Sorry to hear what you have to go through. Honestly, can't blame them as they have been exposed to the 'greatness' of formula hence they don't think that bm is as good.

For your MIL- you can tell her nicely that you are grateful that she worries about your body but rest assured that it has never happened to your friends. If at home..maybe u can just bf in the room.

For your hubby - maybe you can show him on the formula milk tin that states it's recommended to breastfeed babies for the 1st year (it shows that even those making formula recommends bm). If he's the type that listens to specialists..then bring him to see your doc (provides your doc is pro-breastfeeding)

It takes awhile to educate ppl abt bm.

Meanwhile hang in there till u reach the 6 months mark.

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Added on January 16, 2011, 11:05 amBig big hugs to you...hang in there.

This post has been edited by phythia79: Jan 16 2011, 11:05 AM

sometimes...elders tend to think what they think is best for us without realising that it may not be our choice or it's just not good for us...so..the only thing for us to do is..either just put in one ear and takeout the other....or just tell outright.

My MIL does ask me things like..when am i gonna stop bf...or she tells my son not to touch or look for my breast (how lar he understand...breast is his comfort mar)...but i just turn on a deaf ear...good thing is coz she doesn't stay with me...so..it's easier to just buat dunno...but if in your case..knowing myself..i'll one day blow up.

Hmmm...thinking about what your MIL said about spoiling your nipple..maybe it happened to her? keekeke...just a thought..since you said that she bf your hubby.

just hang in there k? It'll get better in time.

Syd G...i really envy your stash!! good production!!

Hang in there..k?

It will get better...now..every one very gan cheong..this is the first grandson/grandchild?

yaay!! don't forget about barley water too!!

of coz can!..i always order barley water when i'm out for lunch during workign days..

Urrm...you can try..just dunno if it may damage the electric kettle...

as for the nutrients..i'm not too sure about that if it's destroyed. I think should still be ok lar..

I know how you feel...i once dropped the whole bottle..and it spilled... heart so pain..hard work down the drain..

Heheheh..tell him...you even save his money!! FM is no longer cheap..

Not only that..the benefits of BM is soooo much better...baby gets better faster when sick..

This post has been edited by phythia79: Apr 15 2011, 04:29 PM

sigh..nevermind lar..you just do your best k?

I'm lucky that everyone never say like that to me before..but now..a bit headache...coz every one is asking..when i'm stopping breastfeeding..son already 1.5yo...heheheheh

hehehe..have no idea..my target is 2 yrs..but looking at my son now who is glued to my boobs...he may not want to stop on his own.

I'm more worried to stop coz he doesn't drink any other milk. though he eats other stuff like cheese or oats for calcium....so...may continue beyond 2 yrs.

Thinking back...the first six months..i was worried..i got not enough milk...and whether i can reach the 6months mark...then..i was worried if i can reach the 1 year mark...now...i worried if i may stop after reaching my target..and worried if he wants to drink other milk..LOL

NicKit...more reason for u to direct feed...

Have u tried direct bf? Babies tend to empty the breast more effectively.

You can try using hot or cold compress on your breast. If I'm not mistaken, try cold cabbage too.

I've never experienced this but I've read that these may help.

Yups...which may also mean that you are producing very well!!

That's what i read..it helps engorgement. I've never had to use it...so I'm not sure if it would really ease the engorgement or totally stop the milk. I'd prefer using the hot or cold compress first and leave the cabbage as the last alternative.

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Added on January 21, 2011, 2:45 pmhttp://www.babycenter.com/0_engorged-breasts_231.bc

about engorgement...apparently..not to try on the hot compress..but they did say about the cabbage..read on..

This post has been edited by phythia79: Jan 21 2011, 02:45 PM

glad to hear that..keep on trying to direct bf...some babies take time to learn on how to latch on. Remember that it's still a learning process for both mommy and baby - don't get upset if baby can't latch on properly or if you find it difficult to bf.

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Added on January 22, 2011, 10:35 ammy first period was when my son was about 3-4months old..then i didn't get till he turned 6 months. After that, i had regular periods.

This post has been edited by phythia79: Jan 22 2011, 10:35 AM

I'm not too sure but it's best to assume can..just as precaution...unless of coz you wanna have another one soon

6 months only??

a friend of mine...started weaning her sons when they reach 10 months..so that they don't become too dependant on her breast..I think that's a safe time..unlike me..I don't know how to wean my son off...but then again..even me not ready to wean him off.. it's really a special relationship.

Try putting in extra pumping in your current schedule..as demand = supply.

Drink lots of fluids and you can try drinking boiled fenugreek seeds water.

When you see your baby...try to direct feed and put in an additional session of pumping.

HOpefully these can increase your supply.

usually the pm ones are lesser..dunno why.

on a different note, the best time to pump is in the early morning ..at about 5am..something to do with the hormones..thus..you get more..dunno how far is true..coz i can't wake up at that time..kekekeek

Hmm..you did go to the dried condiments section right? Fenugreek is also known as biji halba in BM.

shortage??? kekeeke...must be lots of breastfeeding mommas out there!!