16/08/2021
Feeling OVERWHELMED by information? READ THIS STORY!💕
This is a true story that holds so dear and close to my heart... it's about my own mum.
Till today, she still chokes a little when recalling early days after I was born (as a premmie, 8 weeks early 🥺).
My mum was told by health professionals at the time that I wasn't gaining weight quick enough and that I had to be fed 180ml, 6 times a day. So she did, as best as she could, every day on the dot, without fail.
And each time.. I would only bring it back up 🤮🤮 (likely because I wasn't able to tolerate the full feed amount in one sitting! 🤷🏻♀️). This continued and led to all sorts of long term repercussions growing up (story for another day!). For almost a year, it was a vicious cycle that wore out my mum's heart. Every pain and suffering that I went through - every check-up, fever, skin rash or prolonged recovery - became another reason for doubt and a sense of failure because she wasn't able to feed me.
As a dietitian who can take the time to work super closely with families, right at their home... I always feel so blessed and grateful that I can share my knowledge in a way that is meaningful, intentional and more importantly, becomes an asset and strength in YOUR parenting.
Have you ever felt that knowledge and science has overwhelmed you or made you doubt yourself as a parent? Like and DM me about your story! I would love to hear about it. 💕
