My Moo Moo Factory

Everyone was impressed when they opened up my freezer. Haha... Actually there is nothing to shout about with my milk production. Some of my friends are even more than mine. :)

Ethan is coming to 5th month soon & my milk production has also dropped. Initially, Dr. Gan is advising me to take 20mg t.d.s of Motilium to boost up my milk supply. But at the end, I have decided not to as Ethan is starting his solid meal soon. Besides, the hectic work schedules has also holding me back from doing so.

So, Ethan boy, Mummy has tried the best and hope you are fine with the arrangement ya. Love u.

Breastfeeding & Working

Ethan is coming to the 4th month next week. I'm also impress that I'm still breastfeeding him. I was quite worried that I couldn't cope with the breastfeeding schedules once I started my work. Luckily, with the support from Hubby & also my determination, I managed to do it successfully.

I did think of given up initially due to few reasons. Firstly, I do not have the luxury to enjoy my lunch with my buddies anymore. I have to rush back home to express my milk or express it at the breastfeeding room in the hospital. Hence, normally I will opt for a heavy breakfast so that it could last me till the next meal.

Secondly, I also have to wake up every 6am to express my milk before I prepared myself to go to work. So my rest times are quite short actually.

Thirdly, with my recent job, I am even more tiring. With the stress & assignment given, I am exhausted. I dozed off easily.

Anyway, I'll just have to put all these aside. To tell you the truth, I feel a sense of satisfaction when I see my little one is growing healthily each day. So, I'll never give up breastfeeding Ethan at the moment. Hurray Mummy!

Breastfeeding

Ever since I'm pregnant, I have told myself that I will breastfeed Ethan exclusively. My determination got stronger during the moment Dr. Gan brought him to me. He was so smart to search for my nipple and latch it on. The feeling was absolutely good!

However, the journey of breastfeeding is not an easy one. Ethan was landed to hospital due to jaundice. I was so stressed up till my milk production was affected as well. Luckily, we have a savior to help Ethan get through this difficulties moments.

My milk supply has started from the initial 2oz to 4-5 oz now. Though it is not much but I'm trying my best to provide him the best nutrients. I do mix with formula but I tried to minimize it, if possible. My MIL always think that breast milk is not filling. Actually, baby appetite isn't big unless we have tried to stretch their stomach capacity. Recently, I met a pharmacist who is still breastfeeding her daughter till now (7 months old). I was surprised when she told me that her baby is taking 3oz of milk now. However, she told me that her baby is growing healthily and she is much more stronger compared to other babies. See! They are getting enough. Demand = Supply!

Besides, I have also taking fenugreek to boost up my milk production. It does help in some extend. Thanks to my SIL. Hopefully when I resume to work next month, my milk production will still flow in smoothly. :P