This, too, shall pass

It's not easy handling LO in house, especially as a first-timer.
There are simply too many unexpected turn of events happening now and then, just when we thought that things are finally settling down bit by bit.

And honesty, I really need to give most of the credit to DH. From the very first day until now, he had been doing most of the tasks whilst juggling with his personal work. And he even need to pacify me and LO when we're being emotional.

Lots of article mentioned that all these are just phases that shall pass, as time goes by. We just need to pace ourselves and be consistent, as usually LOs are inconsistent themselves.

So, we'll just stay by the phrase "this shall pass", and continue to face the unknown hurdles ahead. No point of hiding or moaning, if it's inevitable.
Let us just face it and get done with it.

Self confidence

Some people just simply know how to put people down. And some keep doing so, without knowing it. But the one hurting the most is the receiving side, regardless of being trampled on purposely or not.

Would you believed that statement above is actually reflecting one who do not have enough self confidence.

But what is that that make us belittling ourselves? And what make those confident people able to speak out so loud and act as if the world is circulating around them?

Self confidence is something you give yourself, that is shone out from your ownself through your speech and gestures.
It may be something that others can give you a boost on, but it needs to originate from your ownself.
You need to feel confident.
How do you feel confident?
Believe in yourself. Gear up yourself with sufficient knowledge. Ask around for things that you do not know. Listen to others and do your own judgement. Don't be afraid. Acknowledge your own worth. Do not compare with others.

It's not easy to build up your self confidence in a day or two. But you can always start with small steps. Keep on going and you'll find yourself getting more confident. When you are confident, there's actually nothing you can't do.
And of course, we're not saying to be overconfident, which is the bad side and can cause you downfall.

Put the glass down

Remember to put the glass down...

An interesting short video that shows us, it doesn't matter what the weight of a glass of water is, but the longer you hold it, the heavier it will get despite being the same glass of water.
This glass of water is just like the stress you get daily. The longer you carry the stress with you, the worse you feel as time goes by.
So, we need to put down our glass of water daily.

Ain't life is full of choices?
So, why not make a choice to put away the stress of the day, be it from your work or family. Let it not affect you for the whole day or onto the next innocent person.
It may not be easy, if you have been doing it for ages, carrying the weight with you. But it sure will get better if you start practising to let it go now.

LO in the pic

Thank God for Its blessing.
It is like a long awaited news answered, in Its own way.
Finally the LO joined our little family.

For the last few months, it seems like I was living week by week, as every week is a milestone to me, that I hope can complete safely without any complications.
Things started with week 6, and prior that everything was just normal. Maybe it is just physiological effect, when you don't know something, it would not bother you at all, but after you know it, you tend to link everything to it.

Week 6 to Week 11, keep feeling uncomfortable. Sometimes before meals, sometimes after meals or even during meal. Luckily still manage to stuff food in without issue.
Week 12 to Week 16, made some adjustment in food and drink. Increase fluid intake and also get in-between meal snacks. Suppose to be a good step and need to continue all the way through. Still feel uncomfortable now and then but mostly when there's nothing much to worry on.
Week 17 to Week 23, able to feel a small bump and some quickening. But now and then started not able to sleep well. Even had an emotional breakdown out of the blue.
Week 24, had a small accident but luckily everything is all right.
Week 25 to Week 30, on and off feel unwell with slight cough and flu. Even get swollen feet now and then. It is also a worrisome period, as keep wondering why LO movement sometimes active, sometimes is not.
Week 31 to Week 36, keep worrying on LO movement which is not consistent. Started to feel warmer as time goes by, seems like it's true as what most said. Backache seems to be visiting as the date is nearer.
Week 37 to Week 39, backache is the frequent nuisance at all time. And unexpected flu guest decided to come and visit at this time. Swollen feet are also more visible and not going off.
Counting down to Week 40 (D-day), finally start to rest at home, waiting for D-day. Had early signs, but not enough to warrant an admission - tried checking for two time. Finally allowed to admit on third checking, though after that was also another long wait and endurance test.
Nothing beats the warm feeling of LO on top of you.

Those were the days, when LO just came into the picture. And there will be more days to come, as the LO threw chaos around with her unpredictable schedule. Till then again.

Tomorrow will be better

It has been ages since I last posted. Well, a lot of things are happening, so, kinda busy with all the new stuff that props up now and then.

Time really flies if you try to look back at it, but always seems so slow when you are looking forward it. Now we are already in mid of the year and just another half year to go, and we need to say farewell to 2017.

Looking back for the past few months, thinking of how things have went through, it is really not so easy. Hhmm, but still since those time had passed, it don't seem so hard now. Problem is, when we are going through that time in particular, things just don't seems easy and we are easily swayed by our emotions. So, finally feel relieved that I've managed to pass through the hurdle, but of course, there are more and more hurdles to come, as time goes by. And guess that I've no choice but to be mentally and physically prepared as those hurdles might get tougher and tougher, though I hope not.

Life is always full of uncertainties. But if you hold steadfast, you are able to sail through the uncertainty, even though it might not smooth sailing. Don't give in to defeat, fight your way through. Tomorrow will be better.

Happy 2017

So fast 2016 had made it's closing, and now we have start stepping into 2017.

May this new year brings new hope and new strength for everyone to keep on moving to the direction they want.

Happy 2017!!