I had an awful night sleep last night. MIL is currently holding DD down stairs and I am leaking BM like it's nobodies business. Do I go down stairs with wet spots the size of saucers on my shirt, pump and change first, or let her bring her up to me when she starts fussing (who knows when that will be).
And if I pump it will be a half pump since I have only small bottles attached to the pump not the big ones.
You ladies are snuggling your LO's. Here I sit with random, untimeable contractions, eating a crappy McDonald's breakfast, and counting down the days until I don't have to come to work anymore. I'm just DONE with work.
I hate pregnancy insomnia. Too tired to actually do anything, but can't fall back asleep. I've been up since around 3 am. And this time I know exactly how much I'm going to miss sleep for the next two years.
Last pregnancy I knew two other people IRL with the exact same due date as me, they both gave birth a week before me. This time I know three people IRL with my due date - here we are at one week till the due date and one just gave birth yesterday. Not that I'm super ready to go... But maybe just a little.
Post by AppropriateChocolate on Feb 5, 2015 8:28:09 GMT -5
Happy Thursday! Doctors Appt today- full term yay! I'm feel like I'm about to pp already. All of you overdue mommas, my sympathy to you. Been up since 6am with contractions that woke me up out of my sleep... ?
I had french toast for lunch and it was delicious. I did not lick the remaining maple syrup off the plate because that felt like a step too far. I do regret not having any bacon in the house because it really could have used a side of bacon.
aggiebug are you using pads at all? I bought reusable bamboobies pads to wear. so soft! love them! I forgot to put them on after I pumped yesterday and about 2 hours later while I was snuggling LO I felt something wet on her... turns out my boobs leaked through my bra, tank top, AND fleece lined flannel shirt. That thing is heavy duty! Crazy leakage!
I am taking everyone's advice from the Spam thread the other day and scheduled a 90 minute massage for myself today, even though my wisdom teeth are killing me. I figure if I take a pain killer first it will feel like heaven Although now I am wondering about leakage during the massage?? I usually would not wear a bra.... I'm sure she will have a suggestion.
Also, my mom is coming to visit today and spend the night so help us out! Although, I have no idea how to let her help us! I'm obviously still on maternity leave, and so is my husband. I have to get up to pump twice a night anyway, so it's not like I can just hand over the feedings to her and sleep in. Not sure what to have her help us with! It will just be nice to have her here, and she is bringing a turkey dinner, so yay!
mels823 I didn't wear pads last night because they wouldn't stay in my pj's and it hadn't been a problem before last night. I am having oversupply issues that I don't know how to manage along with a lack of nursing bras/tanks since she surprised us and came 3 wks early.
mels823 I didn't wear pads last night because they wouldn't stay in my pj's and it hadn't been a problem before last night. I am having oversupply issues that I don't know how to manage along with a lack of nursing bras/tanks since she surprised us and came 3 wks early.
What issues are you having? I'm sure there are many STM's here that could offer up advice!
aggiebug I hear ya! I had nothing prepared either! I made my husband run out to many stores to buy me nursing supplies (poor guy, mostly in snow storms). Definitely check out the bamboobies (i could only find those on amazon) and the most comfortable night time bra I found to wear was a Medela one from BRU that was pretty cheap. It's very comfortable and super thin material, it works great to put the pads in and fall asleep. All of my other bras were not comfy for sleeping. I usually would never wear a bra at night, but after leaking onto my sheets I figured I needed a solution!
mels823 I didn't wear pads last night because they wouldn't stay in my pj's and it hadn't been a problem before last night. I am having oversupply issues that I don't know how to manage along with a lack of nursing bras/tanks since she surprised us and came 3 wks early.
What issues are you having? I'm sure there are many STM's here that could offer up advice!
I dealt with oversupply for a while last time.
I was probably going to post on the breast feeding forum today.
I am just producing a ton of milk. At least 12—16oz pumped everyday beyond what she nurses. If I don't pump I leak like crazy and omg the pain. But I already have 30 oz in the freezer so how do I stop producing so much. I know pumping stimulates supply. I just feel like I am in a cycle. And I still have to syringe supplement due to the jaundice (although I personally think we don't need to at this point) . I am also suspicious that my supply is causing over active let down and making it difficult for her initially. A guard had helped but she doesn't nurse well with out it...
Post by unconventionalatbest on Feb 5, 2015 9:00:38 GMT -5
I am 37 weeks today!!! This feels like a huge accomplishment, but at the same time, I might be pregnant for the rest of my life. It's hard seeing all the birth announcements and still having 3-5 more weeks unless his child decides to come meet me early, but I doubt it.
You ladies are snuggling your LO's. Here I sit with random, untimeable contractions, eating a crappy McDonald's breakfast, and counting down the days until I don't have to come to work anymore. I'm just DONE with work.
What issues are you having? I'm sure there are many STM's here that could offer up advice!
I dealt with oversupply for a while last time.
I was probably going to post on the breast feeding forum today.
I am just producing a ton of milk. At least 12—16oz pumped everyday beyond what she nurses. If I don't pump I leak like crazy and omg the pain. But I already have 30 oz in the freezer so how do I stop producing so much. I know pumping stimulates supply. I just feel like I am in a cycle. And I still have to syringe supplement due to the jaundice (although I personally think we don't need to at this point) . I am also suspicious that my supply is causing over active let down and making it difficult for her initially. A guard had helped but she doesn't nurse well with out it...
12-16oz! Wow! Have you done a weighed feeding session at all to see how much she's getting while nursing?
I know pumping offers the best relief, but in order to get your supply under control, you need to scale back. The more you pump, the more your body is signaled "must produce more milk!!" and then you never break the oversupply cycle.
How long does it take you to pump that 12-16oz? Start by scaling back on that time - if you were pumping for 15 minutes, drop it down to 10, then from 10 down to 5, then maybe just a little hand expression if necessary.. etc. Basically you just need to pump to relief, not to completely empty - does that make sense?
I had oversupply and fast letdown - I used a nipple shield for about 5 months. It was a pain, yes, but it really helped slow down the milk just enough for DS to be able to nurse well. A lot of people are afraid of shields because of the weaning process with it, but I say if it helps - stick with it.
37 week appt today. Happy for all the mommies with outside babies, but starting to feel like Alec is never coming out. And I will just keep getting bigger and bigger and my hips will just give up.
I was probably going to post on the breast feeding forum today.
I am just producing a ton of milk. At least 12—16oz pumped everyday beyond what she nurses. If I don't pump I leak like crazy and omg the pain. But I already have 30 oz in the freezer so how do I stop producing so much. I know pumping stimulates supply. I just feel like I am in a cycle. And I still have to syringe supplement due to the jaundice (although I personally think we don't need to at this point) . I am also suspicious that my supply is causing over active let down and making it difficult for her initially. A guard had helped but she doesn't nurse well with out it...
12-16oz! Wow! Have you done a weighed feeding session at all to see how much she's getting while nursing?
I know pumping offers the best relief, but in order to get your supply under control, you need to scale back. The more you pump, the more your body is signaled "must produce more milk!!" and then you never break the oversupply cycle.
How long does it take you to pump that 12-16oz? Start by scaling back on that time - if you were pumping for 15 minutes, drop it down to 10, then from 10 down to 5, then maybe just a little hand expression if necessary.. etc. Basically you just need to pump to relief, not to completely empty - does that make sense?
I had oversupply and fast letdown - I used a nipple shield for about 5 months. It was a pain, yes, but it really helped slow down the milk just enough for DS to be able to nurse well. A lot of people are afraid of shields because of the weaning process with it, but I say if it helps - stick with it.
Agree with Michelle. However, if you're still pumping a ton that you think you won't use, check around and see if there's a milk donation place near you. Before DD got sick, I had an oversupply and went through all the process to start donating.
A coworker came to me this morning and asked: "so what did the Dr. say at your last appointment?" Me: "The usual stuff, nothing special." Co-worker: "Well, are you dilated?" Me: **blank stare** Co-worker: goes into longwinded story about her dilation status with all 3 of her pregnancies.... Me: "I'm sorry, I don't want to discuss the status of my vagina with you."
Win: She went a way. Lose: Why do people feel the need to over share shit about their pregnancies with pregnant ladies? If I didn't ask, don't tell me!
I was probably going to post on the breast feeding forum today.
I am just producing a ton of milk. At least 12—16oz pumped everyday beyond what she nurses. If I don't pump I leak like crazy and omg the pain. But I already have 30 oz in the freezer so how do I stop producing so much. I know pumping stimulates supply. I just feel like I am in a cycle. And I still have to syringe supplement due to the jaundice (although I personally think we don't need to at this point) . I am also suspicious that my supply is causing over active let down and making it difficult for her initially. A guard had helped but she doesn't nurse well with out it...
12-16oz! Wow! Have you done a weighed feeding session at all to see how much she's getting while nursing?
I know pumping offers the best relief, but in order to get your supply under control, you need to scale back. The more you pump, the more your body is signaled "must produce more milk!!" and then you never break the oversupply cycle.
How long does it take you to pump that 12-16oz? Start by scaling back on that time - if you were pumping for 15 minutes, drop it down to 10, then from 10 down to 5, then maybe just a little hand expression if necessary.. etc. Basically you just need to pump to relief, not to completely empty - does that make sense?
I had oversupply and fast letdown - I used a nipple shield for about 5 months. It was a pain, yes, but it really helped slow down the milk just enough for DS to be able to nurse well. A lot of people are afraid of shields because of the weaning process with it, but I say if it helps - stick with it.
I could pump more but that fills the containers in 10 minutes so I stop. I have not done a weighed feeding but if I pump right after there is usually an ounce difference so I am guessing that is pretty close to what she is eating.
I am OK with the shield although it is a pain, I just am trying to figure out if I am doing it because it is easier for me or best for dd. Kwim? I started it when she was still lethargic from jaundice and it made a drastic difference, and if I try not to use it it's still hugely different but is that because she has learned to have the shield?
I should probably make another thread for all of this lol.
What issues are you having? I'm sure there are many STM's here that could offer up advice!
I dealt with oversupply for a while last time.
I was probably going to post on the breast feeding forum today.
I am just producing a ton of milk. At least 12—16oz pumped everyday beyond what she nurses. If I don't pump I leak like crazy and omg the pain. But I already have 30 oz in the freezer so how do I stop producing so much. I know pumping stimulates supply. I just feel like I am in a cycle. And I still have to syringe supplement due to the jaundice (although I personally think we don't need to at this point) . I am also suspicious that my supply is causing over active let down and making it difficult for her initially. A guard had helped but she doesn't nurse well with out it...
You are a dang dairy cow (totally saying this in a good way). That is an amazing amount of milk!!!
What do you have for storage space? My thought is store as much as you can (w/o letting it expire) and then look into donating. You never know when your supply can tank or if you get sick.
I was probably going to post on the breast feeding forum today.
I am just producing a ton of milk. At least 12—16oz pumped everyday beyond what she nurses. If I don't pump I leak like crazy and omg the pain. But I already have 30 oz in the freezer so how do I stop producing so much. I know pumping stimulates supply. I just feel like I am in a cycle. And I still have to syringe supplement due to the jaundice (although I personally think we don't need to at this point) . I am also suspicious that my supply is causing over active let down and making it difficult for her initially. A guard had helped but she doesn't nurse well with out it...
You are a dang dairy cow (totally saying this in a good way). That is an amazing amount of milk!!!
What do you have for storage space? My thought is store as much as you can (w/o letting it expire) and then look into donating. You never know when your supply can tank or if you get sick.
Yeah I started mooing last night at H because that is what I feel like.
We don't have a ton of storage space. All we have is a side by side freezer. So not only is space limited but it doesn't last as long as a deep freeze. I would love a deep freeze...
I'm so excited and happy for those with outside babies!!! I can't wait to post in spam about milk supply and leaking boobies.
I am in club I-don't-think-this-baby-will-ever-come. The insomnia is out of control. Everyday seems to tick by slower and slower. Thank goodness for my recliner and remote control.
You are a dang dairy cow (totally saying this in a good way). That is an amazing amount of milk!!!
What do you have for storage space? My thought is store as much as you can (w/o letting it expire) and then look into donating. You never know when your supply can tank or if you get sick.
Yeah I started mooing last night at H because that is what I feel like.
We don't have a ton of storage space. All we have is a side by side freezer. So not only is space limited but it doesn't last as long as a deep freeze. I would love a deep freeze...
Friends? Parents? Beg for freezer space!
So the way I found to maximize space is to freeze 10oz into a storage bag flat. Take those bags and stack them in a small shopping bag and put the shopping bag in the freezer. Keep your stock rotated so you are always using the older milk first.
If you want to get really fancy you can cut a slit at the bottom of the shopping bag to pull out the oldest milk first.
Thaw the bags upright in the fridge standing in a bowl in case of leakage. I would have to check Kellymom.com but I think thawed milk can be in the fridge for 48 hours.
Post by cinnamonsugar on Feb 5, 2015 9:34:40 GMT -5
aggiebug- I feel your pain. I went through this with DD. It is so painful not to pump, and when baby does try to latch, you feel like you're drowning her in milk. My DD actually would choke because I had such a forceful letdown. michelle142 has some really great advice, and I would only add maybe call the lactation consultant where you delivered, if they have one. Sometimes they can be very helpful. The one at our hospital 5 years ago was worthless. I had a night shift nurse who was so much more knowledgeable, that I'd call her instead. Good luck with your new Squishy.
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