Home Forums Induced Lactation aka Adoptive Breastfeeding Medical Interventions to Induce Lactation/Increase Milk Supply Whats up with this???

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

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!

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