35th Week....
Tummy is getting much bigger which also means it takes more effort carrying it walking and standing. His movements became larger and more frequent. Sometimes, it feels like the baby is falling out. Can feel, he is starting to engage.
As much as I wanted so many things right from the beginning, I have learnt to gradually let go. Yet, there is one thing that I am becoming more and more particular. Breastfeeding.
From uncertain about my determination to breastfeed, to breastfeed and formula mix, to total breastfeeding. I read so much into it, that expectation begins to arise. Due to my mum's illness record, I began my regular breast ultrasound and pap smear much earlier than most of my friends. I have a huge cyst on one side and many smaller ones around. They may seem harmless but I am encouraged to go for a mammogram which I did not after a second opinion because mammogram is very harmful and I am too young for it. I googled. Seen a regular doctor and visited Yen's gynae, Dr Kowa. They advised to give birth at an earlier age and breastfeeding would reduce the risk. More so important for me as there's a family history.
Therefore, there was a point of time, I was even so sure that I only want to total breastfeed by latching on. Pump to stimulate more milk would be only an alternative. Bottle feed with formula milk would be my last choice and I would not even want to think about it.
As breastmilk only comes in from 3rd - 5th days onwards, the first few days of colostrum may or may not satisfy the newborn. I came across a few products that say to aid in supply of breastmilk. Without hesitation, I purchased them. Oatmeal, I never liked it, but I bought one tin instant Quaker oatmeal. Organic Mother's Milk Tea, promotes healthy lactation and increase breastmilk supply. I would go all out to try all means.
I seek for hubby's support for total breastfeed. I seek for him to stand by my side if our parents are going to nag at me to give baby formula milk. Hubby told me, he would with one condition and that is I should heed nurses or consultant advices if there is a need to mix formula milk and bottle feed the baby. Was quite reluctant to promise him.
Then, I went into the forum for more opinions. So, looks like breastfeeding for a new mother did not sound relax and easy. Again, I was reminded to have an open mind and be receptive. There ought to have no hard and fast rule. A stress-free mummy = a happy baby!
Enlightened, at this right state of mind. I hoped my personal hormones does not screw. Perhaps, I should not even be worrying too much.
Fine.... I shall let it go... let it go....
It's the first time, I participated in Singapore Motherhood Spree!
I love rompers. And love to see babies in rompers. Especially when they started to stumble, especially when they are one mini michelin. =)
So at one go, I ordered 3 rompers for 12-18mth!!!!! A happy mum-to-be!!
As much as I wanted so many things right from the beginning, I have learnt to gradually let go. Yet, there is one thing that I am becoming more and more particular. Breastfeeding.
From uncertain about my determination to breastfeed, to breastfeed and formula mix, to total breastfeeding. I read so much into it, that expectation begins to arise. Due to my mum's illness record, I began my regular breast ultrasound and pap smear much earlier than most of my friends. I have a huge cyst on one side and many smaller ones around. They may seem harmless but I am encouraged to go for a mammogram which I did not after a second opinion because mammogram is very harmful and I am too young for it. I googled. Seen a regular doctor and visited Yen's gynae, Dr Kowa. They advised to give birth at an earlier age and breastfeeding would reduce the risk. More so important for me as there's a family history.
Therefore, there was a point of time, I was even so sure that I only want to total breastfeed by latching on. Pump to stimulate more milk would be only an alternative. Bottle feed with formula milk would be my last choice and I would not even want to think about it.
As breastmilk only comes in from 3rd - 5th days onwards, the first few days of colostrum may or may not satisfy the newborn. I came across a few products that say to aid in supply of breastmilk. Without hesitation, I purchased them. Oatmeal, I never liked it, but I bought one tin instant Quaker oatmeal. Organic Mother's Milk Tea, promotes healthy lactation and increase breastmilk supply. I would go all out to try all means.
I seek for hubby's support for total breastfeed. I seek for him to stand by my side if our parents are going to nag at me to give baby formula milk. Hubby told me, he would with one condition and that is I should heed nurses or consultant advices if there is a need to mix formula milk and bottle feed the baby. Was quite reluctant to promise him.
Then, I went into the forum for more opinions. So, looks like breastfeeding for a new mother did not sound relax and easy. Again, I was reminded to have an open mind and be receptive. There ought to have no hard and fast rule. A stress-free mummy = a happy baby!
Enlightened, at this right state of mind. I hoped my personal hormones does not screw. Perhaps, I should not even be worrying too much.
Fine.... I shall let it go... let it go....
It's the first time, I participated in Singapore Motherhood Spree!
I love rompers. And love to see babies in rompers. Especially when they started to stumble, especially when they are one mini michelin. =)
So at one go, I ordered 3 rompers for 12-18mth!!!!! A happy mum-to-be!!
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