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1. How long have you been EPing? About three months.

2. Why do you EP? DS2 was born at 32 weeks, and has issues with oral feedings, so he only eats via g tube.

3. What's your best pumping tip? Hands free pumping bra

4. Best part of EPing? Knowing how much milk he's getting + the benefits of breastmilk despite all the obstacles he faces

5. Worst part of EPing? All the time it takes! Plus organizing frozen milk is annoying.

6. Anything else you want to add?? When I had DS1 and was breastfeeding I couldn't imagine doing this... Kudos to all of us!

@maybebaby: and @char54: I was wondering about switching to pumping only when I head back to work. LO has been getting a bottle the last three nights so I know exactly how much she is gettig and will hopefully sleep longer in the night. It's worked the past two nights and I mentioned to DH that I like knowing exactly how much she is getting each time. With nursing it's so unpredictable and judging by the way she was acting this afternoon, she didn't get as much as she does in the morning.

Some questions to get to know each other...
1. How long have you been EPing?
My LO is 3.5 weeks old and I gave up on him latching after 1.5 weeks
2. Why do you EP?
Wouldn't latch. He got accustomed to bottles early on bc I couldn't bf in the hospital due to an allergic reaction. Also he was just lazy at latching

3. What's your best pumping tip?
Agreed with pps - buy at least two hands free pumping bras (they do need to be washed fairly frequently bc milk drips onto them sometimes). I bought mine on amazon- simple wishes hands free pumping bra.

4. Best part of EPing?
Having others be able to feed him bottles

5. Worst part of EPing?
Awkward to do in front of extended family. We have had so many visitors post birth and I feel like I have to go
to the bedroom to pump. I think BFing with a cover is more socially acceptable to do in front of others

6. Anything else you want to add??

I actually like EPing. My LO just eats sooo much (32 oz per day, I am just barely keeping up with him). I am going to buy the mothers milk plus herbal today from whole foods

@char54: just during pumping. Your nipples pop through the bra so it wouldn't be comfortable to wear all day

@ChitownRo: I started pumping with a cover in front of (some) guests. Otherwise its so isolating!