So, I'm going back to work.
I am conditioned to insert a sad face after that statement, but I've decided there's no point in being prematurely dramatic so I'll save my moaning for when I actually have something to moan about. Who knows, maybe it'll be flawless? Knock on winking wood. :)
Anyway, as part of my return I'll be pumping milk. We've been exclusively breastfeeding ("WE?" Why did I type "we" when obviously I'm the only one with boobs. "I" have been exclusively breastfeeding.) and although I'm a bit nervous about the bottle transfer, we did a test run this week and so far silicon has replaced Mommy no problem.
(Another declined opportunity for sad face.)
The Medela I got is super cool - much better than the Lansinoh I used last time and so far, much more comfortable and productive. Only downer is I need a place to put the parts in between pumping. Tra-la! Perfect opportunity to make a wet-dry bag!
I've been dying to make one because they seem so ridiculously easy, and they are grossly over-priced. Since I have a ton of PUL (polyurethane) fabric courtesy of my diaper-making binge (tbb soon, promise) it's a no brainer. If you're previously unfamiliar with wet-dry bags, they are: waterproof zippered pouches for all sorts of things. Small ones are great as reusable snack bags, big ones for for swimsuits, and best of all they are great for dirty cloth diapers (how I came familiar with them). Since they run around $10-$30 and can be made for, oh, $5...it's a great project.
I found this amazing tutorial that gives step by step instructions with pictures (which I found via this incredible collection of resources for cloth diapering - GOLD MINE). Funnily, it was posted on one of my other favorite sewing blogs but I must have missed it. SO GLAD for that resource.
Not too bad, eh!
Now I'm all set to go. Now to find a private place to pump...!
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