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I've been on the reg. protocol since Feb. I just finished the babymoon period of pumping and managed to pump 12 times per 24 hr. period. Now, I can pump every three hours -- yayy! I am still only getting minimal drops of milk - and from what I am reading that is normal - right? When will I see an increase? I just started menstruating today, so my hormone levels are decreasing. I start to get paranoid and wonder if the pump is working properly - you know?
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Hi Punky,
I was on the accelerated protocol and when I started pumping it took me about a week before I was able to pump more than a few drops. The very first time I pumped, I got enough to almost cover the bottom of each bottle. Then within the first 48 hours, I was only able to get drops, sometimes nothing at all.
A week later (this was also after my period had ended), I was getting much more, and I was working my way toward a half ounce from each breast. So... I think you must be right on track.
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Thanks dedicated... are you still pumping? I am at 4 -4.5 oz/24 hrs. Slow, but coming.... hard not to get frustrated.
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Not slow at all for an inducing mom! You're doing great!!
Best,
Lenore Goldfarb, Ph.D.,CCC,IBCLC Wife to Rob, Mom to Adam aged 13, and Ethan aged 9, both born via GS and breastfed via Regular Newman-Goldfarb Protocol.
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I had to stop pumping because the adoption fell through. I went back on the protocol.
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Thanks Lenore, I really needed to hear that. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Punky
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