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Whats up with this??? #1778 07/08/03 03:55 PM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 11 D Donna OP member
OP Donna member D Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 11	Hey, all!! Quick intro---I have 3 children the 'natural' way, and a wonderful baby girl via surro, who is now 18 months old. I used the protocols during her pregnancy, and was able to bf her exclusively for 3 months. Our son is due via surrogacy in 4 weeks, just finished the birth control pill phase of the protocol, and started pumping. Wellll........the very first time I got 20 cc!! Of course, I was THRILLED!! Since then, I have pumped every 2 hours (this is only my second day), but only get drops. Did any one else do this?? I am taking the fenugreek and blessed thistle, lots of water, and ate oatmeal for breakfast. Lenore, what do you think? Why so much the first time, then nada? Anyway, it is great to see all the success on these boards with the protocol, and all the wonderful babies home with mom! I would appreciate any input y'all may have! Thanks! Donna

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Re: Whats up with this??? Donna #1779 07/08/03 05:10 PM
Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,176 Nona extra helpful experienced member
Nona extra helpful experienced member Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,176	Donna, This is normal. The milk you had gotten the first day was was was in the resivors.. I know i spelled that wrong. It it will take up to 7 days to get the estrogen out of your system. If you have drops now.. you should get a good supply going.. I didn't see drops for 5 days... Your doing great! Adoptive mommy to 4 , Last 2 adopted nursed. Youngest nursed till she was 5! Raising 2 grandbabies, as infants they were raised on donor breast milk

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Re: Whats up with this??? Nona #1780 07/08/03 08:07 PM
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OP Donna member D Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 11	Oh, thanks, Nona!! I was about to just panic! I seem to remember taking a few days to get 'warmed up' the last time I used the protocols, but got a little paranoid this time! By the way---I frequent SMO, too! Recognized you from there....... Thanks again for the support--I'll let ya know how it goes! Donna

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