- My lonely little MOTN pump spot
Shout out to moms who need to get up in the middle of the night, while already beyond exhausted, to retreat into some little dim lit corner of the house for 30min while everyone is asleep to make...
219 points32 comments2 d ago
- I desperately need to be validated in my rage
I exclusively pumped for an entire year. it drained me. i couldn’t go anywhere or do anything or sleep through the night even though my son was without pumping. over 365 days CHAINED to a pump....
165 points72 comments5 d ago
- Cake I ordered to celebrate being officially weaned!
I’m feeling really bittersweet. My initial goal was to exclusively pump for a full year, but I’m trying to focus on how proud I am that I made it this far. Yay for celebrating little wins 🩵
138 points7 comments4 d ago
- Work in Healthcare. Got told my pumps were provocative
Started back at work over a month ago and my facility doesn’t have a designated pumping area. I was fine with this as I just sit at my desk in between patients and pump. I’m a low supplier so I am...
113 points41 comments5 d ago
- How are ya’lls lactation rooms looking?
Mines the bathroom no one uses. I can’t say it’s ideal But hey at least there’s a sink. Maybe I should decorate a bit? Ive had lesser excuses for a TJMaxx run! Anywho how are the rest of my 9-5...
111 points134 comments4 d ago
- After 14.5 months, I am done!
I’ve made it to 1 year adjusted for my twins! I’ve just completed what will be my final pump session. I’m so proud of myself for growing my boys through the long NICU stay, the newborn nights, and...
106 points6 comments4 h ago
- Almost 1000oz gone. I’m mourning.
I’m just so defeated and depressed about this. Have been crying on and off all day. I realize there are worse things but this is truly a gut punch. I had 2 miscarriages in 2025 and got pregnant...
98 points37 comments4 d ago
- My MOTN spot now that I don’t have any other private space- THE CLOSET
My in laws are here to help us with the baby. But that means I cannot pump in the shared space. Cannot pump in the bedroom without disturbing sleeping baby and husband.. So the only option I have-...
87 points26 comments1 d ago
- Wasted milk by daycare
Just needed to vent about how much milk was wasted by daycare in the last two days since my LO started (he's 6mo) on Monday. First day I sent three 200ml bottles at the advice of the grandmas who...
86 points38 comments5 d ago
- I’m so over it y’all
6m PP, just dropped down to 1 PPD. When I dropped from 4 PPD to 3 PPD, I remember thinking “wow, 3 PPD is so sustainable, maybe I’ll keep this up past my 6 month goal!” But then I skipped a pump...
83 points39 comments2 d ago