Suggestions on how to keep up supply while sick

[paddyb]

So I have something, not sure what, that is making me go to the bathroom all. the. time.  I have been to the toilet at least 15 times today (starting around 3 am).  Anyway, this makes me very concerned I will become dehydrated since I am also having problems keeping down liquid.  My first pump session today was down dramatically from normal)

So, any recommendations, stories to help ease my mind that even if there is a temporary dip, once I start feeling better my supply should come back etc 

[ellabee]

I've been pretty sick twice in the last few months (one flu-like, one stomach bug where I couldn't keep anything down) both times I did whatever I could to try and stay hydrated and nourished...but the supply drop was inevitable for me. I saw a pretty big drop in my pumping output and DD was a bit fussier at the breast for a day or two, but we just kept at our normal routine and it bounced back.

Don't get discouraged. Try to take care of yourself. Hope you feel better soon!

[rayray007]

We're dealing with the tail end of this right now. After a few hours of vomiting I was able to keep liquids down, and drank a ton of Gatorade. I knew I was dehydrated because my limbs were tingling. I didn't have much of an appetite for a few days. My supply dipped, but I just accepted that I'd have fussy babies on my boob often, and I had to supplement some (was already doing that anyway). I think if you weren't already supplementing, you don't need to start. Just try to keep down as much as you can and nurse nurse nurse (once you're feeling up to it). Tomorrow is one week since I first got sick and I think my supply is starting to get back to normal.

[fish8412]

Nurse as much as possible.
Water, Gatorade, tea, jello, Popsicles, applesauce
Feel better!

[mrssqueegy]

Feb 16, 2015 14:47:30 GMT -5 fish8412 said:

Nurse as much as possible.
Water, Gatorade, tea, jello, Popsicles, applesauce
Feel better!

This!