https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:11:55 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/exclusive-pumpers-any-advice#post-570726 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 02:58:03 +0000 MaisyMay 570726@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@umlo: I've never tried the PIS or PISA so I wouldn't know, but it's strong enough to blanch my nips at 7 so I have to turn it down, and it goes up to 9. I was pumping last week and a friend heard it, said it was a lot quieter than her Avent pump. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/exclusive-pumpers-any-advice#post-570716 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 02:02:29 +0000 LaineysMom 570716@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sorry, I couldn't find the thread, but if you google "breastfeeding magic number" a few articles come up! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/exclusive-pumpers-any-advice#post-570713 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 01:47:56 +0000 LaineysMom 570713@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@umlo: I'll see if I can find it for you! I'm pumping now too.. -_- </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/exclusive-pumpers-any-advice#post-570711 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 01:42:31 +0000 umlo 570711@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LaineysMom: thanks so much! I am going to search for the thread (didn't see it before) and will read now while pumping! Haha. Hopefully after reading it I won't be as stressed out about pumping. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/exclusive-pumpers-any-advice#post-570710 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 01:33:26 +0000 LaineysMom 570710@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@umlo: Someone posted on a thread about finding your "magic number" needed to maintain your supply. Before reading this I knew mine was 4-5, but I thought the article was really helpful. Once you figure out your number and a good schedule, pumping becomes easier. Some days I go 6 hours between day time pumps and I'm okay.</p> <p>I try to pump in the morning before DD wakes up (Pump #1).. then I pump during her morning and afternoon naps (Pumps #2 and #3).. once in the evening when I have someone to watch her (Pump #4) and then once before I go to sleep (Pump #5). Even though I try to plan pumping around her schedule, she's generally up during at least 2 of my pump sessions so, I just sit on the ground and play with her. Hands free bras are amazing!</p> <p>Work on building a stash.. it's probably the only good thing about exclusively pumping and it makes me feel like I've "accomplished" something.. haha </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/exclusive-pumpers-any-advice#post-570707 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 01:28:47 +0000 umlo 570707@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MaisyMay: that's so good to hear! I was researching that pump just a little bit ago but the reviews I saw on amazon had me a bit concerned since it was a bit mixed, especially the pump pressure. I used the pump in style and they said the pressure on freestyle was a bit weaker? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/exclusive-pumpers-any-advice#post-570705 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 01:22:56 +0000 MaisyMay 570705@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@umlo: I love my medela freestyle. I pump in the car, wear it pumping at home while doing stuff around the house, it's so little and portable. Plus it comes with a belt. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/exclusive-pumpers-any-advice#post-570703 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 01:17:50 +0000 umlo 570703@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sunshineandsushi: @Mrs Green Grass: thank you so much for your replies and encouragement! Its been so difficult telling friends and family how i cant have people over to visit bc i am naked half the time pumping. haha! but also the fact that I cannot leave home too long or must be near an outlet to pump. Do you have any tips on how to handle pumping outside of the home? do i need to invest in a handsfree, battery operated pump? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/exclusive-pumpers-any-advice#post-570696 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 00:59:18 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 570696@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was overwhelmed for a really long time. 8 pumps a day makes it impossible to line life! But as soon as I was able to drop to 7, I felt so much better. I'm just dropping to 4 and its amazing (at 4.5 months). Just push through the really hard beginning time and it will get better! Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/exclusive-pumpers-any-advice#post-570339 Sat, 16 Feb 2013 17:50:37 +0000 sunshineandsushi 570339@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm EP'ing my twins, so I understand! It took me a couple weeks, but I've found that it works well if i pump while I'm feeding my boys. Then I take what I've pumped and use that for their next feeding. When I tried to pump before or after they eat, it was harder since they could cry or something else would happen. GL! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/exclusive-pumpers-any-advice#post-570266 Sat, 16 Feb 2013 16:19:11 +0000 umlo 570266@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My LO refuses my breast and after trying every imaginable thing suggested by my dr. And LC, I have decided to exclusively pump. I am really thankful LO has my milk and my supply hasnt been affected but the problem is that when LO feeds, I need to compensate that "feed" by pumping. And being a SAHM with a toddler, with an infant and pumping just seems really overwhelming. It seems like i am always pumping and my social life is taking a huge hit bc i cant seem to leave the house too long without needing to pump, etc, Does any EPs, have this overwhelming feeling or is it just me? Any advice to make things easier? </p>