1st day back-how am I doing?

KoalaBear103

Today is my first day back at work and I'm wondering if this all sounds good. I pumped at 8:15 (got 5oz total) and 11 (got 4 oz total) and I plan to pump again at 2:15. I will get home w.LO's at 5:30 and plan to bf E as soon as I get home. 

 Does that sound normal, to get 9 ounces in 2 sessions?  I'm so nervous about not making enough for her. She's a big time eater while on the boob but has refused bottles, so I'm not sure how much she will be eating at day care.

Marion&Kit

Yup, that's about normal so far. I usually pump about 4oz/session, which is exactly what DD takes in her bottles.

Since I take you've never really pumped much before, that would make sense - your body only makes what your LO eats.

Ashley&Scott

Sounds like you're doing great! 

Even if LO doesn't eat much at daycare keep pumping. My DS started by only taking 2-4oz per day in a 9 hour period. This went on for a month. Now he's starting to take more, we're up to 4-7oz per day.  

You may end up with a huge freezer stash. That's what happened to me, I started running out of room & couldn't rotate fast enough. I ended up making a few donations to local moms.  

ArcadianDreams

That's pretty much what I get. Usually the first session is by far the best and the others are only about a bottle apiece.

KoalaBear103

ArcadianDreams:

That's pretty much what I get. Usually the first session is by far the best and the others are only about a bottle apiece.

That's why I was nervous that I only got 5 oz at my first session. Hopefully tomorrow it will be a bit more.

kmm2150

Just wanted to say that is awesome - I am lucky to get 3 oz a session, no matter what time of day, so it sounds like you are doing great.

KoalaBear103

kmm2150:

Just wanted to say that is awesome - I am lucky to get 3 oz a session, no matter what time of day, so it sounds like you are doing great.

Thanks! I ended up with 13 for the day. I know I need to increase my calories a bit, so hopefully that will help. I have a big time eater on my hands and I don't think 13 ounces a day will keep up with her!