tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425908795698775424.post8131839293830061111..comments2023-10-14T01:04:59.299-07:00Comments on Being Mrs. Riley: Postpartum: Exclusively PumpingAutumn Rileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17894777055363549378noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425908795698775424.post-90679999302223372952021-01-16T08:39:04.642-08:002021-01-16T08:39:04.642-08:00I was married at 32 and immediately tried to get p...I was married at 32 and immediately tried to get pregnant. When I was unable to conceive I had blood tests for fertility and was told that I had an FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) of 54 and would not be able to have children. Even though the doctors knew that I had been diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis since age 25, no one bothered to check my thyroid levels. my TSH was measured at .001. My Synthroid dosage was lowered. a friend advise me to contact a spiritualist who help with fertility with his medicine, i collected his contact and explain my situation to him he prepared for me a herbal medicine which i took as describe by him. became pregnant very quickly, I had a successful pregnancy. I have my baby august 2017. to get pregnant at age 35 with my 2nd child in september 2019, thank you sir , this is his email contact if you require his help babaka.wolf@gmail.com or Facebook at priest.babakaCampbell Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17536068423514607953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425908795698775424.post-55314480853078346672016-09-04T11:16:16.283-07:002016-09-04T11:16:16.283-07:00Thanks for giving us useful information about hand...Thanks for giving us useful information about hand pumps. Why don't you write about <a href="http://www.lifestyll.com/best-postpartum-girdle-reviews/" rel="nofollow">best postpartum girdle</a>Christina Brewtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03095819621546280433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425908795698775424.post-41199654441855185172015-09-09T08:02:17.790-07:002015-09-09T08:02:17.790-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17062537165147135952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425908795698775424.post-76016389847699501612014-11-19T11:41:10.424-08:002014-11-19T11:41:10.424-08:00It's definitely frustrating when other people ...It's definitely frustrating when other people are judge-y about what you feed your baby! I hope that EP-ing is going well this time around. Autumn Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17894777055363549378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425908795698775424.post-88232610437199222372014-10-27T09:42:57.047-07:002014-10-27T09:42:57.047-07:00I exclusively pumped from 6 weeks pp to 12 months ...I exclusively pumped from 6 weeks pp to 12 months for my first son because I couldn't handle the nursing. The looks from some moms just drove me crazy! But I would make sure they knew it was breast milk :) I am planning on EP my second son due any day now. Thank you so much for the article :)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04926055035686627402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425908795698775424.post-56594438536219931132013-10-08T11:42:43.149-07:002013-10-08T11:42:43.149-07:00LOVED this! Thank you! I just made the leap to EP ...LOVED this! Thank you! I just made the leap to EP after BF complications galore and I hope I can do it as long as you have!!! You're an inspiration =)<br /><br />and i hear the phatntom whoosh all the time already! hahaJenn @ Peas and Crayonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14502661336533003529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425908795698775424.post-83873084498631674352013-09-30T18:31:49.716-07:002013-09-30T18:31:49.716-07:00Nicole, thank you so much for the comment! Exclusi...Nicole, thank you so much for the comment! Exclusive Pumping is a tough job!!!Autumn Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17894777055363549378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425908795698775424.post-60841393752337236452013-09-30T18:30:23.758-07:002013-09-30T18:30:23.758-07:00Awesome job making it 7 months!! I seriously appla...Awesome job making it 7 months!! I seriously applaud you. Autumn Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17894777055363549378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425908795698775424.post-43126065183187860422013-09-30T18:29:17.449-07:002013-09-30T18:29:17.449-07:00I use a Medela Pump in Style Advanced. I don't...I use a Medela Pump in Style Advanced. I don't know how quiet other pumps are, but this one has the wrr-wrr-wrr. It's a joke between several of my friends and I who have pumped that the pump speaks to you this way! Haha<br /><br />I highly recommend the manual pump I use: The Medela Harmony. It is really effective when I cannot get everything with my electric. Autumn Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17894777055363549378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425908795698775424.post-36753082458175065092013-09-30T18:02:46.312-07:002013-09-30T18:02:46.312-07:00You may have already included this, but what type ...You may have already included this, but what type of pump do you use regularly? I will have to pump at work, and I wanted something that relatively quiet, comfortable, and proven to work for an exclusive pumper. Thanks!!!Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06201851951953580363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425908795698775424.post-50651933253459372152013-09-24T07:54:01.762-07:002013-09-24T07:54:01.762-07:00Great job! I EP'd with my son for 7 months. I...Great job! I EP'd with my son for 7 months. It was hard but well worth it. Best tips I have for you, hand massage while pumping to increase let down. Only drop one pump session a month, or your supply can be affected. If supply goes down, "cluster pump" just as if he would do, to stimulate increased production. It takes about 3-4 days to see an increase, though. <br /><br />I was fortunate enough to have great support throughout the process from family, friends, and coworkers! This is essential! Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04949341095368749060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425908795698775424.post-24197106695202687002013-09-10T10:46:44.690-07:002013-09-10T10:46:44.690-07:00Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I've always f...Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I've always felt good about my decision to be an exclusive pumper since ive had trouble breastfeeding my son, 3 months ago. But your blog and this post has made me realize that i am not the only one out there. Your experience and my own are SOOOOO similar its scary. So i just want to say thank you for letting me know im not the only one! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02670445068305739704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425908795698775424.post-55369064358436723052013-09-02T20:03:53.269-07:002013-09-02T20:03:53.269-07:00Ok, so I won't lie to you it isn't easy! ...Ok, so I won't lie to you it isn't easy! Pumping at lunch is a bit uncomfortable (even though I am locked in my classroom). The kids come back and wriggle the door handle. It can be a little stressful, but so far I've cut out one pump and am at 5 or 6 a day and am still getting 50ish ounces. <br /><br />My conference period pump is the easiest one at school, but it does mean I'm using my conference to pump. It's really tough to stay on top of lesson planning... so really I think as long as you have your classroom taken care of you're putting yourself in a good spot. Oh, and keep extra nursing pads!! (nothing worse than finding them soaked at lunch and stressing allll day that you're leaking through)<br /><br />Hope it helps! Keep me posted on your experience. Autumn Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17894777055363549378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425908795698775424.post-44444982099655563132013-09-02T18:29:14.191-07:002013-09-02T18:29:14.191-07:00Hello, I am a high school teacher and I was wonder...Hello, I am a high school teacher and I was wondering how it's been since school started? I'll be pumping at work after I go back in November. Any suggestions?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17719682726208989416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425908795698775424.post-10333794588181177302013-08-28T03:57:49.383-07:002013-08-28T03:57:49.383-07:00Thank you! This whole experience has been quite th...Thank you! This whole experience has been quite the journey. I wish you lots of luck with baby #2! Autumn Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17894777055363549378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425908795698775424.post-45413343264602302832013-08-27T08:27:05.549-07:002013-08-27T08:27:05.549-07:00I love this! You are just such a breath of fresh a...I love this! You are just such a breath of fresh air! I totally agree with you about some communities or mothers being judgemental and maybe somewhat cultish at times. I had so many issues with breastfeeding my first son and lack of information so I gave up. He got breaastmilk for 6 weeks the last three of those solely pumping and for lack of supply, supplementing. My baby (hes on now!)is happy and healthy. Im 6 months with baby #2 and Im hoping I can eventually be where you are. Thanks for the info!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07421730589010141714noreply@blogger.com