+ Personal best, again. +
TEN ounces. At work. That is a record. It's actually a hair shy of 10 ounces, more like a robust 9.5. But still! That's what I needed to end my week on. A nice, positive note. And it's almost all I need for her for Monday, which means I can spend tonight and this weekend pumping up a frozen stockpile again. If I do that, I will relieve even more of my stress.

I have two very important pieces of advice for anyone who reads this, looking for any advice from my experience so far... 1. Don't take Sudafed, or Robitussin, under any circumstances, period. It might be safe (they say) for your baby from your breastmilk, but they neglect to mention that it dries you right up. 2. All the books say to pump a stockpile a few weeks before you return to work and I figured I had a couple of bags with a couple of oz. each, so I was fine... Wrong! Pump and pump and pump and store it. You will use some to get your baby used to the bottle, so you need to pump plenty. The adjustment back to work will be tough enough - you need a stockpile. I thought I didn't, and what wouldn't I have paid earlier this week to have that stockpile there? Trust me on this.

Okay, that's all for now. Feeling rejuvenated as I head into the weekend. Your grandma is picking you up in a few minutes. Have fun with her! I'll see you soon. *smooch*