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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]To anyone that is breastfeeding and pumping, can you share your pumping schedule?  Most of the sample schedules I found online are for exclusive pumping moms and the others seemed like far too many pumping sessions.

I am just getting back to work this week and am trying to get the hang of it again.  I hated pumping with my first and struggled to produce enough to get by day to day (5-6 pumping sessions a day).

Right now, I am coming up about 2-3 ounces short - trying to figure out if I should try to do longer sessions during the day, use the Spectra letdown settings more effectively or add in another session. My supply tanks in the evening so not sure if its even worth the effort to add it in the evening.

Here is what my pumping/feeding day looks like right now:
3AM - breastfeed
7:30 AM - breastfeed on one side, Hakaa collection on the other (2oz)
10:00 AM - pump at work - 25 mins (8oz)
1:30 PM - pump at work - 20 mins (4oz)
3:30 PM - Pump at work - 15-20 mins (2oz)
5:30 PM - breastfeed
7:00 PM - breastfeed

Thank you!

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OP, I pumped at work from 5 months to 12 months and started supplementing with formula around 6-7 months because the only way I could pump enough milk was to wake up in the middle of the night to pump.  Looking back, I can't believe I thought that was a good idea.  It was horrible for my mental health (thus why I started supplementing).  And just FYI, when we started supplementing, I regretted not doing so sooner as the older the baby is the harder it is for them to get used to formula.

I also pumped three times a day at first. In terms of your schedule, you could maybe move your first and second pumping sessions earlier so there is more than two hours gap between the 2nd and the 3rd pumping sessions.  I'd also say make sure to massage your breasts while pumping.  It's hard to get the hang of with the flanges and pumping bra on but it makes a big difference.  And do play with the settings on the Spectra.  You never know.  That being said your output is better than mine ever was - I would be thrilled with 16 oz.  And, pumping three times a day is rough!  If it's exhausting you and you are open to supplementing with formula, drop to two sessions.  I know that made a big difference for my sanity.[/quote]

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