Hi hun

I am a hopeless expresser too ..

However what works for me is to put the pump on when bub is on the other boob so you can make the most of the let down etc

Oh, I just realised it is easy for me to do cos I have a mini electric one - a manual one might be tricky - but perhaps Dh could help you??

And yes, the first couple of feeds in the morning are the best ones to try when you are (supposedly) more rested and milk.

If I try and express when bub is in bed mid-feed - I too can only get a pathetic amount! But, Jude would only be taking around 50mls at the moment anyway based on around 8 feeds a day and his weight, so maybe that is all your body is gunna give up!

Good luck