Breastmilk is best

Just rattling..

I am counting down to the day when I start working again...

We made a trip back to China life tower to checkout Fitness First Club and the bathroom amenities so that I could potentially go there to pump milk as and when I require. Thus far, nadine's feeds about 8-10 times a day : 730am, 10am, 1245noon, 3pm, 515pm, 7pm, 845pm, 11pm, 3AM, 5AM. Well, at times she does miss her 1245pm and 11pm feed depending on the length of her sleeping hours but in general...she drinks a lot! Each feed is about 120ml already.

Rather strange for a 2.5months old baby because that is considered far too much. A 2 month old baby should be drinking about 90ml only but She has been on 120ml for the last 1.5mths.

Anyhow back to 'Fitness First'....that option is out. The changing room has a weird smell. It is almost foul smelling. Changing rooms are separated by a flimsy curtain only, no plug socket for my medela electric pump. 6-month membership is rmb 2,800. Decided not to go with it. Then we went to level 5, 10 and 12 to checkout the restrooms and conference room facilities. Conclusion, not conducive once again.

My ultimate option was to purchase an Avent MANUAL pump (which I did) so that it is quieter and less noisy. That makes it less 'obvious' that I am away from my desk, expressing milk. I've to do that to ensure constant milk supply for nadine and for myself to prevent engorgement. Yes, i am willing to go through much inconvenience to ensure nadine has the best. Breastmilk is best. I hope to continue breastfeeding until she is 1 year old. If not, at least 6 months. That will be my best 'life' gift to her to help kickstart her to good health for the rest of her life.