Anyone exclusively pumping?

Question

Hi ladies
Anyone exclusively pumping? 
I am having lots of trouble with my son and breastfeeding so I'm investigating exclusively pumping.  Here are my questions 
When do you pump? Every two hours? Three? 
How much do you pump in one sitting? Because I only pump between 1-1.5 ounces in one sitting which is not enough for my little guy for one feed. 
How long do you pump? I've been doing between 10-15 mins.

Thanks

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There is actually a group here called "exclusive pumpers." You should join! Even though I am in the group, I actually don't pump exclusively, but I have found it a good place for my pumping-related questions. I pump in the morning and during the day when I'm at work, but my amounts vary greatly, as do the times that I manage to pump. So I'm probably not a good role model.

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How old is your LO? When my LO was younger week 1-3, I pumped every 2 hours. It sucked but it was the only way to make enough. Now he's 6 weeks, I pump every 3. I also did a power pump session every night for 2 weeks to get my supply up. I started out making maybe 10 oz a day and now I'm up to 50! Stick with it, it's awful but it gets better!

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I'm not there yet as my son is due to arrive any day now... But Pinterest has a ton of great blogs/tips/websites about exclusively pumping!!! I didn't have a very successful time breastfeeding my first born (10 years ago) and I wish I had this app and Pinterest back then to have helped me!! I've been reading a lot about pumping just to be prepared if I struggle with breast feeding again! Sorry I can't be more helpful! Good luck!!!!

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Yep I added you to our exclusive pumping group! We have great info and support!! Let me know if it worked!

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Try to pump at 2 and 5 am. I usually pump about 3 ounces per setting but I wil get a total of 9-12 ounces between those hours.

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I try** and pump every 3 hours but don't beat myself up if I'm a little behind.

Anyone exclusively pumping?

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