My Boobs are Killing Me

IdahoGirl

I need to whine.  I'm in the process of weaning myself off the pump and following instructions I've found so that Maddy can still eat what I pump (so...no herbs/medications).

And my boobs HURT.  I can't even imagine what it'd be like to wean if you had a really strong supply.  Yuck.

Savara07

I'm sorry! I've heard that cabbage leaves help, no clue why though!

FutureMrsLynch

Im sorry too, Ive also heard that cabbage leaves help, my ob actually told me that.

KNemo

FutureMrsLynch:

Im sorry too, Ive also heard that cabbage leaves help, my ob actually told me that.

Same, except change OB to Midwife. Don't know why though...sounds weird to put produce on your tatas.

JRS72206

Ouchie. I'm sorry!

keri1013

Ouch, I'm sorry! I've also heard about cabbage leaves, I heard if you put them in the fridge and then crush them a bit before putting them in your bra it's most effective...the crushing releases something that's supposed to help?? But I'm with Katie, it is a little weird to be putting salad fixings in your bra. Hope you feel better soon!

stacylu

How are you weaning? I've heard to start pumping less time and not fully empty your breasts.

I'm sorry - I hope it gets better.

IdahoGirl

stacylu:

How are you weaning? I've heard to start pumping less time and not fully empty your breasts.

I'm sorry - I hope it gets better.

That's what I'm doing - I'm pumping twice a day and for less time and trying to stretch them out as far between times as I can stand.  I last pumped at 9:30 last night and I'm about at that can't stand it point.  I haven't ever gone this long.

stacylu

IdahoGirl:

stacylu:

How are you weaning? I've heard to start pumping less time and not fully empty your breasts.

I'm sorry - I hope it gets better.

That's what I'm doing - I'm pumping twice a day and for less time and trying to stretch them out as far between times as I can stand.  I last pumped at 9:30 last night and I'm about at that can't stand it point.  I haven't ever gone this long.

Holy crap - 9:30 pm to 3pm - I would think you would be aching! Can you just pump a little to take some pressure off - like 5 min?

My supply is way way down these days and I think our end is in sight. I don't look forward to the weaning part though.

IdahoGirl

I am aching!!!  I'm just trying to stick with it.  Ugh

Seattle_JiLLn

Be careful - going too fast will just result in plugged ducts.    Why cant' you just take it more slowly?   It seems like there's no need to be in that much pain.