Wednesday, November 01, 2006

Multitasking and other blessings brought by Baby Boy

I was never good at multitasking. My brain was not developed enough to make me do two things at the same time. As disorganized as I am, I still have to do things once at a time...
Baby Boy changed all that. Since his arrival, I discovered that I needed to master the skills of multitasking in order to survive.
I began multitasking when I was becoming a pro at breastfeeding. Now that I did not feel really awkward about the whole situation, I could breastfeed and watch one of my favorite show on TV. Then, I could write a message on the computer with one free hand while I hold the baby with the other while breastfeeding. And finally, it moved on to the point that I could walk a few steps while breastfeeding. Am I not Superwoman, or what!!!!
Little Prince likes to be in my arms, particularly when he is fussy. So when I needed to get some little things done when he was begging for my attention, I would just pick him up and keep on doing the things I was supposed to. Like trying to stir the food on the skillet (cooking), or putting dirty laundry in the washing machine, making him a bottle of formula, even pushing his heavy stroller down the way...
But the task that I find the most amazing is being able to pick up things on the floor with my toes. Things like Baby Boy's pacifier, or dirty clothes, or even a cup. I just clutch them with my toes, and lift them to my hand.
This is extraordinary because I never had a good balance. I would often stumble trying to stand on one leg. So imagine me, picking up something with my toes and lift my feet to my hand while holding a 17 pounds (8klg) baby. I told you this baby made me become Super Woman.
Multitasking is not the only thing this Baby had brought me. I realized I had the power to hear from long distance. When baby cries and I am far away, I can still hear him (or maybe he is just too loud). I am also capable of detecting his cries even when I am dead asleep in the middle of the night, (or maybe it is because his bed is right next to mine). I have the strength to hold him for very long minutes until he falls asleep (and his father who is bigger and stronger than I am cannot even walk around holding him for more than 5 mns). I also discovered than I could breastfeed him while I am sleeping.
I am Wonder Woman and Super Woman combined. Since the Baby arrived, I am more beautiful: I do not have acne on my face like I used to; my breasts are so big, none of my bra fits,and I am lighter and slimmer than ever ( the last time I was this thin I was 16 years old, 10 years ago). I do not want to brag but it is true.
Evidently, there are other, not so good or interesting things this pregnancy+ baby gave to me but you will have to read about it in another story.

1 comment:

  1. Anonymous5:54 AM

    Hey Michou,
    Here I am reading your blog about being a mom. I have known about it for quite a long time and even had a look once 2 years ago, but it did not relate to me as I was not a mom at that time...Now that I have become one I find it very interesting to read the thoughts and experiences of a senpai mom.
    I totally agree that being a mother is like being a Superwoman - I was amazed at the amount of tiredness my body could take after the delivery. During the 4 days I spent at the hospital I slept probably only 4 hours as I spent the nights trying to brestfeed and comfort the baby. And yet I felt so full of energy. Of course tiredness kicked in the second week, but I was lucky to have my mom at home to help me.
    Also, similarly to you, no matter how deep I am asleep, I wake up at every little moan or sigh of the baby. I guess it is all due to the hormon of motherhood as dads are different...
    Mariya

    ReplyDelete