....but I'm so close. Since the day after Emily was born, we've been supplimenting formula. I know NOW that we shouldn't have introduced it so early. I've seen 4 different LC's and our feeding schedule (for lack of a better term) is kind of erratic now. She gets mostly formula, but we're using a lactation aid (tube thingy) to give her 2oz of formula while she's latched on to me. I'm supposed to be pumping after feedings, but seriously, when the choice is between sleep and pumping, I'm opting for sleep at the moment.

And the pumping .... I'm not even getting 10ml from BOTH sides during one pumping session. I know, I know, the amount that comes out doesn't have anything to do with production. But when I hear about people pumping ounces and ounces, well I'm discouraged.

I'm taking fenugreek 3x per day (3 pills each time) and considering adding blessed thistle as well. We were told we should rent a hospital grade double pump, but the cost is prohibitive right now. I found a double pump online that I like that's not $500, so when DH gets his taxes, I might be able to get it.

I don't know, I guess I'm just venting. I know I'm doing all I can to try to boost what little supply I have, but the tube thing is starting to bug. Oh and to top it all off, my breasts ITCH like mad when she's latched on. I found a site that said this can be caused by the let down. I know I don't have thrush...we checked. It's still annoying.

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