#exclusivelypumping

Sometimes I worry that by #exclusivelypumping and bottle feeding my #breastmilk to Millie that I am shortchanging her when it comes to the comforting aspects of nursing. She is so independent and I question if that’s because I forced her to be with my decision to pump. She self-soothes so well and sometimes I worry that I forced her to learn that because I spent so much time pumping those first few weeks. I think back and can hardly remember making the decision - was it for her or for me? But in these quiet moments, I realize that I’m still able to give her what she needs: love and comfort through touch and voice and the magical nourishment of #liquidgold. Our “breastfeeding sessions” may look a little different, but they are still full of nothing but love🐄🍼💛 #ebf #exclusivelybreastfed #exclusivelybreastfeeding #pumpingisbreastfeedingtoo #nursing #motherhood #momlife #sahm #momswithcameras #mblogger #mbloggers #casualcontrast

It's been a while since I talked on this subject. I've recently tried fenugreek, it didn't seem to have changed my supply at all. Ever since starting work I've gone from about 20ml every 3 hours to 10ml about every 6 hours. At this point I think it's worthless to keep up trying. I want so badly to keep pumping till they're at least 6 months. But the time, supply, and demand ratio just don't add up. I think today might be my last day. Split my last bottle, and call it quits by noon. I guess my supply just never came in. Or I'm just that horrible at being a mom.

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Self Care does not equal rest. But rest can be self care. Sometimes rest is necessary for survival. For healing. For wellness. . And we have been taught to feel ashamed of resting. . Even now, I feel excused because a Doctor told me I HAD TO rest. But I still feel guilty. . Thanks to @blox_mulder for reminding me that taking care of myself is okay. I promise, I’m trying. . You don’t have to justify your rest. Or at least you shouldn’t have to feel obligated to do so. . How can I support you today in finding even a little bit of rest? . . . #selfCare #selfCareForMoms #ExclusivelyPumping #rest #healingJourney #brainSurgery #oldMom #momGuilt #MomGuiltIsReal #ParentGuilt #momOfTwins #Twinmom #LifeAfterNicu #marylandMom #MommyBlogger #Meditate #wolfMoon #WolfMoonSet #MoonSetting #BaldEaglesOfInstagram #chesapeakBay #BrackishLife #backYardBirdWatching (at Talbot County, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/CY4Bi5YgHt6/?utm_medium=tumblr

Memories of 2021 😁: Made the switch to the BellaBaby pump from Medela PISA. Freedom from the wall. No more clogs after this switch 😊🍼🤱 #exclusivelypumping #milkmama (at Markham, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYDcBmyutQ2/?utm_medium=tumblr

All the feels! I’ve been there. Thank you for sharing, @artmomproject ! Original art & words by @amarvelousspark ⚡️ * “This artwork visually represents some of my emotions and sensations through recent experiences in breastfeeding. I visualized aspects of this piece several weeks ago, and I felt compelled to create a final artwork. It all began in the hospital, just hours after I had given birth to my son. Like many new mothers, I anticipated a seamless transition into feeding my child. I thought, “It’s a natural process, how hard could it be?” However, I had some challenges including shallow nipples, and my son had a slight tongue-tie that made it a little difficult for him to latch properly. I was sore, sleep deprived, and anxious with every hunger cry that came from my new baby. I also cried. With some guidance from lactation consultants and my own persistence, I left the hospital with more confidence to breastfeed successfully. Fast-forward to the first days at home with a newborn. I was a bit in shock when my milk had come in and I woke up thinking, “Whoa. My boobs are huge!” I practiced the different tips and techniques that the lactation nurses explained to me, and things were going well. Little did I know that my hormones would cause me to cry over small things or seemingly nothing at all... happy tears, sad tears, and tears of frustration. I recall the first time using a breast pump: fumbling around with the pieces and cursing at the idea of pumping both sides at once. (How the f*#! did people keep the flanges from falling down while trying to turn the thing on?) I was so frustrated by the time I figured things out, and then the mechanical sound just set me off. Cue the tears again. I felt like a cow... or a milk machine. Regardless, I didn’t feel like myself, or that I had much control over what was happening to my body.” 〰️ “The Letdown” by @amarvelousspark. #feedingwithlove #exclusivelypumping #postpartumlove https://www.instagram.com/p/B6SAqNLng5G/?igshid=v8sidx5t681g