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April 2014 Moms
Exclusively pumping Big Thread
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Re: Exclusively pumping Big Thread
I tried pumping for only 10mins the other night (instead of my normal 20mins) just to take the edge off, but even after getting 4.5oz in 10mins my chest still felt sore and tender. :-/
Stool can be tested for blood which even when invisible traces are usually present with a protein allergy. I would ask for this test before switching to formula. My LO hated nutramigen, and there are ways to confirm an allergy. Have you already cut out dairy?
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Proud Mommy of Derek Michael
April 8, 2014 9lb 6oz 21 inches
Cmpa is already confirmed and I have been off dairy (and soy, egg & peanuts) for 2 months. He's made huge gains but weight gain is still slow. He still has watery stools but colour is norm. He may be sensitive to wheat or corn, or almonds, etc. The formula is a trial to confirm additional food sensitivities. We could do a scope to take a look but that's super invasive.
I'm currently on a elimination diet - no wheat, gluten, shellfish, beef (cmpa?), corn, dairy, soy and egg. Fun, right?!
He's also teething so my poor wee dude is having a rough time
I pour what I pump into one bottle or use the milk storage bags
The storage bags attach to the pump so really you could get away with no bottles until he eats if you use them
I have about 10 bottles that I actually use . More that we tried but didn't like for one reason or another
Any advice is greatly appreciated as always! So thankful I have A14 as a resource to use!
@MrsZ0811 I use 4 bottles and wash every time. I pump into my pumping bottles and pour into smaller bottles (and bag the extra) and wash the previous bottles. It is a lot of washing but I like being done with it instead of having them pile up.
@thejewelster, what the heck CAN you eat? Rice, beans and chicken??
My question - how often do you replace the white membranes? I feel like I don't currently pump enough to know if my output is low, if that makes sense.
@Dixon813 I replace the membranes once a month but I truely EP. You also have the option of replacing those yellow peices and white membranes with duckbills. Some people have better output with the duckbills (some have worse). I prefer them just because they are easier to clean. You can get 5 duckbills on Amazon for $8.
How many minutes is your typical pumping session?
What's your average ounces per day?
DS born 4/06/14
MC #2 August 2015
CP November 2015
MC#3 January 2016
BFP 5/11/16 EDD 1/19/17
The lactina kit used to come with both flanges. But the tubes the the triangular sympany/lactina ends. It's about $54, so buying the flanges seperatly with a PISA kit would be cheaper than buying the lactina kit if you don't need/want the included hand pump.
@poru If I were you I would do 3 pumps for 20 min. First of all, it's easier to do fewer pumps. Also, it's likely you will get the same total amount unless you are maxing out your breast's capacity. You will just have to try and see. If you are having any supply issues it is important to fully empty so you should pump past that second letdown.
@LBStewart I was making 50opd until I dropped to 3ppd and now I make 42opd. It is very common to lose ounces when dropping from 4-3opd. I Didn't lose any oz when dropping pumps before that and was actually still increasing before I dropped to 3ppd. You will probably be fine when you go back to work as long as you can at least keep 4ppd and do a MOTN pump.
@LoriMc12 I use pumpin pals and love them. They don't work for some people though so it's one of those things you have to try and see.
I've been pumping the past 24 hours (Liam stayed with my parents and DH and I had some wonderful time for us) and I'm so thankful to have a pump that I can transport and pump in the car before/after dinner or church, but man, it's a lot of work and coordination! I don't think I could handle doing this on an every day basis. My hat's off to you ladies for all you're doing to give your LOs breastmilk!
Breast milk can take on a red, pink or orange hue from foods that are naturally red, pink, and orange in color or foods that contain red, yellow and orange food dyes. Beets, orange soda, and red or orange fruit drinks can cause your milk to turn different shades of pink, red and orange.
If blood from inside your breasts leaks into your milk ducts, the milk may appear brown and rust-colored. This is called rusty pipe syndrome because the milk looks like dirty water from an old rusty pipe. Sometimes a little bit of blood from cracked nipples will get into your milk and create red or pink streaks.
A small amount of blood in the milk supply is not harmful to your baby. There is no need to stop breastfeeding. In most cases, the bleeding will go away on its own in a few days. If the issue has not resolved after a week, check with your doctor."
-https://breastfeeding.about.com/od/whatsinbreastmilk/a/The-Colors-Of-Breast-Milk.htm