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ack. I can't keep up! (pumping related)

KristenBtobeKristenBtobe member
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Owen is chugging bottles like a madman when I'm at work lately. Even though I fed him twice before I left this morning,  he's already gone through 16 ounces, which is very unusual. I'm only pumping 10 oz or so when I'm at work, so clearly I can't keep up. I've been trying to pump on the days I don't work, but even then I'm only getting 1-3 oz. so it's not enough to get me the ounces I need for the week. We're burning through my freezer stash and I'm starting to feel worried we won't make it to a year if he keeps up at this rate. 

Do you think I should try fenugreek etc? I never did any of that with Maggie, and he seems satisfied when nursing, but he's a grazer. Nurses every 2 hours when we're together, so at least 7 times a day. Right now his bottles are 4.5 oz, now that he's on solids should we try to offer less since he seems to want to eat more frequently regardless of the amount? I'm stressing out!

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  • Meg41208Meg41208
    fenugreek might help.  I had good luck with Goat's Rue.  Motherhood Express has a bunch of different supplements.
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  • KristenBtobeKristenBtobe member
    Guess I'll head out there tomorrow. I'm kind of hoping he's peaking in his bottle needs since he's almost 7 months. And maybe I should replace my pump tubing, I wonder if my pump is getting tired since I've used it so long. 
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  • Meg41208Meg41208

    new membranes would probably help too

    and I'm available for lunch. 

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  • KristenBtobeKristenBtobe member
    Perfect. I'll fb you later. Is there a time that's good for you?
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  • Meg41208Meg41208
    any time is good.  I'm in the office all day tomorrow.
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  • Lyons_in_2007Lyons_in_2007
    I know I sound like the thyroid police; but when's the last time you had your levels checked?  Clearly, I'm hypersensitive to this issue; and, selfishly, I've been meaning to talk to you about how vigilant you think I (we, anyone diagnosed with hypothyroidism) need to be about routine blood work, PP. 
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  • Lyons_in_2007Lyons_in_2007

    imageKristenBtobe:
    Perfect. I'll fb you later. Is there a time that's good for you?

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  • kel716kel716 member

    We hit our peak BM intake at 7.5 mos... and then he was interested in more and more solids (eg, pancakes and other soft interesting foods).  So *hopefully* it'll trail off a little.  I will say that we had a growth spurt at 6 mos and 7.5 mos... so maybe it's a little 'off' that exact timing, but that's what you're experiencing? 

    Definitely look into replacing your pump parts- new membranes and even new tubing can make a bit of difference.  You might also try pumping after each nursing session for 10 mins.  Even 1 oz could make a difference.  Heat also helped me- pumping immediately after a hot shower, or using a heating pad.  Also, did you ever see the Stanford BFing video about maximizing production through a pump?  I found that info, as well as everything on their site, very helpful.  https://newborns.stanford.edu/Breastfeeding/MaxProduction.html

    Has your production gone down?  Maybe AF is rearing her ugly head? 

    GL, and hopefully it improves soon. 

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