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Wednesday, 27 May 2009
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When people ask me if I breastfeed I tell them yes but I feel obligated to also say that I supplement with formula. But what I should really say is that I supplement formula with breast milk...or that I breastsnack. I really tried but just couldn't produce enough boob juice. I would feed him my breast for 10-15 minutes each side then formula feed him. And after burping him and putting him down to sleep, I would pump for another 15-20 minutes. After washing the pump equipment, I would have spent close to 2 hours. Then the boy wakes up about an hour or two after to feed again. So this routine went on for weeks. I even tried taking herbal supplements recommended by many mother friends...and I never take herbals. As much as I was exhausted from trying to get the milk juice flowing, I'm sad to say this is coming to an end. He is starting to realize the difference between his disgusting special formula and my yummy breast juice and sticks his tongue out when I give him the bottle filled with formula vs bottle filled with boob juice. As much as breastfeeding time was special bonding time with my son that no one else can have with him, I'm trying to look at the bright side...I'll have more time to spend with the little guy...and I can sleep a little more.
Monday, 18 May 2009
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First Mother's Day
May 10, 2009
Tuesday, 07 April 2009
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Happy 1 month, Christian Junior! It feels like he was born yesterday although he looks like he was born several months ago. My husband and I are totally in love with this little man.
Conception was quite easy but pregnancy and delivery was quite the opposite. Weight gain of about 30-35 pounds, mostly on my tummy. I was so huge I couldn't wait to get him out by the last month...but he didn't want to come out. I tried everything to induce labor from eating "special" salad to papaya but what finally did it was Castor Oil. After 44 hours of labor and some pushing, I had C-section to get him out. But when he did come out, I was in love. It's strange how I endured all pain to get up to attend to his crying in the middle of the night. I guess that's mother's love.
--- 1 month later ---> 
Friday, 27 February 2009
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My niece turned one. She's been a precious gift from God. She was conceived after my dad was diagnosed. My sister and her husband went through fertility treatment for about a year but God gave us Kayla when we most needed good news...when my dad needed good news. Although my dad wasn't able to meet her before passing, we know he sees her from heaven. She was born few weeks before my wedding and took the place of my dad. She's brought so much joy and happiness to us for the past year, especially for my mom. Few weeks ago, God reminded us that she really was a blessing from God when he took away our dad. She's been babbling and getting ready to talk for couple of months and she finally said her first word, "sa-jin" (picture in Korean)...and I knew she was my dad's granddaughter. My dad loved taking pictures and looking at pictures to the point he owned a photo store and wanted me to become a photographer. For my wedding, I chose songs that showed me of God's grace and Kayla's dol reminded me once again. He gives and takes away but in His time, He makes all things beautiful and all is well with my soul.
On a lighter note...I really want junior to come out. His estimated weight as of Monday was 8.4 lbs. By due date, next Monday, he will probably be 9 lbs or possibly more. I'm borderline desperate to get him out. There's a restaurant called Ciaoti Pizza Cafe in the valley and their "The The Salad" is supposed to induce labor within 24 hours. I dragged husband and some friends and went to go eat their salad on Tuesday evening. After 60 hours later, junior is no where near coming out. So disappointed.
Tuesday, 24 February 2009
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~Valentine's Day presents from husband~
Best presents ever!!!
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