Diaper Swappers

NSB · 08-15-2011, 02:55 PM

Background: I nursed both my bio DDs, but always battled with low supply. Looking back, I think I had very little foremilk as they were always hungry and nursed for at least an hour until they weaned, but gained weight.

When we adopted our son, 7 years after our 2nd DD, I wanted to nurse him too but also bottle feed. I didn't want to fight poor supply yet again.

He is now 8 months old and still nursing. He nurses to sleep and for little "nips" throughout the day, but mostly gets nutrition from formula in bottles during the day. I got a great little Medela manual hand pump from a girl (never had any luck with electric pump, and finally sold my Medela Pump in Style about 2 months ago) and try and pump once or twice a day. I usually only get between 1-3 oz, but that's as much or more than I got with the girls

So over a few weeks I have managed to build a little milk stash. My first one EVER so I am very proud

Wanted to share with those who understand.

BESMama · 08-15-2011, 03:26 PM

Congrats! You are an inspiration!!!!

Kriket · 08-15-2011, 04:44 PM

congrats! 1-3 oz is great! i am lucky to get that! I have a normal supply, just a lousey pumper.

Zookeeper · 08-15-2011, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Kriket

congrats! 1-3 oz is great! i am lucky to get that! I have a normal supply, just a lousey pumper.

Me too! Way to go Mama! You should be so proud of your hard work

~Rachel

Zoethink · 08-16-2011, 11:52 AM

Good job! Thanks for sharing!

crunchymomof3 · 08-16-2011, 11:54 AM

great job !!

bpure8 · 08-16-2011, 11:57 AM

Great stash mama!! Thanks for sharing!

redhairboy · 08-17-2011, 01:47 AM

great job!

Wanderlust · 08-17-2011, 03:41 AM

yay! Great stash mama, keep it up!

08-15-2011, 02:55 PM	#1
NSB Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 1,476 Ratings: 17 Feedback: 100%	My super precious milk stash.... Background: I nursed both my bio DDs, but always battled with low supply. Looking back, I think I had very little foremilk as they were always hungry and nursed for at least an hour until they weaned, but gained weight. When we adopted our son, 7 years after our 2nd DD, I wanted to nurse him too but also bottle feed. I didn't want to fight poor supply yet again. He is now 8 months old and still nursing. He nurses to sleep and for little "nips" throughout the day, but mostly gets nutrition from formula in bottles during the day. I got a great little Medela manual hand pump from a girl (never had any luck with electric pump, and finally sold my Medela Pump in Style about 2 months ago) and try and pump once or twice a day. I usually only get between 1-3 oz, but that's as much or more than I got with the girls So over a few weeks I have managed to build a little milk stash. My first one EVER so I am very proud Wanted to share with those who understand. __________________ NSB Last edited by NSB; 10-14-2011 at 10:11 PM.

08-15-2011, 03:26 PM	#2
BESMama Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 1,216 Ratings: 21 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: My super precious milk stash.... Congrats! You are an inspiration!!!! __________________ Ingrid, blessed mama to 4 LOs (newborn to age 10), wife to 1 DH, and employee to the corporate man.

08-15-2011, 04:44 PM	#3
Kriket Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,148 Ratings: 32 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: My super precious milk stash.... congrats! 1-3 oz is great! i am lucky to get that! I have a normal supply, just a lousey pumper. __________________ I make milkshakes in my yard.

08-16-2011, 11:52 AM	#5
Zoethink Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Wheaton, MD Posts: 472 Ratings: 4 Feedback: 100%	Re: My super precious milk stash.... Good job! Thanks for sharing!

08-16-2011, 11:54 AM	#6
crunchymomof3 Registered Users Formerly: mommy2boys0608 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 10,903 Ratings: 589 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: My super precious milk stash.... great job !!