It has been a hectic weekend for us this week- two mother's day lunch and on top of that; the two of us have fallen sick. So we got to keep our distance from our little one. Now I now how dreadful it feels to be kept away 😥
Can't wait to get well soon!
So this is my 1st mother's day but been a tad disappointing because
1) I'm sick; xin is sick so no celebration and he has been procrastinating on writing the mother's day card
2) no pressie as well! Shall continue bugging him
So how has motherhood changed me in a mere 4 months?
I'm going to list down ten things heh!
1) I have become patient
For my little Sophie, I'm impatient and still impatient but towards her and her only, I am able to wait on her- for as long as she needs to take.
2) the speed I take my food
Now I can finish a meal in 15 mins flat so that I can spend the rest of the time on her
3) motherhood forum is my most read forum instead of flowerpod
I used to log onto flowerpod every single day but now heh it has been replaced by flowerpod
4) no longer fussy on food
5) don't squirm when I see urine or faeces (only applicable to my little Sophie)
6) when thunder comes around, I will
Instantly run to her, but she is one brave girl
7) I can change, bath a baby all by myself
8) my breasts actually produces milk heh and I smell of milk all day long
9) her interest comes before mine
10) love her unconditionally
Baby, can't wait for the day u can celebrate mother's day with me
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Thursday, May 10, 2012
16 weeks and end of maternity leave
Today marks the first day I'm officially not getting paid for staying home and on top of that- I'm Sick! And it is terrible because I can't kiss my sophie baby or cuddle or feed her. Really hope to get well soon
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Decision making
After travelling in the wrong direction for the longest time, do u continue in that direction or should u make a u- turn?
In the past, I would definitely recklessly u-turn even without checking if the next route is right but now, I don't know at all. Suddenly, I feel that I no longer know myself. I can never be at the starting point again
In the past, I would definitely recklessly u-turn even without checking if the next route is right but now, I don't know at all. Suddenly, I feel that I no longer know myself. I can never be at the starting point again
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Communication needs time and effort
Because of certain situations happening, I decided that we need to have a discussion ( actually several discussions) because there are too many interconnecting issues to be ironed out before unhappiness set in. We finally started last night at least it is a good start; hopefully it doesn't end like that.
1) tentative plan after i go back to work on 1st sept
Sophie and domestic help will be going to my mum and mother in law place during the week. Mother in law: Monday and Tuesday while my mummy will take Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. I will try to get off work ASAP (fingers crossed)! So weekdays nights and weekends, we will take charge
2) from 18 months onwards, we would like Sophie to be enrolled in a childcare centre in preferably Simei or else would be Tampines. Got to start searching from 6 months onwards taking into account, that vacancy will be limited because of the increase number of babies in the year of the dragon.
3)Housework will have to be split between the both of us and probably outsource some of it. By then, I must constantly remind myself that we have different standards and no no snide remarks- unhealthy for our relationship
Hopefully both of us can make the effort to communicate
On a side note, yeah! We are going on a stay-cation at hard rock cafe sentosa on 11 dec ( our 10 years together and 3 yrs ROM). Can't wait already :)
1) tentative plan after i go back to work on 1st sept
Sophie and domestic help will be going to my mum and mother in law place during the week. Mother in law: Monday and Tuesday while my mummy will take Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. I will try to get off work ASAP (fingers crossed)! So weekdays nights and weekends, we will take charge
2) from 18 months onwards, we would like Sophie to be enrolled in a childcare centre in preferably Simei or else would be Tampines. Got to start searching from 6 months onwards taking into account, that vacancy will be limited because of the increase number of babies in the year of the dragon.
3)Housework will have to be split between the both of us and probably outsource some of it. By then, I must constantly remind myself that we have different standards and no no snide remarks- unhealthy for our relationship
Hopefully both of us can make the effort to communicate
On a side note, yeah! We are going on a stay-cation at hard rock cafe sentosa on 11 dec ( our 10 years together and 3 yrs ROM). Can't wait already :)
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Child's Ten Commandments to Parents, A
I want to remember this in my motherhood journey..
1. My hands are small. Please don't expect perfection whenever I make a bed, draw a picture or throw a ball. My legs are short. Please slow down so that I can keep up with you.
2. My eyes have not seen the world as yours have. Please let me explore safely. Don't restrict me unnecessarily
3. Housework will always be there. I'm only little for such a short time. Please take time to explain things to me about this wonderful world, and do so willingly.
4. My feelings are tender. Please be sensitive to my needs. Don't nag me all day long. (You wouldn't want to be nagged for your inquisitiveness.) Treat me as you would like to be treated.
5. I am a special gift from God. Please treasure me, holding me accountable for my actions, giving me guidelines to live by and disciplining me in a loving manner.
6. I need your encouragement and your praise to grow. Please go easy on the criticism. Remember, you can criticize the things I do without criticizing me.
7. Please give me the freedom to make decisions concerning myself. Permit me to fail so that I can learn from my mistakes. Then someday, I'll be prepared to make the kind of decisions life requires of me.
8. Please don't do things over for me. Somehow that makes me feel that my efforts didn't quite measure up to your expectations. I know it's hard, but please don't try to compare me with my brother or my sister.
9. Please don't be afraid to leave for a weekend together. Kids need vacations from parents, just as parents need vacations from kids. Besides, it's a great way to show us kids that your marriage is very special.
10. Please take me to worship regularly, setting a good example for me to follow.
I hope that these 10 commandments will stay in my mind constantly whenever I'm going to blow my top at my dearest Sophie.
And dear Sophie, mummy will try her best so please be patient with me k.
1. My hands are small. Please don't expect perfection whenever I make a bed, draw a picture or throw a ball. My legs are short. Please slow down so that I can keep up with you.
2. My eyes have not seen the world as yours have. Please let me explore safely. Don't restrict me unnecessarily
3. Housework will always be there. I'm only little for such a short time. Please take time to explain things to me about this wonderful world, and do so willingly.
4. My feelings are tender. Please be sensitive to my needs. Don't nag me all day long. (You wouldn't want to be nagged for your inquisitiveness.) Treat me as you would like to be treated.
5. I am a special gift from God. Please treasure me, holding me accountable for my actions, giving me guidelines to live by and disciplining me in a loving manner.
6. I need your encouragement and your praise to grow. Please go easy on the criticism. Remember, you can criticize the things I do without criticizing me.
7. Please give me the freedom to make decisions concerning myself. Permit me to fail so that I can learn from my mistakes. Then someday, I'll be prepared to make the kind of decisions life requires of me.
8. Please don't do things over for me. Somehow that makes me feel that my efforts didn't quite measure up to your expectations. I know it's hard, but please don't try to compare me with my brother or my sister.
9. Please don't be afraid to leave for a weekend together. Kids need vacations from parents, just as parents need vacations from kids. Besides, it's a great way to show us kids that your marriage is very special.
10. Please take me to worship regularly, setting a good example for me to follow.
I hope that these 10 commandments will stay in my mind constantly whenever I'm going to blow my top at my dearest Sophie.
And dear Sophie, mummy will try her best so please be patient with me k.
The cycle continues...
Warm breastmilk (10mins plus)--->feed( good times 20 mins; bad times 60 mins including warming and feeding again)---> burping (5 mins)--->washing (5 mins)---> pumping (30 mins)-->washing of breastpump (5 mins)
Total: 1hr 15 mins (good days)
1hr 55 mins (bad days)
My goodness... Faint and that is part of the 3 hrs cycle. Perils of motherhood
Total: 1hr 15 mins (good days)
1hr 55 mins (bad days)
My goodness... Faint and that is part of the 3 hrs cycle. Perils of motherhood
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