Comments on: Random thoughts from a 3 am feeding

By: smarie

smarie — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 11:04:05 +0000

believe it or not, things will get better in a few weeks (or months) toni

but i don’t think mothers will be able to get a good night’s sleep anymore. because when kids turn into teenagers, we then have to stay up waiting for them to get home from gimicks. and even when they have flown the nest, we will stay up wondering what our children are up to, lol.

sa ngayun, even my 7 year old still wakes me up in the middle of the night, especially when he has to visit the john so it’s part and package of being a mum. i’m still a zombie at this point, with my 9monther siopao and the kuya, but my brain has coped with it and is starting to function normally again (who know’s what’s normal at this point). lol.

enjoy the bonding time
.-= smarie´s last blog ..Villa Alba =-.

Thanks for the encouragement! And I will prepare myself for years of sleepless nights. haha!

By: Rico

Rico — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 03:52:50 +0000

Despite the slightly whiny tone, which is perfectly normal, I’m sure you’re loving this bonding moment with Timmy. Precious.
.-= Rico´s last blog ..ang sofa, baw =-.

Loving it, loving it

By: Trina

Trina — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 06:30:27 +0000

Hi Toni! Congratulations on your decision to breastfeed, it’s really the best thing you can do for Timmy I breastfed exclusively for about 1 1/2 yrs, Gabby is now 1 yr 9 mos. and thank God he is really healthy. He rarely gets sick, there was a time everyone in the house got flu and colds (including me and his daddy)… except for Gabby! And the few times he catches the sniffles, it’s very minor and doesn’t progress to a full blown cold/cough. And I really believe it’s primarily due to the breastfeeding

Anyway, I can so relate to what you’re going through, the memories of the sleepless nights, the confusion on where he fed last, and the frustration with logging the intervals between feedings and how long he’s been on each breast, not to mention the PAIN during the first weeks—are still very fresh in my mind. But I had a lifesaver back then, if you have a friend/relative coming home from the U.S. soon, or if you can have this shipped to you asap, I highly recommend this gadget — http://www.amazon.com/Itzbeen-Baby-Care-Timer-Blue/dp/B000MEB3GE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=baby-products&qid=1252563002&sr=8-1 . It’s called Itzbeen, it’s a timer that very very conveniently tracks how long he’s been on each breast, feeding intervals, AND where he nursed last! My husband being the gadget person that he was (and him being the researcher of everything and anything for the baby) showed it to me while I was pregnant, but I dismissed it. After one week of breastfeeding, I was desperate for help so we had this shipped through Johnny Air Cargo. I got it in a week’s time, and I can’t imagine how I would have survived without it! And on the side, it can also track intervals between nappy changes, his sleeping time, or even intervals between medicines if he’s taking any. Totally worth it, totally indispensible for me

Hope this helps, and if you have any, as in ANY breastfeeding question, do email me. After a year and a half, and being a working mom like you, I can say with conviction that I am a breastfeeding expert already

Enjoy this time with Timmy, believe me, time will fly so fast and you’ll miss this soon

Trina, thank you for the encouragement and the product tip!!!

I’m struggling with the thought of how to breastfeed when I get back to work. I’m not sure I can pump enough milk and leave it with Timmy while I’m at the office. He’s such a voracious eater I don’t want him to go hungry when he’s home and I’m not! Sigh. How did you do it?

By: fortuitous faery

fortuitous faery — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:44:46 +0000

i think having edward cullen as your baby’s nanny would be hazardous to both you and your baby! he doesn’t crave for milk, you know.
.-= fortuitous faery´s last blog ..9-9-09 =-.

That’s why Edward has to go hunting before he babysits! His eyes must be truly golden before he signs in for babysitting duties. LOL!

By: lady cess

lady cess — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 11:37:55 +0000

lmao! sabay pa tayo nagigising! i can so relate! .-= lady cess´s last blog ..This Post Is Brought To You By My Favorite Vinegar =-.

Hahaha! Text ka lang kung kailangan mo ng kausap!

By: autumn

autumn — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:38:03 +0000

i’m with you toni! repeat after me, “this too shall pass”, “this too shall pass”, “this too shall pass”…hahahahaha
.-= autumn´s last blog ..spring has finally sprung =-.

Got it! “We shall overcome!” LOL!

By: kaoko

kaoko — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:28:18 +0000

Of course you had to bring Edward Cullen into it, yes? *hugs* Thanks for putting a smile on my face, Toni & Timmy <3 .-= kaoko´s last blog ..Ladybug Bento =-.

I wanted to bring in Jacob too. LOL!!! My thoughts about Jacob Black will take on a totally different hue though. Go Team Jacob!

By: haze

haze — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 01:38:48 +0000

hi toni!

don’t worry you are not alone. i had moments too when while breastfeeding kade and i both fell asleep hahaha!

i can’t believe you can still blog.

hang in there! and congrats on timmy’s smile even if 90% of it may be from gas. =)
.-= haze´s last blog ..let the rain fall down…and still be in style =-.

I have to blog! It helps keep me sane. Hahahaha! Yeah, even if the smiles are gassy, they’re smiles nonetheless!

By: Lissa

Lissa — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:30:37 +0000

Ah yes, I can remember those newborn days. They will pass very quickly (although it doesn’t seem like it at the moment) and you will smile remembering them.

Then I will relish these moments despite my growing eyebags

By: kat

kat — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:58:42 +0000

toni, you’re so tiny! the pounds will melt off! guaranteed. especially since you breastfeeding! i weigh less than i did before i got pregnant and i’ve only been to the gym exactly one time since 2005! hahah…
i read somewhere that moms put a safety pin by the bra-strap of the boob they last used to remember for next time.
i know how exhausted you must be (i’m still exhausted), but i’m sure you’ll fly through these “twilight months” in no time…i’d def. ask rosalie to babysit though! hahah
.-= kat´s last blog ..go shorty, it’s your birthday…(in a couple of weeks) =-.

I’m looking forward to the weight that I’ll shed off because of breastfeeding!!!
And good call on that safety pin thing! I’ll try that. I hope I don’t pierce myself though. Hahaha!
Rosalie? She’ll run away with the baby!! That’s why I picked Edward. Heehee.