Breastpump vs Ultrabook

Ameda rosakkkk!..
Aku rasa sebab masuk dalam luggage aritu..huhu..
Terhentak sana sini dlm flight..
Stress aku bila pump 5min, dapat setengah oz je..
setengah je..selalu, paling teruk pon bole dapat 3oz..haih..

So, Ultrabook, bye bye...
Dahlaa Anan gi Offshore skang nih..tataulaa camne nih..
Priority mestilah kat breastpump..
Ultrabook, tunggu dinner tahun depan je..
Mana tau lucky draw ada ultrabook..ehhehe..

Breastfeeding 101 : Susu Merudum

Lately, banyak sangat outstation..
Kadang-kadang tak sempat nak ada proper pumping session..
Just sempat buat mermet untuk elakkan sakit je..
Disebabkan itu, hasil pengeluaran susu berkurang..
Dulu, sekali pump, bolehla dapat 10oz.. then 3kali pump sehari..
Sekarang nih, kalau sekali pump dapat 4oz pon da bersyukur da..huhu..

Time outstation, kalau g labuan, aku boleh bekukan susu..
Tapi kalau gi KK, susah sebab duduk kat Le Hotel, takde fridge..
Kebanyakan masa, aku just pump, then buang..
Dalam sebulan, adalah dekat 100oz++ aku buang je.. sedih je..huhu..
Nasib baek stok susu dalam deep freezer banyak lagi..
Tapi, tatau cukup sampai bila..

Mungkin jugak bercampur dengan datangnya Miss P nih..
Nih hari ke-6 dah nih..haih. hope cepatlah habis

Actually entry nih aku nak fokus kepada cara-cara untuk meningkatkan pengeluaran susu...

1. Minum air suam banyak-banyak...

2. Minum kopi suam setiap pagi...

3. No ice.. (tapi, bila lunch, asek lupa jer)

4. Kerapkan pump..

5. Power pumping.. (tak sempat nak buat lagi)

6. Milk booster.. seperti ulam pegaga, betik, air halba, lobak putih and etc..

7. Mental determination.. Time pump uh kene niat berapa ounce susu yang kita nak.. bayangkan susu flow sebanyak uh..huhu.. (nih berkesan..tadi bayangkan dapat 4oz.. alhamdullillah dapat 4.5oz)

Hopefully, membantu info di atas..
Mungkin setiap orang berbeza cara..but, there is no harm in tryiing..

Family planning

After giving birth to my eldest and only son, i have planned to do family planning. Maybe a second child after Syahmi turns 2... The doctor said two years are the best time to let your uterus recover from your previous pregnancy..

But, I did not take any pills or shot for family planning.. I guess it is not needed since I'm still fully breastfeed my son.. And, it is true, i think... Breast feeding is the most natural, inexpensive and beneficial family planning methods..

My son is now 11month old and I cant wait to get pregnant again.. haha.. It's just so exciting to carry a baby in your uterus for 40weeks(in Syahmi case, 35++ weeks)..and you get a beautiful baby after that.. The labor process is also an exciting experience.. Except for  dexa shot or Dexamethasone shot..

 I have got this shot twice during the 28 weeks because of bleeding and opening of servix.. and another one just before my labor, right after water broke... This shot is to help mature the lung of babies. And it was the most painfull shot i have took. (bear in mind, I have taken epidural shots, antihistamine shot, tetanus shot &all)... I think it is required for all expected premature babies. Just hope our second baby is a full term baby...

So, besides all of that, being pregnant is the most exciting moment and I cant wait to have my second child.. Hopefully, I will get pregnant before Syahmi turns two..hahaha.. So, to increase your chance of getting pregnant, the most important thing is the right timing, right temperature and a blessed from Allah.. Insya Allah..

For those who wants to postpone in getting pregnant can try breastfeeding, pills, shots, IUD and all.. I think local government clinics also offers shot for family planning.. other than that, you can buy the pills from pharmacy.. Or, do it the natural way.. Pull out before you eject..(this is what my previous boss told me) LOL...

So, just keep on trying and praying... =)

A day without Ameda

I have short term memory lost.. Enuff said..
I have always keep forgetting something or doing something reckless..
So, today, I have forgot to bring my cooler bag which contain my pumping accessories.
in order to avoid milk clog or pain, I have to do marmet IN THE TOILET...urghh..

So, if any of you face a situation like mine, read and learn on how to do marmet..
It will be usefull.. You dont need any pump..but it is somewhat tiring..hahahah...
You can read it here : http://www.medelabreastfeedingus.com/tips-and-solutions/130/how-to-manually-express-breastmilk---the-marmet-technique

 

 

I have read somewhere in the net that marmet can be one of factor to increase your breastmilk.. as it is one of the way to stimulate your breast. So, anyone who is in need to increase your milk supply can always try this.. It is quite easy..but, please prepare a bottle and wet tissue.. =)

 



Breastfeeding journey

11 months and more

i have fully breastfeed and keep expressed breast milk stock for more than 11months now. I don't face any difficulties in breastfeeding my son.. So far, I produced more than what he needed.. I have to throw more than 1000 oz within these 11months.. due to expired ebm as it will only lasts up to 6month for deep freezer storage.. and I do not keep stock when i'm out station.. I will just pump and throw it/ water the plant..

Supplement.
I do not take any supplement (no Shaklee or etc..)..Just purely keep a balance diet+ drinks lots of water.. I managed to get 48oz ebm in a day previously in Transwater as I will pump 3times.. Currently, I will just pump it once/twice depends on production.. Do not depends on vitamins or pills that claim will increase your milk production. Drink warm water will be enough.

Mentally prepared
If you plan to breastfeed your loved one, please have a positive mindset throughout the journey. You will face lots of challenge later. people arounds you will start blaming you if your child get sick / have colic.. Please be calm and turn to deaf ear.. And do not be stressed if you don't have thousands of stocks left in your freezer. It will be enough to just produce as much as needed by your loved one (LO). Please start your pumping as early as Day 1.. I start to stimulate by pumping since 8mo pregnant.. and I produce milk as soon as my baby was born..

Breastpump
if you are a working mother, please secured an appropiate breastpump. It doesnt matter if it is Madela or not. You may try few choices of breastpump before you purchased it.. As for me, I'm using Ameda Dual Lactaline.. I have no problem with the pump.. And the price is not as expensive as Madela FS.
I have only spent around RM1000 to get a full set of breastfeeding accesories.. Including breastpump, mama bag, cooler bag, drying rack, ebm bottles, ebm storage pack, nursing bra, breast pad, and few others free gift from One baby world..

Solid Food
Your child will drink less once they start their solid food.. As for my son, his latest snack was at 8pm.. I will not tolerate giving him heavy food after 8pm.. a few bites of fruits/ baby puff will be enough. This is to avoid sugar rush during the night. Trust me, by 11 o'clock, they will fall asleep. Just feed them with milk to occupy the need to eat something.

First teeth
Another challenge in breastfeeding : First bite!.. Sometimes, your LO will get excited over his new pair of teeth.. Be very patient.. It will hurt.. But just bear it.. maybe you can stick your finger into his mouth once they bite.. Luckily, my son didnt bite that often. I will stop feeding him once he is full..
Dont be like this mom :- (read below article.. The mum stab his son 90 times because his son bites his nipple.. And I cried reading this.)poor child..