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I feel like a cow...BF ? inside...

KelleyAKelleyA
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When does the over supply of milk level off?  I can't remember, but I'm pretty desperate and wondering if an end is near.  Please tell me it's after the 6 week growth spurt.

I'm grateful that I have a good supply, but this is a bit nuts (and uncomfy).  I just pumped 7+ ounces...from ONE side in less than 8 minutes.  

 

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  • Erika&BrianErika&Brian
    About 2 months, My supply was very similar, actually even more. You may want to pump less temporarily to reduce it :-). Good luck, good problem to have!
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  • KelleyAKelleyA

    imageErika&Brian:
    About 2 months, My supply was very similar, actually even more. You may want to pump less temporarily to reduce it :-). Good luck, good problem to have!

    I only pump 2-3 times a week, basically only if I'm engorged.  

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  • Katieraye09Katieraye09

    Gosh, I can't really remember.  Maybe around 8 weeks?  Although, I still pumped 25-30 oz. at work everyday (2-3 pumping sessions) so I might not be the best one to ask!  Hope you get some relief soon!

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  • Suzi-G-Suzi-G- member

    I doubt you want to hear from me but my supply didn't level off until after a bout of thrush around 4-5 months.  Even now I still get engorged some days, though for the most part my supply is just perfect right now. 

    I used to time myself pumping too, I'd fill those little Medela bottles in 5 minutes flat.  Moooo!  Big Smile 

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  • TexasHarmonyTexasHarmony
    I am so jealous.  I don't even think I got 7 ounces of breastmilk total.  Ever.
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  • kreeper611kreeper611 member

    I hate you all.  I managed to ebf for 6 months, but I never pumped that much.  I feel like I made mistakes in the beginning - taking bottles all the time instead of NIP.  I think in the end it killed my supply and when I went back to work it was only a matter of time.

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  • thehoneybadgerthehoneybadger member

    imageTexasHarmony:
    I am so jealous.  I don't even think I got 7 ounces of breastmilk total.  Ever.

    I'm with you Harmony.

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  • KelleyAKelleyA
    If it's any consolation it hurts!  I get really hard and big on one side so I'm lop-sided and in pain...no fun.  
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  • QuizzleQuizzle

    Kelley, I have the same issue... gah. I pumped 5 ounces from each side earlier today, in 5 minutes. With a manual pump. And I wasn't even emptied out on one side. I can usually get 3 ounces after feeding her, too. And I still get engorged regularly.

    No idea how long until it regulates. Right now I'd like for my let-down to not trigger if I so much as think about feeding the baby. 

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