So I am taking a break from this blog because I am done pumping until we have our next child. It was taking too much time with 2 kids to rebuild a supply and I wouldn't get enough of a supply until after he was a year. SO My husband and I talked and For us it is just not worth it right now. Next time I am getting a Medela freestyle, and will be taking it to the hospital with us and start pumping from day one. I wanted to this time, but the hospital staff weren't helpful again this time and said I didn't need to pump and he would just get it soon. Well 8 months later and he never really got it. I may update when we start TTC, and during pregnancy as I prepare to breastfeed/ pump.
As of right now here is where we stand with the Pre-TTC. Patrick turns 1 on 12/9/12 and I don't want to start until he is 1 year old. I am 180 lbs, and would love to loose 40-50 lbs before we start TTC. I am thinking that sometime next spring we will start. That gives me 20-22 weeks till baby turns 1 If I lost 2 lbs a week I would be there. So I guess I'll be taking anywhere from 1-2 years off. I'll pop back here and there with little updates as things progress.
Love,
Sarah
Monday, July 30, 2012
Friday, July 6, 2012
10.03 7/6/2012 pump
10.03 am first pump of the day. I know I should have already had a few pumps today, but I just couldn't do it. I need to get better if i want a full milk supply. I also haven't been taking fenugreek in the past few days... :( I am getting more drops and that makes me very happy. Blogging while i pump also seem to help the time pass with out me watching the clock or the bottles. I have been reading info on Kellymom about getting baby back to the breast and am willing to try but I am fairly sure that I will have to exclusively pump, and I am okay with that now. I am kinda conflicted on weather or not to try to get him back to the breast. I'd love to nurse, but I don't want to have the same issue where he wants nothing to do with it and then we quit again out of frustration. also I worry about him getting mad and biting me for real. I have the breastflow bottles and a starter sns I could use. I just am not sure what to do. I know that next time I'm taking my pump to the hospital and my nursing pillow and I'll pump asap and push the lactation consultant coming before 20 minutes before we are released.
now I think I'll just have go with the flow.
Done. There is my 30 minutes.
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See you in 2 hours.
now I think I'll just have go with the flow.
Done. There is my 30 minutes.
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See you in 2 hours.
Thursday, July 5, 2012
4.48 pump. 24 minutes left
so its 4.48 pm 7/5/2012 and here I am pumping again. Still getting drops :) I am drinking a mothers milk tea iced and watching Youtube. I think I'll try to get Patrick to latch on and comfort nurse, i don't know if he will but I can try. I need to set up my pump station and set up my pump bag. pumping is boring, I need a pumping bra so I can have both hands free while I pump. Typing one handed is sucky and there isn't much I can do while I pump. Watch shows or read something online.
I finished my 30 minute pump, my tea and then had some skin to skin time with Patrick, and offered him my nipple. The first try was a no go. I then manually expressed a few drops on to his binkey and let him taste it. He then took my nipple in his mouth and gave me a little bite. It wasn't bad, but I figured he was done trying now. It would be nice it I could get him comfort nursing. Well I'm off to Kellymom to see what I can find there to help.
I finished my 30 minute pump, my tea and then had some skin to skin time with Patrick, and offered him my nipple. The first try was a no go. I then manually expressed a few drops on to his binkey and let him taste it. He then took my nipple in his mouth and gave me a little bite. It wasn't bad, but I figured he was done trying now. It would be nice it I could get him comfort nursing. Well I'm off to Kellymom to see what I can find there to help.
July 5th update
Today is July 5th and here is an update on how re-lactating is going. Not too bad. I haven't been as good about pumping as I should be, we did go to the beach Sunday July 1st and pumping there was harder then I thought it would be. So I enjoyed the beach. I pumped when I could and that was fine, right now I have to get my body back in the habit of pumping. the first few days it was brutal. I hadn't pumped in 2 months and my nipples were so sore and I wasn't getting anything when I pumped. Now I am getting drops. :) I know But I am really happy that I am getting anything at all.
I started taking fenugreek 3 pills, 3times a day and I bought some mothers milk tea and plan to drink 5 cups a day to help. I also plan to eat oatmeal in the morning I have upped the water I am drinking and have a log book that I am keeping track of when, how long, and how much I pump as well as what baby is eating.
The boys seem okay with me pumping, and Kevin was good with it and hasn't been crazy about "why are you not pumping?" so it been nice.
Well I'll be back soon with another update.
I started taking fenugreek 3 pills, 3times a day and I bought some mothers milk tea and plan to drink 5 cups a day to help. I also plan to eat oatmeal in the morning I have upped the water I am drinking and have a log book that I am keeping track of when, how long, and how much I pump as well as what baby is eating.
The boys seem okay with me pumping, and Kevin was good with it and hasn't been crazy about "why are you not pumping?" so it been nice.
Well I'll be back soon with another update.
Day 1 Week 1 6/29/2012
Day 1? Am I crazy for wanting to give Patrick breast milk? I feel crazy at times and them other times I feel like it is a good thing. I still haven't told my husband that I am going to try... I don't want the pressure he can sometimes add. So far I have been pumping 30 minutes every 2 hours, and plan to continue for the next few weeks at least. So needless to say Kevin will be finding out when he gets home. I have been thinking about this for a few days now, and with Kevin having a 5 day week off I felt like it was a great time because he can be here to help me out a bit. Some of the obsticals I need to address:
Tu. 7/3- We are going to Cotton Babies @ 1.30 - Need to take the Pump and battery pack. Pump in the car on the way there and back.
We. 7/4- Holiday- Might go to Mark and Trudi's- Take Pump there.
Th. 7/5- Might be going to the beach. Take Pump, extra battery's, Ice pack, and bottles.
Sa. 7/7 My Birthday- No clue what are plans are.
Kevin will be off 7/4-7/8 I am planning on using those 5 days to power pump every 2 hours for 15-30 minutes.
Tu. 7/3- We are going to Cotton Babies @ 1.30 - Need to take the Pump and battery pack. Pump in the car on the way there and back.
We. 7/4- Holiday- Might go to Mark and Trudi's- Take Pump there.
Th. 7/5- Might be going to the beach. Take Pump, extra battery's, Ice pack, and bottles.
Sa. 7/7 My Birthday- No clue what are plans are.
Kevin will be off 7/4-7/8 I am planning on using those 5 days to power pump every 2 hours for 15-30 minutes.
Friday, June 29, 2012
Welcomes and Whatnot's
What is Sew Eco Mom Pumps about? Well I am a new mother, and my sweet little 6 week old son is a huge challenge to feed. He doesn't like to nurse often, maybe a few times a day (on a good day). So what is a mommy who wants her baby to have breast milk and not pay a fortune in formula to do? PUMP!
The only issue I have came across is there are not a ton of moms who a.) Pump Exclusively or b.) are sharing their stories. So I thought I'd start this blog to not only keep track of how pumping is going for me, (so on a bad day, I can look back to a good day) But also for anyone mother who is in desperate search in the deep of the night looking for someone who knows how they are feeling about pumping for their little baby.
So... Here is a bit of background on me and my situation.
I am Sarah, I am 25 years old. I have been married to my wonderful husband, Kevin for 4years this August. I have a sweet 2 year old boy, Andrew. Who despite trying to breastfeed him, he ended up taking formula and is fine *Disclaimer : I am in no way saying anything bad about mothers who decide to formula feed their babies. I was there once before too. I am also not saying that breastfeeding makes you a better mother, because it's not true. You have to do what is right for you and your family! Then there is the member of my family that is making this blog a reality my sweet 6 week old son, Patrick. Who with out him, I would be sleeping through the night and not worrying about making enough milk to feed him, But I love him and believe all this hassle is worth it. So why did I tell you bout my family? Because Pumping is a decision that will effect your whole family. How? because my husband needs to pick up some slack when I have to pump. Like helping with dinner here and there, picking up the baby when he cries, taking Andrew to potty. Andrew is effected by the fact that there are times when mommy can't play because I have to pump, or he has to wait for a drink or snack
The only issue I have came across is there are not a ton of moms who a.) Pump Exclusively or b.) are sharing their stories. So I thought I'd start this blog to not only keep track of how pumping is going for me, (so on a bad day, I can look back to a good day) But also for anyone mother who is in desperate search in the deep of the night looking for someone who knows how they are feeling about pumping for their little baby.
So... Here is a bit of background on me and my situation.
I am Sarah, I am 25 years old. I have been married to my wonderful husband, Kevin for 4years this August. I have a sweet 2 year old boy, Andrew. Who despite trying to breastfeed him, he ended up taking formula and is fine *Disclaimer : I am in no way saying anything bad about mothers who decide to formula feed their babies. I was there once before too. I am also not saying that breastfeeding makes you a better mother, because it's not true. You have to do what is right for you and your family! Then there is the member of my family that is making this blog a reality my sweet 6 week old son, Patrick. Who with out him, I would be sleeping through the night and not worrying about making enough milk to feed him, But I love him and believe all this hassle is worth it. So why did I tell you bout my family? Because Pumping is a decision that will effect your whole family. How? because my husband needs to pick up some slack when I have to pump. Like helping with dinner here and there, picking up the baby when he cries, taking Andrew to potty. Andrew is effected by the fact that there are times when mommy can't play because I have to pump, or he has to wait for a drink or snack
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