i actually had a lot of support from my frens who became mum earlier. i saw them pump everyday relax only. got lots of tips and encouragement from them

You'll need an iron heart and time management skills to start back at your workplace.

Get in on time, do your work (no distractions) and get out on time. You'll be better off than the non-moms

Aiyo stay so near also sudah rindu

If you feel engorgement, pump pump

It's ok darling, you're doing great!! . You're your son's mother, not some cow. He deserves your milk more than anyone in the world Remember about a mother's instinct? A mother if not producing enough milk will have instinct to feed alternative milks.

Gain 1.5kg in how long? 1 month? 2 months? My baby is 7kg @ 3 months old. Dem heavy But nurse said that's normal for breastfed babies

Speaking about taste, since u said that fm tastes horrible, how do you know that bm tastes good?

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I have a milk story to share today.

Today is my baby's first day at the nursery - I supplied her with 3 frozen bottles (15oz) of ebm. The babysitter called at 2pm saying that milk already finished . My brother went to send 3 more bottles - if got extra then can carry on till tomorrow.

Usually when I leave her at home, around 12oz only enough for 8 hours. I currently pump around 18-20oz in the office. Now have to pump more often to keep up with her demand

But it's ok. I'll get to eat whatever I want. Muahahah

It can be used for lactating mums. I hate the taste tho (had a sample during antenatal class).

I my fresh milk more.

Yes. At least 250ml/day. I go through 4 cartons of 1L milk every week

Btw regarding the pump question - I do 3x @ 6-7oz everytime. Office got fridge n freezer so I store them there.

My 30 bottles are here. Suddenly, I remember why I ordered them in the first place - to shut people up I'll take picture for you Kit

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I found an exciting news for you, Kit. Apparently some breastmilk bags can be stored flat, thus saving you lots of space. E.g like this :


Then you can arrange them up like this :

The 2nd picture shows Lansinoh brand bags that I love love love (I used them when I ran out of bottles). I was wondering how come there were so much space in the bags since the capacity is 6oz. I know now

This post has been edited by Syd G: Jan 1 2011, 04:00 PM

Ebay It's a bit pricier than normal bags though.

Reason why I suggested bags is because you had issues with space ma

Actually Lansinoh bags are huge! They look like they can fit 12oz.


But fill till the 6oz mark, then lay them flat. They're meant to be stored flat.

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Other bags (YHAB) are meant to be tied with rubber band like coconut milk .

Tada

Drinking milk helps for me. And get a good breastpump.

Dont worry about water retention, as long as your sodium level is in check, you'll be fine.

Office 3x both sides. I'll try to sneak some pumping sessions at home when baby feeds on one side (1-2 times at home).

Ask her what brand of milk bags she uses

I follow WHO & Ministry of Health's recommendation. At the KKIA that I go to, got lots of posters reminding 'only breast milk for the first 6 months, no need water'.

http://www.who.int/features/qa/21/en/index.html

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Added on January 4, 2011, 10:19 pmI looked at both Autumz and YHAB bags. The pink ones in the picture is YHAB bags. They're thinner and got no ziplock so I'd suggest buy Autumz in case koyak.

Can pump today and freeze tomorrow as long as you put it in fridge. If room temperature cannot

This post has been edited by Syd G: Jan 4 2011, 10:19 PM

"You Have a Baby" brand. The milk bags are cheap - less than RM30 for 100pcs.

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Added on January 6, 2011, 9:58 amBtw am also thinking of testing milk-boosting tea. I want to stock up more . Will be buying Earth Mama Angel Baby Milkmaid tea.

This post has been edited by Syd G: Jan 6 2011, 09:58 AM

If baby's dehydrated, yes. But feeding water for the sake of feeding water is a bit weird for me.

Btw water tastes horrible to babies since breastmilk is sweet

Breastmilk is 88% water There are a lot of other ways to get water inside your body other than just plain water.

Porridge or soup, for example.

I'll do a review.

I know it's sweet because of the lactose content

and because I tasted mine

No need to ask already know

My husband said if he accidently drink my milk, he's gonna have to call me mommy

For my dad who doesnt like plain milk, I put half chocolate milk and half plain milk. Doesnt taste that bad and wont have too much sugar calories either.

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Added on January 7, 2011, 9:36 am

I remember the first few days of pumping, I spilled some of my milk. I cried


This post has been edited by Syd G: Jan 7 2011, 09:36 AM

cow's milk laaa.. since i suggested drinking more milk to boost supply

btw tell your husband this - elder generation also used to smoke opium, ok. that doesnt make it good.

i shall say nothing on the erotic part

In Malay it's jintan manis

Where to get fenugreek? Jusco also?

Btw Kit your MIL really

Thanks all, I go find em fenugreek seeds before paying more for that Milkmaid tea

Of course BM is heaty - the container is consistently kept at 37degrees