Motherhood

i think all mummies go through this. For me, I felt like things got easier when my baby was 5 months old but then came the solid food phase at 6 months which was another challenge. My baby is now 1 year old and it gets easier in some areas but there are new challenges like dealing with an active toddler who wants to touch every single thing in the house, etc. Being a mother involves a lot of sacrifices, so we all deserve a big pat on the back. My advice is, if you really want to do something, just go and do it. Whether it's eating outside, travelling or going shopping. Bring your baby along but just know that it'll involve more preparation/planning and you would be more tired at the end of the day. Ensure you get your husband, parents and in laws to support whenever needed. The positive side is seeing your baby growing up, hitting his or her milestones, smiling at you like you're the most important person in his or her life, and creating happy memories together.

I was like you too, especially with the additional stress from breastfeeding, which made it worse. I have no help from both sides of parents neither do I feel safe enough to put my baby in their care (my mil attempted to give my baby roast pork at 4mo, my own parents have their own little kids to take care of.). Positive side would be when they are healthy and growing well (doesn’t really help much tbh, I’m still learning as well 😂). It will be easier once they starts walking and able to communicate with you via body or speech language. You’ll be able to understand them better, get to sleep longer and even bring them out to play. If you have someone you can entrust your baby to for a few days, definitely use their help. Take a breather, go enjoy yourself without your kid and recharge. Only when you take care of yourself first (mentally or physically), then you can start seeing things on the brighter side. 😊

Hey beautiful mama, awesome that you have surviced the first 2 months! You have been busy and take care of the needs of your baby. Maybe it's time allow yourself to slow down and enjoy a cup of tea, read a few pages of book or listen to a song. Have a talk with your partner or family member who can support you, so you can have some "me" time, like go out for 1-2 hours for your own activities. Socialising and gathering with the likeminded parents, a little fun time with the baby exercises, baby massage, or baby swimming to bond with your baby. There's one very nice baby swimming classes at Katong, Inspire Mum & Baby if you like to explore something difference that you both can enjoy?

Ask for help when you need. No parental support then tag team with your spouse to sleep and rest. Alternatively, get friends that are close with you and ask them if they could help you look after the baby for an hour or so, for you to catch up on some sleep or what. Raising a child takes a village and it's true. I hated my first year of PP as it was constantly covid lockdown but after which when things were better my family could visit and things were so much better. You are yourself before being a mum. If you are not in the right mental state then the baby will not be tended well.

I’m 7 months pp and I still question myself that. My baby is adorable and I have help from my family and yet, my life has totally changed. I tell myself that the old me is evolving into a whole new person with different responsibilities and priorities. I tell myself that now I have another soul who is so dearly close to me, and through her I shall relive and rediscover myself. Days are long, nights are even longer, but the years are short. I slowly learn to appreciate every ups and downs in motherhood. You can too, if you try to set yourself free from the past.

My baby is 1 month+, want to know do and does it get better😔 i miss going out without anxiety.

when they call you mama

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