Is it weird that I want to try my breast pump now?

itsmegin · September 2011

Just so curious how it will feel/work. DH is looking at me like I'm crazy and afraid I'll induce labor if I stimulate my nipples that much (he paid attention in childbirth class).

Mrs_Est11.11.06 · September 2011

itsmegin:
Just so curious how it will feel/work. DH is looking at me like I'm crazy and afraid I'll induce labor if I stimulate my nipples that much (he paid attention in childbirth class).

lol.. I want mine too, and sadly I am no wear near my EDD. If only we could start bumping now and bank (freeze) for later.... only in a perfect world

itsmegin · September 2011

phancykat:
Sounds kind of kinky, but it's not THAT far from your EDD, and I don't think the nipple stimulation will send you into labor if you're not ready. Go for it!

LOL I didn't mean it to be kinky Embarrassed I just feel like I have this cool new toy and I want to open it up and play with it! Wait now that sounds kinky Stick out tongue

HBaylies · September 2011

Oh boy I am enjoying every single second until I have to pump again! DS and I had all kinds of BF'ing issues and even with regular help from our hospital's awesome LC, at like 3 weeks he still wasnt at his birthweight, so the LC helped me switched to EP'ing. It was the longest 11ish months ever! DS was always super healthy though, so I'll call it worth it. One cold and one low grade fever for the entire first year!

justmeardle · September 2011

Is it electric? Because that will HURT!!!!!

damabo80 · September 2011

So, I actually wonder about that. For the first two months, I exclusively pumped, and it takes about 2-3 weeks for your nips to toughen up. I wonder if women who started pumping 2 weeks before would be able to "toughen up" their nips.

anonomity · September 2011

damabo80:
So, I actually wonder about that. For the first two months, I exclusively pumped, and it takes about 2-3 weeks for your nips to toughen up. I wonder if women who started pumping 2 weeks before would be able to "toughen up" their nips.

Gin, I say go for it, and report back to us on whether this works! lol

D&D4Ever7 · September 2011

No, I don't think that is wierd. I have been thinking about taking mine out of the box and see how the thing works! I rather read directions on how to use it now than later.

martinimomma · September 2011

Well, yes. But we love you anyway.

sisterrael · September 2011

Gin, get it out and check the fit of the breast shield/flange thingy. The medela pump flange that came with the pump in style did NOT fit me correctly and it caused some painful issues at a time when I couldn't stop pumping. You'll want to know if it doesn't fit correctly before you HAVE to pump.

itsmegin · September 2011

anonomity:
damabo80:
So, I actually wonder about that. For the first two months, I exclusively pumped, and it takes about 2-3 weeks for your nips to toughen up. I wonder if women who started pumping 2 weeks before would be able to "toughen up" their nips.
Gin, I say go for it, and report back to us on whether this works! lol

Haha, well now I'm scared that it will hurt! I don't want to try it but I do want to see if the shields and all fit. It comes with medium, and considering my areolas now encompass like 50% of each boob I might need the XXL size instead Surprise How's that for TMI?

jkfranklin · September 2011

itsmegin:
anonomity:
damabo80:
So, I actually wonder about that. For the first two months, I exclusively pumped, and it takes about 2-3 weeks for your nips to toughen up. I wonder if women who started pumping 2 weeks before would be able to "toughen up" their nips.
Gin, I say go for it, and report back to us on whether this works! lol
Haha, well now I'm scared that it will hurt! I don't want to try it but I do want to see if the shields and all fit. It comes with medium, and considering my areolas now encompass like 50% of each boob I might need the XXL size instead How's that for TMI?

Pumping didn't hurt for me. I tried out my pump before I had DS and was fine. It does feel different when you actually have milk though.

gardenandread · September 2011

I say don't do it! Pretty soon, you will be tied to having the baby on the breast or the pump. Let the girls enjoy their last days of freedom.

P.S. I am saying this as a woman who pumped/nursed for 11 1/2 months- it gets old very quickly!

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