So the project begins..

I received a free pump from a friend two days ago, and now the project can begin. It is an Evenflo Simply Go double electric breast pump. The instruction booklet says it is not recommended for exclusive pumping, but I will still make a go of it.

I used a single Evenflo pump the first few months I exclusively pumped for my son. It worked just fine, and I never had supply issues (it handled my oversupply just fine). The pump was loud, but that was four years ago. I hoped that this newer Evenflo pump would be much quieter. It is not AS loud, but it still is not a quiet pump.

Last night, I dreamed that I got a half ounce the first time I pumped. That did not happen. I just pumped for the first time for 15 minutes. The funny thing is that I kept waiting for letdown, even though I knew it wasn't going to happen. On a side note, I feel the need to mention that Aunt Flo showed up last night. So I'm not sure how, if at all, this will affect the beginning process.

I have decided to forego the supplements for now and just see how things go with pumping. I plan to pump every 2-3 hours during the day. And even though I know night pumping will really help boost supply, I haven't decided yet if I will start doing that.

I already miss my hands-free pumping bra. I couldn't surf the Web while holding both pump horns in place.

Right now, I plan to update in the mornings and at night. Of course, if there is any progress in between in the following days, that will warrant another update.

I am not looking forward to the nipple pain that is to come. I wonder if baltic amber helps with that? ;-)