I seriously can't even function anymore. I'm so exhausted. Pumping exclusively has been hard to keep…
I seriously can't even function anymore. I'm so exhausted. Pumping exclusively has been hard to keep up with and I haven't pumped since earlier and missed about 3 sessions because we had company over. I want to put him in his bassinet next to me but I just want him next to me. Even though he's not going to sleep with us in the bed 😑 I seriously don't know what to do with myself and the thought of pumping is seriously dreadful at this point.
Hayley Marie Libby·
Мама двоих (младенец)
I've been EPing for almost 7 months and in the beginning it was rough but I found that associating pumping with something rewarding like a yummy snack/drink has helped keep me going...it really does get easier especially once you have a routine that works for you but to establish your supply id only go a max of 3 hours without pumping for the first 3 months then you can start to go a little longer also you can get a pump bra or make one out of an old sports bra...hands free pumping has made my life so much better; I take my pump everywhere- pump in the car (I have an electrical socket in my car), pump at other peoples houses, pump with company over...hands free pumping= being able to pump with a shirt on and have a little more freedom...I hope you can find something that works for you- keep up the good work mama! (P.S. Just curious on why you're EPing rather than BFing- I have my own super complicated story)
Brooke·
Мама сына-младенца
It wasn't my intention to ep but since my son had some breathing issues and was taken to the Nicu they couldn't bottle feed or do breast feeding for the first three days just to ensure he wouldn't choke. He had a tube in his mouth. Then he took the bottle like a champ. We tried to breastfeed but my breasts are large and it was rough. He got so upset I didn't want to try again. I can try now but I pump milk and supplement with formula. I never thought my son would have to drink formula it kind of makes me sad in a way but as long as he's being fed is my main concern. I need to start pumping when he is eating and make it easier on myself that way. As soon as I got home from the hospital I cut 2 holes in my sports bra and made my own diy bra became holding those flanges is so annoying. That's helped tremendously.
Brooke·
Мама сына-младенца
@paisleysmama0216,
Hayley Marie Libby·
Мама двоих (младенец)
Sorry to hear that...we tried latching off and on for 6 months and I just recently accepted that EPing is the best option for us my daughter was tongue tied and couldn't latch properly we didn't find out and get it fixed until she was 2 weeks old and by then she wanted nothing to do with my breasts and only wants a bottle
Brooke·
Мама сына-младенца
As long as he gets the milk that's the most important thing to me. He's such a good baby and I want him to be super healthy and strong. I always had a hatred for formula and never wanted to feed it to my baby but it's what God has given me so I've accepted it. I'm trying to build a supply for him so when I go back to work he has the good stuff.