Bbliss, that's our mummies! My mum said no need give her extra also. U can give her wat u r comfortable with. When u get bonus or cny Ang bows, then give her a fat one. I wun be using nappies. They r too much work when it comes to washing. Breastfed bbs can poo a few times a day n even with diaper liner it usu will stain the nappies too. So, nappies need to be soaked prior to wash n can't use washing machines n bleach, as need to scrub. U can imagine the amt of bb's stuff to wash a day since they need to be kept v clean. Some friends told me stuff like bath towels dun need to wash daily... But bb's skin is so delicate. My mum still has to look after my 6 yrs old niece n 8 yrs old nephew. Though big, still need to prepare food n wash their clothes. My dad is around to help though. They r staying with my bro & sil but no helper. So u can imagine the amt of chores my parents hv to do. 8 yrs ago when my mum was in her early 50s, she already can't take the washing of nappies which she insisted on using then. She gave up after a few days n use disposable diapers.
Many believe that disposable diapers cause nappy rash. Not true also. The 2 kids at home dun get nappy rash. Just hv to be diligent in changing v frequently. Cannot say wait until it is full then change. Always apply cream at their bottom after each change. Have to use good diapers too, yes, it will be expensive but time n effort spent on washing nappies also translate into money in a way.
I will need to get a part time domestic helper to help clean my house. Now, my mum is helping me. But with the arrival of bb, it is going to be too much work for her.
My mum has been taking care if my bro 2 kids since they r born. They sleep with grandparents, showered by them, etc 24hrsx7! My bro & sil hv an easy life though they all stay in the same house. Even when kids r sick, is my parents who care for them day & night. But I dun think that is right. May as well dun hv kids then. We as parents need to do our part. Parenthood itself is not easy. Too bad, we hv to work during the day. But after work, our bbs r our responsibilities. That is why, must bring home every night n wk ends we take care ourselves. Kids need to be nuture from young, we can't expect the grandparents to do that. They brought us up. Dun tell me, they hv the responsibilities to bring our children up n nuture them while we hv an easy life?
