Official Breast Feeding Support Thread for WDW Parks

[saucymb]

We'll be at WDW the last week of October, and though BF does not work for me (we tried with all 3 kids), I'll be taking my Medela Pump In Style along with me! I pump exclusively for the new baby, just like I did for the first two for almost a year each. I've used the babycenter once before to pump, but at this point I'm pumping a lot more than I was then so I think I'll be making a lot more use out of the baby care center to pump this time.

 

[cerilene]

We'll be at WDW the last week of October, and though BF does not work for me (we tried with all 3 kids), I'll be taking my Medela Pump In Style along with me! I pump exclusively for the new baby, just like I did for the first two for almost a year each. I've used the babycenter once before to pump, but at this point I'm pumping a lot more than I was then so I think I'll be making a lot more use out of the baby care center to pump this time.

A million gold stars to you mama! Exclusively pumping that long 3 times is amazing!! I hope you don't wear yourself out making all of those trips to the baby care centers.

 

[saucymb]

A million gold stars to you mama! Exclusively pumping that long 3 times is amazing!! I hope you don't wear yourself out making all of those trips to the baby care centers.

Thanks, I always need gold stars! And thanks to my hands-free pumping bra, I'm writing this during my 3rd pump session of the day!

 

[lsunursing05]

We'll be at WDW the last week of October, and though BF does not work for me (we tried with all 3 kids), I'll be taking my Medela Pump In Style along with me! I pump exclusively for the new baby, just like I did for the first two for almost a year each. I've used the babycenter once before to pump, but at this point I'm pumping a lot more than I was then so I think I'll be making a lot more use out of the baby care center to pump this time.

You are awesome!! MAJOR PROPS to you! I EP as well and know how difficult it is!!
I BF DS3 exclusively for his first year but had to pump 3-4 times a day in between to keep my supply up. I just had DS number 2 a little over 4mo ago, and unfortunately he would not latch on!! So I have been exclusively pumping for him since he was about 2 weeks old. I am currently pumping 4 times a day and recently had to start supplementing with formula. I am guessing I'm only going to be able to pump 3 times a day at WDW (once before we leave in the AM, once in the park midday, once before bed). How are the Baby Care Centers for pumping? I am renting a hospital grade Symphony pump for home use, but I'll probably bring my Pump in Style for the park. Any tips?!
TIA!


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[saucymb]

You are awesome!! MAJOR PROPS to you! I EP as well and know how difficult it is!!
I BF DS3 exclusively for his first year but had to pump 3-4 times a day in between to keep my supply up. I just had DS number 2 a little over 4mo ago, and unfortunately he would not latch on!! So I have been exclusively pumping for him since he was about 2 weeks old. I am currently pumping 4 times a day and recently had to start supplementing with formula. I am guessing I'm only going to be able to pump 3 times a day at WDW (once before we leave in the AM, once in the park midday, once before bed). How are the Baby Care Centers for pumping? I am renting a hospital grade Symphony pump for home use, but I'll probably bring my Pump in Style for the park. Any tips?!
TIA!


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Congratulations on your new little one! EP'ing is definitely a committment on many levels...

I've only used the Studios Baby Care Center. It was fine - I was in a small room with a rocking chair and small table and lamp. WOrked great for me. Right now I'm pumping 3-4 times a day, but since my milk supply is dropping, I'll be upping to 4-6 times a day starting this week. I'm on Reglan to help with the supply as well. For this upcoming trip I'll be pumping about every 4 hours for 30-45 minutes at the time. And drinking lots of water!

 

[december]

Well, if nothing changes I'll be BFing in the world in 8 weeks for the 4th time. Katie will be 31 months old. She has decided that self-weaning is not for her............

 

[JoanneDisFan]

Just back from Disney and had a great trip. DS 13 months nursed where ever, usually quiet rides and shows.

 

[lsunursing05]

Congratulations on your new little one! EP'ing is definitely a committment on many levels...

I've only used the Studios Baby Care Center. It was fine - I was in a small room with a rocking chair and small table and lamp. WOrked great for me. Right now I'm pumping 3-4 times a day, but since my milk supply is dropping, I'll be upping to 4-6 times a day starting this week. I'm on Reglan to help with the supply as well. For this upcoming trip I'll be pumping about every 4 hours for 30-45 minutes at the time. And drinking lots of water!

I am on several supplements and domperidone as well. I used to get about 24 ounces a day by pumping 8-10 times. Since I had to drop down to 4/day (30-40 min) I only get about 15 ounces. (which is why I have to supplement; I figure some is better than none.) I just don't want to be stuck pumping all day while everyone else is having fun. This is everyone's first trip in over 15 years and DS3 first trip ever!!

So encouraging to talk to someone else who gets it, though! Maybe I'll be able to do 2 sessions in the park a day. When are you going?

 

[Conservative Hippie]

Well, if nothing changes I'll be BFing in the world in 8 weeks for the 4th time. Katie will be 31 months old. She has decided that self-weaning is not for her............

My oldest nursed until she was 30 months old, but she weaned herself very well! The last 3 months she didn't even nurse every day! But a friend of mine had to quit cold-turkey when her son was almost 3. She really wanted to let him self-wean, but he nursed round the clock like a newborn and she just couldn't take it anymore. So she he cut him off and he didn't seem to miss it!

Just back from Disney and had a great trip. DS 13 months nursed where ever, usually quiet rides and shows.

I love being able to multi-task and feed my kid while enjoying the attractions!

 

[saucymb]

I am on several supplements and domperidone as well. I used to get about 24 ounces a day by pumping 8-10 times. Since I had to drop down to 4/day (30-40 min) I only get about 15 ounces. (which is why I have to supplement; I figure some is better than none.) I just don't want to be stuck pumping all day while everyone else is having fun. This is everyone's first trip in over 15 years and DS3 first trip ever!!

So encouraging to talk to someone else who gets it, though! Maybe I'll be able to do 2 sessions in the park a day. When are you going?

Wow, now I feel bad for complaining about my "low supply"...I am still getting 35-40 ounces a day with 4 pumps on average, 45 minutes at a time, per day. With my first two babies, I pumped the same amount of time and averaged around 60 ounces per day. I guess this time is just not going to be as easy or plentiful!

We'll be there Wednesday the 26th - Sunday the 30th.

Keep working at it. Are you pumping 5 minutes past the time you get the last milk? That usually helps, though it may take a couple of days to see an increase.

 

[lsunursing05]

Wow, now I feel bad for complaining about my "low supply"...I am still getting 35-40 ounces a day with 4 pumps on average, 45 minutes at a time, per day. With my first two babies, I pumped the same amount of time and averaged around 60 ounces per day. I guess this time is just not going to be as easy or plentiful!

We'll be there Wednesday the 26th - Sunday the 30th.

Keep working at it. Are you pumping 5 minutes past the time you get the last milk? That usually helps, though it may take a couple of days to see an increase.

Oh yeah. I've done it ALL. In fact, my sister is a LC so I've literally gone through everything her entire department could think of. I've also had some recent stressors in my life that have really dropped my supply as well. Glad you're getting that much out, though.

 

[wdwfanatic316]

Wow, now I feel bad for complaining about my "low supply"...I am still getting 35-40 ounces a day with 4 pumps on average, 45 minutes at a time, per day. With my first two babies, I pumped the same amount of time and averaged around 60 ounces per day. I guess this time is just not going to be as easy or plentiful!

We'll be there Wednesday the 26th - Sunday the 30th.

Keep working at it. Are you pumping 5 minutes past the time you get the last milk? That usually helps, though it may take a couple of days to see an increase.

Wow, seriously? I pump 3 or 4 times a day to get about 14 oz! I am so jealous!

 

[homeschoolmomof4]

To all of you exclusively pumping, you rock! I pumped exclusively for #3 for over a year and know how hard it is. Granted this was 10+ years ago but I found an EP group on babycenter.com that was a real life saver in terms of connecting with other mothers who were pumping exclusively. It was awesome to "meet" other mothers who worked their tushes off to provide that liquid gold for their babies. I just peeked over on the babycenter website and they do still have an active EP group you might want to check out for more support in your efforts. I also want to encourage you all who have not been able to nurse for your first, second, or even third babies. My first 3 babies had horrible nursing issues. Lactation consultants, LLL and friends could not help me. I felt horrible!! What the hell was wrong with me?? However, baby #4 was a champion nurser and nursed for almost 3 years. I somtimes felt like baby #4 was a little gift from God letting me know that I wasn't such a "failure". Yes, I said failure. I felt like such a failure for not being able to nurse and to be pumping only. 10+ years ago, my pediatrician thought I was nuts for pumping. I even had one tell me it was going to fail and I may as well stop now. It was not easy going against the grain. So I just want you to know how awesome you are for doing what you do to provide your babies with your breastmilk. It's not easy to be "different" and you should be proud of yourselves. You are amazing mommies who work incredibly hard to give your babies your best. Keep doing what you are doing and know you aren't alone.

 

[arihillfarm]

Forgot about that one!

Also the Lion King environmental movie at the Land in Epcot.

We tried nursing in the Lion King movie on the last visit and it was too loud and distracting. I like Carousel of Progress, especially on a hot day.

-Astrid

 

[saucymb]

Just back from our half week at WDW!

I used the baby care centers in the Studios and Animal Kingdom to pump. I tried to use the Epcot Baby Care Center, but they would not allow me to bring the stroller in with me. Don't know what I was supposed to do with the baby! I was quite frustrated, but Guest relations directed me to a private room and I was able to pump. Not sure why Studios and AK allowed me to bring the stroller in but Epcot didn't. So for anyone who needs to know, there you go.

 

[Conservative Hippie]

Just back from our half week at WDW!

I used the baby care centers in the Studios and Animal Kingdom to pump. I tried to use the Epcot Baby Care Center, but they would not allow me to bring the stroller in with me. Don't know what I was supposed to do with the baby! I was quite frustrated, but Guest relations directed me to a private room and I was able to pump. Not sure why Studios and AK allowed me to bring the stroller in but Epcot didn't. So for anyone who needs to know, there you go.

Bringing strollers in to Baby Care isn't always consistent. I believe officially they want you to park strollers outside - can you imagine if everyone brought their stroller in?? Epcot and MK's Baby Care in particular are just not large enough for strollers. I have seen strollers inside the Baby Care at AK quite often, but I have also seen CMs ask parents to please park outside.

 

[kimmg]

We're less than one month away from our son's MAW trip and I'll be nursing my DD who'll be 21 months. I nursed DS all over in a wrap when we went when he was 10 months and I've nursed them both all over DLR.

DD usually doesn't nurse much when we're out and about but when we have long days she usually does and being gone for that many days I'm sure she'll need the re-connection time. DS self weaned shortly before DD was born(I'll let you do the math on that but seriously with what was about to become he needed it). I'm so happy to find this thread. Lots of great tips and I'm sure I'll add to them. Carriers have been my best friend so we could feed on the go.

 

[DiscoMinnieMouse]

I finally joined Disboards after finding this thread! I nursed all over WDW when my daughter was 9 months - favorite place was POC - my husband always jokes that she gets thirsty now every time she rides it . Hopefully we'll be at WDW later in 2012 - my son might still be nursing a little, who knows. For now, I still get to enjoy a few more weeks of maternity leave. I loved the Baby Care Centers for nursing with my daughter - at the time it was September, hot and sticky, and the Centers were a nice relaxed place to get away from the heat and crowds.

 

[ashleym337]

I love this thread!! I'm so excited to be able to nurse my sweet baby girl in the world in just a few weeks!

This is my second child but my first to nurse. With my son, now 5, it was an emergency c-section in a military hospital (enough said for most). I was going to breastfeed only but had problems with him latching and him losing weight. I actually had the ped doctor there say "why would you even want to breast feed anyways". I looked at him and said you have to be the most ignorant man I have ever met and walked out. But, due to a terrible recovery, them giving him formula and me getting mastitatis (spelling?) it didn't work out for us and i was CRUSHED!!! And just and FYI if you have a child over 8 lbs (my son was 9) they may need to give either formula or sugar water in SMALL doses to keep their sugar levels up. Had they said this to me in the hospital there would have been no problem with him getting something else for a little while, but... no soup.

but my daughter... so happy to be able to BF. It has been so amazing and I am so thankful that I am able to. She's now almost 4 months old (ohhh she's getting so big) and I am so looking forward to nursing at WDW. All these stories of people getting rude comments or looks kill me. I am the first in my family to nurse (my step mom did nurse my little brother and sister) and thankfully everyone supports me. But I DARE someone to say something to me while I nurse. It amazes me that people actually think its wrong or weird. How can it be "unnatural or weird" if that's what our bodies produce naturally. ITs like saying someone who uses the bathroom or passes gas is nasty. WE ALL DO IT!!!!! And I think it says something also when the makers of the formula HAVE to put on all their bottles that BREAST FEEDING IS BEST! Doesn't that tell you something?!?!? You would think people would get a clue!!

Anyways, off my soap box! Love all the support on here for us breast feeding mommies!!

 

[Conservative Hippie]

I love this thread!! I'm so excited to be able to nurse my sweet baby girl in the world in just a few weeks!

This is my second child but my first to nurse. With my son, now 5, it was an emergency c-section in a military hospital (enough said for most). I was going to breastfeed only but had problems with him latching and him losing weight. I actually had the ped doctor there say "why would you even want to breast feed anyways". I looked at him and said you have to be the most ignorant man I have ever met and walked out. But, due to a terrible recovery, them giving him formula and me getting mastitatis (spelling?) it didn't work out for us and i was CRUSHED!!! And just and FYI if you have a child over 8 lbs (my son was 9) they may need to give either formula or sugar water in SMALL doses to keep their sugar levels up. Had they said this to me in the hospital there would have been no problem with him getting something else for a little while, but... no soup.

but my daughter... so happy to be able to BF. It has been so amazing and I am so thankful that I am able to. She's now almost 4 months old (ohhh she's getting so big) and I am so looking forward to nursing at WDW. All these stories of people getting rude comments or looks kill me. I am the first in my family to nurse (my step mom did nurse my little brother and sister) and thankfully everyone supports me. But I DARE someone to say something to me while I nurse. It amazes me that people actually think its wrong or weird. How can it be "unnatural or weird" if that's what our bodies produce naturally. ITs like saying someone who uses the bathroom or passes gas is nasty. WE ALL DO IT!!!!! And I think it says something also when the makers of the formula HAVE to put on all their bottles that BREAST FEEDING IS BEST! Doesn't that tell you something?!?!? You would think people would get a clue!!

Anyways, off my soap box! Love all the support on here for us breast feeding mommies!!

Congratulations for a great start with your new little one! I had a really rough time with my first baby, too - - thrush, mastitis, more mastitis. But after 3 months it was peachy, and she ended up nursing until she was 2 1/2. With my son we still ended up with thrush and had a rough time for the first 6 weeks. He is 16 months old now, and is already weaned himself waaaaay down to just once or twice a day! I doubt he is going to go much longer! Also, both of mine were over 8 lbs (8 lbs 1 oz and 8 lbs 15 oz), and neither one has ever had formula or sugar water. I am lucky to have a pediatrician who is very supportive of breastfeeding! It is extremely sad that our society has developed such an awful attitude to feeding your child as God intended, but all we can do is continue to educate people and feed our babies!