Salam Ramadhan to all Muslim out there...

This year's Ramadhan brings a different meaning to me as a WIFE & MOM...

I can't deny that its v tough for me to endure the hunger n thirst of fasting while breastfeeding..

Each time i bf my baby...i feel so thirsty /hungry that i feel v weak wen i fast this Ramadhan..

Milk production is also lower during fasting but i would like to share some tips to other nursing moms out there who wanna fast but worry of their milk production going low..

I am sure there r other nursing moms out there who needs to express few bottles of milk everyday fr their babies while they go out working just like me.So hopefully the following tips could benefit u guys out there

1)I have been taking some supplements frm GNC since delivery to make sure Quazza gets all d nutrients n vitamins dat he need frm Calcium , DHA (fr d brain ) and other essential vitamins.

Its v crucial that i still continue taking these supplements daily during d fasting mth either after d pre-dawn meal(SAHUR) or breaking fast to ensure that he still gets all d nutrients that he need....This is actually a pre-natal vitamins which r suitable for expecting moms n mons who r still nursing..

2)Fenugreek is supplement that i have also been taking frm day 1 after delivery as suggested by d Doctor to increase milk production. I consume 4 capsules every day to ensure i have adequate milk supply for direct feeding n expressing at least 2-3bottles of 160ml each day.

3)This is a recent discovery after reading up some tips frm d net....OATS...

Its great to consume oats daily for gd milk supply. U can be creative to consume oats either in cereal form , porridge or even oats cookies.. I never like to eat Quaker Oats becos i tink its really bland but now i have grown to love it after preparing it my own way...by mixing QUAKER OATS porridge w some Honey Oats & granola cereals to add d crunch n sweetness...Taste gd after all!!!Try it...

Hope d tips above works fr other out there too...

Till den

Adios

Mood: Bored

Status of Health: Fever n LOVESICK..hahha cos hubby stayin over at work

Location:Home of cos...

Companion: QUAZZA ILHANDYL who is so soundly asleep....

I really lose interest in blogging lately cos i really have trouble in managing my time...

I got to juggle my job , being a mom , wifey n of cos some other last min commitments like today had to do a show after SOOO LONGGG...I got to admit dat i lost dat stamina dat i used to have...

I was practically panting throughout d dance and its really TIRING!!

Dunno if its due to fasting mth or its just me....

I have been so worried that my milk production will be low due to fasting so i've been taking lotsa supplements , vitamins n consuming OATS everyday...

But guess wat....D MILKFLOW was so overwhelming today dat i had an ENGORGEMENT ard noon....ryte after finishing my dance performance...

I rushed to pick Quazza frm his skl thinkin i cud get him to latch on to relieve d pain i was goin thru...however lil Q have just finished a bowl of porridge (he started weaning already)...and a bottle of expressed milk...

SO.....i just got to endure d pain...while driving home...and i just cant wait to pump it out...

MY breasts were so painful and i was already having cold sweat...

Upon reaching home...checked my temperature n true enuff i was having slight fever...

So i dozed off with lil q LATCHING on me and we both fell asleep till late afternoon...THANK GOD..i cudnt imagine how i cud handle Q if he was v awake n wanting to play etc...

Now i am feeling betta...finally...but unfortunately hubby won't be coming home cos he got to report v early tomoro morning for d YOG...

So another lonely nite for me...but lucky me ...i have my lil Prince by my side...

Just a brief update on wat i hav been bz w....

WEDDING GIFT ORDERS....MAKEUP ASSIGNMENTS ...DANCE PERFORMANCES etc...

Some pix below of my recent works...

Before i end my entry

Happy Fasting to all muslims out der

Till den

Adios