Anyone Exclusively Pumping?

Question

Is anyone exclusively pumping? I fed my first with a bottle and wasn't able to pump enough, so I supplemented. I planned to attempt to breastfeed this baby. I am just not cut out for it. I know that it takes a while to get the hang of it, etc, but I am in pain, I have consulted with lactation, and I just want to pump. I am afraid that I won't make enough milk again, but I hate not knowing what amount she is taking in and stressing about the latching!
I guess my question is, does anyone who exclusively pumps have any tips?

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I didn't exclusively.  To be honest,  nursing is painful for 2 weeks,  but once nursing catches on its pain free and quick.... where pumping always was uncomfortable to me and took so much longer. But I worked so I did both.  Every body is different so if you want to exclusively pump,  pump.  I would just recommend in these early days you pump at least 2-3x a night to build that supply up, because there night feedings and cluster feedings are really what kicks that milk production in.
Oatmeal, lots of water, and keep well fed yourself also helps a lot.

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I am exclusively pumping and unfortunately learning as I go. My supply took a hit (my own fault, it’s my first baby and I didn’t fully understand) but online helps so much and I’m working really hard to get it back up! I absolutely love pumping. My husband gets that special bonding time as well. And we still do skin to skin so the contact bonding is still there. I supplement until I can/ if I can get my breastmilk back up. I make sure whatever I can get I give to her though before the formula. But I am also not against formula and have had a good experience with that as well 😊

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I’m exclusively pumping. I’m about 10 days pp and producing enough to have a very small fridge stash. I pump for 20 mins at least every three hours, even at night. It is beyond exhausting.

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I exclusively pumped with my first for a year and I’m mostly pumping with this baby as well. I’m not sure what kind of advice you are looking for, but make sure you pump for at least 20 minutes at a time even if you don’t have milk coming out any more and every time you give a bottle. That way your body will follow your baby’s schedule. The hardest part for me is the guilt of not breastfeeding and having to have your pump with you. This time around, I want to be able to switch back and forth for convince. Let me know if you have any questions.

Anyone Exclusively Pumping?

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