Mel, I had no idea this was what you wanted to do, I'm so sorry that LC wasn't nicer to you, and scared you off.

Right, given that you do feel that this is something you would like to do, how would you feel about rining the ABA helpline? (You don't need to be a member). I promise you they are NOT breastfeeding nazis who will give you a hard time. Rather, if you explain your situation, and that you are not BFing but would like to express for your daughter, you will likely find the counsellor to be a wealth of information. Re. how to express, when to express, how to store the milk, how to heat the milk, etc etc etc. It really is quite easy.......once you know what you're doing! (Like anything in this parenting caper ). The ABA is about mum to mum support, they will make suggestions, but leave the decisions entirely up to you hun. Also, they have booklets available on relactating (which is essentially what you would be doing) and expressing.

If you don't feel comfortable doing that, then keep using us here at BB for information (and ignore your sister LOL, plenty of women express long term - yes, it's not easy, but it is doable).

When do you feel your breasts are at their fullest? In the early hours? During the morning? That would be the best time to express, as you should get a reasonable amount. Just a tip.....don't be distressed if your first attempt doesn't leave you with a heap of EBM. Expressing can be a bit of an art, and can take a little practice. But it sounds as though you have a pretty good amount of milk there, so you shouldn't have a drama Do you know how to hand express? If so, have a try in the shower, just to get used to handling your boobs It feels a bit strange at first, but you get used to it very quickly! I will PM you a link to a site that has great info on hand expressing.