Hi ladies! I have a few questions as a FTM & a gal new to breastfeeding & pumping.

I had my daughter on 3/27 (so just a little over a week ago) & had issues with her properly latching. This in combination with me having no true desire to actually breastfeed, but still wanting her to reap the benefits of breast milk, decided to exclusively pump.

In the madness of the first few days of newborn life, I was not pumping nearly as much as I should’ve. I pumped maybe 3 times a day for about 20-30 minutes at a time. I know now that breast milk is made on a supply & demand basis, and have since increased my pumping to 6-7 30 minute sessions per day.

However, I’m still not getting much milk. Out of my right breast, by the end of the day, I probably make an ounce to an ounce and a half. Out of my left, I get a few drops from each pump session. I’ve read online that in addition to pumping often, that body Armors & protein shakes can help to increase supply, so I’ve started drinking one of each daily.

Here are my questions: 1. Have I missed my opportunity to make enough milk by not staying on top of pumping in those first few days? 2. What else can I do to increase my supply? 3. I know it’s normal to have a “boss boob” & a “slacker boob” but is it normal for your slacker boob to produce drops each session? 4. After increasing the amount of my pump sessions, when should I see an increase in my supply?

I’m sure these questions have been posed & answered elsewhere, so forgive me in advance! Please feel free to point me in the right direction 😊

Thanks in advance, yall!