This thread has been a great intro for me to start thinking about breastfeeding. I signed up for our class in July and think I'm gonna give it a whirl. I just wanted to say thank you to all the STMs who have taken the time to talk about their experience. It has made it feel a lot more realistic for me.
On a side note I called my insurance and they do cover a breast pump 100 percent! Yay! Buuuut they won't ship it until after the baby is born. How annoying for a planner like me.
Whaaaat?? That is annoying.com. Mine will ship it two months before my EDD. Why can't the insurance companies all just get on the same page with everything?!
Yeah I'm annoyed. I know your supply doesn't come in for a few weeks or days, but it would be nice to have the time to set it up and read the instructions before I deliver.
Exactly....and what if you're like me and need it to help stimulate your supply to come in?? I plan on pumping as soon as my opioids wear off when the baby isn't nursing to hopefully avoid what happened last time. I'm annoyed for you!
This thread has been a great intro for me to start thinking about breastfeeding. I signed up for our class in July and think I'm gonna give it a whirl. I just wanted to say thank you to all the STMs who have taken the time to talk about their experience. It has made it feel a lot more realistic for me.
On a side note I called my insurance and they do cover a breast pump 100 percent! Yay! Buuuut they won't ship it until after the baby is born. How annoying for a planner like me.
Whaaaat?? That is annoying.com. Mine will ship it two months before my EDD. Why can't the insurance companies all just get on the same page with everything?!
Yeah I'm annoyed. I know your supply doesn't come in for a few weeks or days, but it would be nice to have the time to set it up and read the instructions before I deliver.
Same here!! Mine's BCBS. They said they'll deliver after baby arrives. Meh?
@midwestbaby you should be able to use one in the hospital if needed and rent it out until you get one delivered to you. I would talk to the hospital where you are delivering and find out.
So annoying about pumps not shipping until the baby is born. I was able to get mine before delivering last time. DS didn't latch well and I had to start pumping the day we got home from the hospital. I guess I could have rented one until insurance mailed mine but I was very glad to have it waiting at home.
This thread has been a great intro for me to start thinking about breastfeeding. I signed up for our class in July and think I'm gonna give it a whirl. I just wanted to say thank you to all the STMs who have taken the time to talk about their experience. It has made it feel a lot more realistic for me.
On a side note I called my insurance and they do cover a breast pump 100 percent! Yay! Buuuut they won't ship it until after the baby is born. How annoying for a planner like me.
Whaaaat?? That is annoying.com. Mine will ship it two months before my EDD. Why can't the insurance companies all just get on the same page with everything?!
Yeah I'm annoyed. I know your supply doesn't come in for a few weeks or days, but it would be nice to have the time to set it up and read the instructions before I deliver.
Same here!! Mine's BCBS. They said they'll deliver after baby arrives. Meh?
Wow that is terrible! Ours is within a week of your due date which still means it could be after baby is born for some people.
I 100% preferred the MyBrestFriend pillow over the boppy. I need to have a really straight back and hold baby up high for nursing (I have a long torso). The strap that keeps it on was great!
I 100% preferred the MyBrestFriend pillow over the boppy. I need to have a really straight back and hold baby up high for nursing (I have a long torso). The strap that keeps it on was great!
110% AGREE!! It's much more supportive than the Boppy and easier to position baby and not have baby move and shift. I switched to the boppy around 6 or 7 mos when she got bigger and I just really needed it to prop her up a little, where the MyBrestFriend was better in the younger stages where you have to fully support baby on your own because they can't yet.
I 100% preferred the MyBrestFriend pillow over the boppy. I need to have a really straight back and hold baby up high for nursing (I have a long torso). The strap that keeps it on was great!
I neve tried a boppy but I loved the My Breast Friend pillow. I plan on using it again this time around
I actually hated all the breastfeeding pillows. Maybe my boobs are saggy but it put me in a very uncomfortable position for nursing. I actually used it more when my dd started sitting at 3.5 mo.
I actually hated all the breastfeeding pillows. Maybe my boobs are saggy but it put me in a very uncomfortable position for nursing. I actually used it more when my dd started sitting at 3.5 mo.
I didn't like the pillows either. I preferred instead to lean to the side on a regular throw pillow on the couch.
@midwestbaby I SERIOUSLY recommend Aeroflow breastpumps!!! They contact your insurance, do all the work and will have it shipped asap. I signed up, picked my pump, and got it within 2 weeks. (I got it at 22 weeks pregnant! Although I can't do anything with it now, it's great that it's one less thing to think about. This company has great customer service too!
@midwestbaby I SERIOUSLY recommend Aeroflow breastpumps!!! They contact your insurance, do all the work and will have it shipped asap. I signed up, picked my pump, and got it within 2 weeks. (I got it at 22 weeks pregnant! Although I can't do anything with it now, it's great that it's one less thing to think about. This company has great customer service too!
Yes but my insurance still would not ship it until after the baby is born
*TW Spoiler*
DD: Aug '16
10/2017: Twins confirmed with TTTS at 22 weeks. 10/10/17 Twin B passed after in utero placenta surgery 11/2/17 Twin A & B born 11/26/17: Twin A passed after 24 days fighting in the NICU Benched 6 months BFP: 6/28/18 MC:7/16/18 BO BFP: 10/2/18 EDD 6/15/18
I was surprised at how it didn't come to me naturally at all, and how long it took for me to actually get the hang of it. The first 2 months were horrible and painful, but I stuck through and then it miraculously just became easy. I didn't think it would take that long!!
Re: Share a breastfeeding fact you've learned!
Baby #2 due 8/11/2016
Baby #2 due 8/11/2016
ThisisNumber3 & SkiChic626
Boppy actually has a new pillow out that is 2 sides (a harder and a softer side) and an optional belt. Sounds like the new one may be better.
https://www.boppy.com/product/boppy-two-sided-breast-feeding-pillow/
BFP #2 8/22/12 | EDD 5/5/13 | DS1 born 5/9/13
BFP #3 4/25/15 | EDD 1/7/16 | MMC 7/2/15 @ 13w1d | D&E 7/8/15
BFP #4 12/9/15 | EDD 8/22/16 | DS2 born 5/18/16 at 26w2d
Just keep swimming.
@midwestbaby I SERIOUSLY recommend Aeroflow breastpumps!!! They contact your insurance, do all the work and will have it shipped asap. I signed up, picked my pump, and got it within 2 weeks. (I got it at 22 weeks pregnant! Although I can't do anything with it now, it's great that it's one less thing to think about. This company has great customer service too!
Met: 2005 | Started Dating: 2009 | Married: 2013
Surprise Pregnancy #3; BFP: 01.11.2020; Due Date: September 19, 2021
DD: Aug '16
10/2017: Twins confirmed with TTTS at 22 weeks.
10/10/17 Twin B passed after in utero placenta surgery
11/2/17 Twin A & B born
11/26/17: Twin A passed after 24 days fighting in the NICU
Benched 6 months
BFP: 6/28/18 MC:7/16/18 BO
BFP: 10/2/18 EDD 6/15/18