BiscuitH11

Well, I think I figured out the problem. My baby is 4 months old and I just got my first period since he was born, so I think it was from ovulation, which I have read can cause a dip in milk supply. But, the good news is it seems to be back up to normal now! Thanks for all the help and advice girls!

This post has me cracking up! I understand what you are talking about.....but I don't have an answer. I guess the more calories you eat, the more calories you need to burn! I have also read a few posts that say they get stuck right before and during, but after they notice a significant drop in weight loss. I don't have any…

I don't know how you're doing 1500! I bet if I stuck with 1800 and never ate back my calories, I could probably lose 2 lbs/week. But some days I do really well, and others I just get so hungry, I can't do 1800! Good for you on the oversupply though! How old is your baby if you don't mind me asking? Luckily, I had an…

Oh, and I'm not sure on the Fenugreek. I have taken it before, with my first child. But I am also on Procardia XL and I heard conflicting stories on whether Fenugreek would interact with Procardia. When I had my son, I was readmitted to the hospital 2 days later with postpartum pre-eclampsia. After that, I was on several…

Yes, I am beginning to think it may be normal to have a lower supply in the evening :(. Last night, I pumped before I went to bed, around 10. and then I woke up at 1:30 and pumped again. Those 2 pumping sessions got me about 5 ounces combined, which definitely helps. And I did notice a small increase at work today, but…

Hi, I am currently breastfeeding a 4 month old and I have my calories set to lose 1 lb/wk and it gives me 1800 calories. I have heard you burn about 400-500 per day if you are exclusively breastfeeding, so technically I should eat about 2300 if I want to lose 1 lb/wk. However, I don't always eat back my breastfeeding…

Thanks ladies! I appreciate the encouragement and advice! I will continue to drink lots of water and I may add a small snack or two into my day somewhere! Amy, that's a great idea about the manual pump, I'll definitely be giving that a try. I bought one when he was first born when I didn't have an electric yet and used it…

One more question...do you pump too? If so, what kind of pump do you have?

We are pretty much in the same boat :) I was also scared about a diet affecting my milk supply. I do want to lose weight for sure, but I also want to make sure I produce enough for my baby. I read somewhere online that nursing mothers should eat at least 1800 calories, which is why I set my account up for 1 lb/wk. If I…

Thanks everyone! It's nice to know that I'm not the only one this has happened too. I will continue to try to drink more water and pump/nurse more often. It is just odd to me that its always low in the evenings, but is pretty good in the morning. And, I don't always eat back my calories burned through breastfeeding.…