Exclusively pumping?

Question

So I’ve decided to exclusively pump this time around. Any suggestions, tips, tricks? What worked best for you? Etc. 
I had major latch problems last time and this time I’m having the same. And I have a 14 month old already.  So I think pumping is my best option this time. 
I’ve been watching YouTube videos on it but I feel I get better info from You ladies here! 
I am 1 week Pp, currently pumping about 1.5-2 ounces every 3 hours. I have a Spectra pump.
I’ve been eating a lot of carbs, and drinking a lot of water. Milk just came in 2 days ago. I am currently giving my daughter formula when I don’t have enough Bm,  since I’m not Producing enough to satisfy her yet. Thank you all in advance!

Answer

I’ve been exclusively pumping for 5 months now, it’s hard work, but it’s been worth it! When my milk first came in, I overproduced so much so I got in the habit of pumping every 5 hours because I was pumping enough for 2 feedings (great right?!). My supply is dropping because now she’s eating more and I’m pumping every 3 hours but it’s not enough. So just stay in that habit of going every 3 hours.  I now pump every time she eats, so I do not wake during the night when she doesn’t, that has not seems to affect my supply! Good luck momma and keep up the good work!!! You got this!  And congrats on your new little love! 😊

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Pump every 2 hours during the day every 3 hrs at night. Its important to be really consistent with your pumping sessions the first 3 months in order to establish your milk supply. Do lots of skin to skin with your little one. Line your flanges and nipples with Coconut oil to avoid chapped cracked nipples. Make sure your flanges are the correct size. Remember when the milk isn't flowing press your let down button. Breast expression while pumping will get more milk out and save a bit of time. Pump when you give your baby a bottle to save time. A pumping bra is a must, it'll help you multi task like a champ. If you can't afford one make your own, all you need a sports bra measure where your nipples are and cut a couple of small holes. Get a car charger adapter for pumping while your out. Use a slow flow nipple for bottle feeding.

Join a pumping mommas group on Facebook, I recommend breast bottle and beyond support group, its an awesome community of bf mommas. If you're on YouTube o recommend you look up Momma Alia she has a really awesome series on exclusively pumping.

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Thank you ladies for all your help!!! This really helps me! I pumped this AM and my supply is slowly increasing. I will def apply/implement/use your advice cus i am determined to breast feed (pump lol) for at least 6 months this time! Thank you again so much!!!

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Get extra pump parts, doesn’t have to be the pump brand the knock offs on amazon works just as well, so you only wash pump parts 1x a day. If your at home store a set in a ziploc in the fridge and use at home and get a couple extra for when your out or at work. That made it so much easier for me.

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My little guy is very impatient and screamed waiting for my letdown after having his first few bottles so I've been EP for over 7 months😩. The first few months I would nurse in the middle of the night to keep my supply steady, but now that I'm 7 months in I can produce 25-30 ounces a day without pumping overnight.  I usually pump every 3 hours when I'm at home but if we are out and about or at work I'll go as long as 5 hours in between. You definitely need to make sure to eat enough,  my supply drops whenever I cut any calories or workout which has been pretty frustrating. I also swear by blue Gatorade, the cookies are good but I don't feel like they personally help me much.  It's a ton of work but rewarding to see the little kiddos grow

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