https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:26:12 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-oh-crap-im-back-at-work-and-my-supply-is-tanking-post#post-1051852 Thu, 29 Aug 2013 10:48:30 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1051852@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JoJoGirl: I think you're fine! I wouldn't worry about it. </p> <p>We did end up purchasing a second set of parts (for just in case) but some days I would pack the two sets. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-oh-crap-im-back-at-work-and-my-supply-is-tanking-post#post-1051746 Thu, 29 Aug 2013 10:23:53 +0000 BlueWolverine 1051746@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't want to be a Debbie Downer, but my pumping output has been a problem since I got back to work four months ago. On a good day, I get 10. I'll more likely get 6-8. We've started supplementing LOs bottles and it's been fine. I was super resistant at first and started getting up in the middle of the night to pump, but have since realized that a happy, sleeping mama is worth more than the 2 oz I was getting. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-oh-crap-im-back-at-work-and-my-supply-is-tanking-post#post-1051739 Thu, 29 Aug 2013 10:21:17 +0000 Smurfette 1051739@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JoJoGirl: I have no idea. I just pump 3 times at work. But there have been nights where I pumped at home, so I did 4. I put the whole cooler back in the fridge when I get home. Save the washing till R is asleep. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-oh-crap-im-back-at-work-and-my-supply-is-tanking-post#post-1051736 Thu, 29 Aug 2013 10:19:06 +0000 Mrs. Lovejoy 1051736@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JoJoGirl: I do the bag trick for 4 pumps! I have no idea if its sanitary though, I guess I just assumed.. </p> <p>I've had low supply too since starting work last week, so just here to commiserate : ( I hope it gets better for you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-oh-crap-im-back-at-work-and-my-supply-is-tanking-post#post-1051732 Thu, 29 Aug 2013 10:16:06 +0000 JoJoGirl 1051732@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Smurfette: I thought the bag trick was only good for 3 pumps? Am I being too literal, can I do 4 you think? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-oh-crap-im-back-at-work-and-my-supply-is-tanking-post#post-1051660 Thu, 29 Aug 2013 09:54:24 +0000 Smurfette 1051660@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would give it some time too. Do you eat oatmeal for breakfast? I started drinking Mother's Milk and taking Fenugreek and it helped my supply. </p> <p>I don't wash or rinse my parts during the day. Just put in a ziploc bag and goes in the fridge with the milk. I also have a freezer pack in the bag, for the drive home. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-oh-crap-im-back-at-work-and-my-supply-is-tanking-post#post-1051622 Thu, 29 Aug 2013 09:43:03 +0000 JoJoGirl 1051622@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: Ooh i thought i could only go 3 pumps without a good soapy wash. The parts are in the fridge in a bag dirty so maybe i'll add a session today and just give them a rinse first. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-oh-crap-im-back-at-work-and-my-supply-is-tanking-post#post-1051618 Thu, 29 Aug 2013 09:41:24 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1051618@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JoJoGirl: I just rinsed between pumpings and stored in the fridge in a zip lock bag. I just washed at night (well actually my dear DH did). </p> <p>Even if you just pump for 10 minutes and don't get much, remember you are stimulating demand which in the long run will help! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-oh-crap-im-back-at-work-and-my-supply-is-tanking-post#post-1051614 Thu, 29 Aug 2013 09:39:14 +0000 mrskc 1051614@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with others. It's your first day back. Give it some time. Stress &amp; a new environment can cause low output. I found my first week back, I didn't pump as much just b/c it was all so weird and new. You can try doing breast compressions. Also, watching videos of DS really helped me relax &amp; get the milk flowing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-oh-crap-im-back-at-work-and-my-supply-is-tanking-post#post-1051611 Thu, 29 Aug 2013 09:37:56 +0000 JoJoGirl 1051611@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@edelweiss: Good idea about the night session... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-oh-crap-im-back-at-work-and-my-supply-is-tanking-post#post-1051610 Thu, 29 Aug 2013 09:37:40 +0000 JoJoGirl 1051610@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks all!</p> <p>@T.H.O.U.: Did you wash pump parts at work? I'm trying to keep it to 3 pumps/day while I'm at the office so I don't have to wash, but that may be unrealistic.. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-oh-crap-im-back-at-work-and-my-supply-is-tanking-post#post-1051603 Thu, 29 Aug 2013 09:35:56 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1051603@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree, give yourself some time to get in a routine. What helped me keep up my supply was to just pump ALL the time when I first started. Literally, on the way to work in the car, 3 times at work, and then on the drive home from work. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-oh-crap-im-back-at-work-and-my-supply-is-tanking-post#post-1051589 Thu, 29 Aug 2013 09:31:54 +0000 edelweiss 1051589@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>give yourself (and your boobs!) a few days to adjust, while trying to drink plenty of water and taking in enough calories in the meantime. it's a new environment, a new routine...it's okay that this output was a little low.</p> <p>FWIW, after a few months back at work, i added a pumping session at night before going to bed to try and make up for the fact that i wasn't pumping enough to keep up with LO's bottle intake at daycare. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-oh-crap-im-back-at-work-and-my-supply-is-tanking-post#post-1051550 Thu, 29 Aug 2013 09:16:52 +0000 bunnylove08 1051550@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>stress will affect your supply. My supply tanked but I found when I drank A LOT of water, and drank mother's milk tea it really helped. Also trying to pump often (i know its not always possible when you're working) </p> <p>Dont over think it. people say looking at your baby's picture, listening to cries and coos and smelling a onesie helps too </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-oh-crap-im-back-at-work-and-my-supply-is-tanking-post#post-1051522 Thu, 29 Aug 2013 09:10:05 +0000 JoJoGirl 1051522@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I guess the title says it all.. although I might be catastrophizing since today is my first day back!</p> <p>First pump of the day = 2 oz from both sides :( WTF?</p> <p>I got very little sleep last night between the nerves from today and LO's night waking.. </p> <p>Anyone successfully recover their supply after going back to work? </p>