7/20 Mommy Milk Monday

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@alyllyra So sorry you're dealing with the same thing!

I read this last night: kellymom.com/bf/got-milk/supply-worries/letdown/

I think the conditioning is interesting. Before I got pregnant I'd have a glass of wine as soon as I got home every night. Maybe I should start that back up again right before nursing?

I do think trying to stay calm will help. Easier said than done with a baby screaming in your face, though!

[cougarette]

Great job, krispy83! It is definitely too hot for a cover, but I'm still stubborn about it. I think I'll be losing it soon, though.

[flyster]

How old is your LO? 5.5 Months

Are you nursing, pumping, supplementing? Nursing and pumping

Solids? Starting in 2 weeks once he is 6 months

Questions/AW? Day care started only feeding him when he shows signs of hunger, rather then every 2 hours. I kindof thought they were doing that already cause they had asked me about it before. He's gone down a bit in amount he is eating, which is giving my boobs a rest. Hoping they were just overfeeding him before a tad, cause I had been having trouble sometimes keeping up with pumping. It would be nice to reduce the amount of time I spend!

GTKY: what was the highlight of your weekend? Went to see Magic Mike with a friend, then out to drinks. Magic Mike was hilarious. Less overtly stripperish then the first one, just a different vibe. Still many hot guys

[michelle142]

How old is your LO? 5 months... whhhhuut, not sure how that happened so quickly.

Are you nursing, pumping, supplementing?
Nursing, pumping at work

Solids?
No, but we'll try in the next few weeks I think.

Questions/AW?
AW: I NIP in so many places this weekend - 2 restaurants, a water park, a zoo and in Target.

GTKY: what was the highlight of your weekend?
Seeing my 3 year olds face when he saw the dinosaur expedition that was happening at the zoo!

[michelle142]

I just wanted to put this out there for anyone interested..

I'm part of a feedback group for the development of a new type of breast pump. It's a suckless pump that works using compression rather than suction. The first prototype was pretty amazing! They are currently working with Medela in the development of this pump.

They are in the midst of a Kickstarter campaign to raise the funds to develop the newest prototype.

lilyelayne do you mind if I share the Kickstarter information here, as well as more information about the pump?

[lilyelayne]

michelle142 go ahead; I'm pretty convinced you're not a catfish scammer at this point

[michelle142]

Jul 21, 2015 8:27:27 GMT -5 badw0lf said:

Jul 21, 2015 7:50:28 GMT -5 michelle142 said:

I just wanted to put this out there for anyone interested..

I'm part of a feedback group for the development of a new type of breast pump. It's a suckless pump that works using compression rather than suction. The first prototype was pretty amazing! They are currently working with Medela in the development of this pump.

They are in the midst of a Kickstarter campaign to raise the funds to develop the newest prototype.

lilyelayne do you mind if I share the Kickstarter information here, as well as more information about the pump?

Is the project that MIT was working on?

Part of it. I'll post the Kickstarter info in a bit.

[michelle142]

Kohana Feedback Group shared post:

Breast pumps have come a long way and are so essential for many moms but still not the most pleasant experience. Please check out, donate and share this fund to study a compression based breast breast (think about activating finger like bladders with a pump) alone and with current vacuum pumps. The researchers are all set to conduct a well-controlled study to compare the milk volume differences with this novel compression pump vs. a standard vacuum breast pump vs. a combination product.

You can donate through a Kickstarter campaign (preferred to minimize fees) (Link) OR through paypal on the website (Paypal Link). Lots and lots of small donations to make this change happen and there's only 23 days left to do it!!

[misshart00]

A compression breast pump sounds... Painful.

But I haven't read anything about it either.

[michelle142]

Jul 21, 2015 8:32:13 GMT -5 misshart00 said:

A compression breast pump sounds... Painful.

But I haven't read anything about it either.

There's a lot of great info in the Kickstarter link

Benefit of this pump is that it's nearly silent and it's discreet, meaning that it can be worn under clothing.

[lilyelayne]

Curious how it stimulates let down. But haven't read the link yet.

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Jul 21, 2015 1:46:41 GMT -5 cougarette said:

@alyllyra So sorry you're dealing with the same thing!

I read this last night: kellymom.com/bf/got-milk/supply-worries/letdown/

I think the conditioning is interesting. Before I got pregnant I'd have a glass of wine as soon as I got home every night. Maybe I should start that back up again right before nursing?

I do think trying to stay calm will help. Easier said than done with a baby screaming in your face, though!

Interesting link, thanks for that! It does tent to take longer for let down to happen when I'm feeling stressed. I think I should work on realxing more.

Also, I wonder if it would work to use Pavlov's technique, ie ring a bell (or play a sound or something on my phone) just when I feel let down coming? I am now intrigued and thinking of trying this...

[michelle142]

Jul 21, 2015 8:50:16 GMT -5 lilyelayne said:

Curious how it stimulates let down. But haven't read the link yet.

It mimics hand expression with compression.

[misshart00]

Jul 21, 2015 9:03:51 GMT -5 michelle142 said:

Jul 21, 2015 8:50:16 GMT -5 lilyelayne said:

Curious how it stimulates let down. But haven't read the link yet.

It mimics hand expression with compression.

Interesting. I can't get anything out with hand compression but I can pump a ton. My biggest question is if it would work for exclusive pumpers. It seems like it would pump what's already there rather than stimulate more milk supply.

But it would be totally awesome if it works more effectively for some women.

[misshart00]

The combo one sounds great. It seems like it would get everything out.

[misshart00]

Just finished reading the link. That sounds cool.

[cougarette]

Jul 21, 2015 9:00:24 GMT -5 @alyllyra said:

Jul 21, 2015 1:46:41 GMT -5 cougarette said:

@alyllyra So sorry you're dealing with the same thing!

I read this last night: kellymom.com/bf/got-milk/supply-worries/letdown/

I think the conditioning is interesting. Before I got pregnant I'd have a glass of wine as soon as I got home every night. Maybe I should start that back up again right before nursing?

I do think trying to stay calm will help. Easier said than done with a baby screaming in your face, though!

Interesting link, thanks for that! It does tent to take longer for let down to happen when I'm feeling stressed. I think I should work on realxing more.

Also, I wonder if it would work to use Pavlov's technique, ie ring a bell (or play a sound or something on my phone) just when I feel let down coming? I am now intrigued and thinking of trying this...

Yeah, that's why I'm thinking having a glass of wine once I get home will help with a conditioned response and help with relaxing.

Plus - wine, so there's that.

[angeldcf]

How old is your LO? almost 5 Months

Are you nursing, pumping, supplementing? Nursing and pumping at work

Solids? Nope- waiting until 6 months as food-poop is smelly

Questions/AW? FINALLY bought a hands-free pumping bra for out-of-town trip this weekend. WHY did I wait so long?!!! I can pump & get ready in the morning which bought me 15min of extra sleep.

GTKY: what was the highlight of your weekend? Worked- helped a very sick patient make good progress. He sat on the side of the bed for 3 min!

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Jul 21, 2015 11:03:00 GMT -5 cougarette said:

Jul 21, 2015 9:00:24 GMT -5 @alyllyra said:

Interesting link, thanks for that! It does tent to take longer for let down to happen when I'm feeling stressed. I think I should work on realxing more.

Also, I wonder if it would work to use Pavlov's technique, ie ring a bell (or play a sound or something on my phone) just when I feel let down coming? I am now intrigued and thinking of trying this...

Yeah, that's why I'm thinking having a glass of wine once I get home will help with a conditioned response and help with relaxing.

Plus - wine, so there's that.

Some googling told me that ginger can help stimulate let down. No reliable source - just the interwebz - but I'm gonna give it a try.

We just had to warm up a bottle of frozen milk 'cause DD was screaming her head of and let down wouldn't happen. I am a little dehydrated so that's probably why, but it sucked none the less.
Lowest point in motherhood so far

[misshart00]

Mimijumi was a fail. He just chewed on it then started screaming. H is going to try when he gets home.

[wimcgrath]

Jul 21, 2015 12:32:03 GMT -5 misshart00 said:

Mimijumi was a fail. He just chewed on it then started screaming. H is going to try when he gets home.

Boo! I saw yesterday that you were tracking that package, too. I hate when stuff falls flat or doesn't meet your expectations. Hopefully it ends up working!

[misshart00]

Jul 21, 2015 13:38:44 GMT -5 wimcgrath said:

Jul 21, 2015 12:32:03 GMT -5 misshart00 said:

Mimijumi was a fail. He just chewed on it then started screaming. H is going to try when he gets home.

Boo! I saw yesterday that you were tracking that package, too. I hate when stuff falls flat or doesn't meet your expectations. Hopefully it ends up working!

I tried so hard not to get my hopes up, but I did.

He did do better with it than other bottles though so maybe if we keep trying, it'll work.

[osumegs]

misshart00 I forget what all you've tried. Have you tried comotomo?

[lilyelayne]

@alyllyra hugs, mama. Hopefully is is just a temporary thing. Stressing doesn't help, and your last few days haven't exactly been relaxing or normal.
misshart00 what a disappointment about the bottle. FX that he ends up learning to take this one.

[misshart00]

Jul 21, 2015 13:49:14 GMT -5 osumegs said:

misshart00 I forget what all you've tried. Have you tried comotomo?

I haven't. I may try that one. Or I may start just pushing solids soonish. Not only solids obviously, but a decent balance. DD got a lot of nutrients from solids at about 7 months because we didn't have much other choice.

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Thanks lilyelayne! Yeah, the last days have been crazy. I just made a big batch of lactation cookies to make up for it!

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misshart00 I'm sorry the bottle didn't work. No advice, but I hope you find a solution soon!

[cougarette]

Hang in there, @alyllyra. There have been times when DS will be screaming in my face and I just cry to DH asking, "why doesn't he want me"?

I could go for some cookies right about now!

[misshart00]

I posted this in spam but since I've been talking to yall about bottles, I thought I would post here too.

I'm crying. Like seriously bawling. We just tried 4 different bottles and DS isn't having any of them. I know I'm in the monitory, but I don't like breastfeeding. I can't be attached to my baby for another 6 months.

Sorry for my complaints. I'm glad I can feed him somehow but I'm so stressed out now and exhausted.

[mands1125]

*hugs* misshart00 you are a great Mama!!