Never Give Up Breastfeeding!

Being a first time mom, I was very pro breastfeeding exclusively to my little one. I've read so much about it during my pregnancy days and I've been mentally preparing myself for it. Little did I know, it was such a stressful task (well, at least for the first week).

Since birth, I've made Baby Isabelle suck on my nipple. She didn't know how to suckle properly and I didn't know how to guide her properly. My nipples sored and bled. She didn't have anything down to drink for 2 days straight! She was wailing in hunger and my heart just could not bear seeing her this way. We had no choice but to give her formula on the morning of her third day of life.

I didn't give up. I continued to pump my breast milk (with much help from Peter) and slowly, the milk began flowing.

It has been almost 3 weeks now and I've got a freezer filled with nothing but breast milk!!!

12 Oct, 3.30am: My greatest achievement on Day 3 after birth

13 Oct, 5.50pm: Manage to pump out 4oz on Day 4 after delivery. It still wasn't enough to feed Baby Isabelle as she needed more to keep her hydrated during her photo therapy session

14 Oct, 8.45pm: The best moment - one fully bottle!!

Today, a freezer filled with milk. Creamer, anyone??

Too much until I had to discard older milk!