EP schedule

Re: EP schedule

• katie110505

  January 2009

  I may not be the best example. I never pumped more than 8-9 times per day - even in the very beginning. Now at just past 12 weeks I am still pumping 7-8 times per day depending on the day/schedule.

  My typical weekday schedule: 5:30 am, 8:30, 11:30, 2:30, 4:30, 6:30, 8:30

   I pump more while at home, less while working. I would like to drop to six per day on a regular basis, but am worried about my supply

   The first pump I get the most (about 10-12 oz total), the next two morning pumps I usually get 4-5 oz total, and the rest I get 3-4 oz total. I am just barely keeping up with Danica's needs right now, which is why I am worried about dropping a pump for good.

   

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• Stacyc625 member

  January 2009

  that sounds fine. you have to be pretty disciplined in the beginning with pumping. however your schedule sounds great. I did every two hours round the clock for the first 12 weeks.

  thanks to how disciplined i was- i now have a GREAT supply and i am still pumping at seven months.

  

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• EastCoastFamily

  January 2009

  You are doing great.  At 12 days pp, I was probably getting 4 ounces total or so ... what you have to do is keep pumping, and make sure you are pumping for at least 20 minutes.  Are you using a double pump?  I use a double pump, Medela Lactina from the hospital.  I built up over time to the highest suction possible.  It doesn't hurt at all.  But for months, I also massaged during pumping because I read that it helped, and I found that to be true.  Drink lots of water, too!!

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