Akhir Kata dari saya

I realise that IBG has been lying low these days. At first, it was just me taking time off to recuperate. Then, it was me adjusting to having two. Now I am forcing myself to get back on track. Eventually, I have to. October 6 to be exact.
The school called earlier to tell me that I have to start work on October 6. The dreaded feeling sets in as I try to imagine what is it like to be working at this time and not being with my babies. More dreaded feeling seeps through. Sigh! SO what did I got from the show Akhir Kata the other time? Nothing much. Because I had to put Izzul to sleep and I managed to catch like the first 5 minutes. But Puan Halimah said something that should make me feel less guilty about going back to work. She stresses that mothers should not feel guilty about going back to work because children are both parents responsibilities and not only mommy's. But the sad fact is- it didn't work for me. I did a check a minute ago and no - still having the dreaded feeling.
But I did got something useful from the other power lady - Dr Bibi. She said that there is no scientific connection or linked studies to show that a juvenile behaviour is caused by parents who are working. These juvenile behaviours are however found in neglected children. So what I got from the 5 minutes from the show - Women, go to work. Men, continue to work harder, Parents - attention, care and concern for children.

Sleepless Nights didn't end there at confinement period

I just can't sleep tonight. In fact, it's been quite difficult for me to go to sleep at night these days. Maybe because I am used to staying up with Batrisyia while she gets used to life after birth. Now that she's adjusting really well to GMT worldly time - I on the other hand, can't seem to adjust as well.
I guess one of the big thing that keeps me from falling asleep is my fear. Fear of going back to work. Well, you might be thinking - What ?!? I mean it's not like it's my first time taking a long break from work. The thing that bothers me is whether I can cope with work and yet shower as much love and attention to them as I am giving them now. The fear just doubles now that I have two.
The same fear that the ladies in the programme Akhir Kata will be discussing tomorrow on Suria at 10.30pm. I hope Halimah Yaacob have some answers for me there.
And Desperate Housewives did mention a bad feeling that we ladies often face when we have children of our own - The feeling of Guilt.
Oh man.. I can foresee that going back to work will be hard not only for Izzul...

Trip to Malacca/ KL

It's been quite some time since we went for a family trip. This time, we brought along our new bundle of joy..Batrisyia....:) What can we say... she slept throughout her trip...I guess she too needs a break...At 5am traffic start to build up at Tuas check point. Cant believe that it started that early right? Me too..

We reached malacca at 830 am.. we just make a stop for breakfast and to meet Mas's relatives there. Izzul had a great time there, chasing around the chicks and chickens. It was adorable!

After that, we took a drive further up -to KL. KL trip was as usual busy with traffic but much to my surprise, we didn't see many Singaporeans as we usually expect. Getting a parking slot was rather easy so we kind of wondering if there's a new place that Singaporean's haunt now to shop instead of Masjid India. Anyway, we did a great thing leaving Singapore as early as 4 am on Saturday because we heard from friends who left at 8am the same day that there was a massive jam at Tuas check point which only cleared up after 1130 am. Phew! Close shave.

ALthough it's a long trip, I love to drive up anyway.... and for Mas - not for much of the drive but she loves the shopping. Ha! Women!

Just planning for another trip.. It keeps the bond closer and gives you the opportunity to understand your partner more... in someway;)

Cheers!

Ez