lilyelayne I remember in the "what job do you wish you had" thread way back when that you talked about wanting to be an LC or breastfeeding support person. You totally should pursue that (if you want to), because you are a wealth of great information and a big help to us!
Questions/AW? Has anyone pumped while driving? I have to go to a midday appointment and then DS has an afternoon appointment so if I don't pump in the car I'll be short
I haven't pumped while driving but I pumped while my OH was driving. I put my flanges on, then my seatbelt? Then plugged in the tubes and off we went. Didn't unplug until the cat was stopped for fear of spilling.
I have pumped while dh drove. It actually wasn't too bad. Just had to make sure I wasn't flashing any passing cars. But it made the trip easier.
Questions/AW? Has anyone pumped while driving? I have to go to a midday appointment and then DS has an afternoon appointment so if I don't pump in the car I'll be short milk.
I just did a few times last week.
I got everything all set up then used my nursing cover. I mostly watched the clock since I couldn't easily monitor when milk speed flowing. It was nice to not be massaging during, haha. At red lights I did check to make sure I wasn't getting close to the top.
getting close to the top won't be an issue. I don't own a nursing cover but maybe a baggy hood will work.
Are you nursing, pumping, supplementing? Nursing, pumping sometimes for a bottle and to get a bit of a stash for when I start back to work (next week.. sob!)
Solids? Started today! Doing BLW and she was not impressed by the sweet potato strips that I gave her. We'll try again tomorrow.
Questions/AW? Nothing at the moment
GTKY: what's one talent or skill that you don't have but wish you did? I wish I was musically inclined. I love to sing but am awful at it - luckily DD and DS don't seem to mind yet. DD is quite fond of me singing her to sleep, which I love. I played piano for a bit when I was young but wasn't particularly good at that either.
I got everything all set up then used my nursing cover. I mostly watched the clock since I couldn't easily monitor when milk speed flowing. It was nice to not be massaging during, haha. At red lights I did check to make sure I wasn't getting close to the top.
getting close to the top won't be an issue. I don't own a nursing cover but maybe a baggy hood will work.
If you have a big muslin blanket you could probably tie behind your neck and drape over your front.
I got everything all set up then used my nursing cover. I mostly watched the clock since I couldn't easily monitor when milk speed flowing. It was nice to not be massaging during, haha. At red lights I did check to make sure I wasn't getting close to the top.
getting close to the top won't be an issue. I don't own a nursing cover but maybe a baggy hood will work.
I don't even bother covering up while I'm pumping & driving. With the HF bra everything is pretty much covered anyway.
lilyelayne I remember in the "what job do you wish you had" thread way back when that you talked about wanting to be an LC or breastfeeding support person. You totally should pursue that (if you want to), because you are a wealth of great information and a big help to us!
mommadozer tell us your ways-- I'm sure many ladies want to know how to increase supply.
Oh let me tell you..... trial and error over here with one of my girlfriends. She went back to work a month after me and her supply plummeted as well.
First I tried just fenugreek. No luck. So, I started reading up on correct flange sizes for my pump since I could hand express a lot of milk with my size medium flanges. Apparently, I have tiny nipples, the size XS works so much better. It helped me get more of my milk out but, supply really wasn't going anywhere. Then, I started taking the Honest company's lactation boost supplement. I believe badw0lf mentioned she was using it. After a couple of days, it started improving but, I have increased my supplement to 4 supplement pills a day (2 in morning and at night) accompanied with an additional fenugreek. It has been working so far. *knock on wood*
one big thing I noticed is that I am able to get a second let down about 25 minutes into pumping. I used to try to pump and run in 15 minutes but, now I stay the whole 30 minutes and the second let down helps so much. Usually I have to look at photos and videos of DS to get the second letdown and I restart my pump so it gets the fast suction at first. Both of those usually do the trick. I'm a firm believer that stress impacts milk dramatically. I'm battling this with work right now. That's why I have kinda disappeared for a little bit.
My girlfriend was recommended to use the Malunggay supplement and it works for her. She switched up her flanges too.
The honest company supplement is kinda ridiculously priced in my opinion. I am going to continue to take it but, I am ordering through the company itself using their bundles where it gives you a bit of a break.
Are you nursing, pumping, supplementing? Nursing, and pumping a bottle almost every morning! After DDs latest growth spurt my supply is back and let down is happening consistently again
Solids? We tried a little potato the other day, and it was the only thing so far she hasn't spit out right away. She actually swallowed a second piece. It's good to know she may begin to show interest in food soon.
Questions/AW? My S-MIL seems really uncomfortable with me BFing. I'm completely comfortable NIP, but she has serveral times left the room when I'm nursing and told me two times she didn't want to come say hi because "I looked like I needed some privacy". It's ok if she doesn't want to hug me while BFing or anything - I totally get that - but I wish she wasn't so uncomfortable that she can't be in the same room as my eating baby. I guess I'll just be a little tactful while we are at her house this week... But in my home it's my rules!
GTKY: what's one talent or skill that you don't have but wish you did? I'd love to be able to speak and write Mandarin Chinese. I tried to learn when I did my master thesis in Beijing, but I only learned some basic words and I have forgotten all of it.
Posting and running-- but is anyone else needing to remind their LOs that your nipple is in fact attached to your body? LO has been crazy lately and my nipples are SORE!!! I tried popping her off when she started, any other tips?
If DS is so distracted that he doesn't want to lay cradle and eat, or he's turning his head without letting go, we nurse sitting up instead with better results. I'm usually on the floor leaning back against the couch with a pillow to support my low back, but occasionally I'll do this on the couch or the glider. I'm pretty upright. DS is sorta straddling my leg and tummy to tummy with me. He thinks it's fun to look up at me this way while he eats, and he always lets go before turning his head to look at something. He will however sometimes tilt his head down to rub his face on my breast without letting go of my nipple and this HURTS. So I watch and if it looks like he's going to do this, I make sure he pops off first. Three strikes you're out, and he gets put down away from me. Sometimes nursing sessions are longer this way because he kinda thinks we're playing, but it does solve him trying to do a backbend still attached to me. Singing or talking in this position helps. Side lying in bed or on his playmat can help too.
Posting and running-- but is anyone else needing to remind their LOs that your nipple is in fact attached to your body? LO has been crazy lately and my nipples are SORE!!! I tried popping her off when she started, any other tips?
If DS is so distracted that he doesn't want to lay cradle and eat, or he's turning his head without letting go, we nurse sitting up instead with better results. I'm usually on the floor leaning back against the couch with a pillow to support my low back, but occasionally I'll do this on the couch or the glider. I'm pretty upright. DS is sorta straddling my leg and tummy to tummy with me. He thinks it's fun to look up at me this way while he eats, and he always lets go before turning his head to look at something. He will however sometimes tilt his head down to rub his face on my breast without letting go of my nipple and this HURTS. So I watch and if it looks like he's going to do this, I make sure he pops off first. Three strikes you're out, and he gets put down away from me. Sometimes nursing sessions are longer this way because he kinda thinks we're playing, but it does solve him trying to do a backbend still attached to me. Singing or talking in this position helps. Side lying in bed or on his playmat can help too.
I think we have the same baby. I do all of this with S too. Burying his face in my boob while still attached is one of his favorite things to do.
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