Breastfeeding

I was motivated by my friend who is so dedicated to express milk for his son who only came back over weekend. The doctor advised her that this is the best nutrient for a baby.

At first, I was a bit hesitated. After seeing my son having flu and sinus every month, I decided to breastfeed my daughter for at least 6 months.

I took about three months of maternity leaves. Breastfeeding at home is v relaxing. Whenever she cried, I just stucked my breast into her mouth. That was why she grew faster than other babies. Two weeks before starting work, I started to gather milk as spared supply when I couldn't express enough milk for her after work. At first, I was struggling how to store my breast milk. I started off using all my Brand's chicken of essense bottles. Then, I used all kind of glass bottles. V last minute, I started to buy proper milk bottle which I can carry to work. I oso borrowed an insulated bag from my friend to transport my milk.

Going back to work, I was a bit embarassed to tell people that I breastfeed. They asked where will I express milk. I answered TOILET. They puzzled why TOILET. It is so dirty. They encouraged me to express it in the meeting room or store room.

I felt v stressful to express milk in the office as I always walked around with my little black suitcase which looks v presentable while I look for available room. A lot of guys wondered why I got so many prez in a day. I didn't tell them what it was. :P

I finally settled with express milk routine where people has gotten used to my noisy pumping sound and my little secret bag. Unfortunately, I couldn't express enough for my baby girl which requires 4 bottles a day and I managed to pump only two bottles.

Recently, my cousin's son was admitted to hospital twice and was diagnosed with intestine infection. He is only one month plus. Doctor advised my cousin to give him breastmilk so that he has stronger immune system. ??? She wasn't successful to breastfeed him since birth. Where got milk oredi? My cousin called me to help. I was oso puzzled how to help her since my daughter oredi not having enuf supply soon. My storage can only last for few days. I dunno if I'm selfish. I advise her to try to buy from mothers who deliver at general hospital. Chances are they may trade it for money. Alternatively, she can ask her gynae to buy some from his customers. What kind of doctor? Give a solution which people can't make it.

Now that I know how valueable breastmilk can be. Mothers-to-be, pls breastfeed your child so that he or she won't get silk easily especially at their vulnerable age.