8 days completed in my inducing lactation journey

I'm swollen, barely getting a drop of clear liquid here and there, pumping every 2 hours, and taking Domperidone. Im starting to feel discouraged even though its early days. Wish it could be a bit more of a relaxing experience. Any tips and tricks or words of encouragement are welcome!

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pdockal · 56-60, M

It takes time, patients, commitment to induce lactation. Sounds like your on your way. You need to stay hydrated.

How long do you pump ?
Are you getting good nights sleep ?
Are you hand messaging/expressing in between pumping ?

Isla1088 · 36-40, F

@pdockal sleep is never the best since i have to get up once in the night to pump. I pump ever 2 hours during the day for 25 minutes each time.

pdockal · 56-60, M

@Isla1088

you might want to try to get a good nights sleep instead of one nighttime pumping
if you were pumping every 2 hours instead of sleeping that might make a difference
but missing one session wont hurt
lets increase to 30minuets a pumping session