RE: Extended pumping & dropping a session
Eventually it may have an affect on your supply. Take my #'s with a grain of salt-- everyone pumps different amounts based on what their babes take in, but you'll get the general idea. I was a 25+ oz. a day pumper at my peak when I pumped 3x's a day at work (and only at work). I cut down to twice a day, and my output worked its way down to 16+ oz. a day. Now I'm down to one session a day where I get 12+ ounces on a good day, which is fairly consistent with what he drinks at the sitter's. Yesterday I got 8. My DS has not taken whole milk consistently yet, so it's just mom's milk and water for beverages usually, however he does eat lots of solids.
A side note-- I work 4 days a week, and let DS nurse as much as he wants on my long weekends. I really believe that's had a positive effect on my supply over the long haul.
Heather
Mommy to DS (9/03) and DD (5/08)