Pumping chit chat 3

[@llli*aprilsmagic]

Ha, I was looking on Etsy and saw mothers milk soap

[@llli*scienceteachermommy]

Scienceteachermommy, does that mean you have to start pumping again? Or maybe just for a day or two? Or do you just see what happens tomorrow? I'm asking because pump weaning is in my future (at some point), and I'm trying to figure out how it works. I feel like I just figured out pumping, and now there's pump weaning...

Nah--I just made sure that he started with the fuller one when I nursed him and I nursed frequently. It was fine by the time I went to bed and I am not noticing the fullness today. I do have over an hour before I can go home, however.

[@llli*mtmama]

wigglebug, thanks for the support.

i don't know what to do. i feel very confused about hitting one year. i think i am fine, i have a good stash and i have no supply issues, its just that jack has never had cows milk and i wasnt to give him bm still. i dont know how i feel about it all yet. part of me thinks no cows milk and only bm then i think maybe i should give him some cows milk. i dont know why i'm feeling so unsettled and all over the place. its weird. maybe im just upset im coming to a transition point

erin, i like reading about your weaning process because it gives me an idea as to how it should go. sorry to hear you were so full.

and susan, i cant believe the woman gave back the milk instead of using it. i dont get it. i really like the soap idea!

[@llli*aprilsmagic]

It's very typical to feel unsettled about what to do as we approach a year. Do we keep pumping? Do we cut back? Stop. And all are valid, but it's hard to figure out what to do and how to do it.

[@llli*mek]

I am feeling really unsettled about the one year mark and pump weaning too. I was fully intending to be totally done with it on Tuesday when i go back to work, but now i think I am looking for reasons to keep it up. I got food poisoning a few days ago (ugh) and I am scared my supply took a hit. So now I am thinking I should pump a bit longer.

[@llli*mtmama]

well at least we are going through it all together

i have a plugged duct very sore

[@llli*mskalinin]

I have two more months until I can pump wean, and at this point I can not wait!! I wonder if I will feel differently when it comes. I plan on going to goat's milk instead of cow's.

So.... that plugged duct, or whatever it is, is not budging. I am guessing I need to see a doctor about it. Can I go to my OB for this, or does it have to be a GP? I much prefer my OB... this thing is like a little round lump, very hard. Grrr

[@llli*mtmama]

i find that heat massage nurse repeat repeat repeat is what works. in the shower, i rake my fingers through my breast to loosen everything. it does hurt but i find it really works.

[@llli*mek]

If it's really stubborn, I would call the OB first, especially if that's who you like better.

My OB would probably laugh and not help. Grr. I really need to find a new one!!

[@llli*katia11]

Soy lechitin helps too. I have some supplements. Any of you ladies can have them if you like! lol I

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