Parenthood

I don't think any first-time parents can prepare enough for their new roles... you can read all the books in the world about all the known issues, but when the crunch comes, its all confusing. Different people have different opinions about the same issues. What should I do? Decisions, decisions, decisions!

PERSIST ON BREASTFEEDING DIRECTLY OR BOTTLE FEED EXPRESSED BREASTMILK?
Docs says to feed direct and throw the evil bottle away. Other mothers did perfectly well with bottle-fed expressed breastmilk from day 1.

WHICH BOTTLE TO USE?
PD says Dr. Brown's. Other mothers say its difficult to wash, thus risk of residue and food poisoning?

CONTINUE TO USE THE NIPPLE SHIELD OR ...?
Docs says nipple shields should not be used unless there is absolutely no choice. Ling at Parentcraft says it perfectly fine to continue using the nipple shield.

I have been reading up on breastfeeding on forums and websites while expressing. My days are so packed... let Ezra suckle, express, a little housework, a little R&R time... that's all I manage in a day. Now I realise as a mother, I need to make the decisions - how to feed my baby, what is best for him, etc.I don't always have straight answers, in case like the above, there are so many views, I just have to decide which is most comfortable and best for baby, and go for it. I pray that God will give me the wisdom to make the right choices.

Ezra is 16 days old today. Boy, has he grown! He weighs 3.35kg on Wednesday, that's 2 weeks old. He is longer now and his face seemed to have changed! He is still a good boy, only crying to be feed or when he is dirty. I don't think he cries more than an hour a day! I hope he stays this way :)