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Fenugreek mommies...

J8CashJ8Cash member
in November 2011 Moms
How long after starting to take it did you recognize an increase in supply? Why did you choose to start taking it? Are you happy with the results from taking it?

I want to increase my supply for a few weeks to build my freezer stash back up. My in-laws were in town this weekend and we bottle fed a lot so that there was more time for them to spend w/ Owen and pretty much used my entire freezer supply. That's why I'm looking for some advice & your experience w/ the fenugreek.
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  • RedCamaroRedCamaro member
    I noticed an increase on the second day of taking it. I got sick and my supply dropped so I needed to boost it fast. However, I tried to stop taking it and noticed that I can't. It's not like that for most people though. I'm happy with the results, my DS seems very happy too. I also put in another supplement called Blessed Thistle (milk thistle is NOT the same thing, that will dry up your milk). Keep in mind that if your LO is sleeping for long stretches through the night, you'll most likely have to get up to pump. Otherwise, the girls will be rock hard, and sometimes LO has a hard time latching on to a rock with a nipple.
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  • MrsLaurenandDanMrsLaurenandDan member

    I'm more concerned that you used up your freezer stash just to bottle feed.  Did you pump each time you bottle fed?  If not your supply will drop.  You freezer stash should just be back up.  For instance, my FIL is watching Owen today so that I can run some errands.  That is longer than I am usually gone, so we took milk out of the freezer to give him today.  However, I will pump enough today  to make up for what he drinks, so what he doesn't need tomorrow will go back into the freezer. 

    I do take Fenugreek.  My supply took a hit when we were all sick, so I'm building it back up.  I take 2 at a time 3-6 times a day.  It has always worked for me.  

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