Sometimes I can't help but think, are there women who are not that fortunate when it comes to breastfeeding? As I shared in my previous blogs, it was a struggle on my part. For the past four months, I have been lucky enough that I was able to pump at least four ounces. Or have I yet to try my best? Power pump, food that I eat, and enough rest. This is one of the struggles; if only my husband were here, it would be different.
Direct latch? Nope, it cannot be on my part, as my little one was not that patient. He would only end up sleeping even with an empty stomach. That is why he was mix-feeding. Sadly, last month, he completely stopped latching from me— Which affected my milk production. I wanted to cry but didn't know why I felt so sad. Thus, fellow Mommy's might understand me. Breastfeeding is also bonding time, and both baby and mother feel connected. Aside from the fact that formula milk was so expensive!
It took me weeks before I finally accepted that my breastfeeding journey ended. Big thanks to the husband for the morale support and for never blaming me. Opposite to that, he is always encouraging me. On the contrary, it was perfect timing as my appetite was also affected. I no longer felt that extreme hunger so I may lose some weight. Why I am so concerned about it? For health reasons. My pulmonary Doctors advised me that I shouldn't weigh more than 50kgs. Currently, I'm 60kgs.
Now, at Five months, my baby was drinking formula milk. Yes, he turned five months yesterday. It's the 13th of the month, remember?
Indeed he is!
Look how proud he is, as he can now lift his head while he rolls. A week of constant practice pays off!
Since I anticipated he would crawl soon, I bought a bed fence for his safety, and now, our bed looks like a vast crib! I practice co-sleeping.
From being mistaken as a premature baby to a healthy one! Now, I am more confident as a Mom that I made it. My sleepless night and all the body aches were all worth it just looking at my Boy!
I couldn't contain my laughter at times, seeing his pictures showing different emotions. Ah, my happy pill and I can't wait for the upcoming holiday to celebrate with my little family.
I know patience is badly needed, but I am happy that there is no PPD now. It seemed I had adjusted well to motherhood. Honestly, though, sometimes I feel bored and miss the old life. A career that is currently paused. Yet I know, in due time, I could redeem my old self again.
I apologize for the short blog post and the late replies. It might be early, but my little one was in the teething stage. Extra time and care was needed.
See, he is mad! 😆
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so happy for both of you. he looks so healthy and chubby, make me want to have another one. !LOLZyes, that is what my wife says as well, the hardest part is stopping that bonding so suddenly, and the you will never have a chance to do that again from this point on, a memory and the journey for both of you.
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Haha maybe time for a new baby? 😆.
Yeah, I really wanted to breastfeed my baby but seemed I wasn't that lucky.
Just thankful my husband was supportive.
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He looks like a big boy now😤. A month from now and you can slowly introduced him to solid foods.
Yeah and when you go home perhaps he could punch 👊👊👊 you 😆.
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This is beautiful. Your baby looks so cute. Great he had stopped breastfeeding and now, he is becoming a big boy too. You are a strong woman and glad to read your amazing story of this. I wish him more months till he celebrates, 1,2,3,...years.
Thanks Princess! It's been a long I haven't came across with your blog
I was occupied by pregnancy and taking care of the baby after.
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Ang cute tlga baby mo.. pro continue parin sa breastfeeding kc mas healthy yun.. alternative lang ang milk.
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Gusto ko sana, kasi wala na.
Kaiyak pati price Ng milk 😆
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Awww, happy fifth month old ulit cutie baby 🤩😍😍😍. He looks healthy and really handsome even with formula milk, mommy is really doing great on taking care of the little one. It's sad that the breastfeeding stop but it's understandable, I'm sure baby boy understand her mama too. Buti at nasanay sya agad sa formula milk no? May iba na parang hirap din pag dating dyan, gusto lang gatas ng mama nila. Uwu
Mix feeding siya from the very start. Iyon kasi mas better for him.
He currently weigh 8kgs now 😆
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Tabachingching naman. ako 3 years straight (15 months kay 1st baby and 2 yrs and 3 months kay second baby). You did well so no worries.
Gusto ko din sana gang 2yrs old 🥹
He looks so happy and content @lhes and doing well. Teething stage, more drooling, be sure to have plenty of soft toys that will go into the mouth. Wash them often. Chilled foods, like pureed fruit may help.
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I am not sure for chilled foods as I haven't introduce him yet to solid foods. Perhaps next month?
Yeah, I am planning to but teether, just can't go out yet . I don't trust buying online.
How big and beautiful your baby looks, no doubt that breastfeeding, as you say, makes both baby and mother feel connected, I love it,
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Hehe thanks!
You're welcome, have a nice evening
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Unfortunately, there are few women who can't breastfeed, but most women can!
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And I belong sadly! But it's okay.
I could still take care my baby in many ways.
Ang bilis ng buwan, malaki na prince mo. Maaga nga syang nagformula pero you can't blame yourself sis. Ganon talaga siguro and at least yung first months nya is from you. Magbonding kayo sa paglalaro and other ways hehe :)
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