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I pump twice a day and have had to supplement since my third week back at work. I have a sizable stash (100 oz) but I want to stretch it out as long as possible.

LO is 5.5 months and I have not had to supplement. I pump a lot of times a day though, and on the weekend to keep up, and to add small amounts to the freezer. We feed about 13 ounces for nineish hours between nursing. Congrats on your new job!

I went back to work at 5.5 months too! I have never had a stash as I hate pumping and had lots of social obligations during my leave and I just dropped off a package of formula for when my LO needed extra. Until the last few weeks I pumped 3x at work and got about 15 oz. in the beginning when LO wasn't really napping and wasn't eating solids, it wasn't enough so they often made her a 4th bottle of formula. 2-3 weeks in as she was actually napping for more than 20 mins and eating solids and I can't remember the last time they made formula. I chose Gerber Good Start Protect based on online reviews and some friends. I also bought a package at home and have my husband use it for bottles when I have had my period or have been sick and know my supply is down. As she is loving solids, I figure a bottle of formula is no different than all the supplemental solids! Good luck!