Yup, still latching on
Successfully Breast feed for 6 mths!
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cmeilim
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camom mummy, u r an inspiration!
allycat
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While in office, u might want to try to express your milk at 10am, 2pm and 5pm if possible. They are supposed to replace the feeding u're missing. Latch the baby once u've reached home. U might want to latch the baby for the 11pm feeding instead of pumping. The baby is able to sleep longer with a fuller stomach and u in turn can have a better night sleep too. Its important that u rest well. Remember, u wont have enough energy to look after the baby if u are not well rested.
The drop in supply is affected by both stress and rest, which I think u are having now.
Dont give up on breastfeeding and persist to the very last drop!! 加油！
Tks, but I must confess, it was not bcos I wanted to initially, ds didn't want to wean from breast (he is very attached!) and both paed's & LC's advice was to let the child decide when he wants to wean off. But I guess that day will come and what I'll miss most wld probably be the sight of him patting me while he drinks.
adelynn
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i was like you and 'trial run' the feeds that i would be missing. i try (i emphasize TRY cuz work sometimes get the better of me) to keep to 3 pumps in the office 9.45AM, 1PM & 4.30PM. if my day is hectic, i would no matter what force myself to keep to 2 pumps. i latch on my girl's feeds at 6.45AM, 6.45PM, 8.30PM & 10.30PM. If i stay awake later, i will try to squeeze in 1 last pump at 01:00AM before i head off to bed.
I used to be obsessed with the output i am producing that i find myself more stressed up about the amounts i am yielding - i've learnt to relax and just pump & pump; count another day (aha). Before i went back to work, i learnt from other mummies that supply will somehow dip after returning to work so i was abit KS and stockpile 15L in the freezer. I still tell myself to try and replace the amounts she's drinking from the freezer.
The important thing i guess is to continue despite whatever comes. 10ML pumped is still 10ML more of BM --> that's my thinking
adelynn
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your PD sounds very caring & attentive; would like to try her out. Any idea which days she will be PCC?
Congratulations to all breastfeeding mothers! You all are my inspiration and goal. I'm going to deliver in end of May and will try to BF at least for 6 months.
I've been reading up a lot, but lots of my colleagues either turn to FM or stop BF after returning to work. I'm supposed to take 3 months of maternity leave (instead of 4) coz of my hectic work schedule lined up. It's going to be a daunting task for me, even my own mother told me she tried but did not manage to successfully BF me. Wish me luck!
I've been reading up a lot, but lots of my colleagues either turn to FM or stop BF after returning to work. I'm supposed to take 3 months of maternity leave (instead of 4) coz of my hectic work schedule lined up. It's going to be a daunting task for me, even my own mother told me she tried but did not manage to successfully BF me. Wish me luck!
sharonyi66
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My appts are on Thursdays. U may wanna call up PCC to check is there any other days she's available?
And I spelled correctly, it's Doc Kumu.
sharonyi66
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Me too only took 3 mths of ML and I now still slowly enjoy clearing my another mth on ML. Usually I will take it for Inez check up or if I'm too tired/lazy to go work.
I gone back to work last Dec and till now, I will still pump at least 1 time in office. Reading up, knowing more knowledge before hand can help u alot and also get you prepare what to expect.
If in any time during breastfeeding that shld you feel you'r in
lost, no confident or feel like giving up, always come back here as all mummies here are very understanding and supportive.
Good luck and 加油!
Good luck dear!!
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sufeit0115
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There is no turning back for me cos i have started my senstitve skin treatment last week at NSC which required me to take medicines which is not suitable for bf. I have deferred treatment since 1 year ago. Having made many mistakes like not frequent pumping & latching in the initial stage, most killing factor for low milk supply is stress at work & not enough rest. My supply dropped drastically since i have returned to work 2 mths ago.
Persistence is the key to breastfeeding successfully, i didn't persist enough and thus i've end my bf's journey now.
cmeilim
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There is no turning back for me cos i have started my senstitve skin treatment last week at NSC which required me to take medicines which is not suitable for bf. I have deferred treatment since 1 year ago. Having made many mistakes like not frequent pumping & latching in the initial stage, most killing factor for low milk supply is stress at work & not enough rest. My supply dropped drastically since i have returned to work 2 mths ago.
Persistence is the key to breastfeeding successfully, i didn't persist enough and thus i've end my bf's journey now.
since it's cos of medical reasons, then u don't have to blame yourself for stopping breastfeeding. =)