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milk #7673 08/09/06 08:28 PM
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 54 Ohio A ajsenne OP member
OP ajsenne member A Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 54 Ohio	Ive been collecting my milk now for about 4 or 5 days and only have 20ml saved. Up until yesterday I was not taking the herbs. Now I am. I eat oatmeal everyday. Ive been pumping for 10 days now every 2 to 3 hours. I am getting very frustrated! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

Re: milk ajsenne #7674 08/09/06 09:26 PM
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 151 M mommy2three experienced member
mommy2three experienced member M Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 151	Don't be frustrated!!! It took about a week for it to go from a drop or two to now I get lots... be patient. If you get stressed that will hurt your milk supply. Lenore will be back soon, maybe one of the more experienced ladies will post some ideas... but be patient. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> It happened that way with me too.

Re: milk ajsenne #7675 08/10/06 09:23 AM
Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,785 Idaho Lalle extra helpful experienced member
Lalle extra helpful experienced member Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,785 Idaho	How long are you pumping for? What pump are you using? Also are you doing the breast massage/wiggle/compression? Sometimes it takes awhile to be able to let down to the pump. Hang in there. Laurie~Craig's wife~Mom to 4 blessings nurtured at the breast CJ(24)Travis(21)Beka~adopted(9)Rab(6)

Re: milk Lalle #7676 08/10/06 10:25 AM
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 54 Ohio A ajsenne OP member
OP ajsenne member A Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 54 Ohio	Im pumping for at least 15 minutes usually 20. I have the Limerick. I am not doing the massage but I will start. Should I pump longer than 15 to 20 minutes? Should I be pumping more often than 2 to 3 hours? Last edited by ajsenne; 08/10/06 11:34 AM.

Re: milk ajsenne #7677 08/10/06 12:03 PM
Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,785 Idaho Lalle extra helpful experienced member
Lalle extra helpful experienced member Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,785 Idaho	Nope, I think you are doing fine. Just keep it up. I would stop after like 10 minutes jiggle massage shake and then pump 10 more minutes. That seemed to help me a lot. Laurie~Craig's wife~Mom to 4 blessings nurtured at the breast CJ(24)Travis(21)Beka~adopted(9)Rab(6)

Re: milk Lalle #7678 08/10/06 01:00 PM
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 54 Ohio A ajsenne OP member
OP ajsenne member A Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 54 Ohio	how long do you jiggle, massage.... is it for just a minute or two?

Re: milk ajsenne #7679 08/10/06 03:05 PM
Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,785 Idaho Lalle extra helpful experienced member
Lalle extra helpful experienced member Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,785 Idaho	Yep <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Laurie~Craig's wife~Mom to 4 blessings nurtured at the breast CJ(24)Travis(21)Beka~adopted(9)Rab(6)

Re: milk ajsenne #7680 08/14/06 08:28 PM
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 43 Glendale, Az J Jamie member
Jamie member J Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 43 Glendale, Az	You're doing gret for just four or five days! I know it can be agonizing when you feel like you're working so hard and afraid you won't be able to produce what you want to, but hang in there. Soon drops will be sprays, and once the baby (or in my case, three babies) gets here your supply will truly take off!

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