Writer’s Workshop- Where I am from

Dominique Thoughts alpha thursday, mama kat's writers workshop

SIngapore © by jjcb

I am from chocolate cake baking in the oven, from Disney Junior on the television and Thomas the train and friends invasions on the bedroom floors.

I am from the island city, bright lights, highrise apartments and multiple smells from the neighbors cooking.

I am from the bouganvillas hanging from the overhead bridge, the palm trees that line the road as you drive along the coast.

I am from Pranakan heritage and wearing of sarong kabaya and cheongsams , from the Chuas and Cheoks and Gohs .

I am from the middle class aspiring to be rich and excellent story weavers. From the children’s tales of Three Little Pigs and Goldilocks and the Three Bears.

I am from Catholic roots, Sunday masses and being baptized as a baby.

I’m from Singapore , beef stew and ngoh hiang being the staple dishes at Chinese New Year gatherings .

From the twenty year old who was match made by his parents with his eighteen year old bride.The teacher who married a sailor and ancestors who come from neighbouring Malaysia and China.

I am from photo albums which have been recently scanned and circulated via Picasa online, facebook photos and stacks of albums of assorted sizes filled with photos in our photo chest at my parent’s house.

September 15, 2011

Voicing Out – About Being a Mom

Dominique Thoughts alpha thursday- V, mama kat's writers workshop

Tiger Girl and me at Wetlands Park in Hong Kong.

A year ago my little girl was just born. It was a learning experience for me as it was the first time that I was parenting a girl this time as compared to being parent to two boys. It wasn’t a really steep learning curve for me this third time around but there were distinct differences between girls and boys.

I was ‘new’ to handling a baby girl and many things that I had to relearn as the last newborn I handled was more then four years ago.

Here are my five tips to all new mothers.

Do what you are comfortable with.
Old wives tales are just that tales to be taken with a pinch of salt.
Try to get as much help as you can.
An extra pair of hands will always come handy when you are adjusting to the new addition and changes in your normal routine.
You do not need all those fancy baby equipment.
Choose things for their functionality rather then it being eye candy.
Take care of yourself.
Eat and rest when needed. Only when you are able to function well will you be able to give your baby the best care.
No mother knows all the answers.
Every child is different and no book will be able to fully prepare you for how to nurture and care for your child. You learn from trial and experience.

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Writer’s Workshop- Where I am from

Voicing Out – About Being a Mom

What other tips will you give new moms?