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That must be a huge relief hun. How frustrating that no-one could find the pump for you before.
Mack can probably get a lot of milk out in a short time so he well could be getting enough. His nappies will give you a good clue. Otherwise popping him on often, on the same side a couple of times in a row if you think he didn't get much the first time, should get him there. You might also like to try some baby led attachment with him to see if that is kinder on your nipples. Do you want some links to baby led attachment?
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MantaRay; the links could be useful, if you are able to post them, it would be most appreciated. I did have lots of info on bf, but I'm not sure where it is, and if its posted in front of me, I'm more likely to remember to read it. I think, and as the mw said today, that Mack has just been getting lots of air over the last day and a bit, rather than milk, just because he's been struggling with the attachment due to the engorgement. I just gave him a feed, and it only seemed short, so I will put him back onto that side later. He's fallen asleep on my chest again. Awwww.
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Glad things are looking up netix.
Ds2 has worked out the clamp and turn head around while "feeding" tonight - at about 2 1/2 minths that's fun don't remember ds1 doing that this early. Bit ouchy :(
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Glad you got it all worked out netix, hope its better tomorrow.
Leckert, sympathies I remember that. Ouch.
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I second baby led attachment. Actually I might try again when DD is fussing again.
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=) morning beautiful women!! lots of little things in this post =P
I expressed for the first time this morning. mainly cause as a result of our wind problems (read may baby group if intersted), I didn't feel DD was draining my right boob, also i have noticed (i dont know what they are called) but the little bumps on your areola, ive noticed on my right they are getting red and inflamed (like a angry pimple), they go down and 'heal' with in the day, but i've had 2 seperate ones do it now (both on my right). so I thought i would try and drain my breast.. plus I was interested in trying the pump etc (and dh has been on my back to do it so he can help me more and not feel so limited in what he can actually do).
My question is when I express, as I probably wont be expressing large amounts... maybe a bit before feeds so its not so full and fast flowing when DD gets on, I was curious about storing the milk. if i only express say 30mls, I dont want heaps of seperate 30ml lots, i would like to have a bit more in lots, (like a variety until i know what/when we use the stored milk). so how long after the first expressed 30ml can I add another 30ml etc.. if i keep it frozen can I just keep adding the same tub, or only do it like if its within a day??
I did try and call the ABA, but it said it was really busy and as its not an 'emergency' i thought I would sus out their web site first, I couldn't find my answer..but I did find an article about D-MER (dysphoric milk ejection reflex), and realised this is what i have been feeling. just before let down I do get a dyphoric feeling, like I feel competely unmotivated and even a sense of dread, actually the same feeling i sometimes get (TMI) 'coming down' from an orgasm. just a feeling of bland nothing...its really hard to explain, but I never mentioned it cause its not making me hate feeding or anything worse, so is mild, but was interesting to know there is an actual name for it..
ok...DD is awake I better go =)
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From what I'm aware if you're expressing small amounts at a time.
1. You can add to the container in the fridge, but you have to get them both at the same temp first. So put the fresh one in the fridge by itself til it cools down then add it to other bottle.
2. No you cannot add to ones in the freezer
3. You can store the milk in the fridge for up to 3 days before freezing. But of course the shorter the better.
4. You can store in fridge freezer for 3 months, and 6 months in a deep freeze.
5. I used the freezer milk bags, which you can buy at chemist or priceline, to freeze mine. Easier to store, and warm up faster. And I stored them in 150-200ml lots.
Others feel free to correct me. This is just what I did, and had no issues here.
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Cool down in fridge before combining lots in fridge then freeze. I used to add my expresses for the day together at the end of the day then freeze in 30ml blocks (240ml needed for sensible lines trays in total) if I wasn't getting them into bottles for next day's care. (Friday's milk would be frozen and then Mondays bottles would be made from frozen ebm - ensured turn over so that ebm wouldn't be in freezer too long.)
Don't add fresh or cooled ebm to already frozen ebm.
Sorry cant remember other qs & on phone.
ETA my ds1 drank 90ml bottles for a while (4 - 18 mths i think) then upped to 120mls eventually
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thanks WM, see thw MACH nurse said you can add to frozen..but i knew i would check with ABA anyway.
maybe keeping it in smaller amount s will be better to start anyway. we just have to get more containers =)
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Once frozen I used to take out of trays and store on ziplock bags with correct date on them.
I also swapped to the qubies trays as my lids weren't staying on the sensible lines trays properly. The qubies are about 200ml across 8 blocks. The qubies are marketed towards storing "first" foods aka puréed foods for babies but work well for ebm I found - didn't use them for food here.
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Good advice re EBM storage! Thanks ladies!
L got weighed today. He's put on 900g in 3 weeks! Yay for boobies!
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so...everyone says chocolate is bad... how do ppls babies react to it??
somethings not the same with my little one over the last few days and im just trying to sus out possible causes
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Teirae- I don't know how my babies react to chocolate it doesn't seem to make a difference.... Good thing or I may have to wean early! Lol jk :-) but thought I'd add my sil SWEARS when she eats chocolate which is rarely it INCREASES her milk supply significantly!! Wish it did for me I'd permanently be a friesian cow not just for the 1st month haha
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Teirae, it's a yes here :( the only thing my DD reacts to unfortunately. Gives her an upset tummy and makes her unsettled. I've heard diet is one of the last culprits when looking at feeding issues but it did make a difference with us.
Have you noticed an obvious change in feeds after eating something?
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shes just been really unsettled the last few days.... actually waking up screaming which she has never done before, normallyjust wakes up grizzly, not blood curdling screams, and she isnt sleeping much. its obviously wind, and its causing her pain. the other thing is i can hear her gut...like you know how your tummy grumbles, I can hear hers over the last few days. =( my poor girl...makes me so sad.
I just cant think of anything ive done different...except having a little bit of milo in my coffee (decaf) ...i just have no idea and trying to narrow down everything
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you would be coming up to the 6 week wonder week!
