Alternate title: Why my "strap on" has saved my life.
Promise this is not a knock on formula feeding, or a breast-feeding only read. You do what works for you:)
For both girls, I was fortunate enough to never have to buy formula. Nursing is saving me thousands. Seriously.
However, this meant I had/have to pump at work...3 times a day. I can't really say that I always do it joyfully. It takes at least 30 minutes from start to clean up. That's a lot of my day.
So, here's a list that I've put together that will help you be successful
1. Bring your pump with you. It might seem obvious, but, I don't want to forget anything here.
2. Have bottles and pump parts in your bag. Again, obvious....but, what good is your pump without all of the parts?
3. Lock the door to the room you are using.
4. Put a sign up with a picture of cow utters and the times you will be in said room. Trust me...they'll get the point.
5. Buy a "strap on" (as my friend likes to call it) hands free pumping device. I have a PumpEase. Look how cute it is. I wish I would have had one of these the first time around. And, hey all of you Canadians..it's Canadian made. Don't you love me supporting you guys. This is how I pump and blog at the same time.
So, that's how I've saved money on formula...buy not having to buy any.
But, if you do have to buy formula, make sure you sign up with the company that you prefer, because they will send you tons of checks:)
Happy baby feeding.
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i am off to email this to my BFF that os nursing her first newborn. thanks for the pointers.
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March 9, 2009 at 7:12 am
I also saved money by breastfeeding. Lots and lots and lots of it:)
you put a picture up of cow utters?? thats hilarious! and pretty clever
BG was a formula only baby, LM was a breastmilk only baby if I had to do it again I would do breastmilk. It was not only cheaper but really it seemed to agree with his stomach more.
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March 9, 2009 at 8:14 am
That seems pretty handy, huh?
Oh, and did you seriously do the utters thing?! If so…HILARIOUS!
Can’t say I’ve had experience with this….but YAY for saving money!
Love, Mere
Is the strap on the same as a ‘titty tent’?
Or you can take an old bra and cut 2 holes in the cups where your nipples are (big enough for the pump parts to fit though). Not nearly as pretty, but free. This works for me!
My old job had a nursing mothers room. I was always afraid to peak in there, but it was neat that they provided it nonetheless!
Wow! Kudos to you for continuing to bf even though you have to do all that pumping. Yipes!
I bf all my boys but I’m definitely not a hero. It was so easy for me and I never had to go to work.
Great post!
I also saved money breastfeeing. I became quite talented holding the suction things and having 1 free hand. I think next time around I will invest in a Pump Ease. I like the idea of cow utters on a picture! The room I used at work was dubbed the Pumping Room. It took about a week for people to figure out what was going on in there.
damnit. why didn’t i know about this pump ease before now. thank you though. i just added it to my fabulous friday finds with a link to this post!
Totally agree with ya! But you kill me with the locking the door and the cow sign! LOL! That was good
When my son was nursing I had to go on my ship for 10 days. Wanna talk about no place to go when you’re in the middle of the ocean!? UGH! Although I can laugh my butt off about it now!
Totally agree with ya! But you kill me with the locking the door and the cow sign! LOL! That was good
When my son was nursing I had to go on my ship for 10 days. Wanna talk about no place to go when you’re in the middle of the ocean!? UGH! Although I can laugh my butt off about it now!
I breastfed both kids (still breastfeeding the youngest, who just turned 10 months) and love(d) it. Not only did it save money, but it was so much more convenient for me. I never had to worry about mixing or storing (I’m a SAHM); it was always handy and just the right temp.
I need one of these strap ons! I have that i can’t type while I am pumping!
My supply hasn’t been able to keep up with this one, so I do have to supplement with a bottle of formula each night. I can’t imagine having to afford 100% formula- it’s $25 per can!
If you only knew how much money was spent on Forumla here….I think it was a year of private school. It makes my head swim! But again it was special circumstances…..that is the only way I can begin to wrap my head around it…..uggg
I did the EP (exclusively pumping) thing for one whole year. With Ava being a preemie we had trouble with actual breast feeding, so every drop she got was pumped out. I should have gotten a strap on thing, but never did. I remember falling asleep, sometimes waking to find milk soaking me.
If I ever had to do it again I would definitely look into one of these.
Yep…I’m definitely saving money too…we’ve never bought a container of formula…ever! Yay for nursing!
im still sticking around!!
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