I just pumped. For the first time in probably more than six months. The last time I remember doing it was last July, when I was still working on the painting crew, and was pumping in the casino bathroom. Since then, it hasn't really been necessary. I'd even considered thought about putting my pumps in storage, but just hadn't gotten around to it. I thought about throwing/giving away my bottles. Good thing I didn't.
Today, when I picked MrMan up from daycare, his teacher said I should send him with a bottle of milk tomorrow, to ease his transition to naptime. She's mentioned it before, but I told her he doesn't drink cow's milk. She said my milk. I told her he's not used to drinking from a bottle. He's into sippy cups, open cups, straws. Bottles? Not so much.
But, she's one of my new partners in raising my child. A scary prospect. Not a reflection on her, but me. A loss of time with my son, missing out on the little moments, losing a little control. And part of that loss of control is giving in when others make suggestions. Trying it her way. I feel like I've let her down now. Because the milk just wasn't there. I used to fill bottles and nursing pads to overflowing. Those days are gone, thank goodness. When MrMan nurses, I can hear the milk gushing into his mouth, so I know he's getting more than comfort from sucking. But the girls weren't willing to perform for a machine. Hopefully, I can add more to the bottle before we leave home in the morning.
Posted by Shokufeh at February 27, 2007 11:50 PMAw man, one of the things I loved about nursing was that we didn't have to deal with bottle withdrawls. Good luck to you!
Posted by: Elaine at February 28, 2007 01:12 AMUgh -- the pump! This is the worst part of nursery care for a breastfeeding child. I HATE the pump. I'm horrible at it, my milk suffers, and it is a constant nuisance. Will was unable to nurse (we had every breastfeeding problem in the book) and I pumped 6 hours a day, everyday, first finger feeding, then using a plastic shield and supplemental tube, then just the tube, then just me... it took about 3 months for him to be able to nurse "normally" and another 2 months until I didn't have to pump anymore.
Right now, I'm scheduling my day in pieces to see Kate in the afternoon so I don't have to pump. Ugh.
I feel your pain! Hang in there! Pumping Moms deserve serious kudos...!
Posted by: Holly at February 28, 2007 09:48 AMMy body loved the pumped because Camille hated my breast...how's that for fun?!
Now that she gave up the bottle she refuses to drink milk out of anything. I've tried every combination. So, ask the daycare lady if she has suggestions for me!!
Posted by: The Princess at February 28, 2007 04:31 PMGood luck, Shokufeh. I've never been great at pumping, and I don't know why ... just don't have the right technique, I guess? Don't seem to get much out. :( I never pumped with Lucas or gave him a bottle, but Meredith is a different story. I wish you the best!
Posted by: Lisanne at March 3, 2007 03:33 PMI pump twice a day, every weekday, and I hate it. I am counting down the days until my little one is a year old so I don't have to worry so much about it anymore. Good luck with pumping and bottle feeding...too bad everything has to be so hard.
Posted by: Chas at March 8, 2007 06:17 PMI can imagine that we will have a hard time with this concept as well eventually. Lacey wishes that just one of us could work... but financially that just won't fly.
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