That's just crazy talk!

Here are some of my websites that I visited frequently about this subject: 
http://www.mobimotherhood.org/mm/article-lms.aspx
http://kellymom.com/bf/pumpingmoms/pumping/pumping_decrease/

So, here's my power pump story:  My day started out with feeding my boy and then the pumping started.  I bottle fed my boy the remainder of the day due to the fact that he prefers a bottle and I figured I wouldn’t have enough for him since I was emptying myself every 45 minutes.  Ok, and also the fact that he has two bottom teeth that are like razors against my nipple when he bites me.  I started pumping around 7 am and ended around 8:30 pm.  During a normal day I pump 7 times.  Saturday and Sunday however I pumped about 20 times each day – every 45 minutes for 10 minutes at a time and the last hour I did 10 minutes on, 10 off.  Sitting on the couch all day pumping doesn’t sound like hard work but boy was it ever!  It was stressful, exhausting and emotionally draining.  I’m not going to lie, I had a few meltdowns.  My poor husband.  Along with all of this pumping I drank a ton of water, ate more than usual and ate oatmeal for breakfast and took 2 Fenugreek 3 times a day (which I’ve been doing for the last few weeks anyways).  They say it may take a few days to see results from my power pump so I will save this blog and write each day until Saturday... 

Monday I was quite excited because I did produce more than normal - probably about 5 extra ounces.  I also made more than what Remy ate that day.  He ate 28.5 oz and I pumped 30 oz that day.  Whoot Whoot!   

Tuesday I made another 30 oz and Remy ate less than that.  Another successful day.  I also spent one hour in the evening doing a small power pump - 10 mins on, 10 off.

Wednesday I did not pump as much but I still pumped a tiny bit more than what he ate - 26.5 oz.  I did another one hour small power pump.

Thursday, about the same as Wednesday with a small power pump.  These evening power pumps seem to be doing the trick.  I'm producing more at night than I ever used to.

TGIF!  So today we had a treat day at work because it was someone's birthday and I snacked ALL DAY LONG and I made more milk than usual!!  By the end of the day I made 30.5 oz and Rem ate 25.  Success!  Maybe the ticket is to eat a ton.

So, was the power pump worth it?  I suppose it was.  I won't look forward to doing it again when my supply decreases but I'll do what I have to for my boy.  I think next time I'll just do 2 or 3 hours of 10 mins on, 10 off - probably mid-day.  Then it won't seem like the whole day is spent pumping.  Oh the joys of motherhood.  :)  

I’m a breastfeeding mother with a 4 month old who has two bottom teeth.  OUCH!  Enough said.

Another pinterest find!  I'm calling this Taco Pasta II because I have a different version of taco pasta that I already make.

 

Ingredients 

Directions

Bring a large pot of water to boil. Cook pasta according to the package directions. Set aside.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet or sauté pan, cook the ground meat and onions over medium-high heat. Add in the diced tomatoes, garlic, 1 cup water and taco seasoning and let simmer over medium heat for about 3-5 minutes.

Stir in the cooked pasta, cream cheese and sour cream. Continue stirring until the cream cheese is melted and the sauce is well blended. Simmer for a few minutes over medium heat to reduce the sauce, if needed.

Toss in the cilantro right before serving for some fresh color and flavor, if desired. 

I didn’t follow the directions 100%.  I basically made the taco sauce with the sour cream and cream cheese and poured it over the noodles like you would do with spaghetti.  And next time I’ll use salsa instead of a can of diced tomatoes.  I think that will give it more flavor.  We also added shredded cheese on top.  Oh yum!  Not too shabby if I may say so myself!  :)

Winter.  I’m am sick and tired of snow, ice, slush and cold temps.  I’m sick of walking in it.  I’m sick of driving in it.  I'm sick of looking at it.  I’m sick of being cooped up indoors.  I’m am sooo ready for summer.