https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:47:23 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-to-work-checklist#post-1985776 Mon, 15 Dec 2014 20:20:27 +0000 regberadaisy 1985776@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Little Misters Mom: I was given some great pumping tips <a href="http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-letdown-button#post-1972367" rel="nofollow">http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-letdown-button#post-1972367</a>.</p> <p> Pumping pretty much constantly on let down mode has been the game changer for me! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-to-work-checklist#post-1985753 Mon, 15 Dec 2014 20:10:22 +0000 mrsjyw 1985753@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Little Misters Mom: in addition to fenugreek and mmt, I found taking magnesium and calcium supplements during af time help me keep up pumping supply on my office days! Hope the transition back to work goes smoothly for you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-to-work-checklist#post-1985751 Mon, 15 Dec 2014 20:09:51 +0000 Little Misters Mom 1985751@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: That's hugely comforting. I'm hoping it's just my body getting used to the extra pumps. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-to-work-checklist#post-1985742 Mon, 15 Dec 2014 20:07:08 +0000 regberadaisy 1985742@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Little Misters Mom: hey! Glad it went OK. My first few days the output was terrible as well. But I'm now pumping enough to meet my LO's intake. And sometimes extra. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-to-work-checklist#post-1985726 Mon, 15 Dec 2014 19:57:23 +0000 Little Misters Mom 1985726@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: Thanks! It didn't end up being so terrible. Though I only pumped 10 ounces (over 4 sessions, yikes) and DS drank 18 oz in that period. Really hoping my supply rebounds. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-to-work-checklist#post-1984394 Sun, 14 Dec 2014 21:29:07 +0000 regberadaisy 1984394@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Little Misters Mom: good luck tomorrow! Drink lots of water and some people swear by oatmeal as well. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-to-work-checklist#post-1983882 Sun, 14 Dec 2014 11:29:56 +0000 AmandaB8 1983882@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Also - remember that BM is good at room temp for 8-10 hours. I never even needed an ice pack. By the time I went for my first pump, I only had 6 hours left of work. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-to-work-checklist#post-1983736 Sun, 14 Dec 2014 08:24:14 +0000 Little Misters Mom 1983736@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Adira: A book is a good idea. Any recs for something light and fluffy? I was thinking maybe Amy Pohler's new book.</p> <p>@regberadaisy: Thanks, I didn't realize that. I'm going to bring one to test out and see if it's easier. </p> <p>Of course yesterday I got my period again, and my supply is completely tanking. So I'll be adding Mother's Milk tea and loads of Fennugreek to the list, and just hoping my coworkers don't wonder why I smell like waffles all the time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-to-work-checklist#post-1983677 Sun, 14 Dec 2014 03:12:14 +0000 regberadaisy 1983677@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Little Misters Mom: nope, the Dr Brown bottles screw right into the flanges. It's not a perfect tight fit but it works. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-to-work-checklist#post-1983676 Sun, 14 Dec 2014 03:12:14 +0000 regberadaisy 1983676@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Little Misters Mom: nope, the Dr Brown bottles screw right into the flanges. It's not a perfect tight fit but it works. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-to-work-checklist#post-1983536 Sat, 13 Dec 2014 21:13:24 +0000 Adira 1983536@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Some sort of cooler or something to transport your milk home? I just use a little lunch box with an ice pack, though I know the Medela PISA comes with something for this. Also, what will you do while pumping? I always brought a book to read. :D </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-to-work-checklist#post-1983525 Sat, 13 Dec 2014 21:04:26 +0000 Little Misters Mom 1983525@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: oh ice packs, I'd forgotten! And something opaque to store milk supplies in work fridge. I'm not sure how to pump right into the bottles, do I need an adaptor? I have Dr. Brown's and several other types. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-to-work-checklist#post-1983513 Sat, 13 Dec 2014 20:54:43 +0000 regberadaisy 1983513@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Little Misters Mom: hm looks good since baby will be home. I found it helpful to pump into the bottles baby will use directly to save on dishes. My Dr brown bottles work on the Medela and Ameda pumps</p> <p>How about snacks for you? Food is more readily available at home. Some videos of baby on your phone to help with output. Oh and ice packs! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-to-work-checklist#post-1983508 Sat, 13 Dec 2014 20:47:09 +0000 Little Misters Mom 1983508@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So, after 6 glorious and challenging months my maternity leave ends Monday. I'm trying not to focus on feeling sad and instead on being prepared. This is my list to check off before bed tomorrow. Am I missing anything to help making week one smoother? DH is staying home with DS for 6 weeks, so I don't need to worry about getting him to daycare.</p> <p>--Pack all pumping supplies (parts, pumping bra, ziplock bags)<br /> --Pick out and iron week 1 outfits<br /> --Wash and do hair<br /> --Make sure I have all my work IDs and paperwork<br /> --Crockpot dinner for leftovers<br /> --Pack lunch<br /> --Bring pictures of baby<br /> --Prep bottles to leave with DH<br /> --Prep diaper bag for DH</p> <p>Anything missing? </p>