Tuesday, March 21, 2006
Mummy tag
| Thanks, Mickee for tagging moi! :) Was thinking of postponing my answers until the new one arrives... but then again, i might just not have the luxury of time, so here are my A's from my first: How did you feel during those first few days after the birth? ==> Very tired, but my little boy wasn't such a fussy baby. I guess he was cooperating because he knew it was just the two of us when his dad goes to the office and after the midwife leaves. I was a bit panicky because there was no immediate family I can really turn to if something goes wrong. I didn't have "me" time at all! How were you emotionally? ==> There were probably times when I feel like crying because of exhaustion. I was sensitive and kept calling hubby at work, always wanting him to come home early, which he did. He was very supportive, I guess that's why I can't seem to remember most of the hardships :) Is there anything you wish people had told you about the postpartum period? ==> That How long do you plan to breastfeed? ==> I breastfed for 7 months, when we went on a holiday for 3 weeks in Manila, I wasn't consistent in breastfeeding so my milk supply probably got confused. When we got back to Australia, my milk supply lessened and I went back to work around that time so I had to mix feed him with formula. Do you have any advice for getting through those first weeks of breastfeeding? ==> Be very patient and persistent. If you want to establish your milk supply, try to make the baby latch as often as possible, for practice na din. It can be very frustrating, indeed, but the experience, when you've already becom successful and very good at it is truly rewarding. Was there any stress between you and your husband over the baby? ==> Yes there was. There were times when I get sensitive when he falls asleep early, I had dramas that he was not helping me out, but I should understand that he is tired from work as well. It's more because of exhaustion and frustration, I guess. Let's talk about your body, Did things get totally rearranged? ==> Not really. But I guess it's not easy going back to your teenage/single figure. But I'm quite ok with my body, considering I've gone thru giving birth. :) Care to share how much you weighed before and how much now? ==> I think I was around 100-105 lbs before getting pregnant. Before my 2nd prenancy, I think I got up to 110 lbs. Now, I'm almost 30 weeks pregnant at 140 lbs, but I don't really feel big. What advice-or comfort-can you offer other new moms about their weight ? ==> It sometimes takes time, before you know it, you'll be back in shape. How important is it for you to have a work identity? ==> Not that important for me, I guess. Hubby is more concerned about it, because he feels that I might get too bored being a stay-at-home-mom. I am one right now and I think I am enjoying it, of course there are times when you get bored, but so far, I can handle it. Was your baby a lot of fun right from the start? ==> It wasn't a bed of roses, but it wasn't much of a nightmare for me. Actually, I can barely remember the hardships of having to wake up in the wee hours of the morning and night. What's your baby like now? ==> He's now 2-1/2 yrs old, runs, walks, talks, says I love you, hugs and embraces us, and so much fun.... and tiring! :) I'd love to hear from Ana, Maan, Therese, Jigi and Mich on this one. :) |
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