Re: 3 mths...back at work...super stressed!

Originally Posted by
@llli*mistletoe-jess
Thanks mommal for your support! Forgot to thank you last time as well!
In response and for more info, am using PIS and it is already better than the Ameda Purely Yours that I bought during pregnancy. Not sure about the hospital grade rental but will look into it!
Will try to increase pumping both at home and at work...though I'm already pumping 3-4 times at work already. I feel that my supply seems more at night instead of mornings foursome reason....weird?
Will look into shield size but the current one seems ok and comfy so far...as for contraception....not on any plus it has been awhile since DH and I have had the chance ! Haha....
When I returned to work I went through two double electric pumps, both expensive, before I caved and rented a hospital grade pump. It did the trick - hugely improved my output. I've now been back at work 5 months and I still rent it. In 2 pump sessions I usually can get 12 - 13oz which isn't huge but way better than where I started. if I need a 3rd session ill get another 3oz or so. Last one of the day is usually the lowest but not always.
In the early days of work I was more tense about pumping, which didn't help the cause. I didn't have the timing down and the length of time it was taking got me anxious about getting to meetings on time etc. my two tips; 1. hydrate hydrate hydrate 2. Until you've got a groove down try not to work or do personal tasks while pumping. I keep a library of photos and videos on my phone and I'd flip through them as I pumped. Made me smile and seemed to motivate the boobs.
With the trusty hospital grade pump and now that I'm an old pro
I can pretty much do any task, including a conf call.
1st time mom over 40 to Alex(andra) b: 7/14/12