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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. I wish I were sleeping through the night! After going to sleep anywhere between 7-8, baby wakes up to eat anywhere between 10:00 - 1am and then about every 2 hours after that until he’s up for the morning between 5:30-6. (Not asking for sleep training advice. IMHO only, he’s too young and I’m not yet sure how I feel about it.)[/quote]

I’ve had 3 kids. Went back to work each time and pumped anywhere between 6-12 months. Here’s my advice:
- pump once right after baby goes to bed for the long stretch
- pump after the first morning feed after he’s up for the day
- try to add in a couple ounces of formula feed to get baby used to some formula so you’re not so stressed about pumping enough
- pump when  you do the formula feeds and just add that to your stash[/quote]

Agree with the first two pieces of advice. All you needs is 10-15 oz for first day depending on how long the day is and then hopefully you just pump what you need for the next day. If I’m
Not making enough than I make sure to tell caregiver that I will feed when I pick up and right when I drop off. Also
Make sure caregiver is doing paced bottle feeding and look up Tips for caregivers of breastfed babies to share with them.

Good luck![/quote]

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