I wanted to start storing my breast milk the colostrum or whatever it's called so do I use my pump? Cause it's leaking constantly I wanna save it for when the baby comes
@ritababy123, don't worry about that. Your babies stomach is literally as small as fingertip the first few days so it may not seem like enough but they are definitely getting enough colostrum. trust me when your milk comes in you will know it. And like I said your milk develops as baby needs it. your colostrum will still be there before and after baby is born. If you pump now there's a chance of screwing up your natural system your body automatically does
@lexisma, oh jeesh!! thanks for the tip on preterm labor!!!
@lexisma, I wanted to store it so when I went to the hospital I had some cause this is my first I didn't wanna use formula :c
@ritababy123, oh and it's normal to leak alot. everyone is different :) just use a nursing pad :)
@lexisma, I def am not ready to do that lol I'm almost 30 weeks
don't start pumping now. 1- Because it can put you into preterm labor and 2- Because your baby will regulate your milk for you when she starts nursing. The colostrum will not go away until after you start nursing and baby brings in your milk.
@dontberidiculous, @bekka1071 thank you both I wanted to talk with mommies I'm waiting to get into my OBGYN I had to switch cause I moved
I think you could use your pump...but maybe you could also try to hand express. idk tho. just a thought. :)
You could try hand expressing if it's leaking. I would suggest consulting with your doctor about pumping during pregnancy. I've read some conflicting information on the risks and benefits.
Yesterday I went out with my boyfriend went to watch a movie, me and him don't live together yet. but point is yesterday when he was dropping me off his like sleep over at my house witch the mom and dad lives. I said no,
his response was why is everyone deciding or making choices for you and their going to do the same with the baby, when I know that's not true. what he thinks is that my mom tells me not to sleep over. So he left all mad. and I felt in my heart that he went on and cheated on me...
TWW!!
2dpo and on the tww journey. Anyone on the same dpo or close? Haven't decided if I will test at 12dpo or just wait and see if she shows up!!
Short Luteal Phase?
I've just started temping because I believe that the reason I haven't had a BFP yet, after 20 months, is because I believe I may have a Luteal Phase Defect.
@ritababy123, you're welcome.