Exclusively pumping is kind of a taboo subject but it shouldn't be. Most people don't know this but I've been exclusively pumping for 6 months now. Pumping is hard! For 6 months I've spent multiple hours a day attached to my pump, watching my little girl play by herself because I'm busy, spending more time awake in the middle of the night because I have to feed Amelia and then pump. I've been told that I'm not really breastfeeding, that I didn't try hard enough to nurse, that I'm taking the "easy way out" and that I shouldn't pump in public. So I want to set the record straight... I DO BREASTFEED, I do not NURSE. I tried really really hard to get Amelia to nurse but because of complications during my pregnancy I was not able to. Exclusively pumping is hard, it takes a lot of dedication and still sometimes you can't keep a supply up. I do several "power pumps" each week where I pump for hours on and off just to continue to have enough to feed Amelia. As far as pumping in public I really don't see it being any different than nursing in public.. Let me be clear I am a huge believer in FED IS BEST, but I am also really proud of myself. I've given my baby exclusive breast milk for 6 months and will continue for as long as I can!
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I was thinking if there was someone ebp because I want to have a back up incase baby refuses nipples.
@dawnrose, @sawyersmomma, @thingy2005, @cubanese, @babyjjsmommy, thank you all so much for the love and support, sometimes it's so hard to keep going but remembering that I'm doing the best I can for my baby girl is what keeps me going strong!
Pumping was so much harder than nursing to me! You're up a lot more than you would be feeding exclusively from the breast. I exclusively pumped for about the first month and a half of my son's life and finally transitioned him back to boob which I am so thankful for. I applaud you for being able to exclusively pump for so long!
go momma!! exclusively pumping is so hard, I did it in the beginning. you are doing such a great thing for your baby and you should be so proud ❤ such dedication shows such a great love for you lo ❤❤
I hate pumping... I think pumping is harder than actually nursing. I give you props for sticking to it! Breast milk is breastmilk.
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.
Breast pump covered by insurance
I've already done what I needed to find out what type of pump I get covered through insurance. It turns out, with my insurance, I can't even get my pump shipped to me until I call them with all the birth details of my baby. So...wth am I supposed to do having a baby and no pump?! I plan to pump exclusively and this REALLY throws a wrench in my plans.
*Advice or Tips pls*
My son turnt a month old Wednesday an I've been breastfeeding since birth only pumped a few time's. Well I've started pumping an I'm only pumping about 3-4 oz an I've had to pump two bottles already tonight because he was still hungry. When I'm nursing him I have no problem, it seems as if he gets enough an my milk flows like crazy when I'm nursing. But I really need to start pumping more because I have to start my college classes soon.
Any tips or advice? 😕
Question 🤔
Is breastfeeding really an issue for some women like can’t get enough milk? Or is it that you REALLY have to be devoted in bfing?
(This isn’t to anyone or anything like that either. Just really wanna know your thoughts opinions or facts!)
I breastfed my second I tried my first but ... I really didn’t try try like I did for my second because I really wanted to experience that annnddd I had mom guilt with the nurses and doctors coming in with facts on breastfeeding and how it’s so mu...
@js_kidsmom, it's definitely an option and a good way for baby to still get breast milk