I am still pumping three times a day at work (I work 3 days a week) and my first morning pump (around 10am) I would usually put out 5 ounces total. Nowadays I can barely get 4!!! This morning I waited until 10:40 to do the duty and I sat in that damn bathroom for 20 minutes and didn't even get 4 oz. What's the deal? I know that cutting out one night feeding definitely brought my production down, but it's still going down!!! How is Vaughan going to thrive on this amount? I understand that she's the one that is dictating how much I produce by either nursing more, or less, and I guess that makes it OK, but is it possible that I am not making enough for her? Unusually, she was up at 12:30 last night and then 4am, like the old days - 2 feedings a night - so is it possible that she's trying to build my supply back up? Or maybe it's a growth spurt? Ugh. Trying to figure this out is probably a waste of time, I know, but I just want to see if anyone else has dealt with this, or could give me any advice. I will be starting to give her rice cereal more regularly now and I am going to try, once again, a different formula so I will not be freaking out when my already really low freezer supply disappears!
- Meredith
- Mother to one wild, but ravishing baby girl, who gives me strength and purpose in this wild world we live in. Wife to a compassionate, generous and hard-working man that makes me a better person inside and out. We're sharing our lives with you!
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I had the exact same problem - it's likely related to the fact that Vaughan is also starting solids. One of the things I did that made a HUGE difference was take herbal supplements of Fenugreek. You can get it at most health food stores, maybe even at Target or Walmart. You take 3 tablets, 3 times a day for 2 weeks. You should see a big boost.
The side effect...your sweat and pee will likely start smelling like maple syrup. I'm serious! Solution...wear lots of perfume/good smelling lotion and reapply throughout the day. I could notice the smell, but my co-workers said they couldn't even tell. It's only for two weeks and it really helps give you a boost. Totally healthy and natural - this is what the lactation consultant recommended I do at about month 6 or 7 of nursing - it helped so I could keep going until my daughters were 1 year old. Also..focus on drinking lots and lots of water. Good luck and I'm proud of you for sticking with it!
AWESOME!!! shannon mentioned this stuff too. great, thank you! i will go get some today!
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