Hump day Pump day - EP Check-in

Re: Hump day Pump day - EP Check-in

• everam01 member

  August 2011

  I need a new wardrobe, but when will I ever get the chance to shop? There aren't enough hours in the day. My huge nursing bras hang out of almost every item of work clothing I own. Nothing is low cut, but the nursing bras are awkward. I'm large chested even pre-pregnancy so this just complicates the problem. I'm sure my coworkers find me really professional right now with my bra hanging out.

  Pumping at work is going well. My supply (luckily) has not dropped. Right now, I pump a huge session at 5am (20oz), again at 9:30 (12oz), once at 2:00 (12oz), 6:00 (11-12oz) and finally at 9:00 (8oz). This sounds like a lot of milk but it is barely enough to feed both boys! I'm able to freeze maybe 2-4oz a day at the most. 

  Next week, the boys start daycare! It will be great to have them nearby (the daycare is in the building next to me) but it makes mornings a bit more stressful. 

   

  
  
  

  
  

  

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• Dani0701 member

  August 2011

  That stinks the LS was closed.  I've never seen anything like that at any fairs or anywhere we go.  And, great that you're able to fit your pumping into work!  Kinda not looking forward to going back to work. As of right now, I'm only subbing in 2 school districts and if I'm just going to be subbing, I'd rather be home with DS and not work.  We've done pretty well on one income this summer, I wish we could do it all year.  I haven't told DH this yet, I know he won't go for it     I started taking Fenugreek last night.  Only 2 pills, but this morning I tried pumping and got 6 oz in 5 mins which is a lot for me in such a short amount of time.  I didn't get to pump the full 20mins like usual bc B woke up as soon as I switched the PISA on!  I swear, that kid has an alarm the goes off the second I start pumping!

  
  
  

  

   

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• jamilynn9 member

  August 2011

  Hi, I'm new to the group!  DD started off great nursing but then lost more than 10% of her weight too quickly.  I suspected it bc she was frantically screaming and not swallowing.  I started EPing last Tuesday and my supply has been inconsistent.  I got ahead and had 2 bottles in the fridge and then I started getting less.  I started oatmeal yesterday and Fenugreek today hoping that it helps.

  Good - DD nurses at night and will take the breast when needed.

  Bad - I am having a hard time telling if I don't like her on formula in general or the particular type we are using.  I don't want to change her to something else yet bc of all the changes we've been through so far w/breast, bottle, formula...  She doesn't poop regularly, passes horrible gas, and spits up when she has formula.

  Getting off my chest - I have my best friend's bachelorette party next Saturday in NYC that I[m super nervous about.  I doubt I'll have a supply built up before then, I'm nervous about engorgement and leaking.  Bringing a pump to the club is not really an option.

  Every night I prayed for you. Then when you were in my belly, I prayed harder. Now that you're in my arms, I pray even harder.

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• mamababyrn member

  August 2011

  Bad: Pumping is starting to get more frustrating. My body is not responding to the pump as well as it used to. I now how to do compressions the entire time I pump which I did not have to do before. My supply is suffering while I am at work because I just can't empty in the time allowed. Sometime if it isn't as busy, I can get away with a 20-30 minute break, but that still isn't enough for me. Luckily, my supply seems to be maintaining at home.

  Good: I am at 4 pumps/day and am maintaining my supply. I am able to go 8-9 hours at night which has been really nice. 
  

  Hannah born 4/5/11
  TTC #2 since 1/14
  Miscarriage d/t blighted ovum 8/14
  

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• JDoe11111 member

  August 2011

  Good: Fully weaned! Feeling GREAT! And last week I went out and celebrated by buying bras and new clothes. I had no idea what size I would wear, and was surprised when everything I tried was too big - I guess I feel like I'm so small now compared to what they were, but they're still bigger than pre-pregnancy.
  

   

  Bad: We're alternating formula and frozen breastmilk, and I'm down to about 400 oz now in the freezer stash. Nothing is really "bad" about that, and it will be really convenient to be on all formula (it's going really well), but I feel inexplicably nervous about it.
  

   

  Getting off my chest: I'd really like to keep facilitating the pumpingmoms.blogspot.com site, but I'm not getting a lot of submissions - if anyone wants to share their stories, I'd love you to participate! pumpingmoms@gmail.com to submit your writing
  

  EPing resource blog: http://pumpingmoms.blogspot.com We want you to contribute your story!

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