Apr 05 2007
AF Visits
I expected this to happen, but still very disappointed. Auntie Flow finally visited me since last night.
Well, for those who are not aware, if a mother still actively breastfeeding the baby, AF will not visit after confinement is over. It will only start again, when breastfeeding is reduced/stopped.
I have been diligently expressed and fed as frequently as I could. Managed to prevent AF from visiting in 9 months already (discount the 1st month postpartum). The last US trip has ruined this whole thing.
During the last trip, my AI didn’t work well due to the new and inefficient valve. I couldn’t empty McB completely everytime I pumped. And I skipped too much too, due to tight meeting schedule. On the way home, in the plane, I even had blocked ducks, which I couldn’t clear with the pump. I knew my body started to change, towards the end of my meeting in Houston.
Last 2 weeks, my body was changing so much that I could tell. My nipples are getting sensitive and sore. Stomach started to bloat and even flet the cramp last week. I knew AF is coming.
Though I expected this to happen, but I’m still disappointed. It signifies that I didn’t BF enough lately. 
And I also worry the drop in production, which usually happen during AF visits.
Okay, okay, I know, compared to the first time (lasted only 8 months), this time I’ve done better — 10.5 months. I just hope the supply still remain okay to meet the demand. Traveling alone, or breastfeeding alone, rocks. Traveling + breastfeeding sucks.
I can imagine how difficult it is to be travelling while still breastfeeding when baby is not around. But I must say this: Travelling with baby while still breastfeeding certainly beats having to lug milk powder and bottles around!
Giddy Tiger: Yes, that’s no doubt! – not only milk powder and bottles, have to find or bring hot water too! Breastfeeding, when baby is around, certainly the best option.
All I want to say is that u r really a superwomen (career & mother wise).
10.5 months are soooo long for me! You had done a great job! Cheers!
mamajojo: * blush * Hey, don’t say that lah… malu je…
beckysmum: Thanks. I will still continue bfg though. My target is 2 years.
I was thinking to blog about the same topic ler..:lol:
10.5 months is long already..but I abit longer..hehe..haven’t is time to meet AV yet.
msau: I really envy you. I actually hate AF. Enjoyed only 9 months (minus the 1st month). Production really reduced since yesterday, maybe due to stress or mental effect…