Sick and supply tanked :(
Hi all! So I’ve fallen ill for going on the second week now. My supply has dramatically dropped:(
Before being sick I was pumping about 32oz a day (8oz each side x2) and breastfeeding- now I’m only getting 4-5oz. Im pushing fluids, body armor, coconut water and plain water and very slowly pumping higher volumes. I’m writing today because I am going back to work today and my baby who just turned 5months may have to have his first bottle of formula today☹️. I feel super guilty I didn’t work up a higher freezer stash, but I was exclusively breast feeding prior to returning to work last month, and I had 50oz in the freezer which we took on vacation with us. I currently have 11.5oz in the fridge for my 12hr shift today😔. Hubby has formula on hand but we are both nervous what effects it may have on the baby. I’m hoping he only needs to receive formula one time. This entire situation makes me grateful and I know it’s not the end of the world but I’m disappointed in myself for not having a larger freezer stash :( or realizing my supply would drop while being sick sooner. I will be continuing to pump at work today and hopefully my supply returns soon! Wishing everyone a Happy healthy New year!
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