People ask me how’s motherhood. Previously I never quite understood, Until nine months’ pregnancy and three day’s contractions I withstood. Taking care of a baby is a commitment not based on mood. For six months breast milk will be her only food. Later vegetables will be introduced including beetroot. Seeing her grow daily is more … More Motherhood
When I decided to quit my full-time teaching job, I didn’t know I was going to conceive soon. Having one income less may be worrisome to some couples, and even more when they suddenly learn that they’re going to expect a child. It wasn’t the case with my hubby and me when we trusted God … More God Provided For My Pregnancy
I woke up at 3 am, feeling discomfort in my abdomen. I thought it would disappear after clearing my bowel. During my pregnancy, I usually had good sleeps despite toilet visits due to frequent urination. That night, the mild cramp prevented me from falling back to sleep immediately. The nurse had taught me any of … More My First Labour Experience
Last night, my phone rang. It was an unknown number to me. After thinking for 2 seconds whether to ignore the call, I decided to answer. “Is this Lee Sah? I’m XX’s mother.” The line wasn’t very clear. I didn’t capture the name properly or recognize the voice immediately. I requested the caller to repeat … More An Unexpected Phone Call
During the early stage of my pregnancy, it was like having a mung bean planted in my womb. I knew it was sprouting, but the size and weight were so insignificant that I looked at my flat belly, wondering how life was growing inside. When it was in the middle stage, I began to wear … More My Belly Is Like Carrying A Watermelon
Since people know I’m pregnant, I often become the subject of a guessing game, especially by ladies. “Do you know if it’s a boy or a girl?” “No.” The first prediction was from a woman who compared my face with hers during her previous and only pregnancy. “I think you’re having a boy.” Then she … More Boy Or Girl
I used to be identified as a lecturer or blogger. Behind the titles I’m a life-long learner who is avid and eager. Getting new knowledge satisfies my thirst and hunger. And suits my appetite more than fried chicken or burger. Since I’m pregnant I read about the three stages called trimester satu, dua dan tiga … More God Looks After Our baby
Previously I liked to caress my hubby’s little tummy. With fasting it’s getting flatter like tatami. Now is his turn to rub mine as I’ll soon become a mommy, And started experiencing our baby’s kicking like a mini gempa bumi (earthquake). Thank God for my good appetite everything looks yummy. And I don’t wake my … More Baby’s Movements In The Womb
Two, three years ago, my hubby thought we should go for a pre-pregnancy checkup. I wasn’t very keen as I wanted to fully trust God rather than a medical report for our best timing to have children. As time passed, we never took action for the checkup. While there was no sign of me to … More Patience Was The Price We Paid
“It’s two bars! You see God’s timing!” The next morning after I quit my full-time teaching job at the university, I woke my hubby up at 7 o’clock, showing him the result of the pregnancy test. Ray and I had enjoyed travelling together the first four years of our marriage. Last year, we spent months … More My New Job Description
A Woman's Journey To Wisdom 