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Candy Girl
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Freaking out a little about breastfeeding.
My sister had a baby in January and couldn't BF (she didn't produce enough milk) so she gave me her brand new Medela Pump In Style, which has been sitting in my closet for months. I just took it out to check it out and totally freaked! I have no idea how I am supposed to pump at work (I am a HS teacher) and it looks like you need more than 2 hands to pump! What if the bottles start to overflow or something? Anyone else having BF worries?
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Posted 7/24/08 7:36 PM  |
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Calla
My girls
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Re: Freaking out a little about breastfeeding.
You'll figure it all out! And what you can't figure out you can ask other moms who've done it already. (Like me!)
You'll probably only need to pump once during the school day. Do you have a closed office?
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| Posted 7/24/08 7:42 PM |
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Dani922
Here's to new beginnings
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Re: Freaking out a little about breastfeeding.
I was terrified of breastfeeding and I ended up doing it for 2 years. I won't lie, the first few weeks were tough, but once we got the hang of it it became so easy & convenient. I didn't work full-time so I didn't have to pump very much at work. While it is a PITA, you will get used to pumping & you'll figure out how to squeeze it into your day.
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| Posted 7/24/08 7:44 PM |
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lovemy2boys
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Re: Freaking out a little about breastfeeding.
no I'm not worried about it. I hope It works out for me, but if it doesn't it'snot the end of the world
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| Posted 7/24/08 7:47 PM |
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Jen2999
Baby girls & beagles rock!
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Re: Freaking out a little about breastfeeding.
A teacher at my school used to pump in the science prep storage room. You will find a place that is convienent when the time comes.
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| Posted 7/24/08 7:51 PM |
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mikeswife06
Drama Momma
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Re: Freaking out a little about breastfeeding.
I think I am more fearful of BFing and all that goes with it than I am of parenting  But I am sure, as many before us did, we will figure it all out. 
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| Posted 7/24/08 7:54 PM |
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MommyAgain
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Re: Freaking out a little about breastfeeding.
Posted by mikeswife06
I think I am more fearful of BFing and all that goes with it than I am of parenting But I am sure, as many before us did, we will figure it all out.
totally the same for me
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| Posted 7/25/08 1:23 PM |
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NinaLemon
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Re: Freaking out a little about breastfeeding.
I'm not afraid of BFing, but I am afriad of not being able to pump.
My Mom and 3 of my sisters tried to pump and none were able too, and these are determined women who don't give up easily. I'm really hoping I'll be able to pump.
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| Posted 7/25/08 1:28 PM |
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Hofstra26
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Re: Freaking out a little about breastfeeding.
We went to a BF class night and it seems to me that once you get the hang of it it's not that bad. Everyone I know who has done it said to hang in there because the first 3 weeks or so are hard but then you get the hang of it and it's very natural. I really, really would like to be successful at it so I will do my best to hang in there. Hopefully it becomes a little more intuitive than it looks on paper.
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| Posted 7/25/08 1:29 PM |
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pinkandblue
Our family is complete, maybe
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Stephanie
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Re: Freaking out a little about breastfeeding.
from a BTDT mom, breastfeeding is SO rewarding....the first 2 weeks are the hardest
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| Posted 7/25/08 1:30 PM |
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Nicole728
My Happy Girl
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Re: Freaking out a little about breastfeeding.
I thought about this too...Im not even sure if I can pump at work, b/c I don't get any breaks during the day (it stinks)
I will try to pump as much as I can so I have a supply at home and if not, supplement with formula.
Guess I'll figure it out...maybe I'll have a break during my day
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| Posted 7/25/08 1:40 PM |
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Dragonfly75
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Re: Freaking out a little about breastfeeding.
Don't worry. I pumped at work for almost a year -- but I did have a private office with a door I could close which made it super-convenient.
You can get "hands-free pumping kits" which allow you to pump on both sides hands-free.
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| Posted 7/25/08 1:43 PM |
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Dec2008Baby
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Re: Freaking out a little about breastfeeding.
Ughh great post. I am freaking out about BFing also. I don't have a office at work I am in an open area. I would have to tell my boss where I am going, and I do not want anyone getting "thoughts" in their heads!
I hope I supply enough, but we shall see.
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| Posted 7/25/08 1:48 PM |
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JenBenMen
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Re: Freaking out a little about breastfeeding.
It is really hard. Definately go to a class or have a lactation consultant come to help
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| Posted 7/25/08 2:33 PM |
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mrsej
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Re: Freaking out a little about breastfeeding.
Posted by mikeswife06
I think I am more fearful of BFing and all that goes with it than I am of parenting But I am sure, as many before us did, we will figure it all out.
I totally was too and had a real hard time after delivering DS. In a way, it was good i had a c-section b/c i was in the hospital longer and had more time to get help from the LS. My advice is in the hospital have the LS help you every time you try and feed the baby. Ask if the latch is correct, if the holding position is correct - they are there to help and really will help alot b/c the hospitals are really pushing BFing. I was almost crying out of frustration the first few days, but DS is 6 months old and i am still doing ( might be stopping soon though - a little bit of a pain with work!)
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| Posted 7/25/08 4:51 PM |
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Rycois
Blessed with 2blue/2pink
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Re: Freaking out a little about breastfeeding.
I use this at work and it works great (and I now use it at home so I can be on here when I pump!)
I got it at Buy Buy Baby.
Good luck and if it's really important to you to nurse - just try to hang in there for the first 6-8wks. The beginning is rough but then it gets really easy!
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| Posted 7/25/08 5:25 PM |
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newday21608
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Re: Freaking out a little about breastfeeding.
i breastfed with my daughter an while difficult at first it was totally worth it..
a lady at my job pumped for a year.. she would go to the nurses office on her prep..no one in administration bothered her about it. she ha her baby during the summer so she started training her breasts to pump during the hour she had her prep...
no matter what the outcome, just remember that nothing beats a failure but a try!!
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| Posted 7/25/08 5:28 PM |
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maybebaby
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Member since 11/05 6870 total posts
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Re: Freaking out a little about breastfeeding.
Posted by SweetCaroline
I use this at work and it works great (and I now use it at home so I can be on here when I pump!)
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I got it at Buy Buy Baby.
Good luck and if it's really important to you to nurse - just try to hang in there for the first 6-8wks. The beginning is rough but then it gets really easy!
Lol, the pic made me laugh..I am seriously like a 12 year old boy...she looks WAAAAYYY too happy, lol!!! What they don't show you is screaming infant in background 
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| Posted 7/25/08 8:04 PM |
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pinkandblue
Our family is complete, maybe
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Re: Freaking out a little about breastfeeding.
Posted by maybebaby
Posted by SweetCaroline
I use this at work and it works great (and I now use it at home so I can be on here when I pump!)
IMAGE
I got it at Buy Buy Baby.
Good luck and if it's really important to you to nurse - just try to hang in there for the first 6-8wks. The beginning is rough but then it gets really easy!
Lol, the pic made me laugh..I am seriously like a 12 year old boy...she looks WAAAAYYY too happy, lol!!! What they don't show you is screaming infant in background
 you're SO jaded 
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| Posted 7/25/08 9:11 PM |
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Rycois
Blessed with 2blue/2pink
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Re: Freaking out a little about breastfeeding.
I know - I was like  when I realized I needed one - but when I started using it and didn't have to sit there holding up two stupid bottles I was more like  like the lady - it really helps!
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| Posted 7/26/08 10:57 AM |
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Rycois
Blessed with 2blue/2pink
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Re: Freaking out a little about breastfeeding.
Posted by maybebaby
Posted by SweetCaroline
I use this at work and it works great (and I now use it at home so I can be on here when I pump!)
IMAGE
I got it at Buy Buy Baby.
Good luck and if it's really important to you to nurse - just try to hang in there for the first 6-8wks. The beginning is rough but then it gets really easy!
Lol, the pic made me laugh..I am seriously like a 12 year old boy...she looks WAAAAYYY too happy, lol!!! What they don't show you is screaming infant in background
That's why she's smiling - no screaming infant - she's at work
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| Posted 7/26/08 10:58 AM |
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