Today, after struggling with breastfeeding and trying to build up my milk supply, I was finally able to pump a full 6 oz! I celebrated by immediately spilling it all over my lap. FML
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Today, I got pissed after my boyfriend tried mansplaining breastfeeding to me. I’ve nursed two children of my own, stocked and sustained two big freezers full, and still had leftovers to donate to preemies. He tried saying pumping "doesn’t increase supply" and that I just “got lucky” making so much. FML
Today, at work, I was taking a woman's measurements while she held her screaming baby. To silence the infant, she whipped out her breast right there and started feeding him. Moments later, he puked breast milk all over my desk. FML
Today, I tried an herbal tea that is supposed to increase your milk supply (I'm a breastfeeding mom). Well, it worked, and it kicked in at my office, but only on one side. So when I went into the bathroom, I noticed I had one boob WAY higher and bigger than the other. Great. FML
Today, I stabbed myself in the nipple with scissors trying to cut an opening in the supposedly hands-free pumping bra I just bought. I breastfeed my 5-day-old. FML
Today, it was my first day back to work since having my first baby. To show I'd caught up on everything, I had to give a presentation at the end of the day to the heads of my department. It went really well until the end, when one of them pointed out that breast milk had been leaking through my clothes the entire time. FML
Today, I caught my pregnant wife trying to suck milk from her breasts. FML
Today, I went to the doctor's to find out why I was producing small amounts of milky liquid from my nipples, even though I'm not pregnant. When she asked me to show her, I squirted on her shirt. FML
Today, I quit my job because I wasn't given the time or space to pump for my newborn child. I went back to work 4 weeks postpartum, and they suggested I pump in the bathroom, my car or the freezer. FML
Today, after I finished giving my baby a bottle then burping her, I lifted her up and was bringing her in for kisses. As I was doing this, I felt this warm liquid hit my lips and slide into my mouth. I instantly pulled her back and she'd vomited. It took everything out of me not to vomit myself. FML
Today, when done feeding my newborn, I stated to my husband that I'm a cow. He said, in a sincere tone, "Oh, baby, you'll lose the weight soon." I meant cow because I'm producing so much milk. FML
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Top comments
Tripartita 45
Give it time, OP, and I guarantee you'll turn things around. After a while, you'll be able to control the fat content of the milk and produce 2%, 1%, and then fat free! Eventually, you might even master chocolate milk!
liinkinparkfan97 34
Awe no, that sucks! Hopefully you'll be able to pump more soon and maybe even more!
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Comments (54)
ThePez828 18
Uuugh, spilled breastmilk is the worst feeling. Keep it up, though, OP. You're doing a great job!
wiffychick 2
Been there, done that! 6oz is awesome!! You're doing great!
CalculatedRisk 19
This is one of those rare occasions where it's ok to cry over spilled milk.
allygatorkat 8
At least now that you have pumped 6oz you'll probably be able to again! I would definitely be crying. I can only ever seem to pump 1.5oz at a time. But my baby seems to be well fed and that is what matters the most. Pumping isn't accurate to your actual milk production. It is only the extra milk that your baby hasn't drank.
cecedarling 21
I feel your pain! Keep it up, you'll get there!
nurse123 7
The only time it's acceptable to cry over spilt milk. Is when it's breast milk. I feel your pain.
noellebelle626 19
Been there done that. BF can really suck and be frustrating. Just give it time and it'll happen (:
Lexyy17 18
Uhg that truly sucks. Don't give up! Drink lots of water and try power pumping (google it). Hope your supply goes up soon!
devinaww 15
Can't say I understand why. Is it painful, or time consuming? Or both?
Lexyy17 18
It can be both, pumping is generally quite time consuming and getting 6oz from one session is often difficult especially if you struggle with low supply like op does
MisstressNicole 20
I'm crying for you. I rem e over those days. it gets better just stay consistent. I look me four days to even be able to put an oz but after two weeks of pumping every 2 hours I had a surplus in the freezer. If you don't cry over spilt milk you aren't breastfeeding.