Pumping Journey #2 Week 17

Day 113 : 41oz
Day 114 : 41.5oz
Day 115 : 43.25oz
Day 116 : 41oz
Day 117 : 43oz
Day 118 : 44oz
Day 119 : 41oz

Daily Average : 42.1oz
Weekly total : 294.75

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