tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198969049157532269.post4574789492090975275..comments2023-07-21T02:20:37.209-07:00Comments on Baby-Making Merry-go-Round: Exclusive Pumping: QuantifiedMrs Green Grasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02458001574184407164noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198969049157532269.post-59560218496685704312014-12-04T11:00:06.738-08:002014-12-04T11:00:06.738-08:00Some people have trouble conceiving while lactatin...Some people have trouble conceiving while lactating, but others do not. I never had to deal with this, so I don't really know the answer. Good luck with everything!Mrs Green Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02458001574184407164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198969049157532269.post-76534057159245647462014-12-04T08:57:21.846-08:002014-12-04T08:57:21.846-08:00Hello, i exclusively breast pump due to the fact t...Hello, i exclusively breast pump due to the fact that my husband and i were going to adopt. The parents "canceled" the adoption the day she gave birth. I was pumping so i could breast feed the adopted baby. Of course there isnt a baby anymore. I produce about 2-3 ounces every 4 hours. I pump and give it to my sister who just had a baby. I have no fertility problems its just always been in my husband and i heart to adopt. My husband and i would like to try and conceive now but i still pump. Can i still conceive while pumping?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10103966466989949186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198969049157532269.post-7162119865717134072014-10-02T07:20:06.323-07:002014-10-02T07:20:06.323-07:00I used a hospital grade Medela Symphony which was ...I used a hospital grade Medela Symphony which was AMAZING! I rented it for the first 3 months. Then I used the Medela PISA which was fine. You do have to be careful with the white membranes. If there is a hole, the pump will not work at all. And you have to replace them when they start to get thin.Mrs Green Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02458001574184407164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198969049157532269.post-85316532554356353692013-05-02T14:16:35.429-07:002013-05-02T14:16:35.429-07:00I am klutzy and kept tearing the little flap parts...I am klutzy and kept tearing the little flap parts on a medela pump while washing, so I was thrilled when I got an Ameda pump in style because the similar white squishy part is a cone shape. I can't compare the actual pumps because I didn't have a double electric medela, just a single one, but that made a difference for me. The varied size flanges medela makes can be stuck into the Ameda flanges if you need a different size (and the ameda adjustable size flanges don't work so don't waste money on them).Ms Future PharmDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12909264711431064432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198969049157532269.post-19740530845817546712013-04-13T05:25:32.986-07:002013-04-13T05:25:32.986-07:00I haven't commented much, but I am AMAZED at h...I haven't commented much, but I am AMAZED at how far Dylan has come!!! I remember reading your posts all the way back to getting pregnant and everything you had to deal with before he even arrived. You are such a wonderful mom and he is thriving now because of you. Just wanted to say good job mom :) And thanks so much for all the informative posts. I don't know what I would do without all the blogs to go back to when baby actually gets here...they are all so helpful! Can't wait to see more pictures of your cutie pie :)Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10497936584795239975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198969049157532269.post-31201166957577843982013-04-11T11:55:25.705-07:002013-04-11T11:55:25.705-07:00Megan, i've found that too. My supply seems t...Megan, i've found that too. My supply seems to start off higher at the beginning of the week and diminish as the week goes on. I feel like I am spending all my time at work pumping! (luckily, my office is fairly private and I can do that)<br /><br />Mrs GG, I still think you are very lucky with supply. Right now, I'm pumping 4-5 times during the workday and getting 6-7.5 ounces total (1-2 per session). I'm fine with an actual baby, but pumping just doesn't seem to work for me!Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335915683875653154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198969049157532269.post-36502553000411913672013-04-10T16:51:50.855-07:002013-04-10T16:51:50.855-07:00Thanks so much. There have been some times when I ...Thanks so much. There have been some times when I can't pump as long or as often as I want due to schedules at work. However I did read somewhere that it can take up to a week to get back into the swing. What I really need to do is set a timer to make sure I keep a schedule.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09452369042062380443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198969049157532269.post-4636345697177363452013-04-10T16:47:02.014-07:002013-04-10T16:47:02.014-07:00THANK YOU! this comes at a perfect time. i'm f...THANK YOU! this comes at a perfect time. i'm freaking out a little bit about what to do about pumping. some friends are telling me to make sure i'm set up before the baby arrives and i dont even know where to start.<br /><br />echoing the other reader - do you have any suggestions on brands of pump? ones you hate, ones you love? did it even matter?<br /><br />thanks again!jakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12683806118383599788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198969049157532269.post-56976501272435309012013-04-10T16:15:16.417-07:002013-04-10T16:15:16.417-07:00You are a champ :) I nursed/pumped/supplemented fo...You are a champ :) I nursed/pumped/supplemented for a month, then switched to exclusive pumping+supplementing with formula until the twins were 8 months. It was quite the adventure. I wish this post had been around when I was starting out--you give all sorts of good tips in a nice, concise way!Mrs. Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14442574272607877031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198969049157532269.post-61735334583982590332013-04-10T12:53:06.828-07:002013-04-10T12:53:06.828-07:00We introduced bottles at two weeks per our pediatr...We introduced bottles at two weeks per our pediatricians recommendation. <br /><br />MGG-I feed every three hours from 7 am until 10 pm and then baby wakes up once around 2-3 am and I feed then. I've been trying to boost supply by pumping after feeding at the 7 pm and 10 pm feedings and I think it may be starting to help. Today I got 5 oz when I pumped since baby took a bottle when I was at work. I was so happy. <br /><br />I take fenugreek and blessed thistle and eat oatmeal everyday. I know these have definitely hurled me breast feeding! <br /><br />I have so much respect for you and EP. It's hard work!!!! JBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03918024171163030406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198969049157532269.post-16249422539326764312013-04-10T10:58:58.947-07:002013-04-10T10:58:58.947-07:00I would start as soon as you are sane. The first c...I would start as soon as you are sane. The first couple of weeks will be nuts! But once it calms down a little, pump after you nurse in the morning...that's when you often have more milk. It'll be way easier once your lo spaces out feedings.Mrs Green Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02458001574184407164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198969049157532269.post-24721224741067016812013-04-10T10:45:46.275-07:002013-04-10T10:45:46.275-07:00pumping and feeding and nursing intimidates me mor...pumping and feeding and nursing intimidates me more than anything. ill be a SAHM so i can nurse, but i would like to pump and introduce bottles to little one so hubby and i can have date nights and so he can feed him a bottle in the mornings. any advice on how/when to start? Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914359562722869121noreply@blogger.com