Hi... I posted on here a month or so ago regarding questions regarding supply. I had had a breast reduction 12 years ago and was told that I may have difficulty breastfeeding. I solely breastfed for 2 weeks and after that my baby was losing weight and the pediatrician had me supplement (after being very patient and weighing baby frequently).  When I had pumped, I was sad to get only 1-2 ounces of milk. Anyway, since then I had returned to work for 4 weeks and pumpled 3-4 times a day.  Each day my supply became less and less. I stuck it out until work ended (I teach) and now I am home.  I try to latch the baby on as much as possible but she usually cried in frustration. I have continued to pump, but to my disappointment, I have even less milk. I have drank the teas, tried beer, even bought a supplement device to hook up to the breast. I didn't have much success as the baby was still crying when latched on, milk was flying everywhere, we were both covered in formula, etc. I tried submitting to the fact that I have to give formula but I'm taking it so hard. I'm so upset and disappointed... almost zero milk is coming out when I pump. I feel like my husband is fed up b.c I am almost obsessed with trying to get milk.  It's almot too upsetting to even pump but I also can't seem to give up, even when I try.  I would appreciate any help possible. I'm really heartbroken over this and I'm taking it pretty badly!  Does anyone know of anything I could do or anyone who I could speak to to help???  Thank you.

Melissa

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