my superpower

ommy = milk source. that's all this little darling knows. see that open-mouthed expression on his face? that's how he greets me! =) like i'm his favorite food.

oh, i love the way he looks when he's had his fill - his eyes get all sleepy, and he starts looking like he's drunk. breastmilk is such a potent sleep-inducer that i don't even have to rock him to sleep. it knocks him out automatically! =)

i keep trying to give him formula but he rejects it. when he was less than a month old, he had these 3-hour marathon nursing sessions that left me wanting to surrender. so i tried to end each one with a 3-oz supplement. he spits it out and makes a face, as if he was being fed vinegar! this boy has very particular preferences! i'm just thankful that i can provide it for him. of course it would be so much easier if he would drink a bit of formula every now and then. it would mean i could go out for longer periods, for example. but i'm not complaining.

does it affect my diet? definitely. i cannot go on a serious weight-loss diet for one thing. i'm hungry all the time. and i can't cut down on any particular food group because it will affect my milk. but the great thing about it is, if you breastfeed exclusively, you burn about 500 calories a day. so yes, i'm still losing weight even if i'm not controlling my intake. i'm not saying i stuff my face with sweets and pasta everyday. of course not! i eat until i'm full - and i get 3 full meals and 2 snacks every day. plus lots and lots of water. LOTS and LOTS!