During my pregnancy i am determined and certain with what i will give my baby.. my very own milk.  With the support of my family,  friends and most especially my husband.. i was able to push through with breastfeeding starting on the 3rd day my son was born.  Why 3rd day?!  I am very vocal to everyone that i will breastfeed my baby but unfortunately  when i opened my eyes in the hospital room i saw the box of formula milk beside my bed.  I am really disappointed but i cannot complain (i am not in myself that time) -- more than 24 hours of labor was not easy.

The moment I held my son when the nurse gave him to me.. i gave him the first taste of breastmilk.  But then he can't get hold of it.  Getting frustrated seeing him cry is one thing that made us very weak.. to give him another day of formula..


 One thing i am very thankful of is that i have a very supportive friend (Sis Escie) who from the day i got pregnant never  stopped from inspiring me to breastfeed my son.  She's the one who taught me all the necessary things i need to know about breastfeeding, how to store milk and how long will it last etc etc.  I can still remember the moment i told her "Ang hina ng milk ko.. 2 oz lang ako per pump.. i am not sure if baby is getting enough..."  She told me "Sis.. 2 oz?! Tas ilang araw ka pa lang.. ang lakas nyan "  And indeed she's right.  Currently i can pump a minimum of 3 oz. :)  

Having a support group while nursing your baby is very important.  I am lucky enough to have a family who believe in the power of breastfeeding.  My husband is my no. 1 supporter ^_^  The tap at the back that he always give me while i breastfeed is one thing that inspire me to give my child the best gift i can give him.


 Many first time moms will say that it hurts..  Yes, it happens to me too.  The first 2 weeks are really painful.. not until you master practicing proper latching.  After 2 weeks.. breastfeeding is as easy as 1-2-3.  (Personally -- browsing the net is one thing i do the most whenever i have questions regarding breastfeeding -- it helps me a lot)

I only need to spend small amount on breast milk storage bag and the electricity that i needed for my pump.. way too low compared to the price of formula milk.

 It's the best thing that we can give our child.  Imagine a mother.. confident enough that his child is getting the most nutritious milk this world can offer.. her very own.