Mums' stories

Will my eldest son adjust to his younger brother?

Date written 26/10/2009 00:00:00

I was worried about my impending delivery. How would my eldest son take to the new addition to our family?

My eldest son was exceptionally clingy towards the end of my pregnancy. When the time came, he stayed with my mum. I missed him very much during my stay in the hospital. When he visited me the next day, I was holding his younger brother in my arms. He didn’t take it too well. Jealously, he pushed the baby away from me. My heart sank. It was going to take some time for him to accept his brother.

During my confinement period, my first son still couldn’t accept his newborn brother. He would do anything to get everyone’s attention. He would cry and shout whenever he didn’t get what he wanted. He would even taunt and push his younger brother away.

Now my eldest son is gradually trying to adapt to his new environment. He can now kiss his younger brother and even call out to me whenever his brother is crying in the other room.

Recently, my younger son was being cranky and was crying the whole day. I was so stressed and tired. I gave my eldest son his bath and helped him put his diapers on. Meanwhile the baby let out a wail and I had to attend to him instead. For a while, I was busy singing and feeding the younger one. Then I realized my eldest son had proceeded to dress himself up without my help! He even managed to get his clothes from the drawer! He looked at me and said ‘Mama, I’m a big boy now.’ I was so proud. I gave him a huge hug and kiss and said “Good job son!”

 

 

First Day at School

Date written 26/10/2009 00:00:00

My daughter’s first day at school turned out to be more stressful for me than for her. You see, she was having eye sores and I was worried she may have to miss her very first day at school.

As she is my first child, I was really excited for her. Most of her friends from kindergarten were also going to the same school. I reminded her several times not to stare at anyone or to get too close to the teacher as she may be sent home. I didn’t want her to miss her first day at school; I really wanted her to have this memory like all the other kids.

I waited outside the classroom until the teacher asked all the parents to wait at the canteen instead. I was so worried to leave her behind with her eyes like that. Suddenly, I heard from a friend of mine who was also waiting for her daughter that they will have a preliminary test to check on their ability to read and write.

Besides worrying about her eyes, I was also worried about her heavy bag. Apparently the Standard 1 classes were located on the third floor. “Why on earth did they assign them with classrooms on the highest floor? My tiny daughter would have to carry her bag upstairs!” I said to myself. I suppose that meant that my daughter would have to drag her trolley bag up three flights of stairs! So many questions were running through my mind that day. After recess, I felt so tired. I went up to her class and quietly told her through the window that I would be coming back to fetch her after school. What a BIG day!

 

 

Gems of My Life

Date written 26/10/2009 00:00:00

My life as a working mother of three can be rather frantic and stressful. But every evening without fail, my three children would rush to the door to happily greet me when I come home from work. Their happy faces help me forget the hectic day I’ve had and I always look forward to spending a joyous evening with my 3 beloved gems aged 1,4 and 5..

The nightly routine of feeding and showering each one of them and finishing up the household chores can be exhausting. The tiredness vanishes every time all three of them get together and start behaving mischievously. After going through Trisshen’s (eldest) and Tivya’s (second) school work, all three will be eagerly waiting for their favourite nutritious Dugro milk which is a must before going to bed.

Going to bed doesn’t necessarily mean going to sleep. The youngest, Naressh is in fact very cheeky and playful and loves to disturb his brother and sister. Normally all of us will be telling stories and having pillow fights before dozing off.

All my children insist on sleeping with me even though their daddy bribes them, trying unsuccessfully to persuade them to sleep with him instead. No matter how tired I am at the end of the day, having the youngest cuddled up close to me and the elder two kissing my cheeks saying `Good night, I LOVE YOU MUMMY’ makes me feel on top of the world.

 

 

Breast-feeding my son, Jonathan

Date written 26/10/2009 00:00:00

Jonathan is placed close to my body as I breast-feed him. I am sure he can hear my heart beat. That is why it is important to stay calm and relaxed while breastfeeding. I think every mum should, if she is able to, breast-feed her baby for as long as she can. Jonathan is now 18 months old and I am still breast-feeding him. I bond with Jonathan by interacting with him…singing, humming and talking. Or sometimes I stay quiet, maintaining eye contact, smiling, cuddling and touching him.

Nowadays, he is rather playful. When I ask him, “Enough?” he will make his baby sound and use his hands to push my face away! That means he still wants to drink. If he has had enough, he will stop and run off to play. I still feed him breast milk now, and mix with some growing-up formula since he turned 1 year old. Consuming breast milk for the first 12 months of his life is best to build his immune system. Once he starts taking growing-up milk, choosing the right milk powder is just as important to ensure Jon gets enough supplement of nutrients from milk as well other foods to build a good immune system. Mamil Gold Step 3 with IMMUNOFORTIS is just right for him.

 

 

My pregnancy

Date written 26/10/2009 00:00:00

My husband and I planned to have a baby after 3 years but there was a bigger plan awaiting us. 3 months after our wedding, we found out that we were soon to be parents! I was both excited and anxious, being a first time mum.

My first visit to the gynecologist was not too pleasant. The doctor told me my baby’s heart beat was slow. He gave me some supplements and asked me to return for another check-up in a month’s time.

Time seemed to stand still – that month crawled by as I prayed ardently that my baby would be fine. I took my supplements religiously and spoke to my baby every day.”Precious baby, you are mummy’s lovely baby, please don’t leave me”.

At my next doctor’s visit, he gave me great news. My baby was stable. Seeing my baby on the screen via ultra sound was amazing. The 4th month was my little baby’s 4D screening. We could see my baby’s big nose, little fingers, little legs and little head.

Pregnancy really agreed with me. Despite the weariness, the water retention, and so on, I thoroughly enjoyed my pregnancy. I am blessed with a wonderful husband and an amazing child.