When mums get sick, the dishes keep coming in, The laundry only multplies, And the feeding goes on. It is in sickness that despair comes, Uninvited, it turns a will of steel, Into crumble of …
When the kids are young, be kind to yourself
It’s not everyday that your emotional tank is full. As anything in life, there are highs and lows. With motherhood, I did not expect the lows could be so lows. Prayers were my only weapon. …
Why I don’t teach Disney princesses to my daughter (or my son) [Warning: this is a rant]
Hey there! This conviction might sound surprising to a lot of people. Disney princesses, or Disney movies in general, have taken vast roots in our pop culture that it infiltrates even our own lives. So …
Lion’s birth story (Part 3 of 3): Breastfeeding
The success of breastfeeding relies heavily on your knowledge, patience, and support of those around you. It’s natural but does not come easy. You have to learn so much in so little time. The midwives …
Lion’s birth story (Part 2 of 3): Labor and delivery
Our phone call to the hospital just made everything real. That I am certainly having contractions. And we have to go to the hospital as soon as possible. As my husband took the things to …
Lion’s birth story (Part 1 of 3): VBAC journey
Writing this now feels sluggish. It’s been three months and the euphoria and hormone levels have neutralized; they’ve been replaced with routines. I wish I could have written sooner when I still literally feel high. …