Any tips/advice to keep pumping/breastfeeding? It's becoming so exhausting and even stressful that I'm starting to lose…

I know. it's so tiring and my right breast is leaking super bad tonight. the breast pads aren't hardly absorbing it. I guess I'll just drown in milk tonight

Your little one is 1 week so pumping is making it harder for you because your LO doesn't take much milk, but the pump is telling your body different. Try cutting back some pumping and only having baby latch for a little while. Im sure you nipples are sore, TOTALLY normal make sure to use breast crea to ease the soreness. Don't beat yourself up, you've done a great job thus far. Breastfeeding isn't for everyone, and your LO is blessed that you are trying! Good luck hun. :)

@surpriseme, thank you for that. I didn't realize how much goes into breastfeeding/pumping even down to the food you eat can affect the milk... It has stressed me out. Me and baby girl will figure out what works for us :)

@goodbyelullabye I almost wish I had that problem. From both breasts I can only get 2 ounce total. She's already taking 3 ounces.

It's really tough work and you're doing an amazing job! Best advice I can give is to take it one pump/nursing session at a time. Your love sacrifice and dedication is soooo appreciated by your little one. I know it's super tiring and tough. You're a strong mama and can reach your goal!!!

@sweetpea_nut I practically drown in my own milk at night.