Go figure.

[melissa216w]

Monday was my first day back to work and at work I was only able to pump an average of 3oz at each pumping session (average of 4 a day). This weekend I am nursing McKade along with pumping a few times and i've been able to get 4.5oz each pumping session! At least if my supply drops a bit at the end of the week i'll be able to make it up on the weekends if this keeps up!

[bronco4grl]

Been there! I had to pump 5x a day to get the 12-18 oz my son needed at 9 weeks-14 weeks. I pumped 3 x @ work as well as twice at home. I got up early (before ds and before my shower) to pump and also pumped after ds went to bed. Talk about sleep deprived! It will get better as your supply stabilizes and babe gets older. One thing I didn't figure out until ds was 7 mon or so that I wished I known then is hands free pumping. I use Medela PIS advanced and pull the flaps of my nursing bra over the bottom of the horns. I can pump and use computer at work and even pump and drive! Just get a cigarette lighter adapter from Radio Shack (less expensive than Medela's).
Hang in there and try to get rest on the weekends. You are doing a wonderful thing for your baby.

[melissa216w]

I purchased a hands free pumping bra before I went back to work. I am pumping as I am typing right now! I also pump three times at work and usually twice (sometimes only once) while at home. I'm definitely going to buy a cigarette lighter adapter. That way i can pump on my way to work as well as way home.