tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31637068.post8271808104456746898..comments2023-10-28T08:13:24.047-07:00Comments on Wrestling Kitties: Talk To Me - Pumping (I Need Advice!!!)Wrestling Kittieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12215343504044584811noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31637068.post-29814945786710143212011-12-07T08:38:23.037-08:002011-12-07T08:38:23.037-08:00I doubt you need a new pump. I used a hand-me-down...I doubt you need a new pump. I used a hand-me-down Purely Yours for 3 or 4 years.<br /><br />Definitely turn up the setting. I had it as high as it would go. <br /><br />Massage and squeeze the whole time you're pumping and try to do it until nothing comes out.<br /><br />A LOT of times I would finish it off with an Avent manual pump. It applied pressure and suction in different places and I could move it around. This is helpful in getting more out AND getting rid of clogged ducts. They aren't expensive at ALL. I bought a brand new sealed one off of eBay.<br /><br />As far as clogged ducts go: NO UNDERWIRE! Underwire is EVIL in creating clogged ducts. It took me a long time to figure out the connection, but I NEVER get them anymore.<br /><br />More questions, PLEASE email me. I know pumping.Nadjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01611043037485311605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31637068.post-24655491548546833962011-12-01T12:40:33.730-08:002011-12-01T12:40:33.730-08:00um, i want to be in on this email train. i found t...um, i want to be in on this email train. i found that i did best when i could a- relax. (impossible, i know) b- do compressions, for example if you're using a handfree holder you can kind of self express AND pump at the same time. big help. c- i kept my pump turned up way high, but i also tried to work up a second let down at the end. it's not foolproof but worth it.Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07187151463075117941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31637068.post-18572499107783777632011-11-30T09:36:03.675-08:002011-11-30T09:36:03.675-08:00YES! Email both of us.YES! Email both of us.Ky • twopretzels.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13779101791633740315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31637068.post-39510186546573217042011-11-29T14:00:26.059-08:002011-11-29T14:00:26.059-08:00Kylee, I have a VERY hard time relaxing when I pum...Kylee, I have a VERY hard time relaxing when I pump. It is uncomfortable to begin with but if I am at work I am worried someone will see me out the window or I wonder if I locked the door. When I am at home I am usually trying to pump when I am alone with Henry and he isn't always pleasant in the evenings :(<br /><br />I will turn up the suction...and the cycle too?<br /><br />I do feel like I need to make more milk. Maybe it is a supply thing instead of a pumping thing...not sure. I just know they feel different when I nurse compared to when I pump.<br /><br />I will email you, and probably Nadja as well if that is cool!Wrestling Kittieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12215343504044584811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31637068.post-34997027265552706862011-11-29T13:47:19.215-08:002011-11-29T13:47:19.215-08:00We need to get Nadja over here. She is the pumping...We need to get Nadja over here. She is the pumping QUEEN.<br /><br />I don't think you're doing anything wrong.<br /><br />TRULY.<br /><br />Here's what I would suggest, and it might sound nutty. <br /><br />RELAX first and foremost. I know that whenever I would start worrying about my supply and wigging out about it, I would not be able to relax enough to get the milk out. Attempt to relax and think about Henry.<br /><br />Next, crank up your pump if you can stand it. I keep mine on the highest setting. No, not overwhelmingly comfortable, but hey - what are you going to do?<br /><br />Do you feel like you need to make MORE milk? I know that even when my uptop is empty, it still feels "heavy". But if you're still full after pumping, you need to turn the suction up.<br /><br />Let's email about this, if you so desire.Ky • twopretzels.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13779101791633740315noreply@blogger.com