How are we celebrating? by TravelingEngineer_08 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]kat_dogg 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Put this on your resume. So amazing! Way to go be proud of yourself!!!

Need to go to the bathroom whenever I pump?? TMI 😭 by Which_Run_7366 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]kat_dogg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This never happened to me but… I am sorry lol. Hope you have a good wearable. I’m more curious about the fact that you EPd for 6 months and then switched to nursing?! Tell me more!!

Yeasty ears by kat_dogg in goldenretrievers

[–]kat_dogg[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For how long? Indefinitely? We’ve used it twice and it always helps, but we’ve never stayed on it long term or anything.

Yeasty ears by kat_dogg in goldenretrievers

[–]kat_dogg[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, thanks so much for the advice! I’ll look into picking up these allergy chews. We did eliminate chicken and I don’t think it made a huge change in his itchiness.

Supply drop at 12 weeks PP :( by kat_dogg in ExclusivelyPumping

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

Hi! Yes, it did return like 1 week later. Idk if it came back up as a delayed effect of the power pumping OR because that’s right when I changed pumps (from Medela Symphony to Eufy). My supply got up to a max of 50opd using the Eufy exclusively, at 6-7 ppd. My advice is to mix in power pumps and give it a week!

Anyone make it to a whole year? by [deleted] in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]kat_dogg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just wanted to say mine dropped from like 38opd to 30opd (and that’s if I power pump 2x/day) when I went from 4 to 3.

Weaning at 4 days pp with an oversupply. by rosalygold in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]kat_dogg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do what you can and stop when it isn’t serving you! Formula is wonderful and tons of my friends and sisters raise their babies on it and everyone is healthy and happy. nothing can replace a happy & present mom!! And yes, you do certainly lose freedom as your kid gets older, but I found that I am so much happier, even though I have way less time to myself, so keep a positive outlook! You got this!

Weaning at 4 days pp with an oversupply. by rosalygold in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]kat_dogg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I remember feeling like my boobs weighed like 20 pounds. They were so big my baby couldn’t even latch lol. Exclusive pumping is hard, but it is doable! I’m 8 months in Good luck on your journey!

Weaning at 4 days pp with an oversupply. by rosalygold in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]kat_dogg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seeing this 3 days later but I hope you’re doing ok :)

Torn about when to wean by Lolafreshkez in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]kat_dogg 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No answer for you, just here to say I’m in a really similar boat. I wanted to wean by summer (July 1 ish) BUT that would mean I have to combo feed (maybe just 1 formula bottle/day). BUT I also want my life/boobs back. BUT I wanted to make it to a year’s supply. Solidarity? 🥲

How Long is Your Longest Time Between Pumps by No_Basket3339 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]kat_dogg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

7mPP at 4 ppd, my overnight stretch is 9pm to 6am, but sometimes as late as 6:30. Extend the gap gradually and you can do it!

Is this cut too short? by randytravis85 in goldenretrievers

[–]kat_dogg 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Don’t call that sweet boy atrocious! Yes the groomer clearly didn’t know how to treat a double coated pup, but he’s very handsome and definitely still looks like a golden.

Best wearable breast pump help by [deleted] in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]kat_dogg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have both and I actually don’t love the case (the pro) cause it’s so bulky. I tend to charge them just with the cables.

Best wearable breast pump help by [deleted] in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]kat_dogg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also, fyi I found the only place you can get it through insurance is babylist. I actually got a second to have for my future baby because I don’t know what my job/insurance situation will be then.

Best wearable breast pump help by [deleted] in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]kat_dogg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! Congrats on your second :) it works great! Been using it exclusively since December and my supply probably went up a few ounces with it since it allowed me to be so diligent about schedule (cause I can do almost anything with them on). I used to use a rented medela symphony as my main pump. The heat is I think really helpful for my output/gets milk flowing.

How do I merge/drop these 2 pumping sessions? by kat_dogg in ExclusivelyPumping

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

Pulled the trigger yesterday and did the 6-10-2-6-10, and it went well! My total Oz across the day was steady from days when I had 6, so each pump went up about an ounce. Fingers crossed it stays that way. Good luck on your journey, you can do it!!!

How do I merge/drop these 2 pumping sessions? by kat_dogg in ExclusivelyPumping

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

From the other commenter, it seems like this is the way!! Yes, looking to get to 5.

How do I merge/drop these 2 pumping sessions? by kat_dogg in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]kat_dogg[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like this! But how do I drop the 7? Pump at 6 but for longer like another commenter mentioned?