Is this normal or should I keep popping fenugreek like crazy?

[Duckling'sMommy]

DD is 9MO and I am so proud of myself for having breastfed this long. I plan to breastfeed on demand for a year and then do the "don't offer, don't refuse" approach or gently wean her after that.

My question: I've noticed that lately I never feel "full" anymore. I wouldn't worry except that I always used to feel full and i used to feel my let-downs very strongly and now they don't feel as strong. DD still seems to get as much as she wants/needs. She gulps and gulps still and usually is satisfied with just one side and hardly ever finishes both sides. I've been taking fenugreek three times a day since I noticed the difference, but wonder if it's really necessary. Maybe b/c of solids she's just taking less milk and this is normal... I just love that feeling like I have more than enough, and I think it's hard for me just to trust my body to make enough for a bigger baby.

For those of you who have nursed the whole year or past a year, do you remember experiencing this? Do you think I should stop taking fenugreek? I think it has helped, but maybe it's not really necessary...

Thanks if you are still reading and double thanks if you respond

[nandodianenicole]

I do remember feeling like that and also panicking. Mine was even sooner than 4 months. What my LC told me was that the composition of the milk changes from high water/carb to more fatty as they nurse less. I do drink Lactation tea on a regular basis and eat oatmeal in the am most days to keep up supply (or feel like I am). I also work so I pump and still get 4-5oz total each pumping (if it's been a few hrs) but feel I only have to pump 1x in a 10 hr workday. HTH.