6 weeks and counting

[reah03]

This past Thursday was the 6 week mark for Jordan. I went back to work that day, after a doc appointment on Wednesday. I'm still healing, but capable. I'm going to get physical therapy for my hands (tendinitis), although being at work and not having to pick her up all day seems to have given my hands a much needed break. My wrists aren't nearly as

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[bookwoman]

Glad things are going well for you and baby and baby's daddy. Looking forward to more photos.

Don't forget to keep drinking and if you have supply issues, email me and I'll do some research. : 0

[reah03]

Does how much I drink affect my supply? I thought it was mostly how often and how much I express, or she eats. I gotta get some water at work. I've been dehydrating myself there because there's no good water unless I get it from a restaurant in between calls.

[bookwoman]

Definitely the pumping frequency will help but keeping hydrated will also be a big consideration. Hopefully, you have a good pump! Is she still breastfeeding when you're home? Supposedly, mornings yield more milk when pumping, too.

How's Daddy doing? : - )

[reah03]

Actually, I don't need a pump right now. I'm hoping (and my mom says she did it) that I won't ever need one. It's much more convenient for e to express by hand at work. All I have to do is take a freezer bag and some storage bags to work with me. So far it's going really well. It will get increasingly difficult to find enough time, though, when she starts needing more than 2 or 3oz for a feeding, but I don't think I'll have an issue with supply

[blackholeson7]

I love you!