For the past month, I've been taking some drugs. OK, not really drugs, but it's a herb called Fenugreek. Back in July, I had my gallbladder removed and for 4 days, I could not eat or drink anything. I was on IV's only and it was the first time I was without my little baby. I had 2 procedures done, my gallbladder removed and stones removed from the duct. It wasn't too bad and it was the cure to all that so called 'heartburn' I had been having for the past 4 years. All those heartburn attacks were actually me passing gallstones. SO, long story short, I was still nursing when I checked into the hospital. Since I was drugged up on pain killers, (which was awesome by the way) I couldn't nurse. Instead I had to pump so my body would produce the same milk supply. Seriously, if someone would have drank that it would have been one awesome cocktail: milk + morphine = crazy college party.
SO, after I got out of the hospital, I realized that it really affected my milk supply. Instead of pumping 4-5 ounces, I could only produce around 2. Caden was on formula during the time I was in the hospital and did really well on it. BUT, I still wanted to go back to nursing.
I did some research and started taking Fenugreek. The first day I started with 6 pills and I could tell a difference right away. I was very happy with the results. They say you should take anywhere from 6-10/day so I have been consistently taking about 6-8/day. They don't smell funny and are easy to swallow. Now, a side effect can be that you smell like IHOP (or syrup) but I haven't experienced this yet. So, all in all, I'd recommend it. *Note-do not take if you are allergic to peanuts.
In turn, I have a happy, healthy, chubby, full baby...oh and awesome milk boobs that feel like knee caps when they get too full. HOORAY!
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