Before I was a Mum

Before I was a Mum

I made and ate hot meals.

I had unstained clothing.

I had quiet conversations on the phone.

I slept as late as I wanted And never worried about how late I got into bed.

I never held down a screaming child so that doctors could do tests Or give shots. I never looked into teary eyes and cried.

I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep.

I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put it down.

I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn't stop the hurt.

I never knew that something so small could affect my life so much.

I never knew that I could love someone so much.

I never knew I would love being a Mum.

I didn't know that something so small Could make me feel so important.

I had never gotten up in the middle of the night Every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay

The Warmth The joy The love The heartache The wonder Or the satisfaction of being a Mum.

I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much before I was a Mum.

The Preggy Times...

ROM since 14 February 1997 & customary wedding since 10 December 1999. Decided to try for a baby after seeking GP's genuine advice and Bingo! We got him with us after our trip to Goldcoast, Australia in July 2004.

As usual, was always hoping I can get pregnant so I've invested in tons of pregnancy kits & happily testing over it time and time again. On 13 August 2004, we attended Gene's Birthday party in Pasir Ris Chalet and surprisingly, people tell me that if you're pregnant, kids would run away from your or would not want to be carried by you but I guess..these are the old old wives tales. That very night, I carried a cute little mei-mei whom I was told, would never agree to let anyone carry her but ??? Well, I even manage to carry her up a tall flight of stairs with my 2.5inch heels.

I went home and Tears came out after I got to know I was pregnant for I've been waiting for this day to come and that very moment was just so touchy!!

First to be informed was of course, my hubby and second was my sis-in-law, Mandy who is dying to be the
"ku-ku" and next is my dearest mum who had just returned from Indonesia. Then follow by my other siblings, my close friends such as Brenda, Mabel, didadee....

Brenda showered me with gifts, relevant email and info on pregnancy and told me to enjoy during pregnancy and till today, I'd fully agree with her words of wisdom.

I must say that I had a wonderful pregnancy despite some heartburn, leg cramps, minor illness here and there...and most of all, I am thankful to Buddha for giving me a smooth delivery. Miguel arrives in just 15mins or less & thereafter, I seem to be like a celebrity entertaining tons of caring friends who came to visit me in the hospital. I even invited unwanted person with balloon in his hands.

April 2005 – Confinement Period
The 1st Month of my Maternity was like attending a Lesson for us. I was grateful for I found a very helpful confinement lady from Penang.
Well it was costly but no regrets as it's worthwhile!
With her around, I learnt how to breastfeed and immediately jammed up the fridge where I constantly have to meet a daily quota of 700ml of breastmilk per day (or equivalent to 6breasfeed/pumps per day) but all these was worthwhile for the sake of my precious son. I also learnt to how to feed the baby, bathe him and clean him. This is easier said than done. I remembered I had one sleepless nite as I was trying to cope with the fear of having to bathe an infant the very next day but Buddha blessed me, Miguel was very cooperative. I gained my very first confidence from this 10mins but very back-aching experience.