Colostrum collecting

Today I decided to collect some colostrum as my boobs were so leaky 🙃

Is it normal to get this much on first try… one for each boob 🙈

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Yes it’s normal, I collected the same amount on my first try. I could have got more but decided to stop and not overdo it😊

Yay well done 🥰 it's different for everyone and this amount is great for a first go. I got 7ml on my first and 10ml on my second 🙈

Well done! I haven’t stated mine yet. Did you need to get approval from your midwife before you started? I’m 36W 4D midwife appointment is Wednesday. Ps/ do you freeze them??

Ah well done! I only got one tube between the two of them 😂

This is what I got first try too! Today I got 2 from each xx

@Aimee I didn't HAVE to get approval as such, but by speaking to my midwife she gave me some tips and some syringes :) And yes, you freeze them and date them :) xx

I haven't managed to get any yet and over 37 weeks 😫😭

I’m only 35+5 but they wouldn’t stop leaking so thought what’s the harm in collecting it if it’s already coming out!!
I’ve just dated and put in the freezer x

Is it weird? I’m 36w1d but don’t have any leaks yet 🥶

I wouldn’t say weird, I couldn’t really feel anything but then I wasn’t having to really try to get it out ..
it’s weirdly satisfying ☺️

I thought it was slightly weird but the sense of satisfaction when the 0.1ml fill up is kind of absurd 😂

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