tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372252427572428194.post6486480878672686682..comments2023-08-29T11:48:24.933-04:00Comments on Cara Mama™: No More Pump and Circumstancecaramamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02327695885346537321noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372252427572428194.post-3610013178968080812008-04-04T19:03:00.000-04:002008-04-04T19:03:00.000-04:00You're so lucky you have such a great job. I woul...You're so lucky you have such a great job. I would be so over it too. Even nursing, eventually. As much as you don't want to lose that bond, you are so ready to be over it, like you just.cant.keep.doingit!Shelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12851446861098955538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372252427572428194.post-37371352560744594002008-04-02T11:23:00.000-04:002008-04-02T11:23:00.000-04:00Thanks for posting about this, my sister just gave...Thanks for posting about this, my sister just gave birth and I emailed the information to her. I really want to help her to stick with breastfeeding & all information is helpful. PS I am getting Pumpkin withdrawl, we need to visit soon!! My man said she was so cute last weekend!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372252427572428194.post-19536878954498907292008-04-01T16:39:00.000-04:002008-04-01T16:39:00.000-04:00limboland la la: I'm that friend and I used the pj...limboland la la: I'm that friend and I used the pj's comfort jr pump made by limerick inc. They are a company that originally focused on workplace lactation programs. I lucked out and got the pump on ebay for a fraction of the retail cost.<BR/><BR/>It is a multi-user, hospital grade pump and I fully believe that it helped me achieve 9 months of pumping. It has soft silicone cups that collapse to mimic the baby's mouth and you can adjust the suction and volume to mimic your own baby's rhythm. I really cannot rave about this pump enough. They are incredibly expensive now and I have to say that it would still be worth every penny if I had to buy another one.<BR/><BR/>as for lanolin, i'm actually allergic to it so it made any issue I had worse. Since it is derived from wool and wool makes me itch like crazy. I ended up using good ole breast milk to cure any of my ailments from breastfeeding.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372252427572428194.post-15938058746245963272008-04-01T16:07:00.000-04:002008-04-01T16:07:00.000-04:00It's odd how you end up having this relationship w...It's odd how you end up having this relationship with a machine. I would pump in my office, which didn't have a lock, but I would prop my chair against the door to keep anyone from accidentally walking in. My biggest relief afterwards was actually being able to go out to lunch and socialize with coworkers, recuping all that time had been sucked into breaks for pumping.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372252427572428194.post-72213310537692896352008-04-01T14:37:00.000-04:002008-04-01T14:37:00.000-04:00Thanks everyone!And the lanolin!!! Oh, yes, the la...Thanks everyone!<BR/><BR/>And the lanolin!!! Oh, yes, the lanolin! Bisbink is the one who originally suggested I use it, and it really did help.caramamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02327695885346537321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372252427572428194.post-81663191964629436362008-04-01T13:16:00.000-04:002008-04-01T13:16:00.000-04:00Congrats! I don't have the problems you had pumpin...Congrats! I don't have the problems you had pumping, but I'm looking forward to tapering it off. Pumpkin turns one on Saturday. We'd like to introduce cow's milk now, but had to delay our original plans due to a bout of diarrhea. Sigh. Regardless, she's not a good enough eater to let me completely stop pumping yet. As long as she's getting some breast milk during the day, I don't worry so much about her often poor food intake. <BR/><BR/>In case anyone finds this blog looking for help on pumping pain- try lanolin (the same stuff you rub on your nipples when they are sore). It was a big help to me early on. You basically grease up the bits of the shields that are going to contact your nipples. I don't have to do this anymore, but I did in the early days.Cloudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09317847285050447789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372252427572428194.post-79433667360476618282008-04-01T12:11:00.000-04:002008-04-01T12:11:00.000-04:00I have chosen to block all memories of the actual ...I have chosen to block all memories of the actual pumping experience from my brain. The only way I'll ever do it again is if I forget the pain, the constant struggles to get enough milk, and the never-ending hassle. Sure, it's (more or less) worth it, but WOW does it suck. Good grief, I sure do not miss being hooked up to that contraption upwards of five hours per day seven days per week. At all.<BR/><BR/>Dang! Those were some great accommodations. Your company deserves a ton of kudos for doing the ethical thing.<BR/><BR/>Congratulations on making it all the way! Now make sure you leave the pump somewhere that you can give it the evil eye from time-to-time, or maybe kick it. Mine is in our garage for just that purpose!Burgh Babyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09123901504643963583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372252427572428194.post-36898294076076843032008-04-01T12:02:00.000-04:002008-04-01T12:02:00.000-04:00Congrats!"I am very thankful to the cows who make ...Congrats!<BR/><BR/>"I am very thankful to the cows who make it possible for me to stop." ~ LOL.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372252427572428194.post-80440088177931579222008-04-01T11:50:00.000-04:002008-04-01T11:50:00.000-04:00Congratulations! It is quite an accomplishment. I ...Congratulations! It is quite an accomplishment. I still look back on the amount of time I spent pumping with both my girls and think, yikes, am I ever glad that's over! It truly is hard work and requires real commitment. I'm proud that I slogged through as best as I could. I think the challenges of breastfeeding and working are enormous--even with an ideal environment like you describe (and which sounds remarkably similar to the Mother's room at my work). You rock!Rudyinparishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13527306418916412817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372252427572428194.post-64600407753465637802008-04-01T09:48:00.000-04:002008-04-01T09:48:00.000-04:00Congratulations! That's great.Congratulations! That's great.BrooklynGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07659760098982933000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372252427572428194.post-77510318735944524742008-04-01T09:32:00.000-04:002008-04-01T09:32:00.000-04:00Congrats!Our new pediatrician okayed Sasha for who...Congrats!<BR/>Our new pediatrician okayed Sasha for whole milk at his 9mo, but I'm holding off.<BR/>And that's too bad about the pumping. I found it much nicer to pump than nurse Chabo the Wolfbaby (Sasha, AKA Jaws, AKA Landshark, AKA Sunny Baudelaire).But still really inconvenient. I'll be glad when we're done.Becoming Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16196365719272632077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372252427572428194.post-91774638124899515492008-04-01T07:58:00.000-04:002008-04-01T07:58:00.000-04:00Your company and coworkers sound amazing, but most...Your company and coworkers sound amazing, but mostly the achievement is YOU! :-) Congrats!<BR/><BR/>I think long term pumping is definitely the worst part of being a committed breastfeeder--most people I know heave a huge sigh of relief at 12-13-14 months or whenever they hang it up.<BR/><BR/>My kids have also never had formula, something I'm very proud of--formula has its place for many, many moms & babies, but basically I got really lucky :-)OneTiredEmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12786020912408441766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372252427572428194.post-70767304357792482272008-04-01T02:44:00.000-04:002008-04-01T02:44:00.000-04:00Hey, what kind of pump did your friend use. and wh...Hey, what kind of pump did your friend use. and what were her laments or "celebrations"? Maybe you could have a little review session with this one?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com