XP: Pumping Question

sparklingdiamond · July 2014

Do you have days where you pump less ounces than other days? I pumped today at the same times as I always do and only got 4 oz and 3.5 oz the second time. Last week I was getting 5 oz during both of those pumps and usually about 4 during my last one. I still have one more pump to do at 4:30 today. I was just curious if you ever had days where you got less than other days.

jcf2133 · July 2014

Totally. Don't stress it too much.

QOTR · July 2014

Yes, me too. I hate pumping so it's always disappointing to not get as much output as I expected.

jenb_99 · July 2014

Yep. Supply varies from day to day. Based on a zillion different factors. It works that way with nursing too. If you're worried or begin to notice a consistent downward trend, try to pump more frequently to mimic the nursing pattern of a hungry baby.

bazingaa · July 2014

I exclusively pump and it definitely varies! Biggest factors I've noticed are stress and how much water I drink.

keeumm · July 2014

I ep also. Agreed with what everyone said.

RachelCA29 · July 2014

I EP and the biggest difference for me is the amount of water I drink. That being said, I am pretty consistent with my pumping output - an ounce an hour. I can sometimes get a bit more (like maybe .5 1 ounce more, but it takes a lot of water drinking in between and breast massaging while pumping). But generally I get one ounce for every hour between pumping sessions.

CamrynnsMommy · July 2014

I keep track of how many ounces I get at each session and daily total, It definitely varies. Mine is also dependent on water and caloric intake.

Krisd6 · July 2014

Definitely varies based on what I eat and how much water I drink.

gutsysneakers · July 2014

Mine varies too. I've noticed that I get more when drinking more water and eating oatmeal a few days in a row.

Xath · July 2014

I've noticed a few things will drastically impact my milk production:

1) Water - I can really tell the days I'm not drinking enough. That's the quickest way to drop supply.

2) Sleep - Not that we can do anything about it, but not getting enough sleep will impact your supply.

3) Menstrual Cycle - Some people's supply drops when they get their period. It comes back up after the cycle, as long as the pumping schedule stays consistent.

sparklingdiamond · July 2014

Thanks ladies! This makes me feel a lot better!

danabsd · July 2014

Megan43040 said:
I exclusively pump and it definitely varies! Biggest factors I've noticed are stress and how much water I drink.

Yes, stressing about how much you're producing Can effect it more than you think. I always try and do something mindless while I pump. Facebook, Candy Crush, Bump. Keeps my mind off watching my output and worrying about it.

sparklingdiamond · July 2014

@danabsd I love your siggy pic! Them matching is adorable!

danabsd · July 2014

Thank you @sparklingdiamond! I am a little obsessed with the matching. :P

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