https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:29:42 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pump-setting-was-too-high#post-997749 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 20:24:17 +0000 runsyellowlites 997749@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: I think they can be pretty young! It's more a matter of you being able to get positioned &amp; stay that way. :/ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pump-setting-was-too-high#post-997729 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 20:17:34 +0000 runsyellowlites 997729@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks ladies! We did so some dangle feeding (even upside down with her chin toward the clog) which has always helped before... I just think the milk blister is making it harder to clear. :(</p> <p>Since my nipple is hurting so bad I'm going to only pump that side the rest of the evening! @Anagram: I will definitely try that too after my hot shower here in a bit!!! Thanks!</p> <p>Of course to make things better P has be snotty &amp; her eyes look swollen today &amp; I'm pretty sure she's been cutting a tooth! I may or may not dose her before bed in hopes that she sleeps. :/ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pump-setting-was-too-high#post-997717 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 20:14:00 +0000 Foodnerd81 997717@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm sorry- I hope you can work it out quickly! </p> <p>To those that suggested dangle feeding- how old do you think a baby has to be to try that! I kept reading about it by c is so little I am pretty sure it wouldn't work for a while. I managed to clear my mild plugged duct finally in the shower with hard massage and gently scraping the nipple. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pump-setting-was-too-high#post-997704 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 20:10:10 +0000 Anagram 997704@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I even did dangle pumping (hurt my back, but pretty much worked) after a hit shower where I massaged. I have a nasty plugged duct right now myself and the dangle pumping has been helping. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pump-setting-was-too-high#post-997660 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 19:47:31 +0000 threeplusme 997660@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When I've had a clogged ducted I've found that breastfeeding while leaning over helped. I guess that would be dangle feeding? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pump-setting-was-too-high#post-997639 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 19:33:07 +0000 Pepper 997639@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ugh, I'm sorry. I haaaate getting plugged ducts, and I'm not a fan of pumping either. Hopefully You can nurse it out... I feel like that's the only thing that works for me. Hugs! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pump-setting-was-too-high#post-997628 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 19:24:28 +0000 Cherrybee 997628@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh no, I'm so sorry. That's the last thing you need. I kept hearing about dangle feeding when I was reading about clogged up ducts, perhaps you could try that? Would P go for it? Big hugs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pump-setting-was-too-high#post-997623 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 19:21:53 +0000 rachiecakes 997623@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ugh that stinks :( hope you feel better! Laying with a heating pad and massaging in the shower like crazy helped me but it hurt sooo bad. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pump-setting-was-too-high#post-997618 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 19:17:49 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 997618@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm sorry mama! You're doing a great job.....your clogged duct will clear up soon! Apply heat and drink lots of water and keep feeding P.....hang in there! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pump-setting-was-too-high#post-997610 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 19:14:00 +0000 runsyellowlites 997610@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is totally a woe is me post b/c it's been a crappy bf'ing day &amp; doesn't look like a better day is on the horizon. (yea I'm being a total downer).</p> <p>Apparently what I thought was a small milk blister that was clearing has turned into a NOT clear milk blister, not even near the surface milk blister (I've already tried pulling back the skin numerous times &amp; nothing is "there"), and is now a super plugged duct! Infact I woke up with the milk spot alot larger (maybe a 1/4 of the nipple) and almost the whole top portion of my breast hard! ARGH!</p> <p>I've gotten lots of tips &amp; have been doing them all including pumping (which I loathe). Well it wasn't hurting when I was pumping but I put it on the highest setting I had (to really try &amp; pull the clog out) and I guess it hurt my nipple b/c now my nipple is swollen &amp; the rest of the afternoon it's hurt like freaking fire when P latches &amp; nurses! ouch!</p> <p>I'm going to try some essential oils tonight b/c it's the only thing I haven't done (hot shower, massage...even with a "massager", heating pad, nursing, hand expressing, pumping, and repeat) but I still don't feel all that hopeful to have this clear before bed. I'm so frustrated &amp; being hormonal I feel so discouraged! I feel like with me being pregnant this is NOT the time for us to have issues that could affect my supply, I already run risk of losing it. Boo. :(</p> <p>/endrant </p>