Breastfeeding crisis

During the time I blogged about Audrey's teething, was the start of my breastfeeding issues. I would keep about 20 bags/bottles of pumped milk in the freezer at all times for Audrey to have while I went to work. When I pumped at work I could easily get 5 oz in 10 minutes. Slowly but surely I started to see my stock diminish. I looked in the freezer and only had about 10 bags. I was also only getting 2 or 3 oz while pumping. It all hit the fan when I tried to breastfeed Audrey and she was NOT having it. My 'let-down' [baby has to suck for a little bit before the milk comes down] was taking a little longer and I realized she didnt want to wait for that process...she was used to getting milk right away from the bottle. I was so afraid that this was the end of my breastfeeding days. I've come this far and have wanted to continue breastfeeding until 6 months. I looked up some solutions online and found out that being sick can affect your milk supply [can decrease it] and i got sick a little from Audrey when she was sick from teething. My doctor also confirmed this was true. I also bought another breast shield because the one i was using was probably done for. That also helped! I also remembered that since Audrey was sleeping through the night for almost 8 hours, that was 8 whole hours I wasnt breastfeeding or pumping. Remember 'supply and demand' I cant stop or I wont produce. Thats another reason my supply went down, so unfortunately I have to pump occasionally through the night. I was soooooo close to just putting Audrey on formula but im glad I was able to analyze the situation and find solutions. The worse part about all of this, my mom gave Audrey a taste of formula when I was at work to see how it would work if need be, SHE HATED IT! She spit it out. Baby girl was not having it. She's like "mommy why settle for chopped liver when I've had filet mignon." I completely understand. I came across a blog of this woman who is the 'pumping queen' and look at her stock!

Oh how I wish.........

Only another 3 months for me, I can do it!