supposed to. So I tried to pump and supplement with formula, but I guess the stress of that made my milk dry up when he was 3 1/2 months old. It was a journey and I’m thankful that I did try it. Sometimes it works out and sometimes it doesn’t and that’s ok. You are an amazing mother, Shaun!

This was such a beautiful meaningful video. Thank you for sharing. Motherhood is so hard especially in the beginning stages.

Thank you so much for this video! You are a rockstar mama!!! Currently nursing my third baby and it’s my least favorite thing to do. It’s SO hard!

Exclusive pumping warrior here… 13 months with my now 5 year old. I promised myself I would never give up on a hard day … I guess that’s why we went so long 🤦🏼‍♀️🤣 one hardest things I’ve ever done and I regret none of it 💜

It is a wonderful experience, and is so sweet to see Andrew so aware and invested in all that nursing stages and experience. How caring and supportive he is. It is right to stop when you feel ready and don’t feel bad about it. You guys are a great team.. And yes it is consuming, and exhausting, and yes the feeling is incredible full filling. Shawn don’t think about it, you are a great mom. ❤❤❤

With my first I gave up nursing after two weeks as well and exclusively pumped for nine months. Promised myself I wouldn’t pump with my second and only nursed her for six weeks. She was never content. I exclusively nursed my third for seven months and it was MAGIC. She became disinterested right at seven months and I knew we were done because I wasn’t going to live my life around a pumping schedule. It’s wild how ever my journey is so different but I wouldn’t change anything. My mental health is the best it’s been in a long time finally having my body solely mine again. Three kids in four years (all c-sections too) is absolutely no joke. Be so proud of yourself!

You guys are amazing! We had our baby girl in August 2023. I wanted to BF so bad and she never latched. Doctor said she wasn’t lip or tongued tied. Then we go to our first pediatrician appointment after the hospital and she said she was lip and tongue tied. We got our baby’s lip and tongue lasered at 11 days old. She completely changed in the best way. She was no longer colicy and slept so much better. Best decision we ever made. Thanks for sharing your story ❤️❤️❤️

For all of Shawn’s hard work, dedication, and fame, she is one of the most REAL people 💙

Everything is going to be alright Shawn. You’re doing what you’re feeling is best and you have 3 beautiful children and a wonderful husband who loves being a father and wants to help in anyway he can is just amazing. You Shawn deserves a gold medal for being the best mother you can be so make sure you take care of yourself in every way possible because it’s so important. I think that the East family is the best family on RU-vid. I love you guys…take care.

Oh gosh! I hear you! I have been pumping 6months and 2 weeks and its toooo much. Its my first baby and that itself is a lot and Emergency C-section so to then pump nights and all… its just to much! My goal was 6 months and i’ve past that and maybe I’ll do 7 but im so happy you talked about it and just bring out the topic cus NOTHING prepare you for pumping + feeding and all. Its a lot! Thanks for sharing

I exclusively pumped, and it was very hard on all of us. So props to you girl

I was terrible at it with my two kids. I felt like such a failure. Don’t let the haters get to you. You are wonderful to do what you did.

Such a KEY question, which we also addressed, as we loved the baby phase: Do I just miss the baby phase or do I truly want to add another member to our household, forever? Thank you for mentioning this - so important. I did not produce milk well and struggled so much with feelings of failure with our 3 sons as I quickly transitioned to formula feeding. We also addressed a suspected tongue tie situation with our second baby son, but it did not help as much as we had hoped. When our daughter was born, I still struggled with sufficient milk production, and then she caught thrush at ~3 weeks. As she healed, I pumped exclusively but bottle fed her the milk, afraid to put her to breast and repeating the thrush cycle again; getting her healed from thrush was exhausting and tedious. Even though I was pumping, I only produced enough for one bottle, and so was heavily supplementing with formula. Shawn, I applaud your diligence with pumping, lactation consultants, and exploring all the ways to increase production. I applaud your diligence to explore how to continue to provide breastmilk for your babies. And I applaud your understanding and encouragement to all who have struggled with not being able to breastfeed. Reading the book When Breastfeeding is Not Enough was such an encouragement to me, dealing with all the feelings. Blessings to you both in your mothering, fathering, and loving your precious little ones.

I'm going on 10 ½ months of EP. Thank you for the acknowledgement. It's by no means a competition but EP does objectively take so. much. work, my goodness. But I know I'm not gonna regret it... it's just... exhausting lol

Yep! Exclusively pumped for all 3 of my kiddos! None of my kids latched well and there were other issues as well. It was tough! But I managed 1year for my first, 7mos for the 2nd and 5mos for my last. I did the best I could and I am proud of what I was able to do! And it’s ok to be sad that your pumping journey is done - It’s very bittersweet for sure.

I exclusively pumped for 11 months with my second... I'm 5 months in exclusively pumping with #3 and contemplating quitting because I want my body back after having our last kid. You're a Rockstar because it's a lot of work! None of my babies transferred enough while nursing despite doing all the things

Shawn, you are a rockstar. It’s so hard with the nursing. I have been there. Society makes breastfeeding look so easy and ITS NOT! You should be so proud of yourself. I also had the shame you felt as well. I get it!

So brave!!! My journey with my two (girl then boy) was EXACTLY yours!! Also dried up at the same time for both. So crazy...why don't they teach this??? You guys freaking rock. ❤

Watched this while washing pump parts and sippy cups, thank you for sharing the struggles. I’ve also faced tongue ties and not having a comforting/bonding nursing relationship which lead me to exclusively pump at 6 months. My goal is to reach her first birthday with exclusively my milk and I’m 10 weeks away ❤️ it’s the hardest journey I’ve ever embarked on, but I’m so grateful for it.

Exclusively pumped 6 months and going on 15 months with the second. You are strong!

I can't possibly love your message here more. I have two precious babies, and my breastfeeding journey with each was so different. I hope that even one parent takes comfort in your comments and experiences. With love, a fellow mama bear.

I breastfeed till I had to go back to work and then he got both till I was dried up. That was also 6 weeks after he was born and 42 yrs. ago. I still remember that feeling of holding him and just being calm in the moment with him.❤

I feel like I’ve grown in parenthood with yall. I remember just being a fan and watching y’all’s journey with Drew’s pregnancy. Then a year later, I’m having my first baby girl in October as well, so I rewatched all of your videos with Drew again. Then I was pregnant again at the same time as you were pregnant with Jett. Thanks for being a friend, in a distant, never met you sort of way haha. ❤ congratulations on your journey. You are a super star! ❤

My body is the same way! I have a crazy oversupply at the beginning and within that first month make a ton of milk. Then it regulates and does well until 6 months and I completely dry up. I freeze a ton to try and save that for the 6 month mark but it doesn’t last long and I always end up formula feeding then. I too have 3 kiddos, (oldest is a girl, and two boys) and have had them all about the same time apart as you guys (my oldest is 5 in August). I love that you’ve shared your journey about breastfeeding. I know it is so controversial and the opinions of others are LOUD, but you both are amazing parents and did what was best for your children! ❤

I love how you explained breastfeeding is a God thing and think you are most likely still not emotionally done breastfeeding Bear. You are going through a hardtime juggling mentally with all 3 kids. I have 2 yo still breastfeeding and nowhere near ready to be done. I commend you for doing what's best for you and your family's wellbeing. My husband and I want more children but not ready for that yet. I know Colleen Ballinger exclusively pumped for 6 mo for her twins. It's so hard.

I remember that comfort of breastfeeding. To know you are nourishing that baby to grow and be healthy from your own body. I was so fortunate that my baby girl latched right from the beginning. Truly an experience a mom always remembers. I miss those tiny fingers laying on your chest. You have done well Shawn, and every child is so different. Be proud that you got them extra nutrients til 6 mos.❤

Been exclusively pumping for 8 months now and I'm so ready to end this era but get sad when I think about ending it 😅 it's hard work

We have 4 kids! It’s wild but SUCH A BLAST!! 3 girls that are 7, 6 and 3 yrs. And a boy who is 16 months. I breastfed my first, pumped with my second and formula fed my third & fourth. You do what works for your family and don’t look back! When I had my third, I knew I couldn’t handle breastfeeding with 2 toddlers running around!.. so I didn’t even try. Never felt guilty! Ever! 😊 God bless you both and your family ❤