Time flies! Another 18 days before my maternity leave ends and off I go back to the corporate world.
The past two months have been a roller coaster ride. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that there has been a lot of blood, sweat, and tears.
Motherhood isn't easy, especially for a new mother like myself who isn't familiar with taking care of babies and doesn't have much support here in Bangkok. I have been a bit terrified of babies. I cried a lot in the beginning and couldn't differentiate between day and night. I didn't rest or eat on time, which resulted in breastfeeding problems. During those days, I felt like giving up and often found myself reminiscing about the good old carefree and single days.
It was confusing with various opinions from different sources. Do this, do that, don't do this, don't do that. I know that people mean well and experienced mothers tend to be enthusiastic about passing on parenting skills. However, the fact is, there is no one master manual for parenting because every baby is different.
I am very glad that I listened to my instinct and also took advice from BabyCenter. I picked up my baby the moment he starts crying, I rock him to sleep in my arms, among other things that experienced mothers said not to do. I mean, why shouldn't I? Babies deserve love and care. Why would we deprive them of that just so we can have more sleeping hours?
I am glad I followed my instinct. It made me feel like a million bucks when my little man recognizes my voice, speaks to me in baby language, and looks me in the eye with a smile when he wakes up.
So far, I think I have done a hell of a good job as a mom. After all, I have a happy little boy with me. This makes everything worthwhile. #MotherhoodParenthood
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