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✨ Colostrum Pumping Journey ✨

I started pumping colostrum around 36.5 weeks, and now that I’m 37 weeks + 3 days, I’m producing about 1 ounce per pump! 🍼💛

I’ve already filled 28 little vials, which feels wild to me I had no idea what to expect starting out. I’m not sure if that’s considered a lot, average, or low, but I’m honestly just proud my body’s doing its thing. 💪🏼

Now I’m wondering if I should start switching over to breast milk storage bags instead of the tiny vials since I’m getting close to 2 ounces per session or is that still too early? 😅

I’m super new to all of this, so if any mamas have tips or want to share what their early colostrum experience was like, I’d love to hear! 🩵

#colostrumcollection #37weekspregnant #breastfeedingjourney #pumpingmama #thirdtrimester

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