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June 2012 Moms
stepper1725
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For those back at work & pumping
stepper1725
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Re: For those back at work & pumping
I also don't wash my stuff each time. I rinse and put them in a Tupperware in the fridge for the next one. I wash and use the steam bags each night.
And if you're having trouble getting let downs have pictures or videos of LO to look at.
I will work 2 nights a week right when LO cluster feeds, I am wondering how often I should pump...
Honestly...
I teach and my breaks are limited.
I pump before I leave for school, at 12:00 if I have a break, and then when I get home and before bed.
Its very hard to pump in a school or classroom.
My supply has dropped and its frustrating.
If you can take breaks when you need them I think it would work better...
I'm a teacher too and my school actually provided a lactation room - I pump at 5:30 when I wake up, during my prep period (8:30) and during my lunch (12:30). My school actually provides a sub in my classroom in case pumping takes longer or if I have a meeting. Then I pump as soon as I get home.
Although I'm pumping frequently I still notice a drop in my supply - it's pretty frustrating.
As for helpful tips - bring a book or cell phone so you aren't bored (I really like the idea of bringing pictures of your LO - helps remind why you are doing what your doing). I also bring a granola bar and water.
We have two bathrooms we can use... not happening. I use my classroom so I can use the computer while I pump since I don't get reception. I have not asked about a sub but I doubt it would happen...
I am using fenugreek. I take 4pills 3 times a day. I also just started something called More Milk plus
I tried fenugreek for a bit, however despite the slight increase in supply I found the urine smell so fowl that I had to stop. Even my LO's diapers stunk! I couldn't take the smell in the house so I made a decision to do other things to boost my milk and not take the remaining fenugreek that I started.
How many hours will you be gone for? I'm thinking feed her before you leave and right when you get back. For me, I only pump if I'm gone at least 6 hours. So far I'm only gone for 4 hours. When I get back my LO is usually fed, so I pump right away. I'm usually engorged. I get at least 6 oz. I also pump once in the middle of the night and one time after the first morning feeding to add to my stash.
3.5h and 5h
I'm usually gone for 4 hours during the time LO cluster feeds as well. He's usually in bed by 7:30pm, but on the days I work, I don't get back until 9pm. My mother watches him and feeds him a bottle. He doesn't go down until I get home. So therefore, when I'm not home, LO doesn't cluster feed (he eats every 2-3 hours) like how he normally would. As soon as I get home, I either pump right away or feed him, if he wants it. He's usually out as soon as he goes on the breast and will sleep a good stretch....I don't pump at work ...I get a little engorged but I'm home soon enough. It hasnt affected my supply. You could pump at work while you're gone, but I don't think LO will want/need to cluster feed when you're not there. hope this helps. But I would definitely nurse before you leave to work and after.
Federal law states your employers HAS to give you sufficient time (NOT breaks) to pump as needed with room to do it in that is not a bathroom. If my supply were suffering I'd definitely be talking to someone about a sub coming in the room for me so I can pump. I work in a prison where I also have to be relieved and can't just go take a break as needed. It was a fight to get what I needed for it's for my LO so I'll do what I have to! Good luck!