I never thought I could live with a cup of coffee and bread for a half of the day, not until I became a Mom.
When I was still working, I usually ate breakfast at six in the morning. Nope, not only coffee or bread but rice. Yes, it was heavy as my mind couldn't function well if I am starving. My lunchtime would be at eleven, not exceeding twelve.
Thus, since I became a Mom, eating pastime has become normal. Yes, I know that I should be eating ON TIME but since some of you may know that I'm alone taking care of my son that's too impossible.
Your child is now a toddler, still can't eat on time?
On some days, I enjoyed my meal but not all the time. Mostly, it's lunchtime. I could eat past twelve noon to one in the afternoon. I never knew that I could live on just a cup of coffee and bread that long.
Especially these past weeks since my son Caleb is teething, molars. As I checked today, there are three teeth that erupt. He was so fussy and barely slept at noon.
How I survive the day? Let me give you a glimpse like today.
Timestamp: 10:25 in the morning and finally after being awake since 5:30 he slept.
Yes I am carrying him. He's been like these for weeks. Previously, he would just sleep on his own.
I place him on the bed and prepare my meal. Just reheat it on the stove while sweeping.
Screenshot from messenger during conversation with husband. Chat translation: I was about to eat but he woke up.
At 11:06, I was supposed to eat, literally to start eating. Fortunately, I successfully put him back to sleep BUT;
It's hard to leave the bed. Everytime I moved, or put his feet down, he would wake up and cry.
After several attempts, it was still unsuccessful and I see how those chubby legs are forbidding me to do so.
I could already feel my tummy growling, hands shaking due to hunger 🤣.
Why not let him wake up and let tagged along while I'm eating?
My fellow mother's would understand me, not letting a toddler sleep when they are sleepy would just end up more chaos later.
12:17, when I finally left our bed and ate lunch quickly. No time to savor my food as I know he will be awake again after a few minutes.
My instinct was right as at 12:54 I was chatting to @asiaymalay had he been awake again.
Being a Mom is no easy job as there are a lot of sacrifices and you need to compromise. I was just thankful that my husband was always supportive in any way or else I might lose my sanity 🤣. However, seeing our child grow healthy, every smile, hug and hearing them laugh was enough to recharge our strength.
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)And here he is after, giving me that smile so I would let him play at the electric outlet 🤣. As if I would let him.
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HAHAHA relate po 🤣 buti nalang talaga kasama korin asawa ko pero nung malayo Siya ganyan na ganyan ako, minsan Lang makakain Ng maayos.😆
Hahah, moms life, nakasanayan ko na lng
Hahha same po, pahirap Ng pahirap Ngayon sa pag tulog lalo na teething stage na🤧 Laban Lang Tayo, Ito Yung stage Ng life natin na walang day off. Araw-araw na tayong mommies hahaha. 😆😅
Matatapos din at makatulog Ng mahimbing sa mga sunod na taon 😆
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HAHAHAHA opo, mabilis lang daw to, parang sa Ngayon naniniwala na ako not until pahirapan mag patulog at mag pa tigil ng iyak HAHAHAHA thankful nalang din na healthy si baby. 🤍
He is spoilt, no wonder he does what ever he wants🤣. So much for sticking him in a playpen and you eating your food.
Haha, we usually co-sleep unlike in your country. That is why he sometimes cry if his alone in bed.
And his teething 😆🤣,
Hehe so if you have triplets, you would sleep with all three?
Haha I don't know, maybe yes but don't want to think about it since that would never happen 😆.
lol you never know 👶👶👶
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Hahaha, can't,
I would so laugh 🤣
Parang may binabalak na nman siya😁
Lagi may Plano
!PIZZA
Ang hirap tlga kpag toddler.. Kya need nag multitask at nakaw kain at tulog pag may opportunity
Ay oo, minsan kaiyak na lng
!PIZZA
You need to take care yourself first and eat well own time so you can take care your child.
Thank you, I'm trying the best I can
Hi, @lhes! It's a tough situation when a child is in his teething period, as it is painful. It's good that he does not have a fever. Some kids have difficulty when teething. They do have diarrhea aside from tantrums. They do bite, too. It's a good thing that he passed that stage.
Congratulations, Mommy @lhes, you passed one of the toughest situations of being a Mom. God bless you and your family. Hugs to baby Caleb.💖🎉🌷
Thank you and it was hard really!
That is one thing I am thankful, he is only fussy at times but no fever. It could be more harder 🥹🤣
!PIZZA
Yes. At higit sa LAHAT, he is a healthy and normal kid. It's different from a kid like mine who had disabilities. There are many challenges that you have to face.
Kudos to you Mommy, @lhes. Take care. God bless.💖🕊️
I'd been watching a lot of reels on Facebook about kids with special needs.
I saw the struggle and kudos to the Mom.
Grabe Ang struggles 🥹
Yes. I was a hands-on mom with my physically and intellectually challenged son for 24 years. I did not give up, but sadly, he gave up maybe because the pain that he experienced was too much for him.
He was bedridden since birth and he developed scoliosis. He was also an epileptic with cerebral palsy. You can just imagine how hard it was for him. My heart ached for him every second of the day.
My only weapon is prayer. Asking for guidance from God so that I can weather all the struggles and pains that we encounter in our everyday journey. Holding on to God is the best arm in life come high or low waters.
Sending hugs @diosarich ,I may not be in that situation but as a fellow mom I understand what it feels.
!PIZZA
Thanks a lot @lhes. That's a part of motherhood and growing up as a person. We never stop learning being a Mom.
Enjoy your time with your precious one. God bless you and your family. Hugs to the little Caleb. 💖🕊️
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I remember those days and now, my son and his wife are visiting them with their new baby! Sleep deprivation isn't fun, nor is being hungry. I hope the teeth come soon and they no longer bother him. Thanks for sharing and have a lovely day!
It's been a year and my body somehow adjusted sleeping less.
I won't say it's fine but one thing I am sure, this won't last.
Thanks for dropping by
!LADY
You are welcome! Take care of yourself. !DIY
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The struggle is real! 😅 This perfectly describes mom life...trying to speed eat while your baby's chubby legs hold you hostage is a universal experience 🙌 Hang in there... the smiles and laughter make all the sacrifices worth it 💖 You're doing great as a mom! 💕
Exactly, especially if you child knows your weakness and learn how there kisses brought wonders
!PIZZA
I've been following you well before you gave birth, so I'll say it again, Welcome to motherhood.
My style involved building a predictable schedule around my children such that anything occurring out of the routine would be a concern and checked out. It took time but it trained my kids their active times, meals, and sleep times. It worked for a while until high school, sort of.
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Hive was like my diary, from frustration of not getting pregnant until giving birth and being a mom. As always I appreciate you always for dropping by with tips.
!LADY
While I didn't experience it myself, I have seen the challenge of being a mother. Kudos to you, sis, for getting through the tough days (and nights) gracefully.
Thanks much sis