My noogleberry is kicking butt for me right now! However,my larger breast is looking way bigger and better than my smaller one. My hubby and I came to the obvious solution that I should leave the larger one alone for a bit and focus on helping the smaller side catch up. What I was wondering is if anyone had any solid pointers on this?
I have *almost* outgrown my large domes already, even on the smaller side of my chest. I am patiently awaiting my Xl domes in the mail and While I wait I've been only pumping the smaller side. When my Xl domes do come in would it be wise to start using an Xl on the smaller side alone to possibly create more dramatic swelling in order to catch it up or continue using the large size because that's what size the bigger one is at this time?
I apologize that this question is worded a little confusing and maybe even dumb but I would really appreciate any advice you guys have. Thank you!
***im just gonna throw this in here too because I don't wanna make another thread! I'm a lil shy to blow up the forum with questions..
I have airlock cups, which I lock out and sleep with or just chill out on the couch and they seem to lose a fair bit of pressure say, half hour after they've been disconnected from the pump. Is that a normal period for them to lose suction or are these things maybe leaking faster than they should be? The colicky bit on one doesn't seem to work properly since I first used it but I'm making due and just curious? Thx!
(03-03-2014, 07:20 AM)jxdoll Wrote: [ -> ]My noogleberry is kicking butt for me right now! However,my larger breast is looking way bigger and better than my smaller one. My hubby and I came to the obvious solution that I should leave the larger one alone for a bit and focus on helping the smaller side catch up. What I was wondering is if anyone had any solid pointers on this?
I have *almost* outgrown my large domes already, even on the smaller side of my chest. I am patiently awaiting my Xl domes in the mail and While I wait I've been only pumping the smaller side. When my Xl domes do come in would it be wise to start using an Xl on the smaller side alone to possibly create more dramatic swelling in order to catch it up or continue using the large size because that's what size the bigger one is at this time?
I apologize that this question is worded a little confusing and maybe even dumb but I would really appreciate any advice you guys have. Thank you!
***im just gonna throw this in here too because I don't wanna make another thread! I'm a lil shy to blow up the forum with questions..
I have airlock cups, which I lock out and sleep with or just chill out on the couch and they seem to lose a fair bit of pressure say, half hour after they've been disconnected from the pump. Is that a normal period for them to lose suction or are these things maybe leaking faster than they should be? The colicky bit on one doesn't seem to work properly since I first used it but I'm making due and just curious? Thx!
Haven't used one so no expirience . But from what other users say - use some form of vaseline / cream to retain suction longer . Also pumping one breast works well foe evening out . Hope that helps
I had the same problem.... My right breast has always been smaller than my left so I started pumping it more than the left.... some weeks I wouldn't even pump the left one at all.... and over time It grew more and now they are the same size....
Thank you! I havnt been pumping the bigger one at all recently but you've got me thinking I should/could still pay a little attention to it so that I won't lose my progress there. Excellent!
Hi jxdoll, I thought I'd share this quote that I found on the Noogleberry forum. I thought it was brilliant, and this is what I plan on doing once I get a suction device!
"My right breast is smaller than the left one and I noticed when pumping, that I fill the left dome much quicker than the right one. I did originally think of pumping the right breast on its own for maybe 10 mins or so before wearing both domes, however I found a simpler way of doing it.
I put on the domes and pump both to get suction. Once the domes feel secure, I take hold of the tubing coming out of the left dome and fold it in half between finger and thumb to stop the suction. I hold it like that and continue to pump, pumping out the right dome on its own. I then release the tubing and continue to pump both breasts. I find this evens out the breasts more, and then when removing the domes, the breasts both look and feel the same.
It saves an awful lot of time doing it this way, rather than pumping the smaller breast on its own and at least this way, the left breast is still receiving its suction at the same time."
(06-03-2014, 05:57 PM)blessedbreasts Wrote: [ -> ]Hi jxdoll, I thought I'd share this quote that I found on the Noogleberry forum. I thought it was brilliant, and this is what I plan on doing once I get a suction device!
"My right breast is smaller than the left one and I noticed when pumping, that I fill the left dome much quicker than the right one. I did originally think of pumping the right breast on its own for maybe 10 mins or so before wearing both domes, however I found a simpler way of doing it.
I put on the domes and pump both to get suction. Once the domes feel secure, I take hold of the tubing coming out of the left dome and fold it in half between finger and thumb to stop the suction. I hold it like that and continue to pump, pumping out the right dome on its own. I then release the tubing and continue to pump both breasts. I find this evens out the breasts more, and then when removing the domes, the breasts both look and feel the same.
It saves an awful lot of time doing it this way, rather than pumping the smaller breast on its own and at least this way, the left breast is still receiving its suction at the same time."
That's exactly what I'm doing! You can also use a bulldog clip to pinch the tubing
You guys are awesome! I had easily figured out how to work with my airlock domes to do this. Then I got my xl regular domes and was a little flustered as to how to recreate what I had going on with the airlock domes. I thank you guys muchly! There's so much info out there, I know I've probably read exactly this before, but it goes over my head.. Especially because I research during my down time at work and by the time I get home and get down to business I'm daft. Lmao. I will be sure to giver a go tonight with advice on mind! Thx again!