https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 01 May 2026 19:37:58 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-ounces-to-feed-lo#post-649302 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 09:43:06 +0000 Adira 649302@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@kiddosc: Thanks for the link!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-ounces-to-feed-lo#post-649031 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 07:48:16 +0000 kiddosc 649031@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@coacheswife123: @Adira: I have this handsfree bra, it's awesome! <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004S8MGGQ/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1363610812&#038;sr=8-1&#038;pi=SL75" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004S8MGGQ/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1363610812&#038;sr=8-1&#038;pi=SL75</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-ounces-to-feed-lo#post-648984 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 07:15:34 +0000 Adira 648984@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@coacheswife123: Haha, okay! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-ounces-to-feed-lo#post-648890 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 03:59:11 +0000 pl0508 648890@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Adira: no I need suggestions too haha !!! I haven't tried my double electric yet ! I will do a post! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-ounces-to-feed-lo#post-648882 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 03:33:11 +0000 Adira 648882@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@coacheswife123: Oh! Good idea! Can you suggest a good one? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-ounces-to-feed-lo#post-648653 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 20:23:40 +0000 pl0508 648653@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Adira: good plan ! If the electric works with one hand you may just want to get a hands free pumping bra ! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-ounces-to-feed-lo#post-648638 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 20:17:52 +0000 Adira 648638@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@coacheswife123: @Mrs. High Heels: It's possible my seal hasn't been good with the electric because I was trying to pump both sides st the same time and had to hold them awkwardly. When I used the manual, I used one hand to hold it to my boob and the other to pump. I'm going to try the electric again but only do one at a time and see if I have better luck. Otherwise I'll have to see if I can get a new one through my insurance. Thanks ladies! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-ounces-to-feed-lo#post-648256 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 16:07:55 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 648256@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Adira: if your manual is getting 1 oz out, I would think an electric could get more... maybe it's time for a new pump. can you get one through insurance? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-ounces-to-feed-lo#post-648242 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 15:49:53 +0000 pl0508 648242@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Adira: good ! Try it the next few pumps. Sounds like your electric isn't pumping efficiently </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-ounces-to-feed-lo#post-648162 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 14:37:57 +0000 Adira 648162@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Okay, I just pumped with a manual pump about an hour after feeding him and I was able to get a full ounce (combined from both breasts)! Now I feel a little better that I'm able to get SOMETHING out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-ounces-to-feed-lo#post-648135 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 14:13:20 +0000 pl0508 648135@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Adira: the only reason I block feed is because of my oversupply ! It helps him to get more hind milk instead of all fore milk ! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-ounces-to-feed-lo#post-648127 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 14:06:34 +0000 Adira 648127@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@coacheswife123: Hmm... maybe I should try block feeding. I always offer the other breast when he falls off the first one at the moment.</p> <p>@Mrs Green Grass: I pumped for 20 minutes this morning and only got half an ounce. It was depressing. :(</p> <p>@Mrs. Chen: Hmmm... maybe I should try waiting an hour before pumping! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-ounces-to-feed-lo#post-647945 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 11:41:14 +0000 dolphin 647945@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If I pump right after I nurse I never get much. I try to wait at least an hour. In the early weeks DH would feed LO a bottle before she goes to sleep and I would pump then. That way I would have plenty of milk since I did not nurse. I started pumping in the mornings when LO started sleeping longer stretches and I would wake up engorged! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-ounces-to-feed-lo#post-647919 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 11:25:41 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 647919@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You should definitely get more without bfing first. Probably 2 ounces more. In a way it's food not to have much after bfing because your supply is mat hung your lo. But if you want to increase supply, you need to increase the amount of time feeding (or pumping). It'll keep building/regulating for the first 3 months. </p> <p>How long are you pumping for? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-ounces-to-feed-lo#post-647896 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 11:05:03 +0000 pl0508 647896@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Adira: well I block feed. In the morning I pump the side he doesn't feed on. I don't pump on the side he nursed on. That pump session goes in he freezer. In the evenings I just pump the side that is up next when DH gives his bottle ! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-ounces-to-feed-lo#post-647886 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 11:00:29 +0000 Adira 647886@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@coacheswife123: @Mrs. High Heels: If you ladies pump after a feed, do you do it immediately after feeding, or wait? Maybe I'm trying to do it too soon? I try pumping immediately after nursing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-ounces-to-feed-lo#post-647873 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 10:52:45 +0000 pl0508 647873@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Adira: that's what I would do ! I love my manual but they aren't for everyone ! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-ounces-to-feed-lo#post-647864 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 10:49:31 +0000 Adira 647864@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@coacheswife123: Hmm, okay, I have a manual but haven't tried using it yet. Maybe I'll try that tomorrow and see if I have better results. If so, then I'll know it's the pump that's not working! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-ounces-to-feed-lo#post-647856 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 10:47:09 +0000 pl0508 647856@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Adira: hmmm I'm using a manual pump right now and get 5 oz in less than 10 min on one side But....I'm a moo cow haha. I haven't tried my electric yet ! You could get a cheap manual and see how much you get and compare that to what you are getting with the electric. If you eat more then I would say the motor is prob shot ! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-ounces-to-feed-lo#post-647849 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 10:44:28 +0000 Adira 647849@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. High Heels: I don't really know how to tell - it is plugged in and I can tell there is suction, but I don't think I'm really triggering let-down or anything - although if Xander's just fed, will I be able to? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-ounces-to-feed-lo#post-647846 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 10:42:17 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 647846@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Adira: when you pump, how's the suction? is it pretty strong? when i'm pumping, i can tell a huge difference when i plug my pump into an outlet vs when i'm using batteries because the suction is a lot weaker on batteries and my output is never as high. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-ounces-to-feed-lo#post-647836 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 10:38:11 +0000 Adira 647836@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@coacheswife123: @Mrs. High Heels: It's a Phillips Avent Double Electric Pump, but it's not new - my sister-in-law gave it to me. I'm wondering if it's not working well or if it's me! How do you know if your pump is working correctly? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-ounces-to-feed-lo#post-647791 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 10:07:57 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 647791@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Adira: also wondering what kind of pump you have. even though you're only getting an extra .5 ounces, keep at it and i'm sure that'll increase! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-ounces-to-feed-lo#post-647788 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 10:04:22 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 647788@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Adira: yes I pump every time he's fed a bottle. i'm only pumping in once a day right now, usually in the mornings. i pump after a nursing session, and i'm able to get an additional 4 ounces. i've been eating oatmeal for breakfast everyday since we came home with the baby, so that might be helping! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-ounces-to-feed-lo#post-647783 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 10:00:42 +0000 pl0508 647783@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Adira: what kind of pump ?! Try not to fret - your supply is still regulating ! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-ounces-to-feed-lo#post-647779 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 09:56:43 +0000 shopaholic 647779@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: same here. We started on 2 and now 2.5. She usually has a little left over. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-ounces-to-feed-lo#post-647778 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 09:56:38 +0000 runsyellowlites 647778@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Here is a fantastic kellymom post on how much expressed milk bebe should need &amp; then another on bottle feeding. =)</p> <p><a href="http://kellymom.com/bf/pumpingmoms/pumping/milkcalc/" rel="nofollow">http://kellymom.com/bf/pumpingmoms/pumping/milkcalc/</a></p> <p><a href="http://kellymom.com/bf/pumpingmoms/feeding-tools/bottle-feeding/" rel="nofollow">http://kellymom.com/bf/pumpingmoms/feeding-tools/bottle-feeding/</a></p> <p>FWIW P ate only 2-2.5 oz in a bottle for what seems like forever. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-ounces-to-feed-lo#post-647768 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 09:53:52 +0000 Adira 647768@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@coacheswife123: I really hope that I'm able to pump as much as Xander needs if he's taking a bottle at the time. I'm nervous that my pump sucks, haha, as I've only gotten about half an ounce out at any time (right after nursing) and I feel like I can hand express more when I'm done using the pump - that's not right, right?? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-ounces-to-feed-lo#post-647762 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 09:51:32 +0000 pl0508 647762@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Adira: sounds like a great plan ! I pump the bottle for the next day while DH feeds ! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-ounces-to-feed-lo#post-647746 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 09:43:09 +0000 Adira 647746@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. High Heels: Do you pump when you feed him the bottle? Are you usually able to get 2+ ounces when you do that? I'm so nervous because so far I've only pumped in the morning after a feed and after 20 minutes, I've only got half an ounce to show for it... I'll get more during normal feeding time, right?? </p>