Mothering Corner

I have lost counts of how many mommies asking me this question … “Should I quit breastfeeding?”

Actually, I have no right to tell them what to do, but just providing my support. Deep down inside, I don’t want them to quit breastfeeding so soon. I know it’s not easy to get started, and it’s even worse if they are not equipped with breastfeeding knowledge and support from family. I had been through it, so I truly understand.

But what keeps me going on is this … “I want to give my baby the best, within my ability!”

Breastfeeding is something which I think I can do and to make me feel like a better mother. I’m not saying that mothers who choose not to breastfeed are not doing a good job, but it’s my personal choice of being a mother whole-heartedly by choosing to breastfeed.

My baby girl is already 10 months old, and she may be supplemented with formula milk when she’s one years old. I have no idea when she will wean off, but I really have no regrets going through the hardship initially, and didn’t QUIT breastfeeding so soon.