Formula vs Breast
Just read one of Zara’s mama’s post, and can’t help thinking why so many mothers still prefer not to breastfeed?
I know most moms tried their best, and maybe due to lack of support, knowledge, dunno where to get help, they have no choice but to give up. It’s a personal choice, and I respect that. But I just beh tahan with those that give so much negative comments without checking the facts straight first.
I’ve fully breastfeed Justin for 9 months, and due to second pregnancy, my milk production decreased dramatically. Not to mention my experience with threatened abortion, I finally decided to supplement him with formula milk, and slowly, Justin weaned off by himself without much hassle. Occasionally, he’ll crawl to me and wanted to be nursed. But it’s only lasted a minute or two, and he’ll let go and crawl away smiling. It’s only comfort nursing now, and I really miss my breastfeeding moments with him.
Since he’s on formula milk now, I have to bring so many things when I go out with him. Lots of pro-formula mothers told me that it’s not fussy, only bring thermos, bottle, and a few feedings of formula milk. Yeh right, now I can’t go out like before when I only need to bring some diapers and handkerchief. I don’t even need to bring water sometimes as breastfeed babies can rely on breastmilk to quench their thirst.
Maybe I worried to much, it’s just that after each feed, I think the bottle should be washed. When we go out, we have no choice but to wash the bottle at toilets and I’m always worried about germs! Unless I bring a few bottles along, wouldn’t that be even ma huan? If breastfeed, no need to worry about this, breastmilk is always clean.
And I can’t extend our outings anymore, we have to get back before Justin finishes his last formula feeding I prepared, unless I bring the whole tin out, which is insane to me. Not heavy meh???
My friend said breastfeeding is troublesome because we can’t breastfeed everywhere. First of all, if you’re in a shopping complex, look for baby changing room. You’ll be surprise at how cosy some baby rooms are and they have curtains and sofas. I once breastfed Justin at Parkson Ipoh’s baby room in lying down position. The sofa is big enough, and with curtains too. If you’re at a chinese restaurant (ex, wedding dinner), ask the captain and host for permission to use the bridal changing room. If the bride can strip off and change, the room offers plenty of privacy. And if you’re out and about, and too shy to breastfeed in public, go to your car! That’s what I normally do too. Out visiting friends or relatives? Use their rooms lah! So, it’s really no big deal.
The worst thing is getting up twice at night, making formula milk, feeding him with eyes awake, and washing up after that. Previously, I only need to breastfeed him lying down and I normally half asleep while breastfeeding. Sometimes I didn’t even know he’s done. So, hubby also complains a lot now after switching to formula because he has to get up and feed his prince. Ha! Ha!
yup, i totally agree with you, i’ve had only 2 1/2 hassle free months where Ivan was breastfed,… when he cry, i just need to unbutton and feed him… now have to bring 2 or 3 boiled bottles out if going for day trip, so ma fan and the diaper bag seems to be getting heavier by the days
I just came back from SIngapore cheer up for my sister. and she said will try all over again after failed for two weeks.
the goodness of breastfeeding only those who breastfed their baby’s will understand, otherwise talk until saliva dried they also couldn’t catch it.
I’m a breast supporter!! Oh wait. That doesn’t sound right. Hahaha. Seriously, I agree breastfeeding is good. More awareness needed, don’t you think so?
hahah… I’m not so shy after all when it comes to feeding the baby… don’t even bother to look for feeding/changing room… I’d just find a place where I can sit and let the baby have her fix…
sigh, i so miss the bf days…
hehe yah i miss breastfeeding also..imagine gotta wake up at 2am and make milk, one might end up giving the wrong amount lehh…but lying down position??? wah must learn lah, i never succeed in doing that
My sister is going to deliver soon. I told her about breasfeeding too, but like talking to wall oni. She said BFG very “ma huan”…?? Well, no one in my family BF so far and I didn’t succeed the first time, but I hope that I can prove to them that BFG is not “ma huan” at all for my second baby!!! Yeh yeh!! I hope I dun screw things up and make BFG look so troublesome…
Ya loh. I have been complaining too. Ever since weaned Ian off breastmilk, I have to suffer to wake up in the early morning to make milk. Used to be so easy – just pop McB to his mouth and I was still sleeping one…
A lot of ppl chose not to breast feed b’cos of lack of info.
So we, as breastfeeding mums, need to keep telling them the goodness of breast feeding and support breastfeeding further.
Btw, did you have problem concieving while breastfeeding. My Dr seems to think I should quit in order to increase my chance to concieve.
Sue, 2 or 3 boiled bottles??? No wonder I’m the only one worry about germs because I bring only 1 bottle. Pah seh, Justin doesn’t have many bottles too, only 2….
Maria, cheer her up, I know it’s really hard at first, but the end results is a healthy baby and slimming fast mommy.
Willwolf, so any plan to have a 3rd one soon???
Then you can show your support, to breastfeeding, not only the breast…
DG, I wanted to bf anywhere too, but hubby always worried about Justin exposing me as he’ll drink and look look see see when he hears something. Gosh, I hate it when he does that during let down, always end up messy.
Jazzmint, if you know anyone who knows how to do it, ask her to show you. I can show you, but my baby won’t cooperate already. Wait until next one come huh?
Annie, you have a support team here, just shout for help! We’ll be delight to help.
Suzette, give me five. Really fed up huh? Miss all those short minutes sleep too.
Zara’s mama, hubby and I sought of half planned and half accidentally to get the second baby. We thought if kena then kena. It’s really hard to estimate my ovulation as menses very irregular. Weaning off would be better if you’d like to plan for a pregnancy.
who in “God’s name” say that people cannot breastfeed everywhere???
why do we have to care about those perverts who give you a strange look because you are breastfeeding??? only uncivilized society like here will do that!!
I always encourage my wife breastfeed when our son is really crying or hungry… no matter where we are… we could care less about what other people think when our son is hungry!
I breastfed Gordon everywhere i went for 13 whole months and loved every minute. All i needed was a nappy cloth to keep from prying eyes, nothing else. Dont even need a baby room. Aiya, when you breastfeed in public, no need to feel shy. Just stare them in the eyes when they look at you. Or ask them, “What are you looking at? Havent you seen anyone breastfeeding a baby before? Want to come and sit beside me for a closer look?” Works all the time, lol.
Samm, you’re good! I think most people will shy off first before they even dare to sit beside you.