mixed feeding

on 16 nov, i called kirsten's pedia to recommend a milk formula brand just in case we run out of expressed milk at home. on my way home that day, i bought a can of Nan Pro 1.



i was praying and hoping that day would not come. i hoped and prayed that my milk supply will increase overnight. but unfortunately, on 21 nov, we ran out. and a had no choice but to prepare a bottle of milk using Nan Pro 1 for kirsten.

sigh.

when i got home, i still caught up with a feeding kirsten with the formula (on the bed, lying flat!!!! i had to really scold her!!!!). she was drinking like a pro, up to the last drop and even cried when i took away the bottle so she can feed directly from me. i had to hold back my tears. i do not want to get overly dramatic, but i really want to breastfeed exclusively for at least 6 months. i want just absolutely the best things for my daughter - the best doctor, the best environment, the best clothes and toys, the best food (and that is breastmilk). she's developing well per her pedia, not at all chubby but tall (she's long!). ;)



but i am not giving up. i'd like to think that this emergancy stash of milk formula is just that, for emergency purposes only. i continue to pump milk at the office. i have started to take fenugreek, malunggay capsules and powder to hopefully increase my milk supply. i gave a instructions to prepare formula only if there's no longer breastmilk in the fridge. and so far, kirsten drinks 4oz of formula in the late afternoon only. when i get home, she feeds from me. and i pump milk in between, kahit madaling araw.

anything for you sweetie. absolutely anything. :)