pumping question

I haven't pumped in over a month b/c we went to Florida and I didn't feel like bringing the pump and well dd refused the bottle, so I gave up. But we'll be starting cereal in a few weeks and I want to pump to freeze so I have it for the cereal. Problem is, I'm getting NOTHING. Maybe a coating of milk on the bottom of the bottle. I know that this isn't any indication of my milk supply, as dd is gaining weigh, wetting diapers, etc. What can I do? TIA

Re: pumping question

just keep pumping. try and pump right after you feed DD

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did you try increasing the pump speed and pressure, or decreasing it. Thats what i do if its not flowing. i have to keep adjusting it. And did you massage the breast first, if my breast is hard like a rock, it wont come out, but if i take a hot shower or massage right before it flows.

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check all of the pump parts - valves, tubes, flaps, then consistently pump each day at a certain time, eventually it will come out w/the pump. ur body gets used to whatever method ur doing for the time being. after a long weekend home w/ds and nursing, my 1st session pumping again is minimal, but it picks up after subsequent sessions

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I've always been a lousy pumper. I agree with the hot/warm shower, massage and relax. Your body will get used to your new routine. Give it a few days. Also, try for 5-10 minutes after each feeding.