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Yes, what mommal said. I had a similar situation & the hospital grade pump was eons better than my freestyle, so much so that I gave up with the freestyle. And changing the membranes could also...

I would wait at this point before donating to better see what your needs are. Some women dont respond as well to the pump- i only could pump 2/3 of my daughter's daily volume when at work so we...

Yay! Lucky baby & lucky mama. I too welcome you to the toddler nursing club. It's quite different in the second year- now you feed AND heal boo boos, nurse toys alongside baby, diffuse tantrums, and...

Here some thoughts that came to mind as I read your post:
1) spend as much time as you can skin-to-skin. I mean no bra, just a diaper between you two. That may tempt her over time to begin rooting...

To add to PP, my DH & I told family our pediatrician strong recommended to continue BF our LO per the world health organization guidelines & ended it there. Haven't heard any problems from anyone in...

Contact Medelas service dept. they are very helpful & would know the best info. Their US phone number is 1-800-435-8316

Just a few thoughts came to mind while I read your situation.

1) have you considered pumping at least once during his long sleeping stretches? Even if you don't yield much milk, you may benefit...

For what its worth, I've tried all of the above while breastfeeding & had no problems.

Kudos- you're right, it's quite an accomplishment so be proud!!

I think 4.5 months is too young to actually eat the food but to hold, explore, even taste I think would be fine. My LO seemed interested at 5 months, grabbing my food & watching intently as I put...

My daughter has always been at the 0.2 percentile (yes, you see the decimal point) on the WHO breastfeeding growth chart since she was a month old. Per our pediatrician, What matters is not the...

My mantra as a new mom to any advice given to me, whether it was liked or otherwise, was "I'll take that under consideration." if I liked the advice, I'd look into it further, if not, I let the idea...

Kudos! Great work,mama :-)

**HUGS**. It sounds like this is a very tough time for you.

Please don't get so focused on the numbers from the growth chart. They have their place in watching for signs of growth but so is...

I don't have an answer for you but your experience almost sounds like a carbon copy of mine. My heart goes out to you because I know how hard you are working & how frustrating it feels. I ended up on...

Pump in style is NOT a hospital grade pump. It may work better than the swing but it's not designed to increase milk supply like a symphony or lactina (medela brand, I don't know the names of Ameda...

Yes, pump for at least 10 min. I pump for 20 min & get 3-4 let-downs in an average session with "bursts" of milk produced. It makes a big difference. I used to only pump for 14 min but when I...

You may want to consider renting a hospital grade pump for a bit because they are designed to increase supply whereas the kinds you buy for personal use are designed to maintain an already...

First- HUGS to you. So many of us mothers understand the panic & concern you may be feeling, we have been there too. You are doing a great job- you made it to 8 months, with a stash to keep going...

Will you have others to help you take care of your little one? Breastfeeding aside, it might be helpful to have at least one other person to entertain your son so you can rest & heal. If he is...

Thank you, mamas! I just really needed some hugs & you all make me feel better. I'll keep offering as DD needs to BF & I'll go with the flow as you said. We have just worked so hard to get to this...

I don't really have anything to add just want to say good luck. Going back to work is emotionally hard because you miss your baby. Be gentle with yourself & baby as you all get used to a new...

My daughter struggled to take a bottle when I first returned to work. Eventually she got used to bottles but prefers the breast. Only my husband (or daycare person) bottle feed, I always feed at...

Some areas have LLL groups designed for the working moms which would be a great place to meet other moms who are both working & breastfeeding. Maybe contact a local leader to inquire. If there isn't...

Yes, I also recommend pumping. A friend of mine went on a weeklong trip & was shocked at the engorgement she experienced at 2 yr. she had a previous weeklong trip without engorgement so you never...