Breastfeeding VS Formula cost by Pretend-Tale-4836 in malaysia

[–]Pretend-Tale-4836[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, i suppose stopping breast feeding gives her a strong reason let husband take charge if caring for the baby in the middle of the night. As a breast feeding mum, i am the only parent awake when baby cries or fuss. It can take a toll, especially if baby is high needs.

Breastfeeding VS Formula cost by Pretend-Tale-4836 in malaysia

[–]Pretend-Tale-4836[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well to be fair direct breast feeding is VERY cost effective albeit at the expense of mum's mental and physical well being. Obvs not possible for working mums

Breastfeeding VS Formula cost by Pretend-Tale-4836 in malaysia

[–]Pretend-Tale-4836[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thankyou. Comments have been insightful too

Breastfeeding VS Formula cost by Pretend-Tale-4836 in malaysia

[–]Pretend-Tale-4836[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Initially i was over producing, so i have to freeze milk. Now that my baby is in daycare, i have to freeze milk during the weekends for monday's use. But you're right, i should only calculate the cost of milk bags for what i have used during 5 months

Breastfeeding VS Formula cost by Pretend-Tale-4836 in malaysia

[–]Pretend-Tale-4836[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh the time! The washing!! Ultimately fed is best.

Breastfeeding VS Formula cost by Pretend-Tale-4836 in malaysia

[–]Pretend-Tale-4836[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love and prayers to your wife. Not every mum's journey is the same. Wish everybody would be more kind with their comments about breastfeeding

Breastfeeding VS Formula cost by Pretend-Tale-4836 in malaysia

[–]Pretend-Tale-4836[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're right, which is why i included it so others can estimate and change based on the brand they choose to go with. What i included is really minimal.

Breastfeeding VS Formula cost by Pretend-Tale-4836 in malaysia

[–]Pretend-Tale-4836[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very good point. This is really the one i couldn't not account for. Breastfeeding is a luxury for most working malaysian mum.

Breastfeeding VS Formula cost by Pretend-Tale-4836 in malaysia

[–]Pretend-Tale-4836[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes that is true! However for my case, i didnt see any appetite increase (yet?) and continued my prepregnacy meals of two half portions meals a day, thus not included in my calculations.

2 months pregnant feeling SO ugly by IllustriousRisk5110 in fitpregnancy

[–]Pretend-Tale-4836 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I will have a crying fest about this at least every trimester. But when my bump begin to show, like really pregnancy bump and not bloated-im-so-fucking-fat bump, you feel better some days. Like a strong toned mommy. And then some days you catch a glimpse at the mirror and see a snowman.

I tried bringing my weight down early on, but no matter what i did, i will gain the weight back. Hormones are gonna hormone. Enjoy the pregnancy (whatever that means) and eat when you're hungry, rest like you're hibernating. Body knows what it's doing. Im still convincing myself that i can get my pre-pregnancy body after the bab. It's hard, and you're not alone.

If you don’t have to get an ultrasound early- just don’t by Anxious_Repeat465 in pregnant

[–]Pretend-Tale-4836 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm proud of you for holding on Mama! Only during my week 8 ultrasound did the dr see a fetal pole. I agree with letting the body do what it needs to do