So, DD is 10 days old and I have WAY too much milk! I had this problem with DS as well. With DS, I did not pump except for a few minutes so he could latch well, took lecithin and used cold compresses between feedings. I ended up with plugged ducts, then mastitis. It took a very long time to regulate supply, 6 to 8 weeks. This time around I decided to pump more from the get go, and taper back, I do NOT want to get mastitis with a newby again and I am willing to risk encouraging the milk madness by pumping a bit more.
My milk came in on day 3, by day 5 was again in wild abundance. My breasts are lumpy and sore. I'm taking lecithin and pumping about three times a day, nursing on demand at least every 2 hours during the day, about 3 hours at night, and a big cluster feeding in the evening. I do drain the breast at my evening pumping, it's usually the only time they are ever drained in the day. We block feed, all feedings on one breast for 2 to 3 hours, then switch to the other. I usually pump three times during the day, morning, mid-afternoon and just before bed. Draining the breasts usually at one pumping, sometimes at two, pumping to soft at all three. When I drain the breasts, I'm getting 12 ounces or more! I can easily pump 5 ounces or more and still feel full. DD is showing signs of foremilk/hindmilk imbalance, green stools, gassy, etc. My milk gushes at let down, so we have stop, and I hand express until the flow slows and she can nurse properly
I need help! The only thing that keeps me remotely comfortable is pumping. I'm getting 30 ounces a day, or more, on top of feeding on demand. I'm slowly cutting back on pumping. I haven't been using cabbage or any herbs, I just read on kellymom that sage can help reduce supply.
Oh! And, with DD1 and DS we only successfully nursed on the right. They rejected the left very early on, and when my engorgement went away, the supply dropped. My nipple is shaped differently and the streams of milk look different. I'm currently pumping about 25% less on the left, so the supply is already different, but DD is willing to take it, so I'm still offering!
On the positive side, I already have like 200oz or more in the freezer. DH finds this very amusing. Any help or ideas would be appreciated!
My milk came in on day 3, by day 5 was again in wild abundance. My breasts are lumpy and sore. I'm taking lecithin and pumping about three times a day, nursing on demand at least every 2 hours during the day, about 3 hours at night, and a big cluster feeding in the evening. I do drain the breast at my evening pumping, it's usually the only time they are ever drained in the day. We block feed, all feedings on one breast for 2 to 3 hours, then switch to the other. I usually pump three times during the day, morning, mid-afternoon and just before bed. Draining the breasts usually at one pumping, sometimes at two, pumping to soft at all three. When I drain the breasts, I'm getting 12 ounces or more! I can easily pump 5 ounces or more and still feel full. DD is showing signs of foremilk/hindmilk imbalance, green stools, gassy, etc. My milk gushes at let down, so we have stop, and I hand express until the flow slows and she can nurse properly
I need help! The only thing that keeps me remotely comfortable is pumping. I'm getting 30 ounces a day, or more, on top of feeding on demand. I'm slowly cutting back on pumping. I haven't been using cabbage or any herbs, I just read on kellymom that sage can help reduce supply.
Oh! And, with DD1 and DS we only successfully nursed on the right. They rejected the left very early on, and when my engorgement went away, the supply dropped. My nipple is shaped differently and the streams of milk look different. I'm currently pumping about 25% less on the left, so the supply is already different, but DD is willing to take it, so I'm still offering!
On the positive side, I already have like 200oz or more in the freezer. DH finds this very amusing. Any help or ideas would be appreciated!
i know how it is
