9 more days and that’s the end of my maternity leave. It is really really tough to have to pick up the momentum again to get back to the hectic working world.
Somehow, this time round, I really enjoyed my full 4 months of maternity leave a lot much more. Probably 3 years ago, I was much more anxious about everything about Justin then, and I was very much troubled with work matters then, because I did not had time to do a proper handover before going into labour.
Fast forward, 3 years on, now i am much more prepared this time round. Even though there is never enough handover to be done, but I am so glad that I decided to stop work earlier and had a good 4 day of rest before going into labour on day 5 of my leave.
Looking back, the last 3 months plus have been kind of fruitful, even though there are still a couple of things that I have not got to do on my check list. But most importantly, this time round, attribute it to being more experience as a second time mum, I manage to regulate the body to produce a reasonable supply of milk for Baby Joash. And I am so proud of myself that even when we were away for 6 days at Gold Coast 2 weeks ago, Baby Joash still had more than sufficient supply of milk stored away in the freezer to drink and there was still stock left in my freezer thereafter. When I was in Gold Coast, I still continued to pump and throw. Super heart pain and tedious at the same time. But i am glad that I continued to do that, to ensure that my supply was not severly affected.
And so, straightaway after we came back, i started my regime of pump and feed once again. and now, I have once again, stash a reasonable supply for baby Joash!!
My first little achievement!!
After spending almost 4 months fully dedicated to this small imp, oh man, it is so hard to have to go back to work!!!! At this moment, I do have the rashness to be a FTSAHM, hahaha… but I know, that is just an impulse decision. I am still more suitable to be a FTWM.
This time, is to fully breastfeed this small little one, and he is growing well…. at 3 months old, he has more than doubled his birth weight! And I love his chubby arms and thighs!!!
My second little achievement
And so, in another 9 days time, I have to get used to working hard two shifts again and it also means that there be lesser time to spend with this small one after I get home from work.
I pray for wisdom and good time management, so that i can really spend quality time with both my boys! And I also pray that I will continue to maintain a good supply of milk in the months ahead!!
Go Go GO… !!!!
