I'm
Baaacccckkkk!!! :)
I'm sure you're wondering why I've been on hiatus for the
longest time! Maybe because I was too preoccupied with "life" in general, Haha! After more
than a year, I finally resurrected my blog! Yey! :)
One of my goals now is to blog more! I know it’s been such a
challenge especially since I’m a hands-on mom / fulltime mom. Yes, I'm a
fulltime mom now / stay-at-home mom! I already resigned from work October
last year. Choosing to be a fulltime mom is a mutual decision between Percy
and me. Let me tell our story...
When I got back to work 2 months after I gave birth (February
2016), my youngest sister used to take care of Annika. But when she was hired
for work (May 2016), we were not able to find a helper, so we have no option
but to go home to my family in Bulacan so that my mother can take care of
Annika while I'm working.. and that's the hardest part for me, and for Percy.
Why? Percy needs to stay here in Manila because of his work, and I need to
commute everyday from Bulacan to Quezon City since I am breastfeeding Annika.
We both sacrifice for the sake of our daughter. Him longing for us and I conquering the hassle and difficulty of travelling for 2 hours or more especially at night. I also used to pump at work and it's quite a hassle and it's
definitely exhausting. I always brought with me a big bag pack for my things
and my electric pump, plus a cooler where I store my stash. I'd pumped every
2-3 hours around the clock to maintain my supply, and I am so blessed my office and
bosses are very mommy-friendly. But there are times when I could not pumped on
time due to work, but Praise God, my supply was not affected and we are so blessed
with an abundance of milk, even though I'm not eating food with malunggay nor
drinking malunggay capsules, and until now I'm still breastfeeding Annika! Praise God! :)
Back to my story, I left home before 6am and will arrive at 8pm
at night. On time pa ko umuwi niyan, I left at the office at exactly 5:30pm! Travelling at night consumes a lot of time, and I always went home Annika is
already sleeping. And before I lie down beside her, I will pump again for
additional stash. On the other hand, Percy can only be with us during weekends.
I know it's very hard for him having us in that situation because he misses
Annika a lot. And for 6 months, we were like that, and I swear, it's NEVER been
easy, it’s like he’s working and living abroad. Haha!
To make the long story
short, we have decided that I better resign from my work and be with my family. I quit my job because I was determined to nurse and take care of my daughter
full time. We knew that we will lose my monthly salary, and will affect our
expenses but God has always been faithful to us. We never lack. He always
provides for us until now. Thank You Lord! You really are our Great Provider! :)
Motherhood became my passion now. I believe it is a career all
by itself – a 24/7 shift, multitasking job – that requires hard work and a
whole lot of spunk! We've had no helper ever since so I've been extra busy
around the house. I was able to manage a household and take care of my family
by myself. It's never easy but it's worth it!
Me and my little family enjoying quality time together
Cheers,
