Pumping Sucks

Since I'm planning on going back to yoga soon, I decided to get a breast pump just in case Sweet Pea needs a snack while I'm in class. Although if I plan my feedings right, she should need one. I should be back in time for her next feeding. With this in mind, I didn't want to shell out $250 for a fancy breast pump, or $50 plus $70 a month for a rental, so I just got the cheapie one. I know, I know I probably just wasted $32 bucks, but I'm going to work at it. Maybe with some practice I can get better. If not, I'm skipping straight to renting a hospital grade pump. I'm not messing around with any mid-range electric. I have several friends who bought an electric and are now renting pumps. I am getting slightly more milk with each attempt so I think I'm making progress. This pump would not work if I was going to be gone for more than a couple of hours at a time since I'm only able to pump an ounce per session. But since I'm only using it so I can go to a yoga class, I think it will be OK for now.

Still, it sucks. Literaly and figuratively. I can't stand the way it stretches the nipple out. At least when my nipples are in SP's mouth I can't see the horrible distortion taking place. I can't look when I'm doing it. Also, my forearm gets tired from the manual pumping. But the worst part is pumping for several minutes when nothing comes out. It's just so discouraging.