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[quote=Anonymous]I have an 8-week-old son and I’m currently nursing/pumping. I have a small oversupply ( produce around 40oz a day). He only eats around 24oz a day 
( roughly 3oz per feeding). He eats from one side at each feed ( I alternate sides every feed), and so I’m pumping the other breast either during or after. I make around 4oz per breast, so I have to pump a little before he eats to make sure he drains the breast to get all of the fat. I love nursing him, and he enjoys it, but it’s just a lot. He eats anywhere from 9-10x a day, so I’m constantly hooked up to a pump. Part of me just feels pumping will be easier, but I love nursing. I’ve tried decreasing my supply, but I ended up tanking it down to like 20oz. I got it back up, and now I’m making what I used to, but I’m afraid to do anything for fear of tanking my supply again. I’m not anti-formula, but feel why spend that money on it when I have enough to feed him? Any ladies have a similar experience and can offer some advice?[/quote]

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