https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:20:04 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-going-on-6#post-2624953 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 14:11:06 +0000 littlebug 2624953@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mystery solved - got my period today! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-going-on-6#post-2623985 Tue, 20 Sep 2016 07:54:46 +0000 littlebug 2623985@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs Spoon: Yes, it is an insurance-issued PISA! I just ordered new tubing, just in case there is a leak that I can't feel. I can't really afford to buy a new pump right now, so that's not an option, unfortunately. </p> <p>Things seem to be getting better, so I'm thinking it had to be pms or ovulation. Leaning more towards it being a me issue rather than a pump issue. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-going-on-6#post-2623921 Mon, 19 Sep 2016 22:33:45 +0000 Mrs Spoon 2623921@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do you by chance have an insurance issued PISA? This exact situation happened to me last week and it's my pump. I ordered a new spectra and rented a hospital grade pump until that arrives. No issue with letdown now and building my supply back up after a couple days of bad pumping. Can you rent or borrow a pump to see if your pump is the problem? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-going-on-6#post-2623450 Mon, 19 Sep 2016 07:08:38 +0000 littlebug 2623450@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Dahlia: Entirely possible.</p> <p>@PawPrints: I would love to listen to music and have a relaxing pumping session, but my 3yo insists on sitting with me and he just basically has a running monologue the entire time I'm pumping. Peaceful meditation is just not going to happen! </p> <p>Did a little bit better this morning - let down took 5 or 6 minutes, and I got a full 6oz like normal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-going-on-6#post-2623415 Sun, 18 Sep 2016 22:38:08 +0000 Dahlia 2623415@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlebug: Could letdown be slow because you're feeling anxious about supply? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-going-on-6#post-2623345 Sun, 18 Sep 2016 19:11:23 +0000 MrsSRS 2623345@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used a tincture called Rescue Remedy to help with anxiety, and as a bonus my letdown was faster. Maybe worth a shot? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-going-on-6#post-2623262 Sun, 18 Sep 2016 13:44:44 +0000 littlebug 2623262@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just checking in to say pregnancy test was negative. Going to retest in a few days, but feeling pretty reassured it's not that. </p> <p>@mrsrain: I have started a new medication, but according to LactMed it would possibly cause increase in production, not decrease, so pretty sure that's not it. </p> <p>@birdofafeather: Agree, the slow letdown is really what's throwing me, here. She's nursing fine, and I let down like normal when she nurses. I also am letting down like normal when I double pump at work. The issue is mostly my one-side pump in the am and at night. I'm going to try double pumping and see if that makes a difference. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-going-on-6#post-2623255 Sun, 18 Sep 2016 13:07:25 +0000 tofuwad 2623255@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When I got my period back for the first time I had a crazy drop in supply and I was sure I had thrush because I was in so much pain. Turns out it was ovulation and I was getting my period back. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-going-on-6#post-2623247 Sun, 18 Sep 2016 12:31:11 +0000 birdofafeather 2623247@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i didn't get my period back until R was almost 1, so i didn't really notice a dip in supply, but with S, i have had my period twice now (she's 10 months) and definitely had a big dip in supply! she was STTN and then suddenly waking overnight every night starving! so maybe you're getting your period soon? but definitely see if you can check out another pump too because let down shouldn't take that long! i mean, output less maybe, but not unable to get anything!</p> <p>how's she been nursing? seems normal or discontent with output? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-going-on-6#post-2623242 Sun, 18 Sep 2016 11:41:23 +0000 mrsrain 2623242@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Possibly pregnant, or possibly pms? Both can affect supply. I'd take a test to be certain, and then if you aren't pregnant you might consider some supplement (or tea) to help increase your supply.<br /> Other things to consider: have you recently lost weight or changed your diet or exercise? Are you on any medications? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-going-on-6#post-2623216 Sun, 18 Sep 2016 09:27:00 +0000 PawPrints 2623216@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh I recommend joining the Facebook group Fancy Pumpers, they give stellar advice on flange sizing and everything to do with pumping troubleshooting. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-going-on-6#post-2623215 Sun, 18 Sep 2016 09:25:28 +0000 PawPrints 2623215@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When I had trouble with delayed let down, focused relaxation and meditation exercises helped me - the same ones I used to get through labor. And for me it was very much tied up in my PPD/PPA which flared up simultaneously. Anything you can do to simulate an oxytocin release- listen to music, eat cookies or chocolate etc could help. Good luck, you have my sympathy because it was so frustrating for me. I hope it's just a pump problem. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-going-on-6#post-2623213 Sun, 18 Sep 2016 09:16:42 +0000 littlebug 2623213@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@avivoca: @nana87: @catomd00: I've checked the tubing and that seems ok and replaced the membranes, even though they all looked fine. I still think the pump seems to have suddenly lost some power, and I'm not sure why, since it was working just fine a week ago. </p> <p>I'm going to try going down a size in flange. And drinking water like it's my job - I've not been staying hydrated as well as I usually do. And also picking up a pregnancy test. I really don't think I'm pregnant, but I suppose anything is possible... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-going-on-6#post-2623212 Sun, 18 Sep 2016 09:09:07 +0000 peaches1038 2623212@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My supply is definitely affected by my cycle. It decreases dramatically and I also experience increased soreness and sensitivity. It resolves within 2-3 days usually. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-going-on-6#post-2623209 Sun, 18 Sep 2016 08:44:34 +0000 oliviaoblivia 2623209@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When I was pregnant with DD3 my nipples were on fire while nursing DD2 and my supply tanked, I blamed it on teething but it was definitely pregnancy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-going-on-6#post-2623203 Sun, 18 Sep 2016 07:25:02 +0000 catomd00 2623203@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Period or pregnant. How is your letdown when she nurses? If it's ok Check your pump parts. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-going-on-6#post-2623201 Sun, 18 Sep 2016 07:11:19 +0000 nana87 2623201@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nipple sensitivity makes me think maybe you're pregnant? That was the big symptom I had when I was pregnant and nursing. Otherwise, maybe check pump parts? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-going-on-6#post-2623196 Sun, 18 Sep 2016 06:49:02 +0000 avivoca 2623196@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Have you checked all of your pump pets to make sure there are no holes or tears? Your period could be coming back as well. Or could you be pregnant? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-going-on-6#post-2623194 Sun, 18 Sep 2016 06:40:24 +0000 FaithFertility 2623194@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Drop in supply, were you sick, getting g sick, any chance of pregnancy?! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-going-on-6#post-2623192 Sun, 18 Sep 2016 06:26:06 +0000 littlebug 2623192@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A is 7 months old and EBF. Up until a week ago, I had a great supply and was able to pump enough throughout the day at work to cover her bottle needs at daycare and add to my frozen stash. All of a sudden, last week, my supply tanked. I can't even cover her bottle needs. It's taking me 30+ minutes of pumping (at night and in the am) just to let down. I was away with my husband last weekend, and though I couldn't pump regularly, I still managed to pump at least 4x a day and want having this problem with let-down taking so long. But at this moment I'm attached to my pump, been here for 30 minutes, and no let down. The pump is turned way up. </p> <p>My nipples are suddenly super sensitive, as though I'm nursing a newborn again. I don't know if that's to do with all the pumping or if there's something else going on. I haven't gotten my period yet PP. Just last night I started feeling cramps like maybe my period is coming. But last time I don't remember any of this happening when my period came back PP. </p> <p>Anyone have any thoughts? Any tips to help simulate let down faster? I've tried looking at photos of A, watching videos of her nursing, watching her on the monitor...nothing works! I'm frustrated and sore. Not to mention I don't have time on weekday mornings to sit here attached to the pump for 30+ minutes! </p>