ooops!!! im sorry...your video froze up before it was done and that's when I gave the advice....then I finished it and you said you didn't need anymore advice..lol..sorry..haha
I'm gonna sound like some granola loving, hippy yoga master lol but I have some tips for helping your let down. TRY and relax while pumping and DO pay attention to what your doing. Close your eyes, take a deep breath in and while exhaling imagine that breath slowly making its way from the top of your head through your body and out the end of your toes. Do this over and over. Also..another thing...try and visualize the inside of your boobs and what they are doing to produce the milk. hope helps)
I honestly don't know anyone that is more determined to breastfeed than you.I think you have tried everything but i wasdrinking mothers milk tea and it recommends drinking it 3-4 times daily.Maybe it could help.
I pumped exclusively for 4 months and had to supplement with formula it hurt me but because my son would not latch it was all I could do. My supply just stopped dead one day. I know it sucks. I'm sorry you are having such a hard time. Keep at it you're doing great!
Have you tried another pump? I have the freestyle, too and have had the same problems. I've considered borrowing a friend's pump to see the difference. I can get more milk if I hand expressed...it's worth a try/
I always sucked (bom bom) at pumping. I kinda suck at producing breast milk so sadly you are not alone. You have been and remian fab. Do not feel too bad if you can help it and know that u r loved regardless of if you lactate or not! x
I suck at pumping too! It irritates me so much...my supply really sucks and I dont know what to do :( I hope it gets better for bc I know how hard it is.
You know for a down, down, down day you still are so pleasant to watch. I love your videos! I'm so sorry pumping sucks right now. Your such a great mommy!!!
i always had the hardest time pumping too. then i keep pumping and BAM overproduction and major leaking all day long. it's like i never got it right. it was always so sad to see the freezer stash depleting. keep it up though, hoping for the best for you!
I can't believe someone wouldn't be freaking out, crying, and hugging the person who donated that much breastmilk to them...I'm still getting my supply established (DD is two and a half weeks old), and pumping for the return to work is already scaring me and putting thoughts of formula supplementation in my head--which I dread doing, as my goal had been to BF past a year old...even if my supply turns out to be fine, I KNOW how long it takes to pump even ONE ounce, let alone 500!!!
Sorry your day sucked! Your doing awesome and hope tomorrow is better! I sucked at pumping, thankfully i didnt need too, but despite breastfeeding for 2 years 5 months it just never happened! My day sucked too .... Onto cycle 34 I go! thirty freaking 4!
I am sure you hear do this, do that ! I know how you feel! I had a similar problem and I was told that what you do today will be your supply for tomorrow. I pump at 1pm and get a little and keep pumping past then tomorrow at 1 ish the supply should be there. Does that make any sense at all? Just stick it out, and stay strong :)
Sorry Carla:(. I totally lost my mind when pumping was producing drops or less than an ounce and that was at 4 months and I pumped at home so you are a rockstar for keeping at it!! I totally gasped when you talked about Jess donating and the reaction from the recipient, freaking awful!!!
I don't know how you do it. It must be so hard to pump, because as you know, pumping is not a reflection on your supply, some people can't pump at all. Just stay on the Fenegreek, I had a breast reduction and I hardly get any milk at all but Fenegreek REALLY helped me but you stink on it! lol I feel for you, just one more thing to be stressed about as a momma! Sorry girl.
First time commenter here! Have you tried "cluster pumping"? I was an exclusive pumper for 4 months and when my supply started to dwindle I would spend a couple of days pumping every hour. Maybe you could try that this weekend?
I also would use compression and just sort of squeeze my bb's while I pumped and that helped. Good luck!
Do what works for your family. Fomula does not hurt a child its great for them they actually thrive of it. No its not as good a breast but its still good, So if you need to give her some to help out here and there don't beat yourself up about it. God knows there is enough stuff we beat ourself up over as a mum.
THAT SUCKS MAJOR KAHUNAS CARLA!!! Okay, I know you don't want advice, but I sent you a message about a month ago about the whole grain quinoa. It REALLY REALLY REALLY helps, way better than oatmeal. Did you ever try it? I did a video on it and you can watch it if you want. Anyway, I totally feel your pain. Been there, done that! Gotta hate those lame boob days. HUGS!!
I'm sorry Carla. I BF my children exclusively for over a year each, but I can't pump. Period. The most I was ever able to pump on any one side was 2 or so ounces. I feel your pain. Hope tomorrow goes better. <3
Pumping does suck(well in more ways than one). I don't know what I was expecting, maybe a high five would have made it better O_o I should have just not have expected anything in the first place.
you need to stop saying "I SUCK AT PUMPING".....you're doing fabulous...I went through this, most of us go through it. Hannah will be perfectly fine and this is not the end of the world (although it feels like it, because like i said, I've been there). Hugs
Wow 500oz ? Totally deserves a parade!!! That person must have never had to pump a single oz in her life or i think they would have had a little more emotions for 500oz!!! Wow
I'm sorry pumping sucks. =( I was lucky in that I got to stay home with my little one, but I understand that people have to work and pump. I don't think anyone actually likes pumping.
I have a recommendation (not advice). It's the book "Milk Memos". It's about working and pumping. I don't think it's advice-y but more anecdotal.
I absolutly love watching your videos :) Apparently they use breastmilk in special care baby unt to help premature babies as they can't stomach formula and it costs around a £100 for one litre, which is approx $165. Can you believe that! So I can't believe that person was so care free about having 500 ounces.
Hey Carla - I was the gal on fb who was all a-tizzy about how the mini pill dropped my supply (Tanya). For the past week I've been freaked out again due to a major drop... I think it's bc my cycle is coming any day. I think this makes it drop. :( just a thought and hoping it's temporary for us both.
I need your advice! i need help trying to figure out a video I could do that might help me earn more money toward my walk for premature babies on Sat its for the march of dimes. Please help!!
I had a similar experience when donating. I gave a woman 180oz and got a parking ticket while doing so. She just said oh that sucks well thanks anyway.
yay! im first to seee it. love your videos soooo much :) btw it sucks that you are having trouble, but you are doin an awesome job. keep on truckin. or kia kaha as we say here in new zealand :)
@thebubblelush yay for me lol. i have been watching your videos for yonks, i just watched your bfp video yesterday, still brought a wee tear to my eye :)
I know how you feel!! It does suck! But, I hope it gets better for you!
Racllie 9 months ago
ooops!!! im sorry...your video froze up before it was done and that's when I gave the advice....then I finished it and you said you didn't need anymore advice..lol..sorry..haha
staciamisty 10 months ago
I'm gonna sound like some granola loving, hippy yoga master lol but I have some tips for helping your let down. TRY and relax while pumping and DO pay attention to what your doing. Close your eyes, take a deep breath in and while exhaling imagine that breath slowly making its way from the top of your head through your body and out the end of your toes. Do this over and over. Also..another thing...try and visualize the inside of your boobs and what they are doing to produce the milk. hope helps)
staciamisty 10 months ago
ok i got my pump from my sister and i dont know how to put it together. do you have a video on that?
kosovitacielo 10 months ago
the only way i can get anything when im pumping is to feed my baby on one side and pump the other side at the same time.
ohhhwelll 10 months ago
That sucks! I'm sorry you are having a hard time!
Fortherighttowalk 10 months ago
I honestly don't know anyone that is more determined to breastfeed than you.I think you have tried everything but i wasdrinking mothers milk tea and it recommends drinking it 3-4 times daily.Maybe it could help.
julianjaxsonsmommy 10 months ago
LOL @ your description! Hi, My name is Carla and I'm a horrible letter downer! :) You are the best!
dreamflight6000 10 months ago
I pumped exclusively for 4 months and had to supplement with formula it hurt me but because my son would not latch it was all I could do. My supply just stopped dead one day. I know it sucks. I'm sorry you are having such a hard time. Keep at it you're doing great!
shanleighbean 10 months ago
Have you tried another pump? I have the freestyle, too and have had the same problems. I've considered borrowing a friend's pump to see the difference. I can get more milk if I hand expressed...it's worth a try/
twompers01 10 months ago
I suck at pumping too..some days it's okay, some days I fell like I'm all dried up;0) But no problems actually breastfeeding. I know how you feel!!
MommaPiano 10 months ago
what about giving a little formula? it wont kill her lol...gotta do what u gotta do ya know?
Blondeglam398 10 months ago
I always sucked (bom bom) at pumping. I kinda suck at producing breast milk so sadly you are not alone. You have been and remian fab. Do not feel too bad if you can help it and know that u r loved regardless of if you lactate or not! x
lumdeedums 10 months ago
I suck at pumping too! It irritates me so much...my supply really sucks and I dont know what to do :( I hope it gets better for bc I know how hard it is.
meggyloo22 10 months ago
I'm sorry your day sucked. Mine did too. :( I hope your tomorrow is better. You're awesome, woman! :)
isisorchid 10 months ago
im sorry you had such a down down day, but you are doing a FABULOUS job.
meggelz08 10 months ago
You know for a down, down, down day you still are so pleasant to watch. I love your videos! I'm so sorry pumping sucks right now. Your such a great mommy!!!
mstone1605 10 months ago
Have you tried power pumping? it really helped me let me know if you want more details on how to do it!
jaxsmomma13 10 months ago
I seen on Bethenny Ever After.. .. she drank beer to increase her supply... So you might be onto something and keep your sanity too!
I know its rough now and I pray it gets better for you! Chin up girl...
jsandlin08 10 months ago
It does suck I know. You'll have better days soon. Xo
Trinette75 10 months ago
Sorry Carla. I hope it gets better. Take care.
nmcopelandda 10 months ago
that sucks and I'm sorry you are having a rough time.
17701326 10 months ago
i always had the hardest time pumping too. then i keep pumping and BAM overproduction and major leaking all day long. it's like i never got it right. it was always so sad to see the freezer stash depleting. keep it up though, hoping for the best for you!
mrsalberti 10 months ago
I hope today (wednesday) was a better day!!!
beeisdancing 10 months ago
I can't believe someone wouldn't be freaking out, crying, and hugging the person who donated that much breastmilk to them...I'm still getting my supply established (DD is two and a half weeks old), and pumping for the return to work is already scaring me and putting thoughts of formula supplementation in my head--which I dread doing, as my goal had been to BF past a year old...even if my supply turns out to be fine, I KNOW how long it takes to pump even ONE ounce, let alone 500!!!
dw9559 10 months ago
Sorry your day sucked! Your doing awesome and hope tomorrow is better! I sucked at pumping, thankfully i didnt need too, but despite breastfeeding for 2 years 5 months it just never happened! My day sucked too .... Onto cycle 34 I go! thirty freaking 4!
mummyandee 10 months ago
I am sure you hear do this, do that ! I know how you feel! I had a similar problem and I was told that what you do today will be your supply for tomorrow. I pump at 1pm and get a little and keep pumping past then tomorrow at 1 ish the supply should be there. Does that make any sense at all? Just stick it out, and stay strong :)
NellySchuh 10 months ago
Aww sorry about your day!
Im having pumping issues too!
Taryn72 10 months ago
I love your car blogs! I think its perfect
taraj2004 10 months ago
Sorry Carla:(. I totally lost my mind when pumping was producing drops or less than an ounce and that was at 4 months and I pumped at home so you are a rockstar for keeping at it!! I totally gasped when you talked about Jess donating and the reaction from the recipient, freaking awful!!!
akgirl26 10 months ago
I don't know how you do it. It must be so hard to pump, because as you know, pumping is not a reflection on your supply, some people can't pump at all. Just stay on the Fenegreek, I had a breast reduction and I hardly get any milk at all but Fenegreek REALLY helped me but you stink on it! lol I feel for you, just one more thing to be stressed about as a momma! Sorry girl.
ecmomma 10 months ago
Ugh. That sucks. Pumping is so difficult to do. You are doing great for Hannah.
amthrauch 10 months ago
That sucks and I'm sorry you're having a hard time! xo
hellofrommandyful 10 months ago
Hi Carla,
First time commenter here! Have you tried "cluster pumping"? I was an exclusive pumper for 4 months and when my supply started to dwindle I would spend a couple of days pumping every hour. Maybe you could try that this weekend?
I also would use compression and just sort of squeeze my bb's while I pumped and that helped. Good luck!
pcoskatie 10 months ago
Do what works for your family. Fomula does not hurt a child its great for them they actually thrive of it. No its not as good a breast but its still good, So if you need to give her some to help out here and there don't beat yourself up about it. God knows there is enough stuff we beat ourself up over as a mum.
elesha76 10 months ago
I donated 150 oz once and the lady was like "thanks bye" I was like MAN this is my blood sweat and tears in these freezer bags!!!
Jlk6532 10 months ago
That stinks. Pumping isn't fun. I hope it swings upwards for you very very soon! Keep up the hard work, you are doing awesome Carla
MadreMaven 10 months ago
Hope things get better!
ReillyAJ 10 months ago
I saw on facebook how someone said that your the Oprah of youtube and I agree totally agree!!!! Sorry you had a bad pumping day.
chloesmommy0288 10 months ago
THAT SUCKS MAJOR KAHUNAS CARLA!!! Okay, I know you don't want advice, but I sent you a message about a month ago about the whole grain quinoa. It REALLY REALLY REALLY helps, way better than oatmeal. Did you ever try it? I did a video on it and you can watch it if you want. Anyway, I totally feel your pain. Been there, done that! Gotta hate those lame boob days. HUGS!!
ArmindaHeart 10 months ago
If it pumping creates so much stress and anxiety why don't you stop?
ritehereblog 10 months ago
I'm sorry Carla. I BF my children exclusively for over a year each, but I can't pump. Period. The most I was ever able to pump on any one side was 2 or so ounces. I feel your pain. Hope tomorrow goes better. <3
Twimomof3 10 months ago
Hoping things get so much better in the pumping department!!
TheBabybutterflies 10 months ago
Just remember that you are doing everything you can to feed your baby. You are amazing for all of the effort you are putting into it.
summergirl6130 10 months ago
This sucks & I'm going to hope things get easier ;) Love ya, Carla!
Shannindhall 10 months ago
Pumping does suck(well in more ways than one). I don't know what I was expecting, maybe a high five would have made it better O_o I should have just not have expected anything in the first place.
jollyjess6 10 months ago
Love the Jeremy Camp in the background. My favorite song!
LovintheMommyLife 10 months ago
you need to stop saying "I SUCK AT PUMPING".....you're doing fabulous...I went through this, most of us go through it. Hannah will be perfectly fine and this is not the end of the world (although it feels like it, because like i said, I've been there). Hugs
abra819 10 months ago
Wow 500oz ? Totally deserves a parade!!! That person must have never had to pump a single oz in her life or i think they would have had a little more emotions for 500oz!!! Wow
meganbfrogs 10 months ago
I'm sorry pumping sucks. =( I was lucky in that I got to stay home with my little one, but I understand that people have to work and pump. I don't think anyone actually likes pumping.
I have a recommendation (not advice). It's the book "Milk Memos". It's about working and pumping. I don't think it's advice-y but more anecdotal.
pinkchick180 10 months ago
I can't believe someone would be so nonchalant about that kind of donation! Breastmilk is liquid gold! :)
NaturallyThriftyMom 10 months ago
@NaturallyThriftyMom When i have a child i would love to donate breastmilk ... call me weird but im excited lol
LivingitupwithLUZ 10 months ago
Sorry you're having such a hard time pumping. Buuutttt enjoy your beer! I might have one with you :)
kyleandjessP 10 months ago
I absolutly love watching your videos :) Apparently they use breastmilk in special care baby unt to help premature babies as they can't stomach formula and it costs around a £100 for one litre, which is approx $165. Can you believe that! So I can't believe that person was so care free about having 500 ounces.
Alilindsay10 10 months ago
Hey Carla - I was the gal on fb who was all a-tizzy about how the mini pill dropped my supply (Tanya). For the past week I've been freaked out again due to a major drop... I think it's bc my cycle is coming any day. I think this makes it drop. :( just a thought and hoping it's temporary for us both.
MyPregnancy2010 10 months ago
I need your advice! i need help trying to figure out a video I could do that might help me earn more money toward my walk for premature babies on Sat its for the march of dimes. Please help!!
Matixsmom 10 months ago
I had a similar experience when donating. I gave a woman 180oz and got a parking ticket while doing so. She just said oh that sucks well thanks anyway.
micacolea 10 months ago
sorry you had a rough day, but seeing a new vlog from you always brings a smile to my face! *hugs* to you!!
RiMiFoster 10 months ago
yay! im first to seee it. love your videos soooo much :) btw it sucks that you are having trouble, but you are doin an awesome job. keep on truckin. or kia kaha as we say here in new zealand :)
overweightpregnant 10 months ago
I know how you are feeling because i did fine bfing but pumping not so great!!!!
xxxxjunebugmamaxxxx 10 months ago
I love watching your videos. Breastfeeding/pumping is hard, but I think it is awesome you're still sticking to it:)
TheAussiemummy 10 months ago
*HUGS*
classysassysarah 10 months ago
24 views!
eagoodwin1 10 months ago
I liked the video before even watching it =) Your vlogs make me happy!
Mileshka22 10 months ago
yay! im first to seee it. love your videos soooo much :)
overweightpregnant 10 months ago
@overweightpregnant I think you're my first '1st!' comment ever! <3 YAY!
thebubblelush 10 months ago
@thebubblelush yay for me lol. i have been watching your videos for yonks, i just watched your bfp video yesterday, still brought a wee tear to my eye :)
overweightpregnant 10 months ago