I have become the milk machine mummy. Every 3 hours Sofia sounds out her 'hungry' alarm and my 'mothering' instincts are instantly switched on. This means my breasts start to hurt and milk comes leaking out! It is quite embarassing for me to share it here with u, but it is natural and it happens to every single mother. They have become more functional than anything. Ever since I have had my bosoms they never really served a purpose...except being a part of my womanly curves and making me feel like a beautiful, bountiful young lady lol! Now they are just annoying, it hurts and they are very unglamourous. The breastfeeding bras aren't exactly the most fashionable and sexy. I salute those yummy mummies out there who can keep it together post-natal. It is hard to spend time on yourself, when you are concentrating on the baby and making sure their needs are met first. Can be hard to feel attractive and sexy during this time.

I'm counting down my confinement...17 days to go!!! And it will also be Sofia's full moon. We can celebrate the chinese tradition by inviting ppl over, have a food fest, she can get some ang pows hehe! Get some red eggs and a cake. It will be so cool! Also I get to go out of the house, and finally go shopping for my lil girl.

I am also quite jealous that Fernando gets his first father's day this September. And it has made me think about what to get him and make him feel like it's his special day. Being celebrated as a 'dad' for the first time is a big milestone!!! Even though lil Sofia is still unable to make him a card or go out and buy him socks and jocks I will have to plan it. Dunno what though...any suggestions?

Well I better sign off this entry...cuz Sofia is calling for food again. :p She is a Leo, born in the year of the PIG! Oh no...a Golden pig...she will be foreva hungry!

Its been quite a long time since I've checked on your journal... and while you need not be embarrassed, I am quite amused with what you shared on this entry. I was not expecting to read about such issues, but I'm glad that I've learnt something new.

Take Care :-)

Peter
» Peter (203.0.101.131) on 2007-08-22 02:31:08

Hey Peter! hehe my entries are mostly written about my new mothering experiences. Im glad it has taught u a few things haha...will make u prepared when it's Tracy's turn :) Hope all is well! Is work any better? Howz the wedding plans? Have u guys set a date yet?
» von-nation on 2007-08-22 11:43:20

Hello Dear,
Its certainly an interesting time at the moment. Tracy is currently studying midwifery, so I'm learning a lot about birth and childcare from her. At the same time, I'm hearing your first-hand experiences. Its pretty cool.
Work is... crap. I'm normally quite happy just to sit there and get on with things, but I'm not very happy there at the moment. Though who knows what will happen in the coming weeks... rotations perhaps :P

Cheers

Peter
» (210.84.27.123) on 2007-08-23 11:07:04

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