Diaper Swappers

dudleypippen · 05-31-2012, 05:57 PM

I returned to work from maternity leave this week, pump in tow. While I pumped a little while at home and nursing to build a freezer supply, I has no idea until these past few days the effort that goes into pumping several times a day. It's as time consuming as nursing with the hassle of cleaning and preparing bottles like formula! Major kudos to the moms out there who EP because they are determined to feed their children breastmilk- y'all deserve your own holiday, or at least a medal!

Aleesh_Mom · 06-01-2012, 06:34 PM

I agree!!!

cassie.sattler · 06-04-2012, 10:03 PM

i had to do this and formula feed and nurse while my milk came. i couldnt imagine people that do that more then the few days i had to.

jessicalev8 · 06-05-2012, 08:10 AM

I work a lot and I can say, IT SUCKS lol. I pump twice during my shift and I hate it. Thankfully, I work at a hospital and I'm allowed to use their symphony pump and I get a nice room to sit in plus a fridge to store the milk. The support here is pretty great too - the other day one of the nurses said "you are such a great mom, pumping for you baby like this!"

ETA - I don't EP. So I do give major props to those that do. I don't even think about pumping on my days off!

Sabriel · 06-06-2012, 10:08 AM

Thanks.

I've been EPing for 4.5 months now due to some medical issues my baby has. It's hard and time consuming, but it does gets easier with time. It's all worth it to give her the best though!

Brooke789 · 06-16-2012, 07:18 PM

I EP'd for 17 months and I appreciate it. Thanks

05-31-2012, 05:57 PM	#1
dudleypippen Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Georgia Posts: 364 Ratings: 26 Feedback: 100%	In appreciation of EP moms! I returned to work from maternity leave this week, pump in tow. While I pumped a little while at home and nursing to build a freezer supply, I has no idea until these past few days the effort that goes into pumping several times a day. It's as time consuming as nursing with the hassle of cleaning and preparing bottles like formula! Major kudos to the moms out there who EP because they are determined to feed their children breastmilk- y'all deserve your own holiday, or at least a medal! __________________ Waterbirthing CNM, married to the most understanding man in the world, FTM to Owen John (4/3/2012). Figuring it out as I go along!

06-01-2012, 06:34 PM	#2
Aleesh_Mom Registered Users Join Date: May 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,081 Ratings: 14 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	I agree!!! __________________ Alicia, soggy granola momma to L, M, N, O, & P! Always thinking of Baby Girl "Q" (8/09). Madly in love with the best husband in the world! ISO: Didymos Simon RS conversion

06-04-2012, 10:03 PM	#3
cassie.sattler Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 435	Re: In appreciation of EP moms! i had to do this and formula feed and nurse while my milk came. i couldnt imagine people that do that more then the few days i had to.

06-05-2012, 08:10 AM	#4
jessicalev8 Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,689 Ratings: 2 Feedback: 100%	Re: In appreciation of EP moms! I work a lot and I can say, IT SUCKS lol. I pump twice during my shift and I hate it. Thankfully, I work at a hospital and I'm allowed to use their symphony pump and I get a nice room to sit in plus a fridge to store the milk. The support here is pretty great too - the other day one of the nurses said "you are such a great mom, pumping for you baby like this!" ETA - I don't EP. So I do give major props to those that do. I don't even think about pumping on my days off! __________________ Jessica -- DD (9-11-08) DS (4-22-10) DD2 (3-38-12) Last edited by jessicalev8; 06-05-2012 at 08:15 AM.

06-06-2012, 10:08 AM	#5
Sabriel Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,379 Ratings: 117 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Thanks. I've been EPing for 4.5 months now due to some medical issues my baby has. It's hard and time consuming, but it does gets easier with time. It's all worth it to give her the best though! __________________ Homeschooling mama to DD1 8/06 , DD2 6/08 and DD3 12/11!!!