Working and Pumping

Hi ladies!

I try to pump 2x a day but sometimes it just doesn't happen. Usually when I pump 2x I get around 9-10 oz at my first session and another 5-6 oz at my second session.

If I delay my morning pump session a few hours I can get 12 oz.

My LO takes about 12 oz while I'm gone (8:30-6:30).

I'm sure it's better to pump twice a day...but if I can only pump once a couple times a week, is that a big deal?

My LO is 4 mo. old.

In general, two pumps is going to be better than 1, but if you're getting enough w/ 1 pump and it's occasional, then I think you're ok.

The only thing I'd be worried about is the "regulation" of your supply.  Usually this occurs somewhere in the 3-6 month range, and may take longer when you have oversupply.  Usually your pumping output decreases as this occurs.

If you aren't able to pump regularly twice a day when this regulation occurs, you may see you aren't pumping as much.  At this point you'll likely need to pump twice more regularly.

*SPENCER* 41 year old Mami of a toddler!  

  

  

 

Thanks ladies!

I do have a nice little freezer stash...a plastic shoe box in the deep freeze plus about 15-20 oz in the fridge freezer at any given moment. I'm sooo thankful to have this problem. DS is sick and has been nursing about half his normal amount the past few days so I've been more full than normal and was able to pump 19 oz yesterday and I'm on track for 22 oz today, if I get my usual amount out of my afternoon pumping session.

I know, I shouldn't take it for granted though. :)