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Baby is now almost 6months old and we did exclusive from birth until 5months. He is growing well and at the 92nd percentile for height and weight. At the 5month appointment, doctor said to introduce him to solids which I did. Now because of the reduced feeding, I get engorged often. My question is should I drop my dom intake from 120mg to 80mg to reduce supply or should I continue with the 120mg and start pumping out the extra. Btw, I still have a freezer full from the one I pumped before birth and that is what I use to mix the cereal for baby. I am torn between the two options and any help will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Cutie

Great job! That is awesome! I would start decreasing from 120 mg. But I wouldn't go down to 80 right away. I would drop one pill (10mg) a day for a while - at least a week. Make sure you still have an abundant supply. Then after a week or two, try dropping another.

I went down closer to 9 months and I think I did it too fast and my supply suffered a little.

Also, just wanted to let you know that typically a bf baby gains a lot less weight after 6 months and especially after 9 months, so he may drop on the curve, but that is normal. It doesn't mean your supply is not sufficient.

Jennifer

Thanks a lot Jennifer, that is really helpful. How are you doing

We're doing good. My youngest daughter is 13 months and we are still nursing. I nursed my other two to 16 months and 18 months, so that is the plan. I have enough dom to make it through at least 17-18 months. I may start weaning down more sometime before that. Thanks for asking.
Jennifer

Wow you nursed until 18 months? You are a star! Good job dear. I want to nurse till 12 months but may continue if weaning baby proves tough.

At that point it is just a couple of times a day and it is nice for bonding and soothing.
Jennifer