Pumping

It can be pricey but a good wearable makes a big difference. I have the Willow 3.0 and would use it in those moments. In the beginning though I liked using a manual because then I didn’t feel committed to the pump sessions. My first month postpartum I used the manual on whatever boob my son wasn’t eating on and would pump once more after he went to bed. Maybe my supply would have been better if I pumped more but in the beginning it was way to much work.

@Sydney that is how I am feeling is that it’s too much. I’d love to get an electric wearable, but since I haven’t been working in so long, I cannot afford it. I’d even go for pumping bras so I could double pump and not have to not sacrifice both of my hands. I’ve thought about just giving up and having him being formula fed, but I know I will be disappointed with myself later on because I didn’t keep trying to get to the goal of strictly breastfeeding/pumping. I am just so tired, anxious, and overwhelmed.

your insurance may cover the wearable! but I’m curious it takes an hour and half to breastfeed?

@Barira I’m going to look into that for sure. He’s not latching so I have to warm the bottle every time. I let him eat till he starts falling asleep (he’s a premie), change his butt the give him the last little bit that’s left over because he wakes up during butt change still hungry. Once he’s fed, I can pump

@Mandy like Barira said you might be able to get one through insurance or I know at least in my area we have local organizations who help with those kind of things. We supplemented with formula and I completely understand that feeling because every time I pumped or breastfed I hated it so much but stayed committed for like 9 months. Once I found out I was pregnant with my second I gave up.

@Mandy have a IBCLC go to your place to fix latching issues. A wearable should help. I got today the eufy e10 it has 40% off on Amazon