So its been a while since I've posted by I wanted to get back in the swing of things! My intention was to only continue this blog until our little bundle was here BUT I think that I may see how long this plays out.

For those of you who don’t know me personally (or who I don’t speak to on a regular basis) here’s a quick update on us.

1. We bought a house. It was quick and sort of “spur of the moment” (as spur of the moment as buying a house can be) but we are so happy to be in this new house and we are LOVING it!
2. I am pumping now (and have been since September). I’ll give you a bigger update on pumping in a little bit but it is going well and I am actually producing milk which is A MAZE ING!!!
3. Last Friday we were 35/35 (35 weeks with 35 days to go)…WHAT?!?!? This baby is coming and she is actually going to be here…like soon! CRAZY

Pumping Update/Summary

So I have been pumping since September. For those of you just joining us, I started inducing lactation back in may (ish). It started with birth control pills, and domperidone. In September, I stopped the birth control and went with just domperidone, fenugreek, and blessed thistle. I have changed the supplements a bit but its going well.

I started pumping at possibly the worst time ever during a REALLY stressful weekend so that wasn’t the greatest but I’ve stuck to pumping. I am going to be honest with everyone…pumping SUCKS…it’s the worst. I actually really hate it but it is necessary and important for our baby. I am producing about 1-2 oz. a day (depending on the day) and I am hoping that once Hayden gets here, I will get even more milk. I’ll keep you all posted. In the mean time I will keep pumping, I am currently looking for donor milk and we will hope for the best. Formula feels like a really big failure to me at this point but we of course won’t let her starve.

I don’t feel like I have done my very best with pumping. Partially because it really is very hard to get in a pump every 2 hours. Partially because it is a lot of work for a little outcome. I do feel like I am trying and that is all I can expect at this point.

Stay tuned for more!