Milk milk come quickly

I am back to pumping milk! And I hate every moment of it..

Ever since I was told Zach's allergic to cow's milk and potentially soy milk, I knew I have no choice but to start pumping. All these while for the past 4 months, my milk supply is just sufficient for his daily feed but seeing that he has such allergy, I would really like to breastfeed him as long as I can hence the need to pump.

It is not helping that my work schedule is beginning to increase and I am stuck in meetings after meetings - not that it is a fruitful meeting. I always felt meetings are just a waste of time and resources! Someone should calculate the cost of each individuals in the meeting and the outcome of it, it's a loss ALL the time.

First day of pumping is pathetic. My breast is not used to it after 3 months of not pumping at all (I actually kept my pump away, sold away all my milk bag and breast pad!). The yield was pathetic, it made me wonder did Zach had enough everyday? Well, if he ain't crying it means he had enough. I tried relaxing, massaging, taking deep breath and it worked! My afternoon session will yield good result - 1 feed for Zach!

All my mummies friend was very encouraging! They shared many many many tips on how to pump, how to relax, what to do, what to think!! I am so indebted to them..There was one incident which really brought tears to my eyes.. Zach was sick and crying alot the night before till I din really get a good rest and when I don't sleep for few days in a row, my body and soul detaches itself (not literally) till I forgot to bring his milk to school!! Darn..and I only realise it when we are near the office. Hubby said let him try on soy milk again and he had the cheek to tell me he wasn't paying attention to what the PD was explaining the day before (soy milk contains cow's milk as well..hence Zach could be allergic to it as well). 2 of my friends working nearby immediately SMS me offering me their breastmilk for Zach..freshly expressed breastmilk! I am so touched I cried in office.. to think that they have baby to feed on their own yet they are selfless enough to offer Zach. Mother's love knows no boundary..

NOW: waiting to pump at 10am.. weekends will be 3-hrly pump each time and after 12am is to latch all the way. Wish me all success in increasing the milk supply!