Pumping- Question- what does this mean?

On month two and my supply is HORRENDOUS. I dont think I was cut out for this.

It takes a whole day to get two 6oz bottles for the twins so they get one a day, sometimes its every other day.

I have nursed in between...lasting 10 miin.

Anyways, lately my left breast which was weak to begin with, has NO supply.
As we speak.....im pumping and there is only a few drops.

Am i drying up?

I planned on doing this for another 3wks since i will go back to work.

wondering if it time to end it?

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how often are you pumping? nursing?

how long do you pump each time?

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I seems to be very common for there to be a dip in supply around this time. At 5 weeks pp my supply dipped, but only for about a week or so and then it seemed to establish itself.

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If you want to keep pumping I would rent a hospital grade pump. Home pumps simply are not made to increase breast milk supply. There are also medications that are available if you want to keep pumping. Please if you want to keep going, make an appointment with a LC. She will be able to present you with all the information to keep going.

Just a week ago, I was literally pumping nothing, and this week i can nurse 3-4 times a day and pump about 5 0z a day.

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Posted by maybeamommy


I'm sure you know this already... but that's probably the problem.

You need to pump every time they are/would be eating... At this point, I'd be pumping every 2 hours for 20 minutes. I know with another LO that's probably impossible for you... but I think that would be the only way to really have enough of a supply.

Message edited 8/31/2010 9:47:55 AM.

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Posted by Smileyd17

Posted by maybeamommy


I'm sure you know this already... but that's probably the problem.

You need to pump every time they are/would be eating... At this point, I'd be pumping every 2 hours for 20 minutes. I know with another LO that's probably impossible for you... but I think that would be the only way to really have enough of a supply.

yes i do

I looked at it this way, I tried, almost gave up and then didnt.

I figured what I could give was better than nothing.
My intention was to do 3 months.

I was letting it stress me out, I would cry...HATE doing it.

I also dont think it fits my lifestyle.

With a toddler and twins....its nutty.

TY all.

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2 months is awesome!!

it must be so hard with twins and your DD, so you have to do what you feel is best for you.

If you want to increase your supply, definitely pump more for at least 20 minutes each time.

If not, be proud of what you have accomplished already!

no matter what you decide, I think you have the right frame of mind. don't let it stress you out.

do what you can, take it day by day.

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Posted by Smileyd17

Posted by maybeamommy


I'm sure you know this already... but that's probably the problem.

You need to pump every time they are/would be eating... At this point, I'd be pumping every 2 hours for 20 minutes. I know with another LO that's probably impossible for you... but I think that would be the only way to really have enough of a supply.

yes i do

I looked at it this way, I tried, almost gave up about a month ago and then didnt.

I figured what I could give was better than nothing.
My intention was to do 3 months.

I was letting it stress me out, I would cry...HATE doing it.

I also dont think it fits my lifestyle.

With a toddler and twins....its nutty.

I will acccept that I got this far.


TY all.

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Posted by Smileyd17

Posted by maybeamommy


I'm sure you know this already... but that's probably the problem.

You need to pump every time they are/would be eating... At this point, I'd be pumping every 2 hours for 20 minutes. I know with another LO that's probably impossible for you... but I think that would be the only way to really have enough of a supply.

yes i do

I looked at it this way, I tried, almost gave up about a month ago and then didnt.

I figured what I could give was better than nothing.
My intention was to do 3 months.

I was letting it stress me out, I would cry...HATE doing it.

I also dont think it fits my lifestyle.

With a toddler and twins....its nutty.

I will acccept that I got this far.


TY all.

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up the amount of pumping time and more often, demand will increase supply.

mothers milk tea (BRU) is a godsent

Eat oatmeal

drink lots of water

if you are BF too, put them to the breast more often.

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