The woes of breastfeeding
When the books and experts talk about breastfeeding, it's all about the good things... bottomline is, it's good for the kid...
However, as I was a SAHM without a maid for both my kids during their first year, I have had problems introducing the bottle to them. (You do need someone other than the mother to feed the baby with the bottle, else they will refuse it) I resorted to exclusive breastfeeding..... and I was quite unyielding in ensuring they only take breastmilk and no formula at all when I still could produce enough to satisfy their needs.
But of course, it's this stubbornness that causes me tears, backache and anguish when I have to wean them off the breast..... I am still tearing at the mo, as I am trying to wean Kenneth now....
I forgot how difficult it was with Rachel. But it was not too bad, as she was willing to sip at least some formula from a straw or sippy cup. But now that I am trying to wean Kenneth off, he does not want any formula or milk.... which is a major worry....
Any regrets ?! Will I do it any differently ?!
Hmmm, it's a question that hubby said I do not have to answer anymore, as we have, for the time being, put a full stop to production:)
However, as I was a SAHM without a maid for both my kids during their first year, I have had problems introducing the bottle to them. (You do need someone other than the mother to feed the baby with the bottle, else they will refuse it) I resorted to exclusive breastfeeding..... and I was quite unyielding in ensuring they only take breastmilk and no formula at all when I still could produce enough to satisfy their needs.
But of course, it's this stubbornness that causes me tears, backache and anguish when I have to wean them off the breast..... I am still tearing at the mo, as I am trying to wean Kenneth now....
I forgot how difficult it was with Rachel. But it was not too bad, as she was willing to sip at least some formula from a straw or sippy cup. But now that I am trying to wean Kenneth off, he does not want any formula or milk.... which is a major worry....
Any regrets ?! Will I do it any differently ?!
Hmmm, it's a question that hubby said I do not have to answer anymore, as we have, for the time being, put a full stop to production:)
Labels: breastfeeding, random
posted by rach-mommy at 2:59 pm
4 Comments:
Good luck with weaning 2nd time round CC! All I can say is, I've never had the problem of weaning, only the problem of not having enough supply !! U'll get better 3rd time round :) I read the last paragraph as being, Hubs wants to stop production, but not you. U're doing such a great job, i wdn't be surprised if there was a #3.
Cheng Chin, no regrets!! Just look at your beautiful boy and you'll know you've done a wonderful job! Training kids is hard, especially for moms like us with a soft hard. Just think it's a passage for us to take to make us stronger! :)
Mommy: hehehehe.....it does take 2 to tango, u know:)
Siew Gin: yes, i have no regrets when i look at both my kids. after all, it's something that no one else could have given them:) hehehehe...never knew i have a soft heart:P
Cheng Chin,
Can't be that hard to get a man to tango! hahahhaha.. Go buy lingerie, send the kids away and tango you go! ha!
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