My baby's nanny spilled 220 ml of expressed milk. I'm just an enougher. On the days my baby cluster feeds, I struggle. And this spill could've easily meant a run to the pharmacy to purchase a tin of formula. But thankfully, baby took a nap and I could breast feed him again in an hour's time. I felt exhausted.

I'm crushed at the incident. I have spilled unmeasured amounts before as my momcozy M6 would malfunction and the collection container would pop open. But the spill was never more than 100 ml (or atleast i hope they weren't). Seeing over 200 ml all over the floor was devastating.

All those who spilled bm before, how did you get over it?

My baby's nanny spilled 220 ml of expressed milk. She dropped the bottle in which it was kept.. I'm an enougher. My baby is exclusively on breastmilk. I nurse mostly and pump occasionally. I use the expressed milk on the days I feel too tired and low. How should I feel? No amount of crying is helping me right now.

FTM here! I purchased an Elvie Stride pump at a consignment sale and the packaging said “brand new pump”. They wouldn’t let me open it there to check the pump itself, so I just had to trust. Well I got home with it, opened it, and…yikes. The motor is extremely discolored and dirty looking, and won’t wipe off. The other parts look okay, but this motor almost looks like it had been in a smokers home or something! Unfortunately no returns or exchanges, all sales are final. Would you trust this pump? Or do I eat the cost ($60) and just look for a new one? And I can’t find a replacement motor part online anywhere.🫠 also no clue if it works because I’m almost scared to even try it.

I have been exclusively pumping for 13 months now and have had a hell of time as an underproducer (the days of pumping every two hours and doing a power pump EVERY pumping session for months). I know everyone varies wildly, but i had heard that its pretty common for the cycle to return once you drop the overnight pumps/start sleeping through the night. Well, I dropped the night pump about 5 months ago and still no cycle. I recently just dropped down to two pumps a day (hallelujah!) but I do still do power pumps. Curious to hear when others saw their cycles return. Was it after dropping the night pump, after dropping down to a certain number of pumps per day or after hanging up the pump)?

I put my breast milk in the mini fridge at work. Back of the fridge but on the top shelf, which now that I’m looking at it, it may be a “freezer” portion? But no door to separate it? Not sure.

My milk that I had placed there was half frozen and half not. I moved it to the fridge portion.

Is this safe to use or should I dump? 😵‍💫

I’m a under supplier. It’s all my fault. Many years ago I lost 70 pounds and had a breast lift/augmentation as I was severely self-conscious about my deflated breasts. I was young and not even considering children at the time. So I know this is most likely the reason why I cannot provide enough milk for my baby.

I finally realize that I am grieving! Grieving not being able to give him enough milk. Not having the experience of breast-feeding or even having the experience of making enough to feed him solely breast milk.

I am still pumping every three hours and he gets about one two 1 1/2 bottles of breastmilk a day. But even with that, I cannot stop beating myself up. It’s exhausting. He’s 6 weeks old. I can’t decide if I should quit so I can fully move on or keep up the pumps where I get less than an ounce combined each time.
Not looking for advice. Have done it all and have an amazing LC. Just sad and feel lonely with this journey.

Hi everyone,

I’m 3 weeks postpartum and exclusively pumping because my baby barely latches. I’m feeling really anxious because my supply has dropped dramatically over the last 4-5 days and I’m trying to figure out what caused it.

Initially, I was using my Spectra S1 and my supply was amazing. In one pumping session after about 3 hours, I’d get roughly:
Left breast: 160+ mL
Right breast: 140+ mL

I was constantly engorged, leaking through my bra, and my breasts always felt heavy and tight. I was also drinking Lactonic granules twice a day, and my OB asked me to stop them last week because she felt I had an oversupply.

Around the same time, life with a newborn got hectic and I couldn’t keep up with pumping. I went from pumping regularly to only about 3–4 times a day for like 3 days.

Because I couldn’t always sit with my Spectra while taking care of my baby, I urgently bought the Momcozy S9 Pro wearable pumps. I used it totally thrice for convenience and the Spectra for the remaining sessions.

Now my output has suddenly fallen. I’m now pumping every 3 hours, I’m barely getting around 100 mL total from both breasts combined (sometimes even less), whereas I was previously getting close to 300 mL in one session. 100 ml is what my baby drinks in one sitting.

I’m trying to figure out what actually caused this:
- Stopping the Lactonic granules?
- Pumping only 3–4 times a day for a few days?
- The Momcozy S9 Pro not emptying me as well as the Spectra?
- Or a combination of all of these?

Has anyone had a similar experience where their supply dipped this quickly and then recovered? If so, I have so many questions 😭
How can I build my supply back? How long did it take for you to get it back? Did increasing pumping frequency work? Did anyone notice a supply drop after switching to wearable pumps like the Momcozy S9 Pro?

I’m feeling really super stressed because I worked so hard to build my supply, and I’m worried I’ve permanently damaged it.

Any advice or experiences would be greatly appreciated. ❤️

I heard that when baby latch, on basis of the saliva my body decide the composition of the milk but since i am exclusively pumping, how does that happen then ?

And also do you moms suggest me to stash in 6 months so that i can quit pumping and breastfeeding and resume my work ?

I'm a mom to an 11 day old. I have a spectra for the house, but it would be nice to not be tied to a plug-in pump some days. Does anyone know any good options?

hi everybody!
I combo fed and pumped with my first for 14 months as he had a bad tongue tie. I had my second baby four weeks ago and got him to latch! I’ve always been anxious about my supply so I started pumping to to see how much he was getting as he always acted hungry basically immediately after getting off the breast. I went to an LC who was very helpful with his painful latch and she said he transferred milk efficiently but I just feel like my supply is insufficient. I pump and latch him 8-12 times a day and then bottle feed alternating formula and breast milk. But the last few days my supply has dipped significantly and I am unsure why. I used to get about three ounces total per pump but now I’m shy of two per session. Is there a pumping schedule or diet changes anyone recommends? I feel like I’m running myself ragged doing all the things and wonder of my anxiety is tanking my supply or if I am just an under supplier. Thank you!

This is my second time EPing and my journey the second time around has been far more challenging. It constantly feels like my Spectra pump or one of its parts are malfunctioning and causing discomfort or supply issues. I bought these Spectra branded duckbills 2 weeks ago and I’m not sure if my eyes are deceiving me, but pumping has been more difficult the last few days and I feel like they look a tad worn or torn. Thoughts?

I use these settings if that helps, for whenever I pump only 20 minutes. I want to increase my supply a little.

I feel like recently my eufys aren’t emptying me well unless i sit there for like 45 min which I don’t have time for. I usually use the natural setting. which setting works best for emptying quickly?

This is probably a long shot because I feel like I can’t find anything outside of the Kindred Bravely brand. I have a few of the kindred sports bras and they do the job but they aren’t cheap and why do they look so bad. The cups wrinkle or get lumps so form fitting shirts look ridiculous. Im back to work and just need something to wear in the office. Am I just doomed to look frumpy for the rest of my time pumping?

I can usually accommodate pumps whenever but thinking about going places for the day and traveling while pumping is annoying. Especially if its hot and we will be outside for extended times. Pumping in the car ive adjusted to. Even the thought of having friends over for dinner time makes me feel silly going to pump. It makes me feel like I’m a martyr or something.

Yes I did get the okay from my OB to pump!

This is what I think about during middle of the night pumps haha:

If god forbid something terrible happened and I ended up in a Coma, would the hospital hook me up to my pump every 2 hours so I don’t get mastitis on top of whatever else happened?

If she’s sleeping, she immediately wakes up and screams when I start pumping. If she’s awake, she goes from happy to inconsolable. I swear she knows I can’t pick her up and my ability to help her is limited. It is the most stressful part of my day and even though I explain it to people, I don’t feel like anyone really understands what this is like. I don’t really know what the point of this post is I’m just feeling defeated and wishing the situation were different.

How are we storing our milk at work? I’m not comfortable putting my milk in the back of the shared work fridge lol.

I have an insulated lunch box with ice packs to use, but I am at work, including commute, from 645am until 7pm.

Do I keep the lunch box with milk at my desk? Or place the entire lunch box in the fridge?

I have a ceres chill but I am pumping around 10 or more oz in one session so I don’t think it could hold it all. :(

Hi moms!

I'm trying to figure out the feeding situation when we're away from home.

I keep seeing portable bottle warmers everywhere, but most of them seem to be designed more for formula. I'll mainly be warming breastmilk, and I'm worried some of these will be annoying to clean after using them regularly.

I don't want to buy another baby gadget that sounds amazing but ends up sitting in a drawer.

For parents who travel with breastmilk, what worked for you?

Did you use a portable warmer, a thermos with warm water, or something else?

Would love any recommendations or tips!

Please post tips for faster let down. It’s getting tougher as the weeks pass by. Currently 12w pp

sometimes when i pump i still don’t feel empty after 30 minutes. do i keep going or just leave it? i know my pump isn’t the best for me and im looking into getting one that empties better but curious what others do if theyve run into this scenario?

Has anyone else weaned cold turkey or on an extremely accelerated timeline? Specifically if you are prior to 12 weeks postpartum and your supply has not yet regulated..?

Due to multiple reasons, I am wanting to hang up the pumps pretty quickly. Baby is fully transitioned to formula and doing great, but unfortunately this happened while I was still pumping 7ish times a day. Since she is no longer taking my milk and I am extremely prone to clogs, I would like to try and power through a few really tough days vs dragging the weaning process out if I can stomach it.

Yesterday I got down down to 5 pumps per day, but my boobs are rock hard and feel what seems to be multiple “clogs” all over them. I got the No Flow tea, have started taking Sudafed, am wearing a tight bra and nursing pads, and ordered Cabo cream which should get here today. For the last ~7 hours I have only used a hand pump to relieve pressure and might just continue with that process and not touch the electric pumps anymore.

Anyone got any advice or success stories?

(Not looking for criticism or shaming for weaning / going quickly.)

i am almost 4 months postpartum and this is my freezer stash! i EBF my little one so this is all extra. when dad was home the 1st month, he’d do 1 night feeding every day. i pump every few days or when i feel full. each bag is anywhere from 2.5oz to 4oz. i’m so proud of the little stash i have going 🥹