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All for Her

Thirty One weeks and we are almost there. I am still not sure if I’m already well-prepared for the delivery. We only have a few weeks to get stuff for our daughter but it seems to be not easy to look for time to do that. Lester and I have a whole day (at least 12 hours awake) at work and school (for my husband) and by the end of the week, all we want to do is rest at home.

We’re going through a lot of big decisions lately and believe us, it’s emotionally and financially exhausting. Decisions that we need to consider our little child as well. It was different when we were just two. All decisions were easy, and it was just ourselves that we take responsibility.

But I realize, it’s a journey and a hurdle that couples go through and as parents, we should be able to handle this well. And decisions we will make shall always be for our daughter.

Anyway, you’re probably wondering, what’s that decision we need to make? It’s about breastfeeding! For almost all moms, it’s a no-brainer, we want to breastfeed our babies. Honestly, as a first-timer, I find it hard to nurse, exhausting and full effort must be exerted to do that. But as a mom, you want the best for your baby and that golden milk will be your best birthday gift to your little one from day 1 to 6 months.

I do my homework- join forums, read trusted blogs and attend breastfeeding talk. All of them push moms to nurse their children which I totally agree. Lester and I are very positive about breastfeeding not only because it’ll help us financially but also we know it’s best for our daughter. But a lot of effort is needed for this and I’m hoping I can handle it.

Every pregnancy is different and so is motherhood. Probably the way to get through this challenge is have a support group around you and be wise about blogs, forums and talks making sure they do not totally influence your decisions. Only a mom knows what’s best for her baby- not your mom nor mom-in-laws, not consultants nor other moms and not even pediatricians. What moms can only do is listen to them and up to her which one to follow and which of them you believe is the best advice for your child.

For me, my husband and our God are my best support team. All decisions are done by us, as a couple, and guided by our Lord. In a few weeks, we’re saying hello to our little doll. We hope we’re going to make it right. Rock and roll... to the world!

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