Ebf/ep/both/supp? EBF with pumped breast milk on the weekends when DH helps out and lets me sleep
How's it going for our working moms? I'm not back to work yet. I go back 2 weeks from today. I've been thinking about my pumping schedule and work... I see patients on the hour so other BF moms pump at noon and at 4pm. I'm thinking that I should do a test run next week for a couple days to see if I make enough milk? Did anyone do this before returning to work?
Triumphs? we are almost at 3 months!!
Struggles? I think LO has made the association with BF and sleeping. He doesn't like to be put to sleep without having the boob in his mouth. I've been told and read that babies don't make sleep associations until 12 weeks, but I don't think thats the case with mine. He falls asleep on the boob literally every single feed. And then wants to eat every 2 hours, probably because he didn't take enough the feed before.
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How's it going for our working moms? Rough. It's great when I am home with him. He nurses fine and is happy with how much he gets. He's been sleeping a good six hour stretch at night and we've been doing great. But DH has insisted on occasionally giving him five ounce bottles and since I pump about 3-4 oz per sitting at max I'm not keeping up.
Triumphs? The lactation cookies I made gave a nice boost. But it must be temporary. Which makes me wary bc I can't eat all the cookies all the time. I don't want to gain 200 lbs.
Struggles? Output. Pumpin pals haven't worked for me. Massaging helps but not enough. Lactation cookies helped but temporarily. I just bought the Motherlove more milk supplement online and I'll let you know how that goes. My goal is 5 oz regularly per pumping session. This morning I only got that combining two pumping sessions. Which of course made me very upset. I am trying my best to just say it's ok whatever he gets he gets and we will supplement the rest. He has a weight check next week bc he was low at 2 months so we will see how he's doing then. I'm a little worried
layloo08 my daughter who I ep'd, never took more than 3oz every 2-3 hours. Even when we switched to formula that's all she wanted.
Was this overnight too? Ethan eats every 3-4 hours during the day and will go 5-6 hours overnight. When we go bottles the most he'll take us 3.5
Yup. She was up every 3-4 hours at night. This went on until she turned a year. Our ped wanted us to drop the overnight feeds and I refused. I'm a big believer that your kids know what they want and need.
packmomma even when we are concerned about weight with homecare I still am only weighing the kid weekly. So I decided I would check the weight once a week.
Any recipes for the steel cut oats??
I do a huge batch of steel cut oats each week in the crockpot and then just scoop out a serving each day. This week will be: 2 cups oats, 8 cups water, 1 cup coconut milk, 4-5 cut up pears and something to flavor it, probably cardamom. Cook for 8 hours.
My typical recipe is with apples and cinnamon and regular milk instead of the variations I just described, but I'm trying to limit dairy and I wanted to try coconut milk, so I tried to come up with something that sounded tasty!
Working mom: it's going well! She's going through a leap right now so I'm unsure sometimes if she is hungry or just tired because all of a sudden it's like she went from eating every 2 hours to every 2 1/2 or 3. I was super stressed about pumping and work but it's going just fine, thankfully!
Triumphs: making it this far! I was ready to quit BFing during week 3 and then I didn't know how it would go when I went back to teaching, but we made it through two weeks of teaching just fine!
Ebf/ep/both/supp? Breastfeeding, pumping at work, occasional bottle mixed with formula because going out off town and may not have enough supply to last the weekend (don't want that to be the first time she tries formula).
How's it going for our working moms? Well, today is my first day back. I can already tell that pumping is going to be a huge chunk of my day. I feel like I pump, clean and put everything away (clean = rinsing), and sit down at my desk. By the time I really get into the next thing I need to work on...it's time to pump again!
Triumphs? I added a pumping session in the AM before Delilah gets up. I have been able to pump enough (or almost enough) for a whole extra bottle.
Struggles? I'm kind of kicking myself for introducing formula when I didn't need to. She doesn't like it any more or less than breastmilk but it changes her poop and that freaks me out. It's ok, though. I really wanted her to have tried it before this weekend in case she had some sort of reaction.
Oh, and I forgot my plug for my pump at home this morning that was annoying. I was able to run home and grab it and pump while driving, though.
Struggles: we had a baby nurse over last night to help LO take a bottle while we had a date night in downstairs. He was stubborn and only took an ounce or so over 4 hrs then fell asleep. He woke up and then went HAM on my boob.
Questions: anyone able to get their kid to use a sippy cup this young. I bought a transition sippy.
Advice: nothing I can think of.
My daughter took sippys from 3 months. And held them herself. Turd. She refused bottles, but loved her sippy and we never had an issue with switching between the breast or sippy cup. Nuby is what we used.
Post by oopsiedaisies on Nov 2, 2015 19:01:54 GMT -5
Age of lo? 9 wks tomorrow
Ebf/ep/both/supp? Ebf
Triumphs? Still going strong. Having a 2.5 yr old nursing still is helping my supply be amazing.
Struggles? I still wake up engorged even after his one 3 hr stretch...probably cuz he only goes 1.5-2 hrs during the day typically.
Questions? None.
Advice? Ladies that are struggling with pumping. Add in an extra pump to help out. Either get up and pump first thing before baby wakes up, prolactin is highest in the morning, or directly after baby pumps. astheria -- your H is being an asshat. I'm sorry. Baby doesn't need anymore than 3-4 oz bottles...and he's messing with your supply and demand. Remind him of Economics. Works the same way. I believe that your body is making enough from the sounds of it.
Triumphs? Still going strong. Having a 2.5 yr old nursing still is helping my supply be amazing.
Struggles? I still wake up engorged even after his one 3 hr stretch...probably cuz he only goes 1.5-2 hrs during the day typically.
Questions? None.
Advice? Ladies that are struggling with pumping. Add in an extra pump to help out. Either get up and pump first thing before baby wakes up, prolactin is highest in the morning, or directly after baby pumps. astheria -- your H is being an asshat. I'm sorry. Baby doesn't need anymore than 3-4 oz bottles...and he's messing with your supply and demand. Remind him of Economics. Works the same way. I believe that your body is making enough from the sounds of it.
Two of my pumps today were 2 oz. either an off day or my supply is shit. And this was after changing my valve membranes /-: I did yell at dh tho.
Triumphs? Still going strong. Having a 2.5 yr old nursing still is helping my supply be amazing.
Struggles? I still wake up engorged even after his one 3 hr stretch...probably cuz he only goes 1.5-2 hrs during the day typically.
Questions? None.
Advice? Ladies that are struggling with pumping. Add in an extra pump to help out. Either get up and pump first thing before baby wakes up, prolactin is highest in the morning, or directly after baby pumps. astheria -- your H is being an asshat. I'm sorry. Baby doesn't need anymore than 3-4 oz bottles...and he's messing with your supply and demand. Remind him of Economics. Works the same way. I believe that your body is making enough from the sounds of it.
Two of my pumps today were 2 oz. either an off day or my supply is shit. And this was after changing my valve membranes /-: I did yell at dh tho.
A few questions... How long are you pumping for? Are you using a hands free bra? Check your tubing connections also. Have you tried the power pumping that abvintage has talked about? Gotta put my 2 yr old to bed, but I'll be back.
How's it going for our working moms? Hectic, i take him with me from 2-5. I bf at 1pm and he sleeps or spaces out while i drive. I had been bringing 2-3; 2.5 oz bottles, but it was a waste, so now i bring one and bf in the car while i wait to pick up dd at 5.
Triumphs? It doesnt hurt a majority of the time
Struggles? OALD is so gross, he pops off with mouthful and it goes everywhere. Also righty gets jealous and leaks when i use lefty, so my furniture it covered with milk filled nappies. We finally got a brest friend and i have zero use for it.
Questions? Does oald ever go away?
Advice? I used say yes to carrots lip butter on my nips and they healed!
Laverne I came in here because I saw that "Laverne" updated and I was like, who the eff is Laverne??!! But it's just you.
Me too!
But about OALD and the Brest friend pillow.. Im not sure if I have a real OALD but I do have a strong flow. My LC told me to lean backwards and nurse. I can really only do it when I'm using that pillow. He only pulls off coughing and spitting when I don't use it..
Ebf/ep/both/supp? EBF with one bottle a day usually
Triumphs? working on my freezer stash...slowly. Feeling good but have more struggles this week.
Struggles? Paranoid for the 2mo check up next week. A's weight at my mommy group showed she is almost up 2lbs. Trying not to prematurely stress. Trying not to compare to other babies (see thread from last week). Haven't been going without the nipple shield like I should.
Two of my pumps today were 2 oz. either an off day or my supply is shit. And this was after changing my valve membranes /-: I did yell at dh tho.
A few questions... How long are you pumping for? Are you using a hands free bra? Check your tubing connections also. Have you tried the power pumping that abvintage has talked about? Gotta put my 2 yr old to bed, but I'll be back.
15 mins each side each time. I am holding with e hand and massaging with the other. I haven't found a lot of power pumping time. I can't possible pump that much at work and at home I just want to nurse him
A few questions... How long are you pumping for? Are you using a hands free bra? Check your tubing connections also. Have you tried the power pumping that abvintage has talked about? Gotta put my 2 yr old to bed, but I'll be back.
15 mins each side each time. I am holding with e hand and massaging with the other. I haven't found a lot of power pumping time. I can't possible pump that much at work and at home I just want to nurse him
I'd look into a hands free pump bra. Simple Wishes makes a great one and its available thru amazon. Do you notice that the milk is still flowing at all when you stop? I try to not pay attention to the time when I pump.
15 mins each side each time. I am holding with e hand and massaging with the other. I haven't found a lot of power pumping time. I can't possible pump that much at work and at home I just want to nurse him
I'd look into a hands free pump bra. Simple Wishes makes a great one and its available thru amazon. Do you notice that the milk is still flowing at all when you stop? I try to not pay attention to the time when I pump.
When I stop its been stopped. If I don't massage hands on I get even less. I made some more lactation cookies tonight so I am hopeful they will help again. Last week after I had some I pumped 5 oz and 3.5/4 the other two times that day (and the rest of the week was 3.5-4oz). It just went back down today. I will get the Motherlove more milk supplements Wednesday and will try those too. I've heard good things about those being very quick and create a sustained increase. So we shall see. I do think it's a supply issue at this point. Eli has whimpered on the breast a few times over this weekend. I just need to be enough for him.
Laverne I don't know if OALD goes away, but I think it gets better. And I think my LO has gotten better at dealing with it. In the MOTN and early morning my other breast usually leaks too. Sometimes breast pads are enough but other times they get soaked through. Annoying.
How's it going for our working moms? Hectic, i take him with me from 2-5. I bf at 1pm and he sleeps or spaces out while i drive. I had been bringing 2-3; 2.5 oz bottles, but it was a waste, so now i bring one and bf in the car while i wait to pick up dd at 5.
Triumphs? It doesnt hurt a majority of the time
Struggles? OALD is so gross, he pops off with mouthful and it goes everywhere. Also righty gets jealous and leaks when i use lefty, so my furniture it covered with milk filled nappies. We finally got a brest friend and i have zero use for it.
Questions? Does oald ever go away?
Advice? I used say yes to carrots lip butter on my nips and they healed!
Have you tried using the milk savers by avent for the breast you're not feeding on? Even if you don't save it it will at least catch everything and save your upholstery. I think it was @missava387 who mentioned them but I could be totally wrong. What's the problem with your brestfriend? I live mine so if you need a my troubleshooting tips let me know.
Laverne I came in here because I saw that "Laverne" updated and I was like, who the eff is Laverne??!! But it's just you.
Me too!
But about OALD and the Brest friend pillow.. Im not sure if I have a real OALD but I do have a strong flow. My LC told me to lean backwards and nurse. I can really only do it when I'm using that pillow. He only pulls off coughing and spitting when I don't use it..
This. My strong flow was causing him to pop on and off a lot leading to gas. The brestfriend made it so I could do semi reclined as well as just keep his head elevated to help prevent gas.
Post by laurasuzanne2006 on Nov 3, 2015 4:57:40 GMT -5
]Age of lo? 8 weeks
Ebf/ep/both/supp? Both, no supplementing
Triumphs? Still going strong. Been back to work two weeks now. I pump about 16 oz in my 12 hour shifts and he roughly eats 10-12. Nurse when I get home then dh brings him in about 2 times usually during the day to bf while I sleep.
Struggles? Just wondering how much he gets. Definitely feel I'm producing enough. But since I work nights I just think he doesn't eat as much then.
Questions? Just trying to decide what to do for a race in doing next week. I can't check my electric pump so would need to use manual. If I pump it would only be like 30-45 minutes between when I last bf so part of me doesn't think it's worth it especially since it's a manual and will hardly get out anything at that point anyway. No clue exactly how long race will take me. Guessing maybe three hours or so and with time before hand maybe looking at 4-4.5 hours if I don't pump: part of me thinks it would be easier just to forego pumping. At work I pump about 3.5-4 hours between
Triumphs? Going back to work has been fine. She takes between 9 and 12oz at day care, I pump about 12-14. Perfect. We have a decent little pumping setup and my boobs empty in around 15 min, it ends up barely disrupting my day.
Struggles?
Questions? If I'm storing my pump parts in a fridge, can I just leave them there all week? I'm trying to figure out how to be less of a bag lady and confusing just leaving my pump at work...
Advice? I make steel cut oats with almond milk, cinnamon, and just a tiny bit of brown sugar. By the time I get to mid morning hangry it's ready to eat. No chopping, no cooking, no dishes. I'm all about reducing my work
But about OALD and the Brest friend pillow.. Im not sure if I have a real OALD but I do have a strong flow. My LC told me to lean backwards and nurse. I can really only do it when I'm using that pillow. He only pulls off coughing and spitting when I don't use it..
This. My strong flow was causing him to pop on and off a lot leading to gas. The brestfriend made it so I could do semi reclined as well as just keep his head elevated to help prevent gas.
k i will have to play with it, but the bumps just seemed cumbersome and he was getting mad at me. I felt it was stiff for reclining, do you wear it just under beasts or down on your lap.
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