Starting Inducing, so pumped!! (Pun intended)
Hi! This is my first post… but I have been super interested in ABF/ANR as well as inducing lactation without pregnancy. I’ve looked through everyone’s posts, the wiki (about 5 million times), read product reviews, watched instruction videos and absorbed all the information I could find and finally I started my lactation inducing journey. (This subreddit specifically has been SO helpful and informative.) I had the conversation with my boyfriend and told him that this is something I really want to do and asked if he would like to be involved. He is a little unsure right now but he does not complain about me not wearing a shirt all day 🤣 I just started inducing 2 days ago after being very interested in it for a LONG time. I’m 30, I’ve never been pregnant and have not really wanted to be but have wanted to be able to produce milk and have a partner interested in ABF/ANR. I was nervous because I have flatter nipples and wasn’t sure what to expect, more of that below.
Techniques and supplies: I started with the marmet technique and will still do that throughout the day. No dom for me. Yesterday I got the spectra S1, extra flange inserts and measuring kit, Legendairy Milk’s liquid gold supplement and lanolin cream.
Pumping sessions: With the spectra S1, I’ve been pumping around every 2-3 hours (I work from home so super ideal for starting this process but I’m a nurse so sometimes it’s hard to break away a bit). I was doing 5-7 minutes/session and then today I’ll do 10-12 minutes/session and try to stick closer to the 2 hours increments. I was pumping one breast at a time and started at suction/vacuum level 2 and would increase the 3 halfway through. Today I did both breasts at the same time (after some maneuvering and double checking flange sizes) and ended up on suction level 8. I do prefer both at the same time but I feel the suction level has to be higher to compensate for both valves being open instead of the 1. So far I’ve been staying pretty much on the first cycle (38) and increased to the second cycle (42) for my first pump this morning. No bacon mode yet.
Things I’ve noticed since starting (in the 3 short days I’ve been doing this, so these may or may not be attributed to inducing): 1) starting this process has made me actually like my body and my breasts after struggling with self image for most of my life. I was not expecting the (very welcomed) increase in self image and this may seem shallow but my tits are… well, they’re the tits lol. 2) I am wanting to be healthier as in I am watching what I am putting into my body (meals, snacks, drinks, etc.) I am fixing my hair and my make up and not staying in pajamas all day. I have a freaking skin care regimen now??? And my skin looks great lol 3) this could be my imagination but my breasts are feeling heavier and my nipples are not flat anymore!! They’re actually super cute now and I love them!! 4) my libido, that was previously like non existent, is through the roof. 5) my mood has significantly improved. I am so happy and relaxed (except when driving because road rage, lol). 6) I am sleeping better and staying asleep. I feel more well rested in the morning, too
With all that being said, thank you all so much for your information and links and sharing your experiences!! One question I do have, does anyone have any recommendations for a bra I can wear during pumping to keep in the place so I can be hands free and still keep working?