I think I've givin up on pumping.

I did too and my supply went to poop . You’ll regret it so much ! It’s tough and tiring but worth it !

I pumped for a long time. If you have any specific questions or issues you’re having with it, please feel free to message me, and I would be happy to share what worked for me.

I haven't pumped yet this time around and doing great

@scruffy.nerf.herder I tried, it's the middle of the night that gets me

@vvrobinson I didn't pump with my first did 3 days called a quit

@2princesses1queen_ I nursed my first 17.5 months. She weaned herself because I was pregnant and it broke my heart. I am happy to nurse again. I love nursing, nothing better than breastfeeding your baby

@vvrobinson I really tried so hard the middle of the night kills me so bad

@2princesses1queen_ yeah I'm running on 2-3 hours of sleep every night and I can't nap during the day. That's just part of being a mommy with a tiny baby 🤷🏼‍♀️ I'm glad I had my girls 24 months apart and didn't have a chance to get used to sleeping normally. I would give up sleeping entirely if it meant I could nurse and bond with my girls, there's nothing more intimate and beautiful than breastfeeding. Did you know that a mom will make an entirely unique breast milk for each baby she has? Pretty incredible 💕

I tried and did 3 days w my first girl, still debating w my 2nd just about 6 yrs later !!

@2princesses1queen_, are you only pumping? Or doing a combo of nursing & pumping?

@scruffy.nerf.herder just pumping

@2princesses1queen_, are you pumping every three hours? You’ll need to pump frequently to keep up supply. I know how bad this sucks! My son wouldn’t latch at nighttime and would get so upset, so I just gave him breast milk bottles at nighttime. After I fed him his bottles, then I would pump & do a quick wash on pump parts. Try to pump every time your baby eats. Once your body is used to the pump, you should be able to empty your breasts in 10-15 minutes of pumping. Do you have a double electric? Hands-free pumping bra also makes a world of difference! You can make one out of a cheap bra.

@scruffy.nerf.herder lol sweetie I have it all, I just cant do it

@2princesses1queen_, like emotionally can’t do it? Or physically? Or both?

@scruffy.nerf.herder like both

@2princesses1queen_, I’m so sorry to hear that momma! It’s really hard, I know!! Are you using the correct size flanges on your pump? Regarding the emotional piece, are you just feeling overwhelmed or do you also think you could have PPD?

@scruffy.nerf.herder yea used the right ones, I just cant lol my nipples are sensitive my one boob wasnt doing much. I felt like she wasnt getting enough. nooo, no PPD if I kept doing it probably lol

@2princesses1queen_, if baby is one week, she won’t be eating much yet. How much were you getting when you pumped?

@scruffy.nerf.herder not much and she drinks 2oz almost 3, every 2 hrs

@2princesses1queen_, it’s okay to combine breast milk and formula if you need to while establishing your supply. I would encourage you to not give up yet. Keep trying and see if you can build your supply. And if you still have problems, it’s okay to throw in the towel too. Good luck momma!! 🤗

@scruffy.nerf.herder thank you !