Tonight was the first night that Emma fussed at the breast. I managed to get 8 ounces total out of my 4 pumping sessions at work today. I pump at 7:15, 10:00, 11:30 and 3:00. And tonight she started crying after finishing both sides. After posting about this on my favorite parenting bulletin board (Parenting), I was reminded that supply often dips when you start your first postpartum period. I realized that I've been spotting VERY lightly for about 4 days, and it probably doesn't help that that corresponded with going back to work. I'm really hoping that once AF ("Aunt Flo" for the uninitiated) goes away, my supply will pick back up again.
I'm doing everything else right - eating tons of protein, fruits and veggies, drinking lots of water, exercising moderately, resting when I can... I'm getting a little frustrated since I'm trying so hard and it's just not working. I wasn't able to find fenugreek at the store today, so I'm going to look for that tomorrow, as well as blessed thistle and real oatmeal (not instant) since those apparently all help. I refuse to supplement when I'm home and can nurse Emma, and if it means attaching her to the breast and not letting her unlatch, then that's what it takes.
I will do this. I will last until at least 6 months. I just wish my boobs would work with me here.
How could you refuse that face?
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