BakersDozen Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Well, this is completely new to me, ladies! Usually my babies go from nursing 4x/day to once/day to nothing in a matter of a week. My body responds accordingly and I have a day, maybe two, of discomfort and then I'm done. I'm down to pumping only 3x/day yet my body seems to think I'm still pumping every 2.5 hours! This.is.not.fun. I want to go down to at least 2x/day but can't make it that long. Is there anything at all I can do/take to help this process along? My body really needs to get the message that I am done (well, physically I am...emotionally/mentally not so much :( ). Sorry so personal but I need help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Cabbage leaves in your bra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpe Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Compression slows milk production as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justLisa Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Don't use a pump. Self express in a hot shower just enough to relieve. I know the pain. I was supplying two forEVER and then i just would.not.stop. Stimulate a let down in the shower and then squeeze a few times. I could never figure out the pumps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BakersDozen Posted August 14, 2012 Author Share Posted August 14, 2012 Don't use a pump. Read this just as I got done pumping! OK...guess I'll try no pump and some cabbage leaves along with compression. I was sort of hoping for a response of, "Maybe this is your body's way of telling you it is OK to pump just a few times/day for now since you are old now and don't know if you will have another baby to do this for." ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpe Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 You don't have to be done if you don't want to be done. But it sounded like you do want to be done. On that note it is clearly your body saying it is OK to pump just a few times/day for now since you are old now and don't know if you will have another baby to do this for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpe Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Also you can donate the extra milk if you have too much (assuming your area has a milk bank) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Read this just as I got done pumping! OK...guess I'll try no pump and some cabbage leaves along with compression. I was sort of hoping for a response of, "Maybe this is your body's way of telling you it is OK to pump just a few times/day for now since you are old now and don't know if you will have another baby to do this for." ;) I nursed my kids until they were 2 1/2. I am not suggesting you have to quit. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber in AUS Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 When i was cutting down on pumping after bringing Possum home from NICU, as he was nursing so i didn't need to pump, i just reduced the time a little at a time. I had been double pumping every 3 hours round the clock for months. If you are double pumping for 15 mins each time try pumping one side for 12 and the other for 10. Then at the next pumping session switch sides So the longer time is the one you last pumped. So more like mimicking nursing 1 baby, not 'feeding' twins. Then gradually cut the time down over a few days then cut a pumping session until you are at the required amount you want. I'm still nursing Possum just morning and night :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 You don't have to be done if you don't want to be done. But it sounded like you do want to be done. On that note it is clearly your body saying it is OK to pump just a few times/day for now since you are old now and don't know if you will have another baby to do this for. You do not need to stop but when you want to stop one normal pumping session then give your body a week to adjust. Then cut another one. When you get to the last one express in the shower a couple of times. Some milk will probably hang around a while. But not enough to cause discomfort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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