I am exclusively pumping and having a hard time building a supply for when I return to work. I pump…

May I ask why don't breastfeed and pump? you'd probably be able to stock up more if you did. If you keep giving her what you pump, you won't be able to build up a stash too easily.

with Fenugreek you need to take at least 3500 mg a day, so that's about 6 pills. make sure your drinking plenty of water! Maybe try lactation cookies? oh and Oatmeal! there's also Mother's milk tea, you'll need to drink about 3 or 4 cups a day I believe.

oh lol sorry I see your drinking plenty of water!😅💦💦💦

I do eat oatmeal and I have mothers milk on its way from a company! He was a very lazy eater and still is. I couldn't get him to stay awake and it'd take an hour at least to feed him and it was very stressful. /: i know people have been able to create a stash when EP but I am making a lot more than I was in the beginning!

@rosalinasmami,

I wanted to be able to make sure he was eating enough!

@mommasaurus ahhhh I see. I wouldn't worry too much if he falls asleep while nursing. that just means he's done and now it's time for a nap!😁 my daughter did that all the time! I know having him nurse for a long time is stressful, but if he wants to nurse for an hour, that's ok! my daughter would nurse for an hour too sometimes. Maybe try nursing and pumping one side at the same time. especially in the am. But don't give him what you just pumped. then switch sides if you need to and continue nursing.

if you can't get your supply up enough to get a stash going for work, that's what I'd suggest doing. It's definitely good your making more! you could also try power pumping too!

my dr told me to drink Gatorade and it helps alot

@leahn26, did it help for you?! I have powder to make the drink mix!!