So I was right my boobs suck.

sm81wells

 I had a feeling that I was not producing enough milk for my LO, so I decided to visit the LC again.  He was only able to get 2oz in 30 min;(  No wonder he is only in the 10th percentile for his weight.  I feel horrible.  So she wants me to start taking Mother's Milk Tea and to rent the Symphony pump. 

  So does this pump work miracles?  Has anyone used it with success?

Melly Mel

My boobs suck too and I was basically starving my LO. She had chapped lips and tinged urine because she was so dehydrated and I didn't know it

Pumping did not help my supply at all and I had to give up and turn to formula.

butterbeansmama

Did she say anything about taking Fenugreek daily, eating oatmeal (not the instant kind) and drinking tons and tons of water?

I'm not familiar with that style of pump, sorry. :-(

 

Emily88

I used the Symphony to build my supply after leaving the hospital, and I definitely saw results, although I was also taking Fenugreek. I pumped 30 minutes after most feedings for 10 minutes at a time.

Mrs.BoomBoom

The Symphony is a hospital grade pump and I'm assuming they want you to pump after feedings (pretty much pump as much as you can) I'm surprised they didn't talk about fenugreek, oatmeal and the like.  Check out kellymom.com about supply, there are lots of good ideas in there.

madisonlindy

How often do you feed him?  My LO still eats very often.  If you feed every 2 hours, then 2 oz is enough.  2 oz in 30 minutes doesn't sound terrible for his age.

madisonlindy

Oh, by the way your LO is freakin adorable!

sm81wells

butterbeansmama:

Did she say anything about taking Fenugreek daily, eating oatmeal (not the instant kind) and drinking tons and tons of water?

I'm not familiar with that style of pump, sorry. :-(

 

I might be wrong but I think Fenugreek is in Mother's Milk, I don't know.  I metioned that I have been eating oatmeal, but she said that it doesn't make a huge difference.  I aim for 64oz of water daily.

sm81wells

Emily88:

I used the Symphony to build my supply after leaving the hospital, and I definitely saw results, although I was also taking Fenugreek. I pumped 30 minutes after most feedings for 10 minutes at a time.

Oh good, this gives me hope!