Journey to ANR

So after asking around and countless hand cramps from the manual.. I bit the bullet and bought an electronic pump, and so far- it is incredible.

I know it'll be much easier to keep to regular pumpings when I can use my hands for other things... (such as typing on tumblr... :) I'm excited to see progress with this.

I got a great deal, got the Medela pump with accessories for $30 off craigslist. Picture below. :)

I know my guy is excited about this, and the potential of geting some milk soon. I think next investment might be Motillum.

Well, looks like this scheduling is going to be harder than I thought. I thought I have a pretty open schedule, even with work, and since he and I sleep together/nurse nearly every night, it should be no problem.

But, after leaving my pump at his apartment for two days, and craziness of getting ready for the holidays, I'm already behind. Ugh.

Plus, as open as the boyfriend and I are- I'm having trouble communicating to him that if we both want this as much as we do- we have to nurse often, not only before/after sex. But I don't want it to become an obligation- its supposed to be something that is bringing us both closer and bringing pleasure.

I'm thinking more and more that Motillum might be the way to go.

Open to suggestions from anyone!

Bought my first pump yesterday! Even though a few people recommended the Medela, (in addition to the Moms I nanny for using that one) it just wasn't in the budget right now.

I ended up purchasing the Evenflo Manual breastpump, and after two sessions, I like it so far.

(To be clear, I'm still in the midst of inducing, so this is all dry pumping)

I’d like to encourage submissions, questions, tips, or anything else you’d like to contribute. I’m very much still learning here, as this is the beginning of my journey. I’m happy to be able to share it with you.