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The world really has evolved several stages since 2020, and also since the beginning of my career- and that’s the beauty of it all. Nothings permanent, everything changes and newer, more exciting things keep coming into the mix.
Tomorrow my baby will turn 6 months. What a massive milestone, for her and for myself. As I am learning everyday to be a better mother, I am also learning to become a stronger me. I have been wanting to update fans and friends on how I am doing - and yet every time I try, I just feel like “oh gosh. Where do I even start?” And before that thought process is over, I would be busy either feeding my baby, changing a diaper, soothing her, or putting her to sleep.
The first few months of my baby’s life felt like it flew by so quickly yet at the same time pre-baby feels like a lifetime ago - everything in my world has shifted. My whole focus was her - I was breastfeeding, (which, by the way, is HEAPS harder than giving birth), making sure she’s eating well, sleeping well, and pooping well. And, understandably, paranoid about any kind of germs in the house. There was no difference between day and night, it’s just wake time and sleep time. It made no difference for me what day of the week it was, what weather it was, what’s happening with my industry, or with the world other than the daily Covid news, because I just needed to stay home make sure that my little newborn is far far far away from covid. I barely saw friends, and hadn’t eaten in a restaurant for north of half a year. As I took care of her, I barely had time to wash my own face, go to the bathroom, or sleep for a long stretch of time. I also didn’t have enough breastmilk, so I would sit there and try to pump the life out of me, just so I could provide half of a meal for my baby. I tried everything - but I do know that low supply isn’t uncommon. So- as glamorous as mom life can appear to be on social media, don’t be fooled. It’s humbling, but it’s also life-altering and the most rewarding thing I’ve ever done.
Emotionally, I’ve been so over the moon and happy. I enjoy spending time with my newborn baby, she makes me giggle and smile - even though I wish my mother was here to share old baby stories of me, and experience all of this together. But having a daughter really makes you feel more connected to your mother on a completely different level - I just know she’s happy and proud of me from up above. I’ve taught her how to semi-feed herself, how to fall asleep by herself, teaching her still how to roll, sit, and semi-stand (crazy!!), and I’ve played her tunes on my guitar like she’s the only fan in my fan club.
I also consider myself blessed that I never had issues with postpartum depression, despite suffering from mommy’s wrist. I had an amazing relationship with my 陪月/月嫂 who helped me immensely more than words can say. I have not been able to see my side of the family for over a year, but I’m blessed to have amazing in-laws and fellow mommy friends to share experiences with.
Nothing has been easy, but I am the most grateful for my husband - he was always by my side when I needed him. We change diapers together, we bathe our daughter, we sing to her together, and read bedtime stories to her together. I can safely say, that I’m MUCH happier than when I was towards the end of my music label contract. There have been some dark years there.
Hitting 6 months is a big deal for me. I can safely pat myself on my back and reminisce on THE single most biggest achievement of my life, my daughter. Obviously, 6 months is not long in the grand scheme of things, ie. her entire life ahead, but it is a big milestone for me mentally, and finally I feel it’s time to really focus on my own personally healing. I completely lost myself in taking care of her, and yet I felt the most alive and the most needed - and I found a new me in the process. It’s a beautiful kind of chaos and I embraced all of it. But yes, now it’s time for me again. finally.
Hitting this 6 month mark, I have decided to now wean from breastfeeding, take care of my body better, drink some wine, and write more songs for real. (If my daughter allows, lol). I am choosing to give myself some more me-time, read a book, get my nails done, and eventually get a haircut too. And.. start to think about dieting and training. Moms don’t get enough credit for deciding consciously to not slim down yet because they gotta breastfeed. But- with that said, all moms have their own struggles that no one knows of, so never judge!
A part of the stress that comes with social media sometimes, is actually comments on moms’ sizes, even praises of “wow you slimmed down fast!” As though that’s the most important thing of all. The toxic culture pains me and I just know it’s not the point. For me, it really was a conscious decision, just to be a mother first, above all else, at least for these first six months of her little life. And looking at her, strong, happy and healthy, I am truly so so proud of her for her growth and development.
And finally.. I’m finally ready to think about myself again as a musician. I know I’m lucky to be able to have a choice of being with her for 6 months; I count my blessings everyday. But as songwriting wheels become rustier, and as the industry evolves, I’m quite frankly not sure yet what a singer-songwriter mom looks like. I struggle to name artists in the Chinese speaking world that I could reference from - but I promise I’ll continue to bring music to those ears that still choose to listen.
I still hope that one day - little Naomi can see mama on stage. Looking down at her as she sleeps, I always imagine what she would be like as she grows up - and I hope that one day she will be able to pursue what she loves to do and focus on the truly meaningful things in life.
Thank you for reading through this thinking-out-loud random catch-up session blog thing. I’m just so glad I survived 6 months of motherhood. This stuff ain’t easy! Sending love and thank you all for the support, as always. More updates later!
xRobynn
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同時也有1部Youtube影片,追蹤數超過250萬的網紅Joanna Soh Official,也在其Youtube影片中提到,SHARE & SUBSCRIBE http://www.youtube.com/joannasohofficial Some of you might have gone through depression or know someone who's going through it. It's...
postpartum stories 在 Gillianyhs Facebook 的精選貼文
Have been using this Small Pukong hair series I got from @gigitxn ever since I found out I was pregnant, because I know it’s highly-raved in the mummies community for its postpartum hair loss USP. 😂 I read that it’s also suitable for pregnant ladies, and people experiencing problems with their hair!
Can’t deny i’m a bit kiasu cuz my hair is my most precious asset, and I’ve heard and seen so many horror stories of balding and hair loss after giving birth. I CANNOT imagine myself balding or experiencing excessive hair loss, I think I will cry first then call Beijing101 for help. 🥲
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postpartum stories 在 YuniQue Yuni Facebook 的精選貼文
Postpartum is another rollercoaster journey with things to struggle with..
On my case, different month different thing to struggle.. I’ve been going through all sort of “funny” things throughout this postpartum journey..
After 4th month post delivery finally i experiencing that infamous post partum hairloss 😭 it’s sooooo real that i could see my hair shed around the house and found around baby..
#PostPartumHairLossIsReal
Pregnancy doesn't just change a woman's body, it can also cause some strange, unexpected changes in the hair.
During pregnancy i have been thrilled with my thick and lustrous hair.. Now it has started to shed, it will take sometimes to get back into normal..
Just started my postpartum hair recovery journey with @orientalhairsolutionsg and i can’t wait to get back my healthy hair.. The key of the hair treatment is to get my new hair grow faster to replace my hair loss.. I’ll keep you updated on the progress! Do check out my IG stories for the updates too!
Do i regret all this things happen to me? Answer: NO! In fact i won’t exchange this “beautiful” moments with anything in this world!
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postpartum stories 在 Joanna Soh Official Youtube 的精選貼文
SHARE & SUBSCRIBE http://www.youtube.com/joannasohofficial Some of you might have gone through depression or know someone who's going through it. It's never an easy issue to open up or talk about and it can be a secret you might have been hiding.
Kim Boey is a well-known and respected fitness educator who has taught for many years, but no one knew she's been battling depression for the past 7 years. Watch this video as she shares her story for the first time and how it made her a stronger mum and person.
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Here are the questions in the interview:
1) Can you let us know about what is Postpartum Depression? (0:26)
2) What are some of the symptoms of Postpartum Depression? (0:48)
3) Just for the audience to know, this is something that Kim has never spoken openly about, so you’re here today because you feel that this is an important topic to reach out to the other women out there who might be going through it but they are not aware of it, correct? (2:14)
4) Were you ashamed or are you still ashamed about having Postpartum Depression? (3:01)
5) Do you think Postpartum Depression happened to you because you are an older mum? And also do you feel that there was a lack of support? (3:44)
6) How long did you go through that before you decided to seek for help? (4:29)
7) Who save you from your suicide attempts? (5:58)
8) Did your husband understand what was going on at that time? (6:06)
9) Did you still continue teaching when you are having Postpartum Depression? (8:29)
10) Did you feel more in control the second time you experienced postpartum depression? (10:08)
11) At that time, did you look after two of your kids? (10:52)
12) You are a fitness educator, and you are always surrounded by people and you are someone that stay active all the time. Do you think that fitness help you in recovering from postpartum
depression at all? (11:44)
13) What was the mini breakthrough each time and how to you cope with that? (12:48)
14) Are you still dealing with it now? (13:16)
15) So, if a mother is watching this right now and she feels that she is going through postpartum depression or just depression in general, what would your first advice be? (15:46)
16) The support system is important, correct? Whether is from family or friends. (16:35)
17) What do you think could have happen to you if it has been left untreated? (17:17)
18) Do you think you could have done something to change the situation at that time? (18:13)
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