Pumping journey coming to and end 😭

Yes I only pumped 5.5 oz all day yesterday, my lowest ever. I really wanted to give my baby Brest milk even if it was half formula and half Brestmilk but 5.5 oz is just to little I don’t know what to do. I’ve taken supplements eating oats you name it. I’ve never breastfed directly for reasons. He will be 8 months on Nov 4. Just sad all I want to do just have milk for my baby that’s it. My milk gets lower around 1.5 weeks before getting period but never this low of amount
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8 months is still an incredible time to have been pumping!! Pumping is SO hard and it’s so draining. You’ve done so well to get this far 👏 💜 The only thing I could think of is power pumping and pumping more often in an attempt to get your body to produce more but think about your physical and mental health as well x

@Francheska Thank you!

How often do you pump?

@Joanna every 3 hrs and once during the night between 4am-6am

You are amazing for doing it for 8 months. You should be proud of your journey as I look up to you. I have been exclusively pumping for 1.5 months now and I know how hard it is. ❤️

3 oz so far since 6 am. It’s now 1:30 here at Wa

You usually pump every 3 hours? I thought once your baby is 6+ months., it's enough to pump 4 times a day.

@Keerthivasini yes every 3 hrs but I am only getting 1-1.5 oz combine at a time

You can pump every 5 hours

@Keerthivasini o ok Thanks

How long do you pump for? If you’re trying to increase try pumping for an extra 5-10 minutes after a pump here and there to encourage your body to increase! Sadly some peoples supply does just drop! It can be because of loads of diff things! Also have you checked the flanges and pump parts? Do any need replacing?

@Aubry thank you I will give it a try! I have nothing to lose right 😏

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