Poop, especiallly in the first week is the best indicator of intake. I use the pee rule of thumb, one per day of age (1 pee, day 1; 2 pees day 2etc.) get concerned if poop is scant, indicates low transfer(or production). Remember poop is how baby also gets rid of bilirubin. Pat in SNJ *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome