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Melanie
08-18-2009, 11:32 AM
Just gotta love these early weeks. :rolleyes:
Melanie
08-19-2009, 08:10 AM
And now I've dried up. I pumped exactly one ounce this morning. Yesterday morning, I pumped three. I'm just blogging here. No need to respond.
missing
08-19-2009, 08:18 AM
Darn pumps ! Don't let a day of low output discourage you - it certainly doesn't mean you've dried up.
Melanie
08-19-2009, 02:29 PM
I know. You're right. This is just how my body works. I have adequate supply for the first month or so and then I have to start fighting to keep it up, and deal with cranky, hungry babies! I made it 10 months with Kyle and 9 with Anna, so I'm hoping the girls will hold out at least that long this time, too.

I broke out the Mother's Milk tea today. I hope it still works if you pour it over ice! :lol:

Thanks for the encouragement!
Harmony
08-19-2009, 02:32 PM
i heard the same thing about pump output vs. real supply. drink your tea (i used to let it get cold, lol) and eat some oatmeal. good luck!
Jessie
08-20-2009, 06:18 AM
You mean the random let-down was supposed to go away? I guess it has gotten a bit better. I used to have major issues in the middle of the night. Then again, Amelia used to sleep at night. Now she just eats all night long.

I know what you mean about milk supply fluctuations. Some days, I'm practically in tears thinking I'm not producing enough while I'm at work. Other days, I'm all excited about how much I pumped, and I start thinking I can relax about my supply.
Harmony
08-20-2009, 11:37 AM
You mean the random let-down was supposed to go away? I guess it has gotten a bit better. I used to have major issues in the middle of the night. Then again, Amelia used to sleep at night. Now she just eats all night long.

I know what you mean about milk supply fluctuations. Some days, I'm practically in tears thinking I'm not producing enough while I'm at work. Other days, I'm all excited about how much I pumped, and I start thinking I can relax about my supply.
this is me EXACTLY!
Paige
08-24-2009, 06:25 AM
I had a crock-pot oatmeal recipe Melanie that was a huge help in my milk supply. Set it up every night and eat 2-3 bowls throughout the day. I'm not sure I can still find it but I will look and post it.
megbender
08-24-2009, 01:34 PM
I'm still having random let-downs and leaking issues. I don't remember it lasting this long with Declan....
Harmony
08-25-2009, 02:17 PM
I'm still having random let-downs and leaking issues. I don't remember it lasting this long with Declan....

you mean it's supposed to stop at some point?! M will be 9 months on the 6th and i STILL leak and still have random let-downs throughout the day. i can't go anywhere w/o pads in place. :lol: i thought this was normal for breastfeeding. :noid: