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Nona and Heidi,
Thanks for the encouragement. I had about 1 tsp per pumping on day 8, but after that I am back to 1/8 tsp again,,and drops on the right side. On day 10. I am getting frustrated again.
I will try your trick with the ear syringe and the air,,that is a good suggestion.
We sent our paperwork in finally. It's been a long road. Hope my supply is able to go up. I am having signs of Raynauds again. I tried the 'all natural' approach to tx this, but I think I will need medication. I am going to buy the Lecithin tomorrow. 1/8th tsp seems like such a small amt after 10 days, but it is better than nothing! Thanks, Cathy

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Cathy,
Are you pumping with the PIS? If so what suction level are you using? You want it to be atleast on medium. Mine is about 3/4 of the way between medium and high. Also try starting it out on the fastest speed 5. It initiates a letdown like a baby.. Actually the truth is.. I pump on 5 all the time.. See if that helps to.


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Nona,
You are so full of good info and it is so nice that you have so much experience to share. I am using the PIS, I start on the low but within a few minutes and up to the medium setting. Occasionally I feel I can go above the med and put in between the med and high. I had been on the "4" setting, but now am on the "5". I used to feel really sharp, almost painful letdowns last August,,but I have yet to feel a let down this time. I am using the warm soothies prior to pumping. I am still loosing some milk down the underside of my breast and drips down my abdomen. If only all of it would go into the bottle I think I could actually catch a little bit. I hope my supply builds, I only have about 4 weeks to build it up. I was hoping to not have to supplement, but it looks like I will def. have to. At least she will get some breast milk. I still am having just drips, I am hoping I will get a spray eventually and it will go into the bottle. I am going to get some Lecithin today at our local health food store, I'll let you know how it's going,,,thanks Nona, Cathy

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Cathy,
Don't give up...think of it this way..you have FOUR WHOLE WEEKS..yahoo! <img src="http://www.asklenore.com/ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif" alt="" /> Could be less.

Just wanted to give you some words of encouragement... <img src="http://www.asklenore.com/ubbthreads/images/icons/wink.gif" alt="" />
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Candace and Bella,
Thanks for your kind words. I have about 9 months so far invested in this , so I won 't give up now (not to mention all the med's, nursing clothes, Lact-aid's, SNS, bras's, PIS etc,,)
I will just keep pumping and hope for the best, thanks alot, Cathy

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Cathy,
I hear you on the investments! I have been buying Motherwear clothes of eBay like crazy. I have 3 Lact-Aids, a PY pump, an old PIS, and new PIS, an Avent pump, several bras (and I only use one, as it's my fav) The list goes on. I'm just thankful that Dh supports me in all this. Even when I went and bought a freezer! (We needed it anyway)
You are doing great! I will be praying that your Reynaud's doesn't cause you problems. Have you talked with Darrilyn about it? I think she had that, too, and maybe she can give you some helpful tips.
Please let us know when you get a referral. I am feeling your pain, with all the hoops you have had to jump through!
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Dawn,
I know I have spent close to a thousand dollars so far. I guess I was hoping for a full supply so I could rationalize that formula costs about a thousand dollars a year. My husband is not that supportive, I have to work OT to buy alot of these things so I am working too much, house is a mess etc..which gives me stress. I feel like after spending so much, and then needing to buy lots of formula, it is really going to add up.
I am trying to stay focused and positive, but tonight I am back to only pumping drops,,on day 12. Not even one bit have I been able to freeze yet. I am trying so hard. I try to look at it like at least I have drops. Thanks for the support, Cathy

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