This
is a weekly check-in for women who Exclusively Pump for their babies,
whether by choice or by chance. Posts will be every Monday.
No
one claims that it?s easy to breastfeed, but women who EP face
unique challenges and obstacles. It's nice to know that there are
other women dealing with the same situation, and we can learn from
and support each other.
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Calves (EPing
0 to 3 months)
annamarymoon ? EPing for Graham
CheerChicki ? EPing for Jackson
hellomynameisfabulous ? EPing for Audrey & Violet
alexa2107
Denesdia ? EPing for Ben
charliebrown ? EPing for Lennox
budgirl007 ? EPing for Colton
driveshorses ? EPing for Scarlett
Rene585 ? EPing for Kenner
CoastieWife08 ? EPing for Chase
kochmcdiarts ? EPing for Hendrix
lexismom1008 ? EPing for Cooper
ajcsb ? EPing for Simon
erinoa319 ? EPing for Zackary
Nikkicole007 ? EPing for Liam
amanda1anna1 ? EPing for Chase
PubStar09 ? EPing for Jackson
krissyjoe ? EPing for Francesca
Mrs.Nunley ? EPing for Avery
babygreen10 ? EPing for Abigail
laffies ? EPing for Helena
AMossy ? Eping for A.J.
dee7972 ? EPing for Brenna
ndm2007
angiek ? EPing for Wyatt & Colton
rjmagness ? EPing for Katelyn
Cows (EPing 3
to 6 months)
Dafodils_lament
- EPing for Madeline
StephE623
CodyAnn ? EPing for Genevieve
potluckbride ? EPing for Mabel
Mrs. Clason ? EPing for William
norman25 ? EPing for Nolan
mdmquinn ? EPing for Mary
Inle ? EPing for Abigal, Lucas & Zoey (triplets!)
Stratton28 ? EPing for Brianna
Princessn678 ? EPing for Shelby
KK2004 ? EPing for Allisen
MelonieK ? EPing for Sarah
rach7883 ? EPing for Lydiah
smo321- EPing for Madalyn
NavyWife1989 ? EPing for Liam
coey03
ballerina06 ? EPing for Gabriel
AvidVertigo - EPing for Hudson
ericndarcy2009
naturegirl417
bhostmeyer ? EPing for Emma
brittandjoe ? EPing for Maddie
Heifers (EPing
6 months or more)
Mrs_D_in_KY
GPeterson24 - EPing for Corin
AMYfromKY ? EPing for H since 8 months
Mrs. R. W.
Tina272
Cheekie4 - EPing for Buggie
angie05161 - EPing for Owen
Cellobelle ? EPing for William
azarembka ? EPing for Ian
CDCbaby ? EPing for Jack
alecto819 ? EPing for Drustan
NiniJ55 ? EPing for Tristan
jillian6
Fishie ? EPing for Kaleb
notelizabeth ? EPing for Jackson
hannibal+ed ? EPing for RL
Mrs. Gizzles ? EPing for Cooper
alecto819 ? EPing for Dru
kkfeb04 ? EPing for Kalvin
BigJ ? EPing for Eliana
lucklittlelis
ArcticFox
Jessesgirl43 ? Eping for Micah
Luckylittlis - EPing for Blake
ilovebijou- EPing for Greta
jessnell ? EPing for Hendrix
jdouglas84 ? EPing for Klarissa
Heading out to Pasture
Anna&Rich
? EPed for Evan for 6 months!
Congrats on another week of pumping!
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QOTW: What do you do to pass the time while pumping?
Doula, Placenta Encapsulator, Childbirth/Lactation Educator
Corin Andrew Dec 24/09
Ronan Edward Jul 9/12
Baby #3 EDD Aug 6/14
Re: **Weekly EP Check In**
I'm usually on my iPod using Facebook, Twitter, or catching up on mommy blogs.
If I could figure out how to crochet I would also be doing that...but I can't figure out how to make my stiches/crochets looser! grrrrr! LOL
Doula, Placenta Encapsulator, Childbirth/Lactation Educator
Corin Andrew Dec 24/09
Ronan Edward Jul 9/12
Baby #3 EDD Aug 6/14
I usually bring a book in the room with me to read. If I don't have one (due to my local library's hours changing) then I stare at four walls or make a phone call.
Update: Still EPing for Tristan. Last week I really thought things were coming to an end for me. I had a huge dip in supply and my freezer stash took a major toll. As it turns out the big dip was from AF.
Could you please add me to your calves list:
amiegamache - EPing for Ellie
I watch television or bump - can't wait for my hands free bra to come in the mail and spend more time on the computer!!!
Hey, could you add me to the Calves list? I'm EPing for Katie Beth.
I could really use some support and advice. KB is/was a preemie born at 33 weeks. She's 39 adjusted now, but she still will not latch. She won't open her mouth wide enough or suck hard enough, so it looks like I'll be EPing. I'm really struggling with this decision, so I could use some encouragement. I KNOW its whats best for her, and I truly don't want to use formula.. But pumping so often is hurting and starting to annoy me after 6 weeks.
DS - 5/2010
DD - 6-2013
TTC #3 - Cycle #9
I facebook or catch up on emails...or browse through foodgawker.com for dinner ideas.
I refuse to do anything productive during my pumping time...I figure making bewbie juice is productive enough!
QOTW: What do you do to pass the time while pumping?
depends where i am:
at home - either on the computer or lately in the kitchen cleaning and doing dishes, making lunch for work, etc
at work - looking at the wall or going through newspapers
Photo taken at 16 months old
QOTW: What do you do to pass the time while pumping?
I play games on my phone, lurk on the Bump or Facebook via my phone, sometimes pull out my laptop to post, or check emails.
DS #1 born January 2010. DS #2 due June 2014.
I usually get online and check email, FB, the bump, etc. Occassionally I read!
I usually FB on my phone, read a book or magazine, or watch tv. I always try to time my pumps so that DS is not awake - because if he is, he's climbing all over me and pulling the tubing out, etc!
10 more days to go!!
I usually facebook, or read interesting blogs or news stories on my laptop.
I'm completely late on this weeks check in but I'm just so excited that I've made it 6 months so I'm officially a heifer! I'm determined to make it one year - more than half way there! Woo Hoo!!
As for the QOTW - I usually do work stuff at work because I pump in my office with the door closed. I can continue with my work. At home I usually read or watch tv.