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Laura1976

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Laura

When you pump at work...

how many oz's do you pump in a day?

i pump twice a day and only get about 4-6 ounces. Ella ends up having to have about 3 formula bottles at my moms every day Chat Icon

Posted 6/8/07 10:02 AM
 
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nferrandi
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Nicole

Re: When you pump at work...

It's tough when you aren't producing as much as you'd like, but don't get down, you're doing a great job! Try to increase your supply by eating oatmeal and drinking LOTS of water. They also make this Mother's Mil tea that's supposed to increase your supply. I never used it, so I can't promise it works.

Posted 6/8/07 10:07 AM
 

curley999
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Re: When you pump at work...

I know everyone really varies on this so it is hard to compare. When I pumped in the morning (5am) I would be able to get the most around 6-8oz total. At 12-1pm I would typically get 5-6oz total, and then later in the afternoon it dropped to like 2-3oz.

I found oatmeal, water and the mothers milk tea really helped, but some women just wont get a lot when pumping. Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 6/8/07 10:30 AM
 

CkGm
They get so big, so fast :(

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Christine

Re: When you pump at work...

Hi Laura!
I don't get a lot when pumping either- about the same amount. We supplement with formula too. Don't be so hard on yourself - as long as she gets some breastmilk, she gets all the benefitsChat Icon

Posted 6/8/07 12:36 PM
 

Lucky
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Member since 4/07

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Dawn

Re: When you pump at work...

I pump 2x at work. I get about 5 oz the first time and 4 oz. the second time. I pump once after my DD's night feeding and get another 4 oz. DD only takes about 12 oz while I am at work so it's just the right amount.

I don't think there is anything wrong with supplementing with formula. At least you are supplying some breast milk. I realize that if my milk supply decreases I might have to do some formula.
Just have peace of mind knowing that you are doing the best that you can Chat Icon

Posted 6/8/07 12:45 PM
 

nymommy2be
I love the summer

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Kara

Re: When you pump at work...

I pumped once a day and I got 8-12 ounces. I never gave formula.

Posted 6/8/07 12:56 PM
 

CkGm
They get so big, so fast :(

Member since 5/05

13848 total posts

Name:
Christine

Re: When you pump at work...

Posted by nymommy2be

I pumped once a day and I got 8-12 ounces. I never gave formula.



That must be nice!

Posted 6/8/07 12:59 PM
 

nrthshgrl
It goes fast. Pay attention.

Member since 7/05

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Re: When you pump at work...

I started drinking fennel tea which helped tremendously.

I don't remember the exact ounces.

Posted 6/8/07 1:01 PM
 
 

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