where did the milk go?

Equess · Apr 13th, 2012, 21:26 PM

So I have been pumping around 3 times a days then feeding him out of the bottle because we have having so many issues breast feeding. I only pumped twice yesterday. Then again this morning.....and I wasnt able to get much at lunch, or tonight. My breasts dont even feel full

Where did it go? usually i would be dying from how full and sore they are

KatieKitty · Apr 13th, 2012, 22:37 PM

When your breasts ate engorged that's when they feel sore. You can't determine your supply by this mine don't get engorged and sore anymore and I always have enough for my lo. Just keep feeding as normal

or pumping in your case.

cheese lover · Apr 13th, 2012, 23:20 PM

Your supply will regulate itself in the next few weeks and you'll likely feel less engorged. My concern is that it seems like you aren't pumping enough to keep your supply up. Are you only pumping 3 times a day total and not nursing at all? If you are exclusively pumping you need to pump every 2-3 hours around the clock at this point to keep your supply up. Milk is produced based on supply and demand. If you only pump a few times a day your body thinks it doesn't need to produce milk.

BlondieXx · Apr 14th, 2012, 05:02 AM

Same as above, the less you pump the less milk you'll make.

To keep up with baby you have to pump EVERY time they feed.

Might be worth trying some nice skin to skin with your LO to help latching issues as its a whole lot easier than pumping!

DollPosse · Apr 14th, 2012, 05:12 AM

To keep your milk up you need to pump every 2-3 hours. Also many women don't pump a lot at once so don't feel discouraged because you aren't pumping a lot in one session.

Equess · Apr 14th, 2012, 09:12 AM

We have some major issues. He will latch suck a little then make some gross face lol and not want anything to do with it. I have tried laying there and just letting him find it. He is not interested in that either. My little man seems completly uninterested in breast feeding. I have been trying to feed him mostly breast milk, but supplement with formula. I never knew trying to breast feed would be this hard

avellana · Apr 14th, 2012, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Equess

We have some major issues. He will latch suck a little then make some gross face lol and not want anything to do with it. I have tried laying there and just letting him find it. He is not interested in that either. My little man seems completly uninterested in breast feeding. I have been trying to feed him mostly breast milk, but supplement with formula. I never knew trying to breast feed would be this hard

I have the same issues. My baby will latch for no more than 5 seconds or so. It's frustrating... I'm expressing every 3-4 hours and have kept my supply up. It's awful pumping in the middle of the night, but otherwise your body will stop producing milk..

BlondieXx · Apr 14th, 2012, 10:49 AM

It initially sounds like you might have a strong let down. Try expressing off a little before you feed then pop him on. You wouldn't believe how common it is to have a powerful let down and it can cause a fair bit of problems!

Try different positions, also in the bath, my LO still loves to go for a bath together and have a feed!!

I think coz it's so natural people think its going to be a breeze, it is to some but it is a learning curve!! A very steep one for some people!! I can promise (from my own experience!) that it does get better and it's so so much easier in the long run. It becomes more than a source of nutrition.

Just take it one day at a time hun xx

BlondieXx · Apr 14th, 2012, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by avellana

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Originally Posted by Equess

We have some major issues. He will latch suck a little then make some gross face lol and not want anything to do with it. I have tried laying there and just letting him find it. He is not interested in that either. My little man seems completly uninterested in breast feeding. I have been trying to feed him mostly breast milk, but supplement with formula. I never knew trying to breast feed would be this hard

I have the same issues. My baby will latch for no more than 5 seconds or so. It's frustrating... I'm expressing every 3-4 hours and have kept my supply up. It's awful pumping in the middle of the night, but otherwise your body will stop producing milk..

Sounds like it could be strong let down too. Try expressing a little off quickly before a feed.

It's basically just a wee build up of milk but it can come out really quickly which can be too quick for little babies and most them grow out of it in a few weeks.

Also if you're pumping through the night, 3/4 am is the best time for getting the most milk

Stick with it I promise it gets easier!! Xx

Equess · Apr 15th, 2012, 10:04 AM

Thankyou ladies for the advice it really helps. I clearly have not been pumping nearly enough in order to keep up a supply

Is there anything I can do to help my supply go up? Im scared that im going to dry up. I have some of that mothers milk tea that is supposed to help with lacation( tastes gross though lol) I just see more and more formula being used and it makes me depressed even thinking about it

I always thought this was going to be easier....what a wake up call

Apr 13th, 2012, 21:26 PM	#1
Equess Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Over the hills and far away Posts: 628	where did the milk go? So I have been pumping around 3 times a days then feeding him out of the bottle because we have having so many issues breast feeding. I only pumped twice yesterday. Then again this morning.....and I wasnt able to get much at lunch, or tonight. My breasts dont even feel full Where did it go? usually i would be dying from how full and sore they are

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Apr 13th, 2012, 22:37 PM	#2
KatieKitty Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Carlisle,England Posts: 570	When your breasts ate engorged that's when they feel sore. You can't determine your supply by this mine don't get engorged and sore anymore and I always have enough for my lo. Just keep feeding as normal or pumping in your case.

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Apr 13th, 2012, 23:20 PM	#3
cheese lover Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Iowa, US Posts: 2,047	Your supply will regulate itself in the next few weeks and you'll likely feel less engorged. My concern is that it seems like you aren't pumping enough to keep your supply up. Are you only pumping 3 times a day total and not nursing at all? If you are exclusively pumping you need to pump every 2-3 hours around the clock at this point to keep your supply up. Milk is produced based on supply and demand. If you only pump a few times a day your body thinks it doesn't need to produce milk.

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Apr 14th, 2012, 05:02 AM	#4
BlondieXx Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Scotland Posts: 240	Same as above, the less you pump the less milk you'll make. To keep up with baby you have to pump EVERY time they feed. Might be worth trying some nice skin to skin with your LO to help latching issues as its a whole lot easier than pumping!

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Apr 14th, 2012, 05:12 AM	#5
DollPosse Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 1,891	To keep your milk up you need to pump every 2-3 hours. Also many women don't pump a lot at once so don't feel discouraged because you aren't pumping a lot in one session.

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Apr 14th, 2012, 09:12 AM	#6
Equess Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Over the hills and far away Posts: 628	We have some major issues. He will latch suck a little then make some gross face lol and not want anything to do with it. I have tried laying there and just letting him find it. He is not interested in that either. My little man seems completly uninterested in breast feeding. I have been trying to feed him mostly breast milk, but supplement with formula. I never knew trying to breast feed would be this hard

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Apr 14th, 2012, 10:49 AM	#8
BlondieXx Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Scotland Posts: 240	It initially sounds like you might have a strong let down. Try expressing off a little before you feed then pop him on. You wouldn't believe how common it is to have a powerful let down and it can cause a fair bit of problems! Try different positions, also in the bath, my LO still loves to go for a bath together and have a feed!! I think coz it's so natural people think its going to be a breeze, it is to some but it is a learning curve!! A very steep one for some people!! I can promise (from my own experience!) that it does get better and it's so so much easier in the long run. It becomes more than a source of nutrition. Just take it one day at a time hun xx

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Apr 15th, 2012, 10:04 AM	#10
Equess Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Over the hills and far away Posts: 628	Thankyou ladies for the advice it really helps. I clearly have not been pumping nearly enough in order to keep up a supply Is there anything I can do to help my supply go up? Im scared that im going to dry up. I have some of that mothers milk tea that is supposed to help with lacation( tastes gross though lol) I just see more and more formula being used and it makes me depressed even thinking about it I always thought this was going to be easier....what a wake up call

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