MEMBERS' COMMENTS

(Below are some comments received about our support group. Hope more moms are encouraged to join us and breastfeed their babies after reading them.)

………….it amazed me how much you guys enjoyed talking about the same issue every time-babies and anything to do with that! To tell you the truth, during my single days, i had always tried to avoid having lunch with mothers because i would yawned countless time everytime they started telling about their little ones. For me, it was the most boring topic and cannot imagine how they can live with telling and listening to the same stories over and over again! And now, being a mother myself, i have to apologize to them because that once-most-boring-topic is now become my one of my fields that i am almost technically sound at! Thanx to the group and to Faz ecspecially because if one day i didn't recive anything from the group throuh her, feel like i missed something in my routines. So Faz, now u don have to press the button 'Forward' anymore! (Fiz)

We are all very passionate about nursing and so far, we've shown that. That's what makes this group so wonderful. It will be a shame if moms-to-be feel overwhelmed or intimidated by our enthusiasm. I wish there was a group like this (or knew of a group like this) when I was pregnant with Laura. Books give a general view of what breastfeeding is like. Although lots have been said about how difficult breastfeeding can be, it's different when you get first hand information/account of real breastfeeding experiences. In this group, we've had people who took to breastfeeding like duck to water and those who struggle but persevered on. Also there are those who cannot nurse direct but has chosen to express milk for their babies. I hope moms-to-be will be inspired by our effort and not get intimidated by our passion :o) (Min)

And oh so flattering abt the "happening" group. Thanks to all of our witty and knowledgeable members, I have also learned a great deal abt BFG like never before! Do write often to share your knowledge and thoughts with all of us - when someone sends over a motherly thought, everyone echoes & benefits from it! (SzeX2)

Lillian, I agree with you. If I was still working when I had Abilash I would 't have bfed Abilash. Bfing alone is already so tough & can't imagine having a full time job & doing it. So all you bfing & working wonderful mums, I salute you. Abilash was also REALLY CHUBBY & had a lot of spare tyres till he was 6-8months. The Pead was amazed with exclusive bfing (not an oz of formula till 2 yrs old) he was gaining so much weight. But once he started to crawl all the baby fat when away (bm prevents obesity) but his weight is still high but looks lean. He could count 1-20 at 18 months & am extremely proud that I had a major part in him being a healthy,bright & active boy. Today at almost 33 months he is almost weaned. (Sheela)

Just a quick one from me - Matthew and Abilash are the babes that will keep me going FIERCELY to bf but its really Sze Sze that I draw my strength upon.  I salute and admire your determination and I just hope (and pray) I boleh emulate u all the way.  Kalau I boleh tahan to go as far as u did for 1 year, I will kiss myself!!!!!  So Sze Sze, u have a "fan" here!!  I'm sure William will do u proud one day. Cheers.  (May Mei)

Over the year, we have received many, many encouraging mails and the group support has spurred many moms to breastfeed their babies and/or extend the nursing period longer. Group support is truly the most important factor!