Breastfeeding (Part 1) - The Journey So Far

Today I want to talk about my breastfeeding journey so far. I'm not gonna lie.. it's not easy. People has the misinterpretation that breastfeeding is the most natural and easy thing to do. It's not. You need sheer determination and perseverance to not give up and give in to that tin of formula milk. 

You have to constantly battle with supply issue - not everyone is blessed with abundance of supply. Some mummies even have too much of supply they suffered from mastitis. Sometimes I get blocked ducts and lumps too - it's annoyingly painful and you would have to massage it to unblock the duct.

Thank God I have good support from my parents, friends, and my confinement lady - else it would be an uphill battle. Of course, joining sites like The Breastfeeding Advocates Network (TBAN for short) on FB really helps a lot - where all mummies come together and connect to share a common goal i.e. breastfeeding. 

Being an exclusively breastfeeding mum who is also working full time, you have to be extra hardworking to pump out your milk to ensure that the baby has enough supply at the daycare. Thankfully I have an understanding boss who is ok with me taking time off to pump in the office.

Truthfully I did occasionally think about quitting but when I look at my boy thriving on the breastmilk and growing up strong and healthy, I know what I'm doing is the correct thing. And then I will persevere one month at a time.

I guess at the end of the day it is mostly your mental and how determined or stubborn you are that makes breastfeeding a success.

My personal target is to fully breastfeed Isaac until 6 months old. Thereafter, I will set another milestone. :)

.. 2 more months to go ...

p/s: My only qualms is that I wished I could have direct latch him more. Now I've became an exclusively pumping mum. I miss having to direct latch him. Maybe for #2, I will try harder at latching. :) 

Love;
Mummy Geri