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[ForeverRoses]

Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

It's actually the herb that they use to make artifical maple syrup (hence, why you end up smelling like syrup). It's been used since biblical times to help with milk production, as well as diabeties control. I did a lot of research on it when I was having trouble with my milk supply. Nowadays, you can find it at places like GNC and VitaminWorld. You can get it in Tea form (called "Mother's Milk Tea") or capsules. I used both, because I actually enjoyed the tea. I would give it a try if you are a tea person, but it does have a distinct flavor (like anise, which is used to make licorice), but if you're not a tea person, stick to the capsules. You should take 2-3 capsules 3 times a day. You know you are taking enough when you start to get that syrup smell.

Thank you for the info- baby #3 should be here at the end of August and I have to return to work 6weeks later, so I have been stressing over being able to pump enough while at work. (sorry if it's too much info). Anyway, I love tea, so I'll have to give it a try. Thanks!

Oh- and Airborne has worked great for me, but my OB told me not to use it while I was pregnant because of the mega amounts of some of the supplements

[AlphaFrog]

Originally Posted by ForeverRoses

Thank you for the info- baby #3 should be here at the end of August and I have to return to work 6weeks later, so I have been stressing over being able to pump enough while at work. (sorry if it's too much info). Anyway, I love tea, so I'll have to give it a try. Thanks!

I returned to work after 3 weeks. There are some great articles out there about working and breastfeeding. I was lucky enough that for the first two months, I got all the milk I needed pumping 3 times a day (with the help of the fenugreek). Also, breastfeeding all weekend long helps to keep your supply up.

[ForeverRoses]

Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

I returned to work after 3 weeks. There are some great articles out there about working and breastfeeding. I was lucky enough that for the first two months, I got all the milk I needed pumping 3 times a day (with the help of the fenugreek). Also, breastfeeding all weekend long helps to keep your supply up.

I didn't have any problems pumping with baby #2, but I also stayed home for 12 weeks after he was born so I was able to build up a supply. I don't know if I could return to work after 3 weeks. 6 weeks seems so short to me!

Which reminds me, my son recently had a horrible case of viral pinkeye (so the eyedrops were no help), and I ended up making warm compresses out of Chamomile tea bags. They worked like a charm. My Mom swears by Chamomile tea for everything- and I am finding out that she might be right!

[OneTimeSBX]

Originally Posted by ForeverRoses

My Mom swears by Chamomile tea for everything- and I am finding out that she might be right!

lol i swear after My Big Fat Greek Wedding, i sometimes find myself giggling about spraying windex on everything! i think that chamomile tea bag would feel better than a splash of the blue stuff!

[ISUKappa]

Originally Posted by ForeverRoses

Thank you for the info- baby #3 should be here at the end of August and I have to return to work 6weeks later, so I have been stressing over being able to pump enough while at work. (sorry if it's too much info). Anyway, I love tea, so I'll have to give it a try. Thanks!

Oh- and Airborne has worked great for me, but my OB told me not to use it while I was pregnant because of the mega amounts of some of the supplements

Oatmeal and lots of water and rest (which is practically impossible with a newborn, I know) can also help increase supply. I took fenugreek and drank the MMT, but, unfortunately, it still wasn't enough for me.

[ForeverRoses]

Originally Posted by ISUKappa

Oatmeal and lots of water and rest (which is practically impossible with a newborn, I know) can also help increase supply. I took fenugreek and drank the MMT, but, unfortunately, it still wasn't enough for me.

Not just a newborn- but also a 5yr old and a 2 yr old!

[Drolefille]

For colds: Drixoral. It's Pseudoephedrine and nothing else and I love it more than anything. One of the few that actually knocks me out in pill form and I need that when I'm sick.