I can't live without coffee. The only time I couldn't stand coffee was during the first trimester of my pregnancy. Now, I embrace coffee like my second child. I need to drink a cup of coffee every afternoon on weekdays and every morning on weekends. I could not imagine giving up coffee for anything in this world.
Yesterday, I received a devastating news from my sister. She found out from my sister-in-law that apparently drinking coffee affect the breast milk supply. She herself experienced a less full breast after having a cup of coffee.
No wonder I feel that my bustline slow its growth once I start to drink coffee again after my first trimester. Should I continue drinking without remorse till the baby is born? Or should I stop drinking my coffee this instant?
My first reaction when I heard the news was to indulge in my daily drink as much as I can until the baby is born. I will need to stop my coffee consumption for at least half a year, if not more, when the baby is feeding off me anyway. So, if the baby is breastfeeding for 5 years, do I stop drinking for 5 whole years??? I couldn't believe my ears!
After a good night's sleep, however, I have decided to try going cold turkey and give up my daily cup after today's indulgence. I really, really want to breastfeed my youngest baby for as long as possible. A sacrifice of a daily cup of coffee will not be deemed as too much of a sacrifice. As long as my baby is healthy.
Hmm, to drink or not to drink?
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