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m.z.roberts
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exhausted from breast feeding and pumping.
m.z.roberts
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I had baby 9 days ago and started pumping the last few days, but i feel like im completely drained. I have had almost completely fatigue the last two days. Any one have any advice on good food choices and meals?
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Re: exhausted from breast feeding and pumping.
Is there a reason you're pumping so early? Pumping before you need to and that early can set you up for an oversupply. Your body is trying to learn how much to make, and by pumping AND bf'ing that early, you are giving it twice the signals.
Unless you have to pump, there really isn't a reason to.
To answer your question: a crockpot is your friend.
Can friends/family/husband cook for you? Your job should be to sit on a couch and bf your baby and someone should be bringing you food (and water!!). Cleaning, cooking, etc. should be someone else's responsibility right now.
I agree w/ pp give the pump a break unless you're EPing. 9 days is still really young and you're likely to be exhausted regardless of what you eat or how you feed LO.
Quick protein foods are good: string cheese, power bars. Try to get some iron and flax seed as well. Lots of water.
Put the pump away ;-) Right now you should focus on nursing and resting and enjoying your baby. No need to pump for several more weeks - then you'll be better rested and nursing will be easier and not so time consuming.
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Hang in there! I was ravenously hungry for the first few weeks...I ate a lot of almonds, string cheese, yogurt, turkey sandwiches, and granola bars. I had a snack and a glass of water every time I nursed, even in the middle of the night!