1 OZ after 3 day of pumping - feeling discouraged - 07/14/10 05:22 PM
I have been pumping for a week now. I pump 8 times a day every 2-3 hours starting in the morning and get up at 3 AM to pump. I pump for 20 - 30 minutes each time. I do compressions and the other tactile methods while I pump (ususally once or twice per pumping session for a couple of minutes). I take Blessed Thistle and Fenugreek at the recommended dose in addition to Dom 80mg per day. I eat oatmeal at least 3-4 times a week. I was the hormone (Provera) for 3 months. Our baby is due in mid-August.
I am discouraged.
I know the bonding I have with our baby is priceless and not about the amount of milk I produce but I am largely doing this to provide nourishment to our baby. If I have to use a supplementer and continue to pump after the baby arrives, I doubt I will continue with this because of the amount of time it takes.
Will I produce more milk? Is there anything else I can be doing?
I am discouraged.
I know the bonding I have with our baby is priceless and not about the amount of milk I produce but I am largely doing this to provide nourishment to our baby. If I have to use a supplementer and continue to pump after the baby arrives, I doubt I will continue with this because of the amount of time it takes.
Will I produce more milk? Is there anything else I can be doing?