u/Sunrisewithtea

I love breastfeeding with all my heart, and did with my first child, but haven’t had a chance with these boys yet, due to CPAP and feeding tubes.

Pumping makes me want to throw the damn thing through the window. I literally cannot bring myself to do it. Is it normal to hate pumps so much?

IMPORTANT EDIT:
- I learned that a huge dopamine drop can happen at the beginning of pumping causing some women to feel full rage (welcome to the club).
- So then I realized, what if I do something I like while pumping? Sounds silly, but I discovered today that a hot water bottle on my back is so cozy & soothing, that I don’t hate pumping as much. I’ve done this for all my pump sessions today, and it’s been a game changer. I hate taking my shirt off and being cold while pumping, so this was a good solution for that.
- Super tired for evening pumps? A warm cup of lightly brewed tea can help get you cozy and settled in before you pump.
- I also realized that I hate cleaning small pump parts far more than any human should, so I am considering a bottle washing machine to help with this. That way I only need to do a deep clean once per day.
- Oh and manual pumps are less stimulating, and you can get nice long draws of milk. I hate digital, but the Eufy S1 is gentle enough that I would consider using it for extra stimulation during the day, to boost supply.
- I also have a few manual Medela pumps. Having multiple pump parts is important.

Chicken breast: I’ve had it at restaurants where it’s extremely tender, and not dry at all. What’s the method? Pressure cooker?

My 40 week weeker has a stoma and looks like he’s always trying to push something out…but isn’t the desire to push related to the colon, which is currently inactive?

⭐️Epic idea I need to share: pump in the NICU pumping room, then do “non-nutritive sucking” afterward to train your baby how to breastfeed on small drops of milk, without risk of choking & desatting. Has anyone done this before?

My twins are 40 weeks adjusted, and they’ve had breastmilk for 15 weeks. My supply is down by 90% due to complete mental & physical exhaustion, inability to keep up with a 3 hour pumping schedule, and a massive hatred for pumping. I feel like I failed them so hard…😭

u/Sunrisewithtea

Chicken breast: I’ve had it at restaurants where it’s extremely tender, and not dry at all. What’s the method? Pressure cooker?

My 40 week weeker has a stoma and looks like he’s always trying to push something out…but isn’t the desire to push related to the colon, which is currently inactive?

⭐️Epic idea I need to share: pump in the NICU pumping room, then do “non-nutritive sucking” afterward to train your baby how to breastfeed on small drops of milk, without risk of choking &amp; desatting. Has anyone done this before?

My twins are 40 weeks adjusted, and they’ve had breastmilk for 15 weeks. My supply is down by 90% due to complete mental &amp; physical exhaustion, inability to keep up with a 3 hour pumping schedule, and a massive hatred for pumping. I feel like I failed them so hard…😭

⭐️Epic idea I need to share: pump in the NICU pumping room, then do “non-nutritive sucking” afterward to train your baby how to breastfeed on small drops of milk, without risk of choking & desatting. Has anyone done this before?

My twins are 40 weeks adjusted, and they’ve had breastmilk for 15 weeks. My supply is down by 90% due to complete mental & physical exhaustion, inability to keep up with a 3 hour pumping schedule, and a massive hatred for pumping. I feel like I failed them so hard…😭