Why am I starting this blog?
I decided to start a blog to document my journey as a new mother because it is such a precious phase that is going to go by so quickly. And I want to remember that and keep it as a memory. BUT the newborn stage was also the most difficult time of my life as I struggled with depression and anxiety, not to mention having a baby during COVID times with little family support. So I promise myself to write in honesty and hopefully some other mummas can relate. And if you are yet to become a mum, I hope it gives you some insight to a mum's life and know things that I wish I knew before pregnancy!
This blog is written entirely with my own perspective and opinion. Please remember that all pregnancies, babies and mum's experience are vastly different! Whilst I may struggle in certain aspects, another mum may excel in them but struggle in other aspects. This is why there is this saying of 'Babies don't come with a manual.'
Why 'Baby Folds Laundry'?
I came across this quote on Instagram and can't help but laugh and identify with it.
'Sleep when the baby sleeps. Fold laundry when the baby folds laundry.'
The quote basically implies that it is impractical to sleep when the baby sleeps because if we, mummas, do that, there won't be time to cook, to clean, to do laundry or even basic self-care as going to the toilet and brushing your teeth!
Need more explanation to the non-mums?
When a baby, especially a newborn, is awake, they need constant attention. When I say 'constant', it is 'CONSTANT'. The baby probably wakes up hungry and needs a feed, then needs you to play with him. You can put them down but they will probably cry in a few minutes. There is no time to sit down for breakfast especially during the early newborn stage.
Okay, bub is awake now so this is the end of this post. Thank you for reading and I hope you enjoy my other posts too!
