The Pump Stops Here

It's official, I'm done pumping.  My last pumping session was Friday 4/23/2010 @ 6:15am.  I think my body knew the end was coming because I only pumped 70 ml (which is a little over 2 ounces). 

It's weird.  I cleared off my dresser of all my pumping supplies and am amazed by how much space I have now.  I dusted off the huge case that the hospital grade pump came in and will be returning it to the store that I rented it from later today. 

I am a bit sad that I'm no longer producing milk for my child - however I did a quick inventory check of my deep freezer and am confident that he has a good supply of frozen breastmilk that should last him through May.  Which is perfect, cuz my little guy turns 1 at the end of May and we hope to make a smooth transition over to cow's milk by then - fingers crossed! 

Things to remind myself are:  (1) I was able to pump breastmilk for my child for 11 months, not a bad record!  (2) We still have A LOT of milk frozen in the freezer that should last him over a month,  (3) Booboo and I get an extra 30 minutes of quality time to ourselves now that I no longer have to pump in the morning, (4) I can eat and drink whatever I want and not worry whether or not it's going to affect my milk supply! 

Most importantly, my child, my husband and I are all in good health.  So yeah, the pump stops here... but it's just the beginning of the next new adventure!