Does anyone have a pump and feed routine?

Question

I need some help lol maybe I’m not doing it right or maybe I’m just overthinking. So I’m not going to lie before giving birth I really wanted to pump exclusively, not even thinking that my baby wouldn’t even latch when she was born. So the pump life definitely chose me. 
My thing is it’s hard for me to feed my baby and then pump cause she wants to be held and comforted by me. That’s not a problem but it definitely cuts in the time that I need to pump, with her feeding and putting her to sleep so she won’t be overtired. 
I want to know do you ladies have any suggestions or a routine you could share with me to help?

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I also chose to EP before my 1st was born. While I can see why people hate it, espcially those who didn't choose it and were taken by surprise, I really did love it. Planning to again with my 2nd. 
It was easier for me to feed and pump when I got further along postpartum and could use my wearables. 
Sometimes I'd wake up earlier to get a pump in and then wake my LO up to feed. The offset did help but it wasn't ideal for me sleep wise. 
I used a bouncer that vibrated most of the time. I'd feed him and play the music with the vibration and that kept him calm most of the time. Other times I'd just comfort him and finish pumping about 10-15min later. 
When he got a little older I used our boppy pillow and tracking cards/picture books. We'd sit on the couch and I'd pump + feed at the same time. I'd use a toy/book/cards to keep him occupied until I finished. 
Anyway, my point is that it's a lot of trial and error haha. I'm short and was an oversupplier so I needed long bottles. I couldn't put him in my lap to feed while pumping like other mommas. If i remember right, Reddit had some good tips for feeding and pumping at the same time. Good luck!

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Have you tried pumping with collection cups, instead of the traditional flanges?
I bought mine (and the proper sized flange inserts) from Legendairy Milk and SWORE by them. Plan to use them for my second pregnancy too. I HAAAAATED those dangling flanges and it made it impossible to do most things, let alone I couldn’t hold the baby. The collection cups just tuck into my bra. They have tubes but miles better than the traditional flanges. And I don’t have to buy the dumb pumping bras.
A lot of brands sell collection cups now too. I know Spectra has some. 
Good on you also to embrace the exclusive pump life. It can be really challenging at times so yay you!

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I pumped the breast my baby wasn’t nursing from while they nurses on the other then switched baby to the pumped breast and pump to breast baby just nursed from then he could have all the cuddles he wanted and pumping was done

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I was on a strict pumping every 3 hour schedule to keep my supply up but nursing my daughter throughout the night. I made it to 4 months PP and was exhausted. I was also very frustrated with her father because he would not help me with our kids while I was pumping so if she t started crying while I was pumping I had to stop. It was stressful but I will always recommend that schedule. It kept my supply up real nice and my daughter was pretty much eating every 3-4 hours. It’s tough but very rewarding as long as you have a great support system or are able to multi task!

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