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Question about pumping output

hydrangeagirlhydrangeagirl member
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A bit of background.....Since LO has not been gaining weight well (due to poor latch) his pedi who is also a IBCLC directed me to stop BF and start pumping. She said she wants us to feed him like it is Thanksgiving until next Thursday, at which point his weight will be reassessed.  Once his weight stabilizes, we will work on latch/transfer issues. 

I started pumping every two hours yesterday with DH and my mom giving him the bottle.  We've had to supplement so far with 4oz of formula (believe me I am NOT happy about this at all) when my pumping output can't keep up with his hunger.

I've been keeping a detailed log of every pumping and bottle session, and I have been producing 3oz every two hours from about 3a to 9a, then 2-2.25oz every 2 hours thereafter.  LO gets a bottle every 1.5-2 hours, following his cues.  Is my pumping output likely to increase with time or is my output the best it will ever be?  I am very concerned since I don't want to supplement with formula for the long term, (but of course will give him what he needs to satisfy his hunger.)  

I've had so many darn hurdles since LO started BF and am doing the very best I can for my little guy.  I am prepared to do whatever it takes to increase my pumping output...if this is even possible.  I am drinking TONS of water, eating healthy (including oatmeal every morning), and taking fenugreek.  

Sorry for the novel...thank you mamas for your thoughts.
Me, 41; DH 38; TTC since July 2012, 1st round of Clomid, BFP on 10/19, what an incredible blessing!  M/c on 7w3d; D&C on 11/30; 4th round of Clomid 100mg = BFP on 04/19!!! M/c #2 at 7w; D&C on 5/30, then repeat D&C on 7/1.  Saline u/s on 8/2, uterus looks great!  Will start TTC in 09/13 w/ Clomid 100mg. Surprise natural BFP on 8/25!!! Beta #1=95, #2=182, #3=404!  EDD 5/4/13...Grow baby grow!


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  • hydrangeagirlhydrangeagirl member
    Thank you @casey78.  I will continue to pump every 2 hours and hope for an increase in my supply soon!!!!
    Me, 41; DH 38; TTC since July 2012, 1st round of Clomid, BFP on 10/19, what an incredible blessing!  M/c on 7w3d; D&C on 11/30; 4th round of Clomid 100mg = BFP on 04/19!!! M/c #2 at 7w; D&C on 5/30, then repeat D&C on 7/1.  Saline u/s on 8/2, uterus looks great!  Will start TTC in 09/13 w/ Clomid 100mg. Surprise natural BFP on 8/25!!! Beta #1=95, #2=182, #3=404!  EDD 5/4/13...Grow baby grow!


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  • mom2be614mom2be614 member
    That sounds pretty good to me, and it will likely continue to increase if you keep pumping for a few minutes past when you stop getting milk. Are you using a hospital-grade pump? I haven't used one, but I've known moms who've rented them and had great results.

    Natural M/C at 8 wks December 2009

    DD1 born October 2010

    DD2 born May 2014


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  • Lhageme85Lhageme85 member
    The amounts you are getting are good for a 24 hour amount and the time variation is pretty normal too. Most mamas have the highest supply in the early am due to hormone fluctuations. Keep up the frequent pumping and everything else you are doing for supply, but remember that a happy healthy baby and mom are the most important thing. Good luck!
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  • DemoDollDemoDoll member
    This is what I use when my supply needs a boost. It works insanely good but tastes really nasty.

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  • hydrangeagirlhydrangeagirl member
    Thank you ladies for your thoughts.

    @theresat858, we were instructed to feed LO as much as he wanted until next Thursday in order for him to catch up on his weight.  The pedi is concerned that if we feed him at his demand and as much as he wanted and he still did not gain sufficient weight, that there may be a metabolic or digestive issue going on.   We will go back to the pedi next Thursday for another weigh in.

    Yesterday (in a 24 hour period) his intake was 30oz (26oz breast milk and 4oz formula.)
    Me, 41; DH 38; TTC since July 2012, 1st round of Clomid, BFP on 10/19, what an incredible blessing!  M/c on 7w3d; D&C on 11/30; 4th round of Clomid 100mg = BFP on 04/19!!! M/c #2 at 7w; D&C on 5/30, then repeat D&C on 7/1.  Saline u/s on 8/2, uterus looks great!  Will start TTC in 09/13 w/ Clomid 100mg. Surprise natural BFP on 8/25!!! Beta #1=95, #2=182, #3=404!  EDD 5/4/13...Grow baby grow!


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