After 2 months of feeding and pumping every three hours (or thereabouts), I've finally returned the hospital grade breast pump I've been using to help increase my milk supply. I'm not sure that it did anything to increase my supply, though I do think it helped make my supply more reliable. And if nothing else, it eased my mind about Magda's eating woes since it was something I could tangibly point to and say "I'm trying". Even though the electric pump is gone, I still intend to keep pumping - I'll just use the hand pump that Elizabeth lent to me.
This may sound maudlin, but I think I'm going to miss the pump. It had become part of my family routine. It helped me learn the importance and value of setting Magda down to play on her own for at least a portion of the day (it was impossible to hold/physically interact with her while attached to the pump). It's rhythmic whirring was soothing and relaxing. And having to keep the equipment clean for each use forced me to become more organized it the kitchen.
Posted by jfer at April 12, 2005 4:34 PM