Motherhood and career are two significant and rewarding paths that many women simultaneously navigate. While both roles offer unique challenges and enrichments, finding a balance between them can sometimes feel like undertaking a high-wire act. However, with strategic planning and flexible approaches, it is possible to maintain a fulfilling career while embracing the joys and […]
Just like that, we are now in the last month of the year. It seems like just yesterday I had a baby and today she is seven months old. Looking back, I haven’t stop one bit since my water bag broke at midnight of the 27 April 2021. Pretty chilled out, I wondered why I […]
Yesterday I spent a full day with my little ones, a 7-month old baby and a 3 years old toddler on my own. We had breakfast and lunch together, took turn to feed just because my toddler emulated her baby brother. We rode on a bus to catch ballet taster class and visited the dentist. […]
Parenthood has been a journey filled with unexpected challenges and joys. There are things they don’t tell you about parenthood. Emotional Complexity When I became a parent, I was overwhelmed by a whirlwind of emotions. I was so focused in having a child that I overlooked about the “how” to parenting. The love and joy […]
What’s the one luxury you can’t live without? The one luxury I can’t live without is sitting down doing nothing at all. Since motherhood and especially becoming a mother of two children, I hardly have the chance to do this. It has always been about getting things done and sorting things out. That includes sitting […]
If you have been following my blog, you will see that my recent posts are related to chapters of motherhood. Yes, I’m on maternity leave since November 2023. What else I could be writing? As my newborn is coming to two and half months old now, my first born baby girl isn’t slowing down in […]
My partner came back and rushed me to the hospital at 10am. Just as I was in pain and anxious about unexpected early labour, my 2 years old daughter said the most unexpected and wonderful thing: “Mommy in pain? I am here mommy” and gave me a hug. Vaginal Birth C-Section (VBAC) 2 years ago, […]
When I moved to London four years ago, I took a step back in my career including a pay cut and a smaller role within my existing organisation just to get by. The idea was to dedicate my effort in settling into a new country, familiarising with new environment and culture, and learning new way […]
6.35am, she is not awake yet. Surprised by my little pumpkin’s recent early-rise punctuality has changed. I didn’t have a smooth sleep last night, few were disrupted by her nightmares. Funny enough, I wouldn’t be bothered as much prior to motherhood. Life has changed ever since. Her sleep dictates my sleep quality. Anyone would be […]
I am in two minds about reflecting 2022. In the end, I gave up indecisiveness and decided to reflect anyway. Besides, how many chances do we have to write something meaningful in the first week of 2023? First week of 2023 is not here to stay. 2023 is a new beginning just as every other […]
