RE: Mastitis
3wkold, I used to be the engorgement queen during the 1st 2M and now, yes, I'm the block duct queen. I've Mastitis before. AND, I have blocked ducts every few weeks. I'm like the regular in TMC parentcraft centre.. visiting them every month to clear those painful lumps!!
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It's really hard to continue BF when bb doesn't latch on. Mine rejected me when he was 3M. So it has been ME and my PUMP eversince then. I don't like the bond between me and the MACHINE!! haha
I pump VERY regularly during a work day as we have a group of mummies who really motivate each other. Eg, they CALL u when it's time to pump and they SCOLD you when you skip pumping!
My pump times are ~6am/10am/230pm/530pm/~930pm.
I pump 3 times at work!! And yes, it is affecting my work. By the time I finish clearing the blocked ducts, wash. pack, its almost 45min!! (I only pump 20min, had to hand express abt 5min to ensure the breasts are cleared properly) I can see that my boss aren't really happy but I guess my bb is more impt!! So I just let it pass.
Ashleige, it is really tough to continue without help. I usu get super blocked over the weekends when I have to look after bb myself. I usu dragged till like 10-12hrs vs weekdays of 4hrs apart.
I am not sure when I will stop... and I pump coz I don't wanna get blocked ducts! Haha.. that removes the stress and timeline target!
I will be on course for the next 6 working days!! And I am not sure if I can access the lactation facilities.. and if I can pump so regularly... I hope no more block ducts leh!!