I fashioned myself a hands free pumping bra

[mommytutu]

Fantastic! Happy hands free pumping!

[Kristinmo]

Totally normal for milk to be yellow at first. Sounds like you're doing great! Is she nursing yet or are you going to exclusively pump?

[Deleted]

Woot, go V!

[janiejones]

Awesome.

[Deleted]

That's great!

I think the shields will help. We needed them for 6-8 weeks b/c their mouths were so small. Try every time w/o them first to give her a chance and then put them on. After a while she'll be goin' strong!  ETA unless she frustrates easily. My boys were okay trying first after their first week or so but before that they'd get too worked up not getting food.

[jssymom14]

I actually like my sports bra hands free better! The other one doesn't hold the flanges on as well on my lesser (smaller sized) right boob

[mudslide]

May 31, 2013 15:38:43 GMT -5 @theycalledherkate said:

May 31, 2013 15:25:12 GMT -5 Kristinmo said:

Totally normal for milk to be yellow at first. Sounds like you're doing great! Is she nursing yet or are you going to exclusively pump?

I pumped 45ml during my last session. Is that good?

That's great!

[copperboom]

Are you working with a lactation consultant? My daughter had issues nursing similar to yours, and going to see a LC helped so much. I felt kind of lost and confused by the whole thing, and it was great to have someone who knew what they were doing helping me out.

[snorky]

Try an independent LC. She will come to your house, so it is so much easier. I cannot for the life of me remember what site I used to find mine, but maybe try your local board or your local chapter of la leche league.

[copperboom]

May 31, 2013 20:17:54 GMT -5 @theycalledherkate said:

May 31, 2013 19:11:41 GMT -5 copperboom said:

Are you working with a lactation consultant? My daughter had issues nursing similar to yours, and going to see a LC helped so much. I felt kind of lost and confused by the whole thing, and it was great to have someone who knew what they were doing helping me out.

I actually saw between 5-7 different lactation consultants while at the hospital.  I saw at least 1-2 DAILY while I was there and none of them really helped the issue BUT they did give good tips and advice. The problem is that I would try to nurse her while they were there with me but she would fall asleep and not latch etc...and they have to see other patients too.

I think I will see how this next week goes and then go back. I am scared to drive with the baby in the car so I would need to work up the strength to do that.

Seeing a LC outside of the hospital was such a different experience for me. I had my own appointment, and a whole hour to work on our nursing issues with no interruptions. I highly recommend it. Good luck to you!

[karinothing]

Have you thought about using an SNS? That way she can get fed at the breast (w/formula or pumped milk) so she can stimulate your milk production and get what she needs? www.medelabreastfeedingus.com/products/51/supplemental-nursing-system-sns

I have heard it is kind of pain to use, but might be worth checking out.

Also, please remember that there are lactation consultants that will come to you. You can probably find some through LLL or a local msg board if you are on one. That way you can nurse in the comfort of your own home and they will stay with you for hours to help you out.

You seem to be doing a great job. Keep up the good work and good luck!

[MrsAggie]

You're making a great amount. Eating from a bottle is physically easier for her because she doesn't have to work as hard. As your milk keeps coming in, it'll become easier for her to get the milk because a larger volume is coming out in a shorter amount of time and with less effort. When she gets too fussy to latch, I usually tell moms to put baby skin-to-skin for like 10 minutes so she'll calm down and maybe even start looking for the nipple or smacking her lips.

[pooh8402]

App like!

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[pooh8402]

May 31, 2013 20:30:34 GMT -5 MrsAggie said:

You're making a great amount. Eating from a bottle is physically easier for her because she doesn't have to work as hard. As your milk keeps coming in, it'll become easier for her to get the milk because a larger volume is coming out in a shorter amount of time and with less effort. When she gets too fussy to latch, I usually tell moms to put baby skin-to-skin for like 10 minutes so she'll calm down and maybe even start looking for the nipple or smacking her lips.

All of this

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[underwaterrhymes]

You're doing everything right. Just hang in there and pump or supplement if / when you need.

[underwaterrhymes]

Oh and lactation consultants should be covered under the new health care bill along with pumps. So take advantage of having one come to the house!