I'm trying really hard to not feel like a pumping failure. Ds doc said he needs 3-4 oz per bottle. On average this would be 9-12 oz while I'm at work if timing goes well. So far today I barely have six. I will pump once more before I leave. I'm just annoyed bc I don't want to have to supplement. When I'm with my boy he eats fine on me. I dunno if not responding as well to the pump or what.
What can I do to improve this? I only managed a one day stash in freezer and we used that already bc of my half day yesterday and then today. Should I be pumping the opposite side while he nurses at night? I just want to give him mama milk as much as I can
I'm trying really hard to not feel like a pumping failure. Ds doc said he needs 3-4 oz per bottle. On average this would be 9-12 oz while I'm at work if timing goes well. So far today I barely have six. I will pump once more before I leave. I'm just annoyed bc I don't want to have to supplement. When I'm with my boy he eats fine on me. I dunno if not responding as well to the pump or what.
What can I do to improve this? I only managed a one day stash in freezer and we used that already bc of my half day yesterday and then today. Should I be pumping the opposite side while he nurses at night? I just want to give him mama milk as much as I can
How long are you pumping for? Are you able to get more than one let down? Are you sure your flanges are the correct size?
I'm trying really hard to not feel like a pumping failure. Ds doc said he needs 3-4 oz per bottle. On average this would be 9-12 oz while I'm at work if timing goes well. So far today I barely have six. I will pump once more before I leave. I'm just annoyed bc I don't want to have to supplement. When I'm with my boy he eats fine on me. I dunno if not responding as well to the pump or what.
What can I do to improve this? I only managed a one day stash in freezer and we used that already bc of my half day yesterday and then today. Should I be pumping the opposite side while he nurses at night? I just want to give him mama milk as much as I can
I would pump the opposite side. You could also try to get an extra pump in before you go to bed.
Drink lots of water and eat oatmeal for breakfast.
I'm trying really hard to not feel like a pumping failure. Ds doc said he needs 3-4 oz per bottle. On average this would be 9-12 oz while I'm at work if timing goes well. So far today I barely have six. I will pump once more before I leave. I'm just annoyed bc I don't want to have to supplement. When I'm with my boy he eats fine on me. I dunno if not responding as well to the pump or what.
What can I do to improve this? I only managed a one day stash in freezer and we used that already bc of my half day yesterday and then today. Should I be pumping the opposite side while he nurses at night? I just want to give him mama milk as much as I can
How long are you pumping for? Are you able to get more than one let down? Are you sure your flanges are the correct size?
I've been going for fifteen or twenty minutes at a time. I'm not sure if they flanges are right sized. I may look into smaller ones. And runningmommy I didn't think about oatmeal for breakfast. I'll try that. One of the girls at work suggested massaging while pumping so I'm going to try that too.
How do y'all pump the other side while baby nurses? I feel like I will have hands full. Maybe dh can help
How long are you pumping for? Are you able to get more than one let down? Are you sure your flanges are the correct size?
I've been going for fifteen or twenty minutes at a time. I'm not sure if they flanges are right sized. I may look into smaller ones. And runningmommy I didn't think about oatmeal for breakfast. I'll try that. One of the girls at work suggested massaging while pumping so I'm going to try that too.
How do y'all pump the other side while baby nurses? I feel like I will have hands full. Maybe dh can help
I have a hands free bustier (if you can find an all in one pump/nursing bra that would be awesome! They have them in Amazon. My boobs are too big to find one that fits. I'm a 32H so it's a no go for me) I roll up one side and make sure I have the side with the pump attached well, then I nurse and pump. I squeeze rather than massage and that works for me. Also drink all the water. Power pump on the weekend.
Keep in mind that it might take a few days to get supply up. TBH I don't expect I'll be able to pump enough during the work day. I think it's really normal to not get out close to what they eat with the pump unfortunately. It will likely require pumping while nursing before and after work. Overall my goal is to not have to pump at night. We'll see. I'm rooting for you!
How long are you pumping for? Are you able to get more than one let down? Are you sure your flanges are the correct size?
I've been going for fifteen or twenty minutes at a time. I'm not sure if they flanges are right sized. I may look into smaller ones. And runningmommy I didn't think about oatmeal for breakfast. I'll try that. One of the girls at work suggested massaging while pumping so I'm going to try that too.
How do y'all pump the other side while baby nurses? I feel like I will have hands full. Maybe dh can help
I've been going for fifteen or twenty minutes at a time. I'm not sure if they flanges are right sized. I may look into smaller ones. And runningmommy I didn't think about oatmeal for breakfast. I'll try that. One of the girls at work suggested massaging while pumping so I'm going to try that too.
How do y'all pump the other side while baby nurses? I feel like I will have hands full. Maybe dh can help
I have a hands free bustier (if you can find an all in one pump/nursing bra that would be awesome! They have them in Amazon. My boobs are too big to find one that fits. I'm a 32H so it's a no go for me) I roll up one side and make sure I have the side with the pump attached well, then I nurse and pump. I squeeze rather than massage and that works for me. Also drink all the water. Power pump on the weekend.
Keep in mind that it might take a few days to get supply up. TBH I don't expect I'll be able to pump enough during the work day. I think it's really normal to not get out close to what they eat with the pump unfortunately. It will likely require pumping while nursing before and after work. Overall my goal is to not have to pump at night. We'll see. I'm rooting for you!
Thanks. I may say fuck it and do formula Sunday for Bebe and just pump every two hours and save all the mills. Or have dh give him some. Saturday is kinda a no go bc plans. But if those cancel I may pump in all weekend to get my body used to it and to get myself used to massage while pump. I have a funky "pumping bra" of sorts. I'm Just trying to figure out how to position it with my body so the flanges stay suctioned.
Day 2 of pumping at work is going okay. Last night I forgot to bring home my cones, so I had to use my hand-pump for the first time. It actually worked really well!! But then I forgot to bring bags today and only have one bottle to pump into, so I just pumped into a coffee cup. And then stored it in my little tote that I brought my almonds in. I washed it really well, but IDK if I'm going to use it. Would you?
Day 2 of pumping at work is going okay. Last night I forgot to bring home my cones, so I had to use my hand-pump for the first time. It actually worked really well!! But then I forgot to bring bags today and only have one bottle to pump into, so I just pumped into a coffee cup. And then stored it in my little tote that I brought my almonds in. I washed it really well, but IDK if I'm going to use it. Would you?
I'd use it. Another thing that works is dumping a water or coke bottle
Day 2 of pumping at work is going okay. Last night I forgot to bring home my cones, so I had to use my hand-pump for the first time. It actually worked really well!! But then I forgot to bring bags today and only have one bottle to pump into, so I just pumped into a coffee cup. And then stored it in my little tote that I brought my almonds in. I washed it really well, but IDK if I'm going to use it. Would you?
I'd use it. Another thing that works is dumping a water or coke bottle
pmcd886, oopsiedaisies - okay, thanks!! Sometimes I'm not sure if I am being too 'dgaf' about things, or if I should clutch my pearls and worry. Thanks for the reinforcement!
So I had a really rough day a few days ago where I only got six ounces total at work. That day I decided to order the pumpin pals flanges. Just got them today so I'll let u know how it goes. The service guy is super nice. I ordered the wrong product on Amazon (didn't have the drying bag I wanted). He is shopping me one for free.
So I had a really rough day a few days ago where I only got six ounces total at work. That day I decided to order the pumpin pals flanges. Just got them today so I'll let u know how it goes. The service guy is super nice. I ordered the wrong product on Amazon (didn't have the drying bag I wanted). He is shopping me one for free.
I did the same but didn't get the hands free strap and they sent it to me for free!! I haven't seen any positive difference in output though... I'm pumping after feeds though so it could be different when just pumping. I hope it works for you!
So I had a really rough day a few days ago where I only got six ounces total at work. That day I decided to order the pumpin pals flanges. Just got them today so I'll let u know how it goes. The service guy is super nice. I ordered the wrong product on Amazon (didn't have the drying bag I wanted). He is shopping me one for free.
I did the same but didn't get the hands free strap and they sent it to me for free!! I haven't seen any positive difference in output though... I'm pumping after feeds though so it could be different when just pumping. I hope it works for you!
Thanks. He said if I am still struggling to call back. They have methods to try with their flanges. And ultimately if they don't work you can get your money back. I have heard good things about their guarantee.
So I had a really rough day a few days ago where I only got six ounces total at work. That day I decided to order the pumpin pals flanges. Just got them today so I'll let u know how it goes. The service guy is super nice. I ordered the wrong product on Amazon (didn't have the drying bag I wanted). He is shopping me one for free.
Please keep us updated. I'm considering these too.
Post by sweetsyrup on Oct 16, 2015 16:54:10 GMT -5
So I just started back to work this week. I ended up pumping three times on Tuesday and Wednesday and only twice on Thurs and today. I'm not going to be able to swing three times I've figured out, so I've got twice. I pump opposite side in the AM before work. The amount I'm getting is decreasing. Tues was 14 oz and toady only got 8. I'm drinking 4-5 liters of water a day and eating all day long. For those of you who have been working a bit longer, do you get the same amount daily? Also, how much are your los drinking while you're away?
I'm going to make some lactation cookies and probably start taking fenugreek to keep things up. I was hoping to not have to take anything this go around, or to supplement as much as I did with DS1, but doesn't look like it's going to work that way.
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