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Hey anybody...this is a desperate woman typing! Somthing I'm doing wrong? I was up to a beautiful 11 oz a day three days ago after a month of pumping 30 min every three and a half hours (that's all my schedule will allow) and now I'm struggling to make 8! I haven't been pumping during the night...is that what is wrong? I haven't started the herbs yet cause I was building so great without...is that what's wrong? I had a bit of plugged ducts four days ago, but I thought that it cleared up beautifully..am I wrong? someone please help me! I didn't spend the last year and a half on the protocol just to have it end on me now! what am I doing wrong? What can I do? Anyone? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

Is your moon time coming?

My doctor told me when you are on your cycle or about to become, milk production will decrease due to the increase of estrogen. Maybe that is the case?

I was wondering that too, Jenny. Except that I have no PMS symptoms. I would think it strange, as I have not had one since I started pumping a month ago. But, that could be it. I also wondered if I'm just not eating properly...I seem to be loosing considerable weight quite quickly since I started pumping. I may have to take a look at my eating habits. thanks for the input. I'm trying my best not to get discouraged and wait for a bit to see if it bounces back. I also have dislocated my ribs, so perhaps my stress and discomfort are also effecting my output? Thanks so much for sharing
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Hi LauraJeanne,

What dosage of domperidone are you currently taking?

Best,

I'm taking the 20mg four times a day. I realize now that it was probably that I wasn't eating right. I am now back up to 12 oz a day! Yahoo! Trying to pay more attention to my eating - I was on a super lean diet before I started pumping and have still been on it and loosing quite a bit of weight - guess that's not a good idea! Thanks so much for everything - my baby to be thanks you too!