Friday, May 2, 2008
Boobies
Ok - here is a call for advice from all our faithful blog readers. I need to find & register for a breast pump I guess. I have been reading reviews for weeks and have come to the conclusion that they all suck and people have bad things to say about all of them. I don't even really know when you are supposed to use it. I have no idea about anything having to do with breastfeeding. I plan on doing it when I'm home with the kid and I don't really get if I'm supposed to be pumping then, too. Also, when I go back to school I don't have very high expectations for myself finding time to tell the 3rd graders that I need to go squeeze milk from my boobies for awhile and i'll be back later. I just have no idea. Who tells people these things? I don't get how people learn about this stuff...I suppose my friends who have had kids could tell me, but they don't!! (Maybe I have never asked...) Anyway, WHAT DO I DO????
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i am emailing bethany for you. if anyone knows the answer, it is her.
should that be "it is she" ?
i hate grammar.
technically, yes. (Shelley, I'll answer the grammar question but although I do have voluptuous boobies myself, I don't really have any recommendations on the boob pumping.) It's like the difference between I/me/myself, except not even grammar snobs pick up on it...I don't even think Professor Tommy C (who's teaching my ENGL 718 right now) would mark off for it.
Hey Shelley. Congratulations on your little one:) As far as the pumping thing...everybody does it a bit different. If you are planning on taking a 6 or so week maternity leave and then don't want to pump at school, then you probably don't need a pump. If you are wanting to try pumping to see if you like it, the baby would get pumped milk from a bottle from a caregiver whenever you aren't around (school, etc). Breastmilk is best, but lots of women just nurse while they are at home, and then transition baby to formula as they anticipate returning back to work. This is still great for baby, and provides lots of benefits for you too (bonding with baby, saving $, helping to prevent post partum hemorrhage, faster return to pre-baby body, some protection against future breast cancer). If you decide to try a pump you should know that you can rent them through your local hospital or register for one at babies r us. Right now I am using a double electric breast pump hostpial grade pump made by Ameda (rental is $1.50 per day, check it out on www.ameda.com). I love it!Also I just borrowed a double electric pump called Pump in Style made by Medela (www.medela.com). Several of my coworkers use this and love it also. I hope this helps. Please email me anytime with random questions! BethyRN5@hotmail.com
I have a book that Lara Randby gave me back in the day called: The Womanly Art of Breast Feeding published by La Leche League International... surely it will help you--- I will bring it to school Monday...
XOXO
"They all suck"??
Isn't that the idea?
I think you can get them from Wentworth Douglass Hospital here in NH.
I would rent a pump from the hospital before you are discharged if possible before you buy one. The good electric pumps can be expensive. The one to go with would be the Medela 'pump in style'. I got the WDH discount & spent $150. This is however, MUCH cheaper than formula! It will pay for itself in no time. I guess it would be hard for a teacher to get 15 minutes in the middle of the day to pump...but that's all you really need (10 to pump & 5 for setup/breakdown). You could always nurse at home when you go back to work as well. You don't need to quit cold turkey when you go back. As far as when you should start pumping & creating a supply, it depends. When your milk 'comes in' (usually 3 days after delivery) you will get engorged (really full & uncomfortable) you can pump for relief then & store the milk. I tend to have an 'abundant' milk supply & I will pump on one side & feed Kyla on the other. This only lasts 1-2 weeks, then your body will adjust your milk supply to what your baby needs. Everyone is different. You also dont want to over pump...this just tells your body to make more. Sounds complicated, but it's not. Breastfeeding is the best thing you can do for your baby (besides not shaking her) ha ha. Breastfeeding is the easiest mode of feeding...always the right amount, at the right temperature, right when baby wants it. The health benefits are incredible. Most literature suggests starting a pumping routine about 2 weeks prior to returning to work. Pumping either in the am or pm, both sides for about 10-15 minutes. Frozen milk is good for 5 months in your standard freezer, 5 days in the fridge & 5 hours @ room temp (the 555 rule of thumb). Take care! Amy
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