Power Pumping Results

Hi all! I just wanted to give a little encouragement and help to anyone who is struggling with their supply. My LO had a very poor latch & sucking pattern along with silent reflux. Him nursing was actually making my supply dwindle because he would nurse for hours but not effectively or efficiently (most was to comfort his reflux). So the decision to EP was made & as hard as it was, I’ve actually enjoyed this so much more so far despite the extra washing. I was nursing for an hour (at least) every 2-3 hrs so needless to say, I actually have more time now.

Anyways! This is going to be a long post with day to day results from power pumping. It’s a very slow process but after over a week, I am finally seeing some results. Here’s some hope for any of you who may be in the same situation 😊

April 22nd- PP from 8-9pm; 15 oz total

April 23rd-25th- was strictly nursing after I realized my supply was too low. I sucked it up & spent the three days nursing around the clock.

April 26th- still nursed most of day but PP 8:15-9:15pm; produced 3.5 oz & fed baby that.

April 27th- PP 1-2pm, 4:15-5:15pm, 8:10-9:10pm; 16.25 oz total

April 28th- I nursed twice that morning with still 13.5 oz total

April 29th- PP 8-9pm; 19.5 oz total

April 30th- PP 8-9am, 4-5pm, 8-9pm; 17.75 oz total (I did not drink as much water this day)

May 1st- PP 9-10pm, 19.75 oz total

So as you can see my supply is steadily increasing! Most of those days I’d mix in one-two nursing sessions and pump after so I probably had a few more ounces to the total. I went from undersupply, to feeding bottle to bottle, & now I have 3 full bottles in the fridge. I stayed consistent with that 8-9pm time for the majority of the days I power pumped but basically did it whenever I had the time. Other than upping my water intake, I have had no other supplements. Let me know if you have any questions. I can still update with the following days! Good luck!