Tag: reflections
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You’re not in control and neither is your child.
I hear often, amongst my peers and in my own head, “my life revolves around the child. The child dictates my entire schedule, my entire life.” It took me a while to realize that it’s not true. For one, there are predispositions from the child’s prenatal experience. Your stress levels throughout pregnancy, your diet, and…
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You’re not in control.
I planned for a home birth. All my friends, from those who have kids in their teens to those who are preparing for birth right now, do not have a home birth. I’m not entirely sure why. Maybe the home birth costs cannot be claimed under Medisave. Maybe only two medical professionals in Singapore can…
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7 underrated skills mums have
I first entered motherhood having it upside down. I was convinced that I was the awesome one, who was going to provide her with a safe and comfortable home, impart good values and ensure she gets a good education. But children come into our lives as our greatest teacher. In the last two years of…
Thriving New Mama 