Hilary Duffis opening up about the realities of being a working mother.

Duff shared a sweet photo of herself breastfeeding Banks and began her message with, “THIS ONE’S FOR THE LADIES Just a few thoughts that I wanted to share on Breast-feeding [sic].”

“Last week was my last week nursing Banks (my six month old),” she wrote. “I am a working mom of two. My goal was to get my little girl to six months and then decide if I (and her of course) wanted to keep going.”

The actress continued, “Let me tell you. Pumping at work sucks. I had zero downtime and am usually pumping in a hair and makeup trailer while four hands work to get me ready for the next scene with lots of other people around. Even if I had the luxury to be in my own room, it’s not even considered a ‘break’ because you have to sit upright for the milk to flow into the bottles!”

Pumping with a machine also wasn’t comfortable for the former Disney Channel star, who shares Banks with boyfriendMatthew Koma.

Duff is also a mother to her 7-year-oldson Luca, whom she shares with her ex-husband and NHL player Mike Comrie. The star wrote her experience breastfeeding her son was a far cry from what it was like with Banks.

Despite her struggles, Duff did express joy at sharing the experience with her daughter.

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Duff wrote she decided to share her outlook because stopping breastfeeding “was so emotional and hard.”

“I thought about it ALL day everyday. It was a constant loop in my head. Weighing the pros and cons,” she wrote. “And half of the time I wasn’t making any sense. It was about me, and not Banks at that point. I cried many times and felt so depressed while weening. I wasn’t myself at all. Something scary was hovering over my brain and my heart…the part of me that I know is smart and rational.”

Duff added she felt “fine and happy and relieved and silly that I even stressed on it so hard.”

“Banks is thriving and I get even more time with her and daddy gets to do more feeds! And mommy gets a tiny bit more sleep!” she said. “Whether you are pre or postpartum. Or just a busy mom, You are a 🦸‍ everyday for all that you do. Always putting yourself last and running a mile a minute…while carrying all of the bags lol. Love you all and hope this helps anyone struggling! See you nursing bras✌🏻 until next time!”

Duff and Koma welcomed their daughter on October 25.

source: people.com