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jmom · Joined: 25 Jan 2005 Posts: 87 Location: Pennsylvania

Hi! I know that everyone is different, but I am asking anyways...

I have been bfeeding for 6 mo and pumping at work for 4 mo. If I stop pumping during the day at work, do you think that I will need to supplement with formula during the day on weekends and days off??

Thanks in advance for any advice!

jenna103 · Joined: 18 Sep 2004 Posts: 904 Location: Long Island

Everyone is different but after time probably. Cause then are you just going to be breast feeding like once a day? I think your supply will go low.

jmom · Joined: 25 Jan 2005 Posts: 87 Location: Pennsylvania

I pick Jake up by 2:45 each day so I get about 3 feedings in by the time he goes to bed, along with feeding him in the morning before work. But I think you are right, my supply will definately go down....

Thanks for the thoughts!

jenna103 · Joined: 18 Sep 2004 Posts: 904 Location: Long Island

What time do you drop him off? How many times at work did you pump? If it's only once you should be fine

jmom · Joined: 25 Jan 2005 Posts: 87 Location: Pennsylvania

I drop him off around 7:15. I pump twice - once in the morning and once at lunch time. Recently, I have not been getting as much milk when I pump but it doesn't seem to affect Jake's feeding schedule when I am home...

jenna103 · Joined: 18 Sep 2004 Posts: 904 Location: Long Island

Hmm you can try it you may be fine. Worse case is you just supplement. Which you are doing already right?