do you skip the pump or just pump when you can?
My mom gave DS2 a bottle after his unexpected longer nap and I didn't have a chance to pump because the boys had pedi appts-- so I'm pumping late now... hopefully wont mess with his next nursing session around 5...
hostess / wonderful grape / 20803 posts
If it was too close to the next feeding, I just would pump after the last feeding of the day (before bed) to make up for it.
pineapple / 12053 posts
For the first year, I would have just pumped when I could. I was so leaky that I would get engorged if I skipped a feeding/pump!
wonderful pomelo / 30692 posts
It depends on how close to the next feeding it was. If I thought he'd eat in an hour, I'd skip it, but if it was going to be longer than that, I'd pump, but I might not pump as thoroughly if I thought he'd be eating again soon.
pomegranate / 3658 posts
I don't try to line up my pumps to her feeding times at all. I try to space them roughly evenly, and I make sure that the last pump of the day is at least 2 hours (preferably 2.5) before I plan to get home, since I know she'll want to nurse immediately when I show up.
nectarine / 2433 posts
@mrsjyw: I do the same as @winniebee: if it is too close to the next feed or I can't fit it in because of work, etc then I will pump before bed to make up for it.
pomelo / 5258 posts
I always try to pump before I leave work even if it's close to LO's next feed since I need the milk for the next day. He still nurses when I pick him up from daycare without complaint.
honeydew / 7303 posts
It just depends on how I am feeling. Sometimes I won't pump at all even if I miss a feeding. Usually the next time I pump when I am back on schedule I will get extra milk.
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