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So Eliza is 5 weeks now and still won't latch on to me. I'll keep trying but it's pretty obvious it's just not going to happen now, so she's being fed a mix of expressed milk and formula.
However, when it comes to expressing, there is just not enough time in the day!
Yesterday was my mother in law's birthday so we were at hers from about 3pm and didn't get home until after 9.
I really don't feel comfortable expressing outside of my own home so couldn't all afternoon.
Prior to that, what with the constant changes, feeds, comforting etc (she's going through a fussy phase atm) not to mention attempting to feed and shower myself, there just aren't enough hours in the day!
If I stay in all day by myself with no visitors, I can just about get through 3 or 4 sessions. Getting 1 full feed (4oz now!) takes nearly an hour, and if I have to deal with baby during it can be 3 hours on and off before I've got enough!!
I started expressing at 12 today and I've only just finished 1 side!!! And I haven't even fed myself yet
I've ordered a double electric pump but I still don't see how the hell I'm meant to express 8 times a day as recommended and look after her and keep up with the washing and get the house sorted for visitors and entertain visitors!!!
Oh, and I'd kinda like something to eat myself every now and then.
However, when it comes to expressing, there is just not enough time in the day!
Yesterday was my mother in law's birthday so we were at hers from about 3pm and didn't get home until after 9.
I really don't feel comfortable expressing outside of my own home so couldn't all afternoon.
Prior to that, what with the constant changes, feeds, comforting etc (she's going through a fussy phase atm) not to mention attempting to feed and shower myself, there just aren't enough hours in the day!
If I stay in all day by myself with no visitors, I can just about get through 3 or 4 sessions. Getting 1 full feed (4oz now!) takes nearly an hour, and if I have to deal with baby during it can be 3 hours on and off before I've got enough!!
I started expressing at 12 today and I've only just finished 1 side!!! And I haven't even fed myself yet
I've ordered a double electric pump but I still don't see how the hell I'm meant to express 8 times a day as recommended and look after her and keep up with the washing and get the house sorted for visitors and entertain visitors!!!
Oh, and I'd kinda like something to eat myself every now and then.