Payton is changing so much everyday. She easily has to be over 8 lbs. She's still fitting into her newborn clothes, but not for long. Her dresser is full of clothes that I can't wait to dress her in! I just hope she doesn't outgrow any of them before she gets to wear them. I'm sure she will, but it's a nice thought.
Breastfeeding is going really well. Payton has taken to it like a frog on a lilypad. I'm still pumping after I feed her. I don't know how much other women are able to pump out, but I'm yielding an ounce or less from each boob each time I pump. I've read that women can pump anywhere from half an ounce to 2 ounces a pumping session. Hopefully that's true. I know there are some women who can produce so much and almost drown their baby. I guess I'm not one of them, but I do have about four bags in the freezer ranging from 2-3.5 ounces per bag.
Also, for you women out there if you're wanting a boob job simply get pregnant first rather than paying for expensive surgery. Once your milk comes in you're easily Dolly Parton'ing it. 2 cup sizes ladies, two!
You are doing great : ) An ounce is a great start it will increase as your body gets used to the pump and nursing - I remember being nervous at first but as my supply adjusted I was able to get more. Luckily now I am able to get anywhere from 4-12 ounces depending on the time of day : ) So I am able to keep up with Lauren and still have some milk left to freeze.
ReplyDeleteHoly crap woman, 4-12 ounces! I pump after every time I feed Payton (which is about every three hours) like the doc suggested and I'm still only getting an ounce or a little more out of each boob. If I skip a pumping session I can get about 1.5-2 ounces. I think I'm just one of those women who don't produce enough. I drink water like crazy, and eat lots of fruits and veggies. I'm slowly building up my supply.
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