Thank you. Yes, you.
I actually was going to schedule a short post today, one of those “Things Jerry say” that have been in my draft folder for the longest time.. but i have decided to take the time to craft a short thank you post.
The response from my last post on breastfeeding have been very heartening. I was initially quite hesitant to share but now, i am so, so, glad that i did. I learned so much more. And i learned that while i thought i was the “only one”, suddenly there are so many of you who reached out to me and tell me you moms thought you were the only one. Turns out, we are all in the same boat!
A lot of you left me comments to thank me for the inspiring story. But guess what? You people inspired me. #truestory
What you don’t know is…for the entire week, or even from last week, i have been so tired from work, busy with life, frustrated with the kids and am on the brink of losing my sanity. The lack of sleep is doing me in, and i struggled to meet deadlines, reach work on time etc. I shouted way too often, both at the kids and the husband and i feel totally bad that they are bearing the brunt of it all from my lack of time management skills, or should i say, the lack of focus.
I wanted to do some much at the same time – work, blog, spend time with the kids, eat dinner with the husband, and do self improvement all at once. I kept hitting road blocks and nothing seemed to be smooth or going well. I was trying to be the over-achiever and am on the brink of burnout. I was going to throw in the towel and let the blog go dead while i go pick up the pieces in my life.
but you guys gave me a renewed energy. all your words made me feel whatever i have done thus far is right, and that i should just hang in there and ride the rough tide over. Tough times dont last, tough people do right?
Well, i’m not exactly tough but i guess i can be sweet. anyone want to taste me? (JOKING!!!!)
Can i ask all of you to keep those comments coming? Let me know what you would like me to blog about or just drop me a question on anything that you might want to know. I can share and we can all learn together! As for the “how to milk it” post that i talked about, how about next week? Give me some time to put my thoughts together on that.
Meanwhile, i chanced upon this quote and it really spoke me. I really had a rough week and was pretty depressed (until i saw all those comments of yours) and i guess this says it all.
and yeah, i am so having a party! and its FRIDAY! Happy weekend people! Spend time with your loved ones (i know right, am so guilty about them now), and the things that really matter. #tgif
(p.s. somehow when i crafted the above post, my boss’ voice is ringing in my head.. “you need to focus..“)
Cherie
Hi there! Thanks for popping by. I'm Cherie, a ftwm (full-time working mum) to 3 lovely kids (2 boys & a princess) and my motto in life is to BE HAPPY. Sure, life isn't all that smooth but it's the mentality that counts, no? This blog documents my life. Or rather, snippets of my life that has passed me by. I love capturing life memories in the blog and being able to read back and laugh at myself (or anyone). I love to eat (A LOT), travel and paint my own nails so the blog is mostly about that. Is that considered lifestyle? Of cos, the family is also very much an integral part of me so there would be loads of memories about the husband and my kids - Jerry (9yo), Jerome (7yo) and Leia (2.5yo) and everyone else that's close to me. I like documenting the kids' milestones, their growing up years, their achievements (and sometimes, mine), and my struggles and battles with motherhood. It sure ain't easy. I love seeking out good food and travelling, is trigger-happy, love new gadgets, love exploring new places and strives to live life to the fullest. I aspire to travel the world as much as I can, to soak in the different sights across the various continents and visit all the Disneylands in the world (almost there!). Have fun reading and do drop me a comment to say hi! Love, Cherie Lim Find me on Instagram.
6 Comments
Aruna L Mascarenhas
Good job with with your post. I am a stay home mom of 4 boys and currently total bf my 5month old and looking after my family without any helper plus i have cooking and baking as my main hobby and with the never ending house hold chores I can never get much time for anything (ofcourse I make time to join your tempting giveaways :p ) Hat’s off to you on your post despite of being a busy mom yourself 🙂 Have a nice day! And wish u a lovely weekend.
Aruna L Mascarenhas
Hey Cherie, you are a wonderful mom….so don’t worry, get some rest during the weekend and everything will be just fine. … and I truly agree with the quote.
Pamela
Hey Cherie,
Read ur blog and find it very encouraging.. I’m with a 2 mos girl and she will be turning 3 mos in 2 weeks time.. I’m now trying to latch her as much as I can.. was expressing to bottle feed her for the past 1 mth but my milk level drops quite significantly.. (from 2 sides 260 – 290ml per 4hr, to now less than 20 ml per 6hr) as I’m taking care of bb alone, this I gotta do all chores and can’t pump every 4th Le. Really stress me out as bb going infant care next mth and I’m gng back work as well.. now my milk level still at low level even taking fenugreek as supplement. Look forward to your how to milk it blog post!!
Cherie
Hi Pamela, Thank you for the note. I can totally understand the stress. I went through confinement without any help either and mostly do everything myself. Hang in there. Things will get better soon!! (I tell myself that everyday too)
Will definitely craft the post when I have the time to sit in front of my computer!
Cayce
I still say the same – you’re a super-mum and very inspiring.
I only want to start documenting more on our days again and already finding it tough, I don’t know how you manage it with 2 boys!
would love to read more on fun with the kids! 🙂
Cherie
Hi Cayce,
you are the ever supporting reader that brightens me with positive notes all the time. Thanks. Noted about topic on fun with the kids but I think mostly its because I ain’t much fun judging at how much time I actually have! Nonetheless, a great reminder that I should pack in more fun for them!
Thanks for reading, always! 🙂