another question @bahamamama4828

Mimii36

@bahamamama4828 ok so she has been bfing for about 10 minutes but she's not really eating. She fell asleep and she's just sucking like she's using me as a paci...not a strong suction at all. Will that still help my supply? Or does she have to actually be sucking with force like she's eating?

caroline8_p

No she doesnt have to suck with force. Let her paci you!

caroline8_p

You're doing great.

Mimii36

@caroline8_p oh goodie! Cuz pumping isn't going well. My cheap pump doesn't do much. I can hand express more than with pumping but that's tiring. Im just sooo ready to be able to feel a letdown again.

newmomma13

Do you qualify for wic

Mimii36

Yea I have wic now @newmomma13

newmomma13

Get a pump through them they have hospital grade pumps that have great suction

Mimii36

@newmomna13 I thought about it but will they give it too me since I'm not technically bfing or have a good supply yet. I'm trying to get my supply back. You think they will let me get one?

Bahamamama4828

^^^agreed any type of sucking is great! Even non nutrative

newmomma13

I don't see why not tell them that your trying to reestablish your supply that you still hasn't milk and need a better pump...it doesn't hurt to ask all they can do is tell you no

Mimii36

@kristaf22 I am back at work.

Mimii36

@kristaf22 long as its good quality I don't mind manual. I liked my manual evenflo better than my electric one too but for some reason it doesn't suction well anymore.

caroline8_p

Go today! They should help you asap, you dont need an appt! You might hace to come every month insead off 3 for a hospital grade one.

Ourlittlenugget

When my baby falls asleep and does that fluttering sucking, he often stimulates another letdown! :-)

Bahamamama4828

^^^^^yes!

Mimii36

@ourlilnugget oh that's great! Thanks!