u/Electrical_Swan_8827

I often see things about how the flanges that come with pumps are too big for most people (also seen claims the default is based on cow udders, no clue if that’s true).

While it’s definitely good advice for make sure you get flanges that fit properly, can I have a moment of solidarity for those like me who the default was too small and had to size up?

I never thought I had particularly large nipples but I guess it’s just another way to be humbled by pregnancy/baby raising

When my baby was 3 weeks I found out I had an undersupply and had to start topping up with formula so she could actually get enough food.

She’s almost 7 months now and while I still give her top ups, she hasn’t had any formula since March and it’s all my own milk I’ve pumped. I also have 13 bags of milk in the freezer. It’s been a long journey of medication and pumping but I really didn’t think I’d reach a point where my milk was sufficient let alone have enough to freeze. I guess I’m just really proud of how hard I’ve worked to reach this point.

*nothing against using formula, I was happy to use it and would use it again. This is just an achievement for me