Wednesday 2 September 2009

Will I be the dodo bird?

The buzzword of all moms/moms-to-be/new moms is "breastfeeding".

Before i got pregnant, i held the belief that formula won't kill my child, and breastmilk won't make him fly. But now i'm a convert, i've been chastised, I understand the fuss and worry. It's really not just about satisfying the rational mind- breast milk has plenty of benefits for the child and mother... yada yada i won't reiterate here. It's also that feeding is one of the most basic animal instinct (after mating, duh). Failure to do so would imply that i'm not an able mother, rendering me a weaker version of the species doomed for extinction.
Needless to say, i wasn't just gonna stand there and watch my entire family line being wiped out. I've read up on breastfeeding techniques, attended breastfeeding prenatal classes, consulted friends and ensured that my confinement lady is pro-breastfeed...


I've also prepared new breastfeeding outfits- Bravado nursing bras, robes, button-down tops. Essentially front (and quick) access... So i can rip it open when my baby needs me.


 
Sorta like this... A superhero.


So i'm as ready as i can be. When the time comes, i'm gonna be the Wondermom, or Breastwoman, or The Great Titays where milk and honey will flow...
 
Wish me luck everyone. The countdown is STILL ON.


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9 comments:

Su-Lin said...

'So i'm as ready as i can be. When the time comes, i'm gonna be the Wondermom, or Breastwoman, or The Great Titays where milk and honey will flow...'


Wahahaha! You are farnie!

Anonymous said...

LOL! *been grinning since 5mins ago... had to leave a comment*

Anyhws, all the best!!

SAF

lovexiaolongbao said...

Su-Lin> thank you i'm glad that u think so!

SAF> wassup wassup old pal... thanks for the note. come back more often!

faith said...

Hi Stella, it has been a while since i left a msg but been conscientiously following, esp these few days cos i am so excited to meet dylan thru yr blog!yeah, yr slogan is as good as it can be, boy. Catchy and funny. Kudos to yr choice to BF and i cant wait to hear from u soon! Good luck and hang in there!! Luv, Yiping

yAnn said...

Hahaha this was a hilarious read.
Good luck in advance with breastfeeding and hello to dylan soon!

lovexiaolongbao said...

yiping> thk you! Hope i'll perform my superhero duties well when the time comes.

Yann> Counting down... SOON SOON!!

judebabe said...

hahhaaaa....

With such positive attitude towards breastfeeding...
I am sure Dylan will enjoy his feed as much as you.

Gingerblossom said...

I've also heard it benefits the mum immensely... remember a very old episode of desperate hsewives about some mum who BF her kid till he was 4????

Daphne said...

Can't wait for Dylan to arrive! May the breast man win!
(i know they are completely unrelated, but it felt good saying it.)