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melbalalala
Little Lady
Member since 5/07 5014 total posts
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Melissa
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When can I stop pumping overnight? <trying to build up supply>
DD is 3 weeks old, I'm pumping 18-19oz a day <2-3 nursing sessions a day>.
I'd really like to build up my supply and get a freezer stash going. I pump every 2-3 hours including 2-3 times overnight (DD only wakes up for a feeding once a night if that means anything).
Can I ever give up the overnight sessions without jeopardizing my supply? They're exhausting! 
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Posted 10/1/10 4:51 PM  |
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monkeybride
My Everything
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Re: When can I stop pumping overnight? <trying to build up supply>
Yes but I'd wait another 3-5 weeks at least. They suck but it's worth it to get a stash and have a good supply.
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| Posted 10/1/10 4:53 PM |
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GioiaMia
Let's Go Rangers!
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Re: When can I stop pumping overnight? <trying to build up supply>
I never woke up at night so I cant help there but wanted to say woohoooooo good job !!
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| Posted 10/1/10 6:44 PM |
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cds58019
The loves of my life :)
Member since 6/08 4276 total posts
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Candice
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Re: When can I stop pumping overnight? <trying to build up supply>
I have never woken up just to pump and I have been getting close to 25 oz. a day. My   are three weeks old. Nurses told me sleep was more important and as long as I kept up with it during the day my supply would be fine. And they were right! Sorry I guess that's not really any help to you.
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| Posted 10/1/10 7:03 PM |
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DomesticDeeva
Tiebreaker on deck!!!
Member since 11/08 2088 total posts
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Dee
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Re: When can I stop pumping overnight? <trying to build up supply>
I only pump when DD wakes up to eat, which is once or twice a night. Sometimes if she wakes up twice, I'll only pump for one of those wakings because I'm too tired. Granted, I wake up with rock hard boobs when I do that  , but I need some sleep lol.
I've been exclusively pumping since DD was 1 week old, and was only pumping about 12-16oz/day. Now she's 1 month old, and I pump 30oz/day, so I'm guessing it's not affecting my supply.
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| Posted 10/1/10 9:01 PM |
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melbalalala
Little Lady
Member since 5/07 5014 total posts
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Melissa
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Re: When can I stop pumping overnight? <trying to build up supply>
Posted by Tilde
I never woke up at night so I cant help there but wanted to say woohoooooo good job !!
Best pumping cheerleader ever! 
Thanks ladies, your info really helps!
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| Posted 10/1/10 9:03 PM |
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DancinBarefoot
06ers Rock!!
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The One My Mother Gave Me ;-)
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Re: When can I stop pumping overnight? <trying to build up supply>
My DD was waking 3-4 times per night at that age, so I never had overnight pumping session - only overnight feeding sessions. But, I think you should keep it up until your little one is 8 weeks old and your supply is firmly established b/c her intake is going to increase as she gets older.
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| Posted 10/2/10 12:16 AM |
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labonnevie
sometimes 1+1= 4 <3
Member since 8/09 3869 total posts
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the lucky one
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Re: When can I stop pumping overnight? <trying to build up supply>
my dd is 6mos tomorrow and has been STTN since 4wks old.
i am still pumping once at night.
i have over 800ounces in my freezer stash.
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| Posted 10/2/10 2:59 PM |
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Reese13
LIF Adolescent
Member since 8/08 625 total posts
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Theresa
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Re: When can I stop pumping overnight? <trying to build up supply>
I would wait a couple of weeks. It will be worth it!
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| Posted 10/2/10 4:00 PM |
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Erica
LIF Adult
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Re: When can I stop pumping overnight? <trying to build up supply>
I waited until 6-8 weeks to stop overnight and had a large supply.
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| Posted 10/2/10 5:32 PM |
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SecretTTCer
LIF Adult
Member since 6/08 2284 total posts
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Re: When can I stop pumping overnight? <trying to build up supply>
LC told me once you are pumping at least 32 oz you can stop.
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| Posted 10/2/10 6:34 PM |
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