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Chloesmom
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« on: March 11, 2005, 03:47:26 PM » |
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Let's all check in! Post these facts about yourself, and let's all get to know one another!
Name:
Age of nursling:
Do you work fulltime or parttime?:
How much do you pump per day?:
Type of Pump?:
Best thing about working outside the home:
Worst thing about working outside the home:
Best PWOH tip:
Come on PWOH ladies, join in!
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Chloesmom
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« Reply #1 on: March 11, 2005, 03:48:10 PM » |
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I'll start:
Name: Noelle
Age of nursling: 4.5 mos
Fulltime/ parttime?: Fulltime
How much do you pump per day?: about 20-24 oz
Type of Pump?: Purely Yours
Best thing about working outside the home: Adult contact!
Worst thing about working outside the home: Missing milestones as dd does them for the first time.
Best PWOH tip: I use the same horns/ bottles all day long- I have a mini-fridge in my office and just pop them in there between pumpings. I save so much time this way- I only have to wash my dishes once!
Come on PWOH ladies, join in!
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MamaCheetah
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« Reply #2 on: March 11, 2005, 04:01:10 PM » |
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Name: Melinda
Age of nursling: 15 months
Do you work fulltime or parttime?: fulltime
How much do you pump per day?: don't pump anymore
Type of Pump?: old Medela PIS
Best thing about working outside the home:
Worst thing about working outside the home:
I really hate working outside the home, I miss my kids!
Best PWOH tip: don't focus so much on the amount you pump, some days are just better than others.
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Chloesmom
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« Reply #3 on: March 11, 2005, 04:04:23 PM » |
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Best PWOH tip: don't focus so much on the amount you pump, some days are just better than others.
That's a great tip! I've found that when I obsess over my output, it does go down. I guess it's the stress! |
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LaVaca
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« Reply #4 on: March 11, 2005, 08:11:26 PM » |
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Name: Kate (Katherine Elizabeth)
Age of nursling: 12 1/2 months (!)
Do you work fulltime or parttime?: fulltime
How much do you pump per day?: sadly, only about 12 oz now - I've been sick for 2+ weeks & the meds I was on totally wrecked my supply. I started off @ 7 oz last Monday (an all time low!) and have gradually worked my way up to 12 by week's end...
Type of Pump?: Medela PIS
Best thing about working outside the home: $ & adult contact...
Worst thing about working outside the home: Missing dd every single minute of every single day!
Best PWOH tip: Don't watch the bottles/amount you're pumping!!
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« Reply #5 on: March 11, 2005, 08:24:43 PM » |
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Name: Jane Age of nursling: She's one next Thursday! Do you work fulltime or parttime?: 'part time' - four days a week, but I probably put in full time hours. How much do you pump per day?: Between ten - thirteen ounces Type of Pump?: Avent Isis Best thing about working outside the home: I LOVE MY JOB Worst thing about working outside the home: I miss my kids  Best PWOH tip: I keep a pump at work, and one at home to save carrying lots of stuff on the train, and I have a picture of Clare as my desktop, to help me get that let-down! pax Jane |
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It's important to remember that feminism is no longer a group of organizations or leaders. It's the expectations that parents have for their daughters, and their sons, too. It's the way we talk about and treat one another. It's who makes the money and who makes the compromises and who makes the dinner. It's a state of mind. It's the way we live now. -- Anna Quindlen
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« Reply #6 on: March 12, 2005, 06:25:52 AM » |
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Name: JoAnn
Age of nursling: 5 months
Do you work fulltime or parttime?: Full time, 12 hour shifts, three days a week
How much do you pump per day?: about 8 oz a day, I work midnights , so I only miss her bedtime feeding.
Type of Pump?: evenflow, comfort select ( it's a craptastic pump from what I hear, but I was broke when I bought it, and it's been working out ok )
Best thing about working outside the home: I get out of the house, and I get to watch cable TV!
Worst thing about working outside the home: I get home in the morning ready to go to bed, and DD is just waking up and wants to play! I feel bad that I have to miss out on some of her play time.
Best PWOH tip: Don't listen to ignorant co-workers who tell you that it cant be done!
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Chloesmom
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« Reply #7 on: March 13, 2005, 09:49:40 AM » |
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Best PWOH tip: Don't listen to ignorant co-workers who tell you that it cant be done!
I totally agree. And it's not just coworkers- I feel like a lot of people told me my supply would drop, I'd have to suppliment with formula, etc. It gave me so much anxiety when I first went back to work. But if you put your mind to it, it can be done- it just takes dedication and a plan. |
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« Reply #8 on: March 13, 2005, 11:40:14 PM » |
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Best PWOH tip: Don't listen to ignorant co-workers who tell you that it cant be done!
I totally agree. And it's not just coworkers- I feel like a lot of people told me my supply would drop, I'd have to suppliment with formula, etc. It gave me so much anxiety when I first went back to work. But if you put your mind to it, it can be done- it just takes dedication and a plan. I've been really lucky, all my coworkers are really supportive of my pumping needs. I told them as soon as I got the job what I'd be needing to do, and they all think it's great. I put it to my boss that giving the baby breastmilk would hopefully mean less sick days for her ... and me! pax Jane |
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It's important to remember that feminism is no longer a group of organizations or leaders. It's the expectations that parents have for their daughters, and their sons, too. It's the way we talk about and treat one another. It's who makes the money and who makes the compromises and who makes the dinner. It's a state of mind. It's the way we live now. -- Anna Quindlen
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« Reply #9 on: March 14, 2005, 07:59:24 AM » |
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Name: Jane
Age of nursling: 17 months
Do you work fulltime or parttime?: FT + "PT" on the farm
How much do you pump per day?: 8 oz over 2 pumpings; I tried to cut back to 1x/day but whenever I do I end up with mastitis
Type of Pump?: Medela PIS
Best thing about working outside the home: adult interaction and that first cup of coffee and the newspaper in the AM when I'm alone at the office (I get in at 7AM) and no one is pestering me!!
Worst thing about working outside the home: worrying that my Mom's health will fail and I'll have to find a daycare for the baby (it has happened in the past and it was tough finding temp care...)
Best PWOH tip: just relax! I use pump time to read novels!
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MamaKnowsBreast
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« Reply #10 on: March 14, 2005, 04:56:14 PM » |
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Name: Michelle
Age of nursling: One year on March 22nd.
Do you work fulltime or parttime?: FT
How much do you pump per day?: 2-3 times per day weaning to once per day
Type of Pump?: Medela PIS
Best thing about working outside the home: Having money
Worst thing about working outside the home: Missing my DS all day.
Best PWOH tip: Don't stress about the output and having extra parts so I don't have to worry about washing them at work.
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mom2elke
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« Reply #11 on: March 15, 2005, 03:20:47 PM » |
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Name: Erin
Age of nursling: 12 months next week!
Do you work fulltime or parttime?: ft--two days I work at home
How much do you pump per day?: depends, I used to pump 16+oz. Now I am down to about 8 oz.
Type of Pump?: PIS
Best thing about working outside the home: Talking to adults, feeling a great sense of accomplishmnet from my work
Worst thing about working outside the home: being super busy, missing dd
Best PWOH tip: pumping isn't so bad--it's a great way to stay in contact with your dc while you are working
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natesmom
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« Reply #12 on: March 18, 2005, 06:14:05 PM » |
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Name: Nicci
Age of nursling: almost 4 months
Do you work fulltime or parttime?: very part time now (1 12 hour shift/week)
How much do you pump per day?: 12-15 oz
Type of Pump?: Hospital pump (work in NICU)
Best thing about working outside the home: get to help other mommies & take care of sweet babies
Worst thing about working outside the home: missing my babies & dh
Best PWOH tip: I pumped for 18 months with ds & worked full time (3 12 hour shifts) until he was 10 mons & then part time (2 12 hour shifts) until dd was born.
I pumped early before I went back to work every time I felt full or felt like ds could have nursed more & built up a huge supply. I pumped every time I could at work (usually 3 times in 12 hours) & I pumped any time I was away from him & missed a feeding no matter how big my supply was. I never ran out of milk or had supply issues.
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« Reply #13 on: March 18, 2005, 09:51:06 PM » |
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Age of nursling: 9 mos
Fulltime/ parttime?: Fulltime
How much do you pump per day?: 4x per day for a total of 14 ounces (I dont make a lot of milk just enough for my dd- when I can I squeeze in a fifth session)
Type of Pump?: PIS Advanced
Best thing about working outside the home: Adult contact and despite its problems I like the actual work.
Worst thing about working outside the home: Missing the look on my dd's face while she nurses - I love that face, I never want to forget that face.
Best PWOH tip: Investing in the Easy Expressions Bustier. I held my horns for 3 months, used the paperclip and rubberband for 1 month, heard about the pumping bra and bought it (it was easy to justify the expense) and I have been hands free and have actually pumped a little bit more (personally I did not like the idea of investing in a pumping bra that can be worn as a bra this goes over whatever you are wearing). I do not have access to a fridge so in the beginning I had one set of horns I constantly washed. I finally invested in three additional sets of horn (it took the stress away from taking so much time during work to pump and then wash the parts).
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Giannas_Mom
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« Reply #14 on: April 27, 2005, 08:52:57 AM » |
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Name: Tinee Age of nursling: 13 months Do you work fulltime or parttime?: Fulltime How much do you pump per day?: 5 - 6 Oz Type of Pump?: Medela Lactina Best thing about working outside the home: Gets me out of house Worst thing about working outside the home: Time away form baby to miss all of the miracles she performs daily  Best PWOH tip: Don't listen to anyone sho tells you it's time to stop or that you are crazy for continuing to nurse now that you are back to work. WTF do they know!!!! |
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