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Should I try to reduce my supply?

attyaliceattyalice
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I just froze my excess milk for the first month of DD's life. 

867 ounces.....

ummmm....

I am an exclusive pumper.  I started out pumping every 2 hours the first 2 weeks per my LC's suggestion.  Now I pump every 4 or 5 hours and am still getting around 12 ounces per pump.

Today I got engorged when I took a nap... but that usually isn't a problem... I think it is because Harper was cuddled on my chest and my body went into overdrive.  4 hours passed and I pumped 15 ounces...Indifferent

I am ok to pump and freeze this much.. I just don't know if it is adviseable.

In my perfect world, I would be able to feed her until month 9 and then transfer her to frozen milk... work is a pain to pump.. but want to do what is best for her.

Sorry for the ramble... but I'd love some feedback.... WWYD?

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Re: Should I try to reduce my supply?

  • SoonToBeMrsLavigneSoonToBeMrsLavigne
    I think you'll be suprised by how much your supply drops every few months. I would stockpile for now. I was pumping 35ish oz a day on top of feeding my son every 3 hours in the beginning. 6 months in and I pump about 14 oz at work now. I donated milk in the beginning when my supply was at its peak. Maybe something worth looking into.
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  • craziheazocraziheazo

    Can I just say that I'm insanely jealous?!?!

    I had a great supply until I went back to work. Will you be going back to work? You may find that your supply will naturally drop some then.

    Are you storing your freezer stash in a deep freeze or your regular freezer? Make sure that it doesn't expire. It's good 3-4 months in the regular freezer and 6-12 months (depending on what source you use) in the deep freeze.

    I hope some EP'ers pitch in with advice as I only pump at work.

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  • attyaliceattyalice
    I am back at work already... this week... I own my own business so I can maintain my current pumping schedule.  I know I should expect a drop in supply soon... so I guess I should just consider myself lucky and pump as long as possible?
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  • AMYfromKYAMYfromKY member
    Keep pumping!  I EBF, but still pump every night before bed.  I stockpile my milk like it's going out of style.  I would much rather donate or throw away my unused milk than not have it if I need it.
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  • EMTXEMTX member

    imageAMYfromKY:
    Keep pumping!  I EBF, but still pump every night before bed.  I stockpile my milk like it's going out of style.  I would much rather donate or throw away my unused milk than not have it if I need it.

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