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EPing Check In - Halloween Version
MrsSinner402
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My nipples look scary, so I thought a Halloween check in would be fitting.
How long have you been EPing?
Any struggles/challenges?
How much milk are you pumping in a 24 hour period?
What brand pump do you use?
How long have you been EPing?
Any struggles/challenges?
How much milk are you pumping in a 24 hour period?
What brand pump do you use?
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Re: EPing Check In - Halloween Version
Also just used the hands free pumping bra for the first time... Started pumping and 5 mins later found myself in a puddle of milk. I forgot to put a bottle on the left side
Also, any tips for getting condensation out of the tubing?
How long have you been EPing?
I have been EPing for two weeks tomorrow. I have production issues and was really stressed about how much BM my baby was (or was not) getting.
Any struggles/challenges?
When I first turn on the pump its tender and hurts, but goes away quickly. Otherwise, no issues.
How much milk are you pumping in a 24 hour period?
Only about 15 oz
What brand pump do you use?
Madela
How long have you been EPing?
I have been pumping for about seven weeks. Started a few days after Norah was born.
Any struggles/challenges?
I have to continue a pretty rigorous pumping schedule so taking care of two littles while trying to keep up has been hard.
How much milk are you pumping in a 24 hour period?
I pump about 45 ounces a day.
What brand pump do you use?
I have the Medela PISA.
I EPed for a year with DD1. I never had the large supply that some of you ladies have. I make enough with regular pumping but I've never been able to freeze more than about 4 oz extra a day. With DD1 it took me about a month to increase my supply enough to feed her solely BM. The only thing that I could tell works is poweraid and lots of water.
Right now I'm using a hospital pump, medela symphony. If I keep EPing I will switch to an Ameda hospital grade pump. You can rent them much cheaper than the Medela pumps though the Ameda direct website. I see a nominal increase in milk supply, if any, by using the hospital pump, but I like having a pumping station at home and then having my personal pump for work and when we go places.
Did you establish by keeping up with a every 2-3 hour schedule for a certain length of time? Just trying to figure out if I'd be able to establish a good milk supply with pumping at this point, 4 weeks in. Would be great if I could pump every 4-5 hours...not sure if I'll be able to get to that point though. Thanks!
Did you establish by keeping up with a every 2-3 hour schedule for a certain length of time? Just trying to figure out if I'd be able to establish a good milk supply with pumping at this point, 4 weeks in. Would be great if I could pump every 4-5 hours...not sure if I'll be able to get to that point though. Thanks!
Yeah I did every 2-3 hours for 3-4 weeks.
2 weeks
Any struggles/challenges?
Keeping up with the every 2-3 hour schedule. I am doing a mix of BF and EPing it seems to be going very well for the most part. I am pumping more this week than last which is great.
How much milk are you pumping in a 24 hour period?
What brand pump do you use?
1 1/2 weeks, baby is 2 weeks tomorrow and there were latch/supply issues from the get go.
Any struggles/challenges?
Like pp said, keeping up with the pumping schedule! It really is double the work to pump, then feed. When I'm just too tired to get in that 7th our 8th pump of the day I'll power pump (10 min pumping, break for 30, then repeat 3 or 4 times) and skip the last pump.or 2 of the day.... because sleep. This is usually when LO isn't fussy and DH and I are relaxing on the couch. I also noticed a leap I'm production the day after I power pump.
How much milk are you pumping in a 24 hour period?
Around 24-32 at this point. For those who just started, a week and a half ago I was pumping less than 10oz day, so don't get discouraged!
What brand pump do you use?
Medela Symphony (hospital grade), but I only have that for 2 and a half weeks longer. Then I'll use the Ameda purely yours, which was covered by my insurance.
How long have you been EPing?
I gave been only pumping since Monday. Before I was supplementing until my milk came in.
Any struggles/challenges?
Not really with the actual pumping. DS nurses great. I am still uncomfortable with it. Pumping allows me to see how much he is getting each feeding since he went from 11lbs 2oz at birth to 10lbs 4 oz day 3 and 10lbs 2 oz say 5 at the pedi. I took him for a weigh in today ( day 12) and he is still only 10 lbs 4 oz. He is eating great and pooping a lot just no where near birth weight yet
How much milk are you pumping in a 24 hour period?
32-40 oz I pump 4 times/day.
What brand pump do you use?
Medela PISA