I just went back to work yesterday and am having trouble with my pumping output. DS takes 4 3oz bottles while I'm at work. Yesterday I was able to pump 11.5oz (4oz first thing in the morning, 2 my 1st pump at work, 3.5 2nd pump at work, and 2.5 last pump).
Today I got 13oz (5.5 first pump, 1.5 1st pump at work, 3 2nd pump at work and 3 last pump at work).
So I am just barely squeeking by with covering what DS needs. I have a good size freezer stash, so I will be able to take the time to figure this out. My question for you ladies is, did you notice that your pumping output increased after you got into the swing of things? I currently pump 3 times at work, but DS eats 4, should I pump 4?
Currently I am drinking about 130-150 oz of water a day and eating lactation cookies. Any ideas for increasing my pumping output?
Re: XP: Working and Pumping
It got better for me as I got settled in. I was so freaked out because my supply was so outta whack when I went back to work & pumped. The good thing was that I had a nice reserve of frozen supply. Since you have some frozen, I wouldn't add another session unless you can fit it into your schedule or you are worried about not pumping enough to meet your LO's intake.