Ode to My Breast Pump

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My plan was to breastfeed; but that didn’t work out.  Instead, for nine long months my breast pump would become my best friend.  The following is my tribute to the machine that allowed me to feed my baby.

Ode to My Breast Pump | Duluth Moms Blog

Ode to My Breast Pump

From the beginning we were best friends,
Inseparable until the very end.

For us the relationship started too soon,
One week in and I knew your tune.

I over produced and you helped with the pain,
Little did I know it was all for my gain.

You would lull me to sleep in the wee morning hours,
Only to be awoken by your overflowing superpowers.

We went everywhere together even if baby wasn’t near,
You even allowed me to enjoy a beer.

From the parking lot before a football game,
To lots more places I could not name.

On an airplane to the Dominican,
Even the pump and dumps I would do again.

So much nourishment you did provide,
More than one baby was supplied.

For nine months you were by my side,
Without you I would have cried.

At the end I had a freezer of milk to show,
I knew it was time to let you go.

The end was indeed a bittersweet day,  
But I know you will help me again I pray.

Ode to My Breast Pump | Duluth Moms Blog

Through my entire pumping journey, I knew I was doing what was best for my baby and lifestyle.  It was a lot of work, but in the end all that matters was that baby was fed and happy. #fedisbest

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Melainy Nickila
Hailing from the great state of North Dakota Melainy is new to the Duluth area and excited to explore all the great places and activities the Twin Ports area has to offer. Her Husband Ben, originally from Chisholm, 14 month old Jameson, and two 50lb English Setters have recently settled into small town living in Esko, MN and are eager to make their new house a home. As a first time mom, moving to a new town and a new state is chaotic and Melainy and her family are embracing the challenge, Follow her on Instagram @mmnickila and laugh at all of the hilarious 1st time mom adventures she encounters. Also follow her blog, www.northwoodsmomblog.wordpress.com.

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  1. I also exclusively pumped with my first after the first three months. My pump and I were inseperable. It’s different with #2, so depending on what you’d like to do, things could be different the next time around. To each family their own!

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