One thing I hope this Support List doesn’t leave out is this: you do not have to do every pumping session perfectly for it to count.
In the beginning, I put so much pressure on myself to pump at the “right” time, get a certain amount of milk, and stay consistent even when I was exhausted. Some sessions felt successful, while others felt frustrating or produced very little.
What helped me most was remembering that one difficult session does not define my feeding journey. Rest, hydration, support, and being gentle with yourself matter too.
If you are pumping while tired, overwhelmed, or recovering, please remember: doing your best is enough. Progress can look different every day, and you are still showing up for your baby.
This belongs on the Support List because many moms need to hear that feeding is not a test, and they do not have to carry the pressure alone.
One hard pumping session and no milk statch in the freezer does not define your journey.
You are doing enough.
Sending you so much love and positive energy, @Naee! I have also experienced an induction, so I know how intense and emotional the process can feel. Try to stay calm, breathe through each moment, and remember how strong you are. Even when the pain feels overwhelming, keep believing in yourself and hold on to your beautiful smile. Wishing you the safest delivery, a healthy baby, and a smooth and speedy recovery. We are all thinking of you and cannot wait to welcome you back stronger than ever!
@Jessica2 thank you for letting us know .As we are family here , we can’t wait to hear the good news
Thank you so much about your message for breastfeeding and also your encouraging words for me. It’s definitely a process that I’m starting to get discouraged, but coming here reading you’ll messages is truly helping me. I appreciate you so much!
I totally understand your fear, I was in exactly the same situation as you. They also offered me the epidural before I even felt any contractions, but I chose to be induced first and to feel what was happening. In the end, the contractions came quite quickly, and what really helped me was my breathing. At the start of each contraction, I took a deep breath in through my nose, then I slowly breathed out through my mouth for the whole duration, especially at the peak. That really helped me “bring the pain down.” Don’t be afraid to make low sounds, like “ahh” or “ohh” – it relaxes your perineum and helps you ride the wave instead of fighting it. Remember, all of this is for you and your baby, to keep you both safe. You are stronger than you think, and you will get through this. We’re with you, you’re not alone.
Yes!! I love being apart of this community and showing much love and support and also receiving it. Truly a blessing to be apart of something so amazing!
Yes thank you, the contractions are actually not that bad as of yet. It’s the freaking balloon that was the worst part of everything but they finally got it in. Yes I’m going to keep following that deep breathing, it truly has been helping.
My pleasure! Remember you are blessed, you are a super mom , a Warrior. You can do this , you are strong and amazing ! New best soon mom in our community
Good joobbbb live . Keep it up, you are doing great!
Keep doing the breathing exercice with the contractions, and when you feel baby coming down with each contraction you push but not strongly,like a push to pee, and you stop when contraction stop. It will help you help baby to come down faster and the Real push you go all out but still using the breathing exercice. It help a lot. Because I know it can be painfull the Time for baby to come down before the real push
