Love hurts

It’s true. Love is not always lovey-dovey, sweet and mushy. There are times you love someone so much that it actually hurts.

Early pregnancy – Feeling sick almost 24 x 7, losing appetite and even some weight.

Month 4 to 5 of pregnancy – Having heat rash that crawls from belly to chest, thigh, arms….Slapped all sorts of anti-itch cream and calamine lotion. Truly annoying!

Month 6 onwards till before labor - Terrible backache, neck and shoulders. I was supposed to sleep on my side, so this does not quite work for me. Also experiencing the Braxton Hicks contractions on and off.

Labor till delivery (say 10 – 11 hours) – Contractions get stronger, the pain got extended to down south as well.

After delivery (phew, is it over yet??) - Not quite, down south still very sore. This went on for the following 2 weeks. Besides, milk ducts are getting themselves ready to shoot, got so blocked up that boobs got so engorged and hurts like S**T.

Baby at 1 month old - Heart aches because baby is crying away when he is given Hep B shots.

Baby at 2 months old - Heart aches even more as he is given 4 vaccinations shots at one go. It just breaks your heart to hear him crying because of pain.

Baby at 3 – 4 months old - Baby is learning to grasp things with his hands and he has discovered that mommy’s hair is so fun to pull. Mommy is soon going to have bald patches on both sides of her head.

Let’s roll back the after delivery till now – Back still hurts till very day. Baby is getting heavier each day, pain is extended to neck, shoulders and even wrists. Then his little razor sharp nails, pinches on to the neck and pulling your skin with it. Not to mention when he bashes you on your boobs due to his arms flying around not coordinated. Let’s me see, what else………oh yeah……blocked milk ducts then caused infections and fever. Plus, having interrupted sleeps throughout the night, so so tired… As for daddy, sometimes he got kicked in the nuts while burping this little precious.

Regardless how painful, how tired we are, mommy and daddy will still be there for you. Just one simple reason, mommy and daddy loves you very much, even though we have to endure these pains.

And you know what, I don’t have the supermodel look and body; I smell like sour milk when he throws up on me; neither I have the sweetest voice, nor the best dancer in the world….but the rewarding part is:- my baby is happy to see me, he likes hearing my voice, he laughs when I make silly sounds, the smell of mine sooths and comforts him, and he is happy even we are just plain bouncing silly around the room. I can proudly say, I am his mommy

Rare dalmatian species

Ever seen a species of dalmatian that has black hair with brown spots?

We have one here at home. Where did we get it from?

Easy!! Just get your husband to do your hair coloring as part of the weekend fun family activity. Sigh…….

Mother’s Day

Last time this year, my hubby and I can still go out on dates as a couple with no worries. Same day this year, it is filled with washing, cleaning, burping, diaper changing and etc. However, this very first Mother’s Day for myself as a mother, it is one of the most rewarding ones, because I have my little bundle of joy giving me his precious laughter and smile. Also, I received the very first bouquet of Mother’s Day flowers, made up of white roses and yellow tulips, a very nice card and a bag of Kisses from my son

Living in a farm

There I was, 3am, milking the “cow” away out of my sleepiness, then store the milk in the freezer, and cleaning up all other relevant equipments. I guess that’s what the farm life is like.

The cat’s night talk

Since our bundle of joy arrived, sleep is something that is really precious to both me and my hubby. The moment we go to bed, we will try to maximize every minute of it. In the midst of my journey to slumberland, Pumpkin would start her conversation while sitting beside my bed:

Cat : Meow…….? ( Mom…..? )

Me : What’s up?

Cat : Meow meow meow……? ( I come up? )

Me: ………………….( ignoring her )

Cat: Meow meow meow meow…….? ( I come up now? )

Me: ………………….( still ignoring her because I am trying to sleep )

Cat: Meow meow meow meow ………  ( “Ok I come up anyway”  then easing herself on my bed right beside me )

Me: Oh Pumpkin head, you bed is down there.

Cat: Meow meow meow meow…….zzzzzzzzzzz  ( I come up and sleep here anyway )

Me: ……………..hmmmm whatever……….zzzzzzzzzzz 

Boobarella

Here is how my set of jugs is being defined by my family members:

Baby – as his source of food and comfort (like his convenient store or pantry, available 24 x 7, like 7-Eleven)

Cat – as her pillow when she sleeps with me at night

Hubby – need I say more?!??

Al Natural…….

I, who used to put on my favourite perfumes like Gucci Rush 2, Elizabeth Arden Green Tea, DKNY Delicious, Christian Dior Jadore, CK and etc etc……….well, I am now going with the “Perfume Al Natural”, made with pure natural ingredients, slightly processed and added with some mucus, with no other coloring and alcohol free.

Presenting you the new perfume, “Parfume de Baby’s Spit”. Those of who are interested, you may place your order today, quick, before the stock runs out.

Tired……

It has been a month since the arrival of our bundle of joy. Looks who’s complaining that he is tired

You’re like a cow!

A lot of people may not be too happy if they get labelled as a cow. But guess what, I am pretty happy with this compliment as this means I am providing enough for my baby, and yet, still got more to spare to make a cup of latte. Wanna cuppa?

Final leg :)

Well, the little bundle joy finally arrived on 20 Feb, the day after the last blog entry.

Life is a total 360 degrees change now. Sleep patterns, routines and etc etc etc….but it is precious little one that makes everything is worthwhile