Mommy Moments – Feeding Time with Y.z.

Feeding time is the most challenging task being a mommy – even if it’s breastfeeding, bottle-feeding or “spoon-feeding” (no pun intended).

Y.z. loves Cheese. “Please bless this cheese, that I’m about to receive.”

1st month

I wasn’t able to breastfeed Y.z. the very first day since I delivered her through Caesarian and she had to stay in the nursery. The nurses and doctors advices me all the time that I have to be ready to breastfeed her. My mind is really set for the breastfeeding since boyfriend really believes that BREASTFEED IS BEST FOR BABIES. But then, since I can not breastfeed my daughter yet, the nurses gave her Enfalac.

I guess I did the proper latch-on here as described in the book. This is the first successful latch-on.

When I ask for Y.z. the third day, I was then able to implement what I’ve been practicing in my mind while reading Mommy books. It was hard as the book says. It really takes a lot of practice. I was disappointed and frustrated at the same time. I had to give her the formula. I can’t find the perfect position. My tummy was still aching and the hospital bed is screeching with every move.

Before we left the hospital, my obgyne prescribed NATALAC, malunggay supplements to help my breasts produce lots of milk. The boobie pump GrandAunt bought really comes in handy. There are many kinds of pump available, like the ones that were used before by my Nanay (mother).. the conventional one. But Nanay said, it was daunting using that pump. I forgot the Brand of this pump, but it was really cool to use it. If you need help, I can assist you with it. lol

Like what the author said in my favorite book, THE BABY WHISPERER SOLVES ALL YOUR PROBLEMS, use it or lose it. I had to pump every 2 hours to keep the milk flowing. I had to push myself that although I was tired and still groggy from the pain killers I took, I woke up every 2hours to pump milk.

The first day was very challenging. In 10 minutes, I can only get 1ml of milk from each breast. I took 3 Natalacs a day, and on the 10th day, I was able to get 2 ounces from each breast. People will look at me with amazement when they see pumped milk in Y.z’s feeding bottles.. “Where do you get all those milk?”.. looking at me down to my boobs. (yeah, I am flat-chested, but thank god I am able to use it).

Feeding time with Daddy. Don’t forget to Burp Me.

4th – 8 months

Yz’s GrandAunt insist on feeding her fruits and vegetables. I got back to work, so the feeding was left to Y.z’s Nanny/Lola (my Nanay’s sister). Everyday, she was fed with mashed or pureed potatoes, papayas, and carrots. I also tried giving her Cerelac. But Pediatrician said you really don’t need those Boxed/prepared baby foods. It’s still best to make your own.

Holding the bottle by herself. hehe (5 months)

9th month

Yz was eating chicken liver and rice – Porridge rice, that is. She doesn’t like milk on her rice (unlike my nieces/nephews) which I was accustomed to. Well, anyway, at least she prefers fruit shakes or fruit juices. She loves apple and carrot juice.

She started feeding herself around 14 months (as far as I can remember). She wanted to have her own spoon. Like the ones we use.. She doesn’t like to use the teaspoon.

Even though Yz loves biscuits, I don’t think she grew up to be a snacker. I just give her crackers to occupy her while we’re out or when I’m doing something.

One Year

I don’t want to give her sugar until she’s 1 year old. But you know GrandMothers.. they love giving sweets to kids! I don’t know, but they just love it. It’s annoying sometimes, especially if they would comment.. “Your kid is hyper-active!”.. Oh yeah.. she had a lot of sugar this day… “why would you give her sugar?”.. duh?!

Y.z. can finish this Tuna Pesto in one sitting. She loves the green color. I think she grew tired of eating the red tomato sauce.

Where’s the food, Daddy?

Although Yz (21 months) can feed herself, I still prefer feeding her if I’m not in the mood to clean up her mess. But she’s all grown up now. She’ll tell me.. “No!.. Yz’s”.. meaning,.. the spoon is Yz’s and she’s the only one who should hold it.

Y.z.. Easy ka lang, hehe!

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