Freaking Out, No Milk

[Deleted User] · September 2013

Ok, so I started the mini pill this morning and my boobs haven't been full all day. My baby keeps trying to eat but nothing's coming out. Could the mini pill tank my supply that quickly? I even tried to pump and seriously got practically nothing. I've already gone thru the whole 6 ounces I had in the freezer... Anyone else have this happen?

heatherbrownm · September 2013

No advice, but I hope your milk comes back!

knottie92178cc45b4fccea · September 2013

I've had great luck with brewers yeast tablets when I feel my supply is low. Haven't started BC yet though.

Fitnessteach2010 · September 2013

Yes I had that happen but it regulated within a day or two. When I got my period, it really tanked. I take mothers milk plus.

[Deleted User] · September 2013

Fitnessteach2010 said:

Yes I had that happen but it regulated within a day or two. When I got my period, it really tanked. I take mothers milk plus.

What brand is best? I'm looking on amazon but there's lots of choices.

[Deleted User] · September 2013

mystererae said:

Oh no. Hit the brewer's yeast. This happened to me (well, less so) when I took Claritin.

I've taken 2 tablespoons today, I hope it helps by morning! I'm desperate.

emandia · September 2013

Crap!! Good luck! Hope the supplements help!

[Deleted User] · September 2013

BetsyD2010 said:

It's not supposed to but I always felt like it hurt my supply with DS and even more so when AF came. I opted for no mini pill this time for this very same reason.

I didn't think this would happen, sucks. I don't think I'm going to take it tomorrow.

[Deleted User] · September 2013

hplusb said:

No advice, but I hope your milk comes back!

Me too! Thanks

[Deleted User] · September 2013

emandia said:

Crap!! Good luck! Hope the supplements help!

Your pictures are so awesome! I'm not usually on my iPad so I don't get to see pictures very often.

[Deleted User] · September 2013

ramy3695 said:

Oh, that's scary! Definitely try some of the brewer's yeast, mother's milk tea (I found some at my grocery store), and eat some oatmeal. And keep nursing as much as possible. Good luck!

Thanks! I know what I'm having for breakfast... Gross.

jackson290721 · September 2013

oh no! I hope it comes back! Sending you milk flowing vibes!

dontgiveupnomatterwhat · September 2013

Jeez lady! No bueno!
I hope it all works out ASAP!

littlelegslo · September 2013

This happened when I had my gallbladder removed and started taking the mini pill. I ate oatmeal and had 2 tsp of brewers yeast with oj. Then I drank a beer. Took a nap with LO, woke up with rock boobs. I'm not sure if the beer helped my mind or my supply but either way. Good luck!

[Deleted User] · September 2013

I might just have a beer at his 1:00 ish feeding, lol.

shara3333 · September 2013

I know its hard, but relaxing some may help (and beer may help you relax). Good luck! I'm sure you're supply will come back

emandia · September 2013

Asbromle said:

emandia said:

Crap!! Good luck! Hope the supplements help!

Your pictures are so awesome! I'm not usually on my iPad so I don't get to see pictures very often.

Aww, thank you!!

SASSY1JA · September 2013

LC told me ditch the mothers milk and stick w/fenugreek. That the tea was much weaker. Should be able to find anywhere that sells GNC products.

PrimRoseMama · September 2013

jackson290721 said:
oh no! I hope it comes back! Sending you milk flowing vibes!

This. How frustrating!!!

Lelo2006 · September 2013

Ugh I'm sorry. The lc at my breastfeeding support class said to double the recommendation for fenugreek.

stephyfaith · September 2013

Good luck and hope it comes back ASAP! Oatmeal and the tea works for me...

bobcee · September 2013

No experience with the mini pill, but Hope you find something that works. Fenugreek always worked for me when my supply tanked - 3 pills, 3 x a day.

Jasmineeelizabeth · September 2013

I can't drink beer because it makes me engorged, so def try that.

Non alcoholic beer apparently works better, because the alcohol inhibits let down. GL!!

cuterusaurus · September 2013

Ack! Yeah, sending the milk thoughts to you. keep us updated.

[Deleted User] · September 2013

Thanks girls!

I made enough milk for the first night time feeding, so we'll see...

lancomechica · September 2013

All of the above! Hope it recovers. I am liking the more milk plus. It's expensive but worth it! I vote for beer too

tiffanesh · September 2013

The Motherlove more milk plus liquid has worked very well for me. GL!

Stina2012 · September 2013

Hope the beer was good! Also I put peanut butter in my oatmeal, delish! Yup, fat kid right here!

thegoodpotato · September 2013

Taking blessed thistle with fenugreek is up posed to be much more effective. Worked with my first....

Hope things 'fill up' for you.

flkong · September 2013

Stina2012 said:

Hope the beer was good! Also I put peanut butter in my oatmeal, delish! Yup, fat kid right here!

Pnut butter? Very interesting!? Pnut butter does surprising things to food...I use it as a marinade for beef, also delish!

Back to the topic, after you try the supplements and your supply is back up, pump and stock up just for days like this. There were times that my milk tanked with DD1 - being sick or too busy to eat and skipping meals or having my period. If I remember correctly, you work from home? Even so, you still need a little stash missy! I would suggest at least 2 days worth. Hoping today is better!

;;)

aehamilton13 · September 2013

No advice but hope your milk comes back ASAP!!

[Deleted User] · September 2013

fklang said:

Stina2012 said:

Hope the beer was good! Also I put peanut butter in my oatmeal, delish! Yup, fat kid right here!

Pnut butter? Very interesting!? Pnut butter does surprising things to food...I use it as a marinade for beef, also delish!

Back to the topic, after you try the supplements and your supply is back up, pump and stock up just for days like this. There were times that my milk tanked with DD1 - being sick or too busy to eat and skipping meals or having my period. If I remember correctly, you work from home? Even so, you still need a little stash missy! I would suggest at least 2 days worth. Hoping today is better!

;;)

Oh yeah...I learned my lesson! As soon as things are back to normal I'm making sure to have a stash. I made enough milk for both nighttime feedings so hopefully I can make it through another day. I have formula as a back up just in case but I really don't want to use it. I'd prefer it remain a back up

nothing wrong with formula...I just wanted to EBF.

I cried yesterday for the first time since having Haddock and I usually never cry. I felt like a milk producing failure, blah. Hoping today produces lots of milk, thanks again girls! I'm feeling a little better.

Pink724 · September 2013

Stina2012 said:
Hope the beer was good! Also I put peanut butter in my oatmeal, delish! Yup, fat kid right here!

I always put PB in my oatmeal! 1 tbsp of it with 1 tsp of sugar and a sprinkle of cinnamon... So good! I lived on oatmeal first tri.

Asbromle, I hope the milk supply stays up!

atlvol · September 2013

Oh no! I don't have any advice, but I hope that you find something that helps!

opheliainwaders · September 2013

Good luck! Keep on it with the brewer's yeast! Sounds like your body just needed to re-regulate.

[Deleted User] · September 2013

Hope everything is working out! I had this problem when AF visited last weekend- such a terrible feeling!

Altima80 · September 2013

That's scary! Glad you were able to get your supply back!

valstulas · September 2013

Just saw this. I'm so sorry this is happening. How stressful!

Would it be possible for you to pump a few more times a day to maybe boost your supply? It could take a few days to see results, but it's very possible that more stimulation will increase your supply.

[Deleted User] · September 2013

valstulas said:

Just saw this. I'm so sorry this is happening. How stressful! Would it be possible for you to pump a few more times a day to maybe boost your supply? It could take a few days to see results, but it's very possible that more stimulation will increase your supply.

This is what I was thinking. I've pumped once today so I was going to do it again in a little while and then again this evening. How the heck is it already 11:30???????????????????????????????

UTQT09 · September 2013

Hoping it comes in soon for you and your LO!!

[Deleted User] · September 2013

Thanks @AmyG why didn't I think about the 6 week growth spurt? No clue. I feel a lot better after reading this and I hope you're right. Thanks for the advice

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