Trina I have the manual medela harmony breast pump and it works a treat. I think because it has two phase pumping so it stimulates the breast first and once the milk flows you start pumping. I've had to express for comfort and get about 50ml each time.

Patrick has just started to up his feeds no so that is nice, even if it means longer/more feeds. My nipples are very tender but I've been using Lanisoh which is pure lanolin an is supposed to help repair the nipple. It really helps because the nipple doesn't dry out.

Danni the midwife gave me the tip to express a little before I feed if the nipple is too hard. It worked for us so maybe try that.

Off for a nap at last!