XP: Experienced Exclusive Pumpers ? Come on in!

meaknigh

Originally posted on Aug '12 -

Hi ladies!! Since we've found out our son will have a cleft palate and will not be able to breastfeed, I plan on exclusively pumping. I pumped for 1-2 feedings a day after I returned to work with DS, but no where near the commitment of an exclusive pumper. So I guess I'm just looking for some advice on logistics, tips, tricks of the trade, etc.

My biggest concern at the moment is night time feedings. It was so easy to pop DS on the boob for a little and put him back down. I assume I'll need to invest in a bottle warmer? How did you manage warming bottles, feeding baby, and pumping all in the middle of the night? Obviously we'll need all hands on deck (sorry DH... no more sleeping through feedings for you...) - any tips on getting this done as efficiently as possible?

Any and all advice is appreciated!! I'm really trying to motivate and prepare myself because I know it will be a big commitment and a lot of work - hoping for the best!