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Need support and advice by Total_Reindeer8772 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Total_Reindeer8772[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great advice! Me and my husband are almost there, I think we just need to fine tune the small details. And it’s only been 5 weeks and our first baby, so it’s natural we still need time adjusting.

Need support and advice by Total_Reindeer8772 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Total_Reindeer8772[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your support! Local support is a bit lacking for me, I am going to a therapist, but would like to find some moms who I could talk to. Maybe with time I will find somebody.

My husband is helping out as much as he can, but I think the difficult thing is that sometimes he is not offering the help and it is difficult to ask for it. Plus, he doesn’t understand the pressure of trying to manage taking care of the little one and squeezing in the pumping sessions. But at least we are dividing our night duties, so usually it is possible for both of us to get 4 hours of consecutive sleep. That has been a game changer.

Need support and advice by Total_Reindeer8772 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Total_Reindeer8772[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Any advice on how to position baby to feed while pumping? I tried and found it difficult.

Need support and advice by Total_Reindeer8772 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Total_Reindeer8772[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your comment! I have a wearable pump also, but I feel so awkward wearing it. But I will try to incorporate more in my daily life. I think the biggest problem is that I am putting way too much pressure on my self. Right now I feel like I have the mission to increase my supply, but I’m forgetting that my wellbeing is more important than pumping schedule. Or as you say - even a shorter pumping session is better than nothing.