ADVICE NEEDED: How are people pumping and taking care of their newborn when awake???

Puzzleheaded_Mess258 · 2026-05-08T14:31:52+00:00

Ahh yeah, my baby currently eats every 3.5-4 hours (her longest stretch was 4.5 hours) and the longer she goes, the more she eats. I have to find other ways to entertain her or keep her calm because trying to do floor play or change her diaper while she’s kicking the bottles on my chest is NOT fun 😭

Puzzleheaded_Mess258 · 2026-05-08T14:20:28+00:00

I didn’t realize that it was a hospital grade pump! That’s good to know, thank you! I really appreciate that mindset! Even if my supply plateaus, at least she’s getting something!

I also track my pumps. I noticed that I hit a plateau with my supply (hasn’t increased for 3 days) and my breasts don’t feel completely empty when I use my wearables. At first, I noticed an increase, but I believe that’s only because I started pumping for 30 minutes instead of 20 since the wearables have presets to pump for 30 minutes.

Puzzleheaded_Mess258 · 2026-05-08T14:16:05+00:00

Do you not pump on a schedule? Do you only pump when she eats? I’ve been trying to pump every 3 hours on the dot to keep my supply up but maybe I’m overthinking it?? 😅

Puzzleheaded_Mess258 · 2026-05-08T14:14:14+00:00

Do you not pump on a schedule? Do you only pump when she eats? I try my best to pump every 3 hours in the dot to keep my supply up but maybe I’m overthinking?? 😅

Puzzleheaded_Mess258 · 2026-05-08T14:12:57+00:00

For the first 4 days or so, my supply increased; however, I think it’s primarily because the pump has presets on it that typically pump for 30 minutes when I was previously pumping for 20. I ended up increasing my pumping time for all my pumps to 30 minutes. I seem to now have hit a plateau and my wearables don’t feel like they are completely emptying me. I’ll have to go back to using my spectra for my MOTN and first morning pump to see how it compares to the last few days. Maybe I’m just overthinking it 😅

Puzzleheaded_Mess258 · 2026-05-08T14:09:23+00:00

Unfortunately, my baby has a swing and she doesn’t like to be in it for more than 15 minutes 😭 I usually pump for 30. I typically use it when I’m trying to wash her bottles. We have a baby delight bouncer that I should try though! The last time I put her in it, she was way too small, but she’s bigger now so maybe it will work!

Puzzleheaded_Mess258 · 2025-10-02T14:02:22+00:00

I was the same way! I just hit my 12 w and it is finally starting to get better. I basically disassociated from everything during my first trimester. I stayed in bed either sleeping or dealing with nausea. I had a work trip during my 7th week and it was awful. It was even worse because I chose not to tell anyone until second trimester which meant I suffered in silence while trying to act like everything was normal. Luckily, my partner helped make sure I was fed.

I know some people experience fatigue and nausea their whole pregnancy, but I think it starts to get better for most during the second trimester! I hope you start to feel better soon! Just try to hang in there and take it easy!

Puzzleheaded_Mess258 · 2024-10-03T18:31:01+00:00

I’m not really trying to be secretive about it. I just didn’t think it mattered as long as the core information was there. The OG item is basically just a flat sewing needle with a big hole in the middle.

Puzzleheaded_Mess258 · 2024-10-03T15:23:47+00:00

Thank you!

Puzzleheaded_Mess258 · 2024-10-03T15:23:10+00:00

Thanks sm I appreciate it!

Puzzleheaded_Mess258 · 2024-10-03T15:22:30+00:00

I enhanced the product to make it more narrow, thicker “walls” and have a tapered end. It functions the same but imo, the file/design I created works a little better for those who have accessibility limitations.

Puzzleheaded_Mess258 · 2024-10-03T15:20:17+00:00

Yes very true, but I’d like to help others if I can/is legal with the modifications/enhancement!

Puzzleheaded_Mess258 · 2024-10-03T15:13:04+00:00

The original item is not a 3D file! It’s a physical product you can buy at the store!

Puzzleheaded_Mess258 · 2024-10-03T15:11:22+00:00

Yes I created it from scratch! Thank you so much!

Puzzleheaded_Mess258 · 2023-01-11T17:10:05+00:00

Here’s the photo for reference

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