Breastfeeding

Actually I did breastfeed baby Cola for about 3 weeks. The reason I stopped is because I am lazy to express milk. But then it is also due to the production is low. So, I got advice from people that milk will reduce if you do not let baby latch on. Oh well, I do not care because I am not into breastfeeding at all!

For Princess Meimei, I am planning to do the same - breastfeed her until the milk stops. At first, I did try to let her latch on, but the experience is not too good. So, I decided to pump and feed her using bottle instead. Surprisingly, I am still on breastfeeding today as the milk supply never stop nor reduce.

Now, if you asked me how I found about beastfeeding. Honestly, I think the only benefit is that I can make sure my baby get balanced nutrients. It does not really save up much money after spending on breast pump, breast pad, nursing bra, breast milk storage bottles/cups/bags, cooler bag, lactating formula or supplements. Well, of course most of the items I mentioned are reusable for those who plan to have more than 1 child. Furthermore, it takes time to express milk. For me, I spend about 2 hours daily in the exercise of expressing milk. Previously, during the confinement, I think I spent at least 6 hours a day to pump milk. If time is equal to money, then I should say breastfeeding is expensive. Some more, it is tiring!

Alamak, I really sound very discouraging in this post. Very sorry to those who are planning to breastfeed your babies. But to look at this on a bright side, despite of how much I dislike breastfeeding, I am still expressing milk everyday for more than 2 months. I hope this part is motivating you! :)