Breastfeeding & in tears

I’m 11 pp and I made the mistake of not pumping till about a week ago. I’m going back to work so I need to pump. My daughter has gained weight and is going great. But now I feel like I can’t keep up with her feedings and pumping. How many times a day am I suppose to pump? Is it normal that sometimes when I pump I’ll let 4-6 ounces (from both combined) and sometimes I just get a drop! Help please I’m getting so frustrated and feel like I’m failing

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Au

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How soon are you going back to work? I just pumped once a day for two weeks before going back to work and that was enough for a small stash to use as backups. Remember you'll be pumping fresh each day at work so you won't use your freezer stash much.

Au

Au • Jan 23, 2019
Ah, ok, so you're asking about pumping at work then? I pump three times a day for 15-20 minutes and nurse on demand at home. At work i have to be really vigilant about getting enough calories and drinking enough water, otherwise I dont get enough. I also really try to relax when pumping so stress doesnt inhibit the milk flow.

Je

Jennifer • Jan 23, 2019
I’m sadly not that smart, I started back at work last week☹️