Wifely Steps

My New Life in Bullet Points

I’ve become a morning person. Timmy’s morning feeds are my alarm clock. I get a wake-up call at 4 am, and by 4.45 am I’m preparing myself for work. No grouchiness included.

Taking a shower is now a luxury.

The conversations I enjoy most in a day are “googoo,” “acoo,” “gagaga,” and “geegee” exchanges.

H and I have breakfast dates instead of dinner dates.

I haven’t seen New Moon.

Poop intrigues me.

My lunch date is my breastpump.

I multi-task more — eating a sandwich with my right hand, typing out a research presentation with my left, balancing my pump on my thighs, while playing Cafe World.

H & I are learning to still be husband and wife, not just Mommy & Daddy.

Friday nights are spent partying with Timmy and H in the bedroom with Disney music in the background, the night light on, giggles going around induced by tickles and cooing. Then we’re zonked out by 8 pm.

I’ve tasted breastmilk. Hey, I have to know what my son eats!

My biggest daily worry is wondering whether I left enough breastmilk at home for the baby.

My other big worry is how I can get to express my milk if I have long meetings.

Trimming my baby’s fingernails relaxes me.

I find joy that my favorite Disney song (“Once Upon A Dream”) is now the lullaby Timmy likes hearing from me the most.

I’ve never been happier.

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18 Responses to “My New Life in Bullet Points”

MrsLavendula Says:
November 25th, 2009 at 5:46 pm
Interesting! this is my favorite: H & I are learning to still be husband and wife, not just Mommy & Daddy.
.-= MrsLavendula´s last blog ..Thinking of Good Broth on a Rainy Day =-.

It’s tough eh! You really have to exert more effort to remember that you’re still husband and wife!
aggy Says:
November 25th, 2009 at 6:06 pm
congratulations toni! i’m a regular reader but only comment once in a while. i am so happy for you and h my favorite is your last bullet point. i wish your family the best!

always look forward to your mommy posts

btw, what breast pump do you use, and what bottles do you use if you don’t mind me asking? i will be 38 weeks pregnant this coming saturday. i’m starting to worry because i only have a half hour lunch break each day and i know i will need that whole time to pump. maybe my boss will be more flexible, i am hoping. thanks again and hope you and family will have a great Christmas!
.-= aggy´s last blog ..rennie’s bday 2009 =-.

Hi Aggy! Thanks for the kind words.

To answer your questions:
Infant bottles: I use Pigeon infant bottles. I got the small ones with the regulator. Buy extra nipples while you’re at it.
Breast pump: I use the Philipps Avent Isis electric single breastpump. It’s been a good pumping partner. If you’re pressed for time at work though, I suggest that you buy the double breast pump. It’s twice the price but you’ll pump in half the time, since you’ll do both breasts at the same time. I wish I had bought a double pump, but I don’t want to spend again!! I spend about 20 minutes per breast so that’s 40 minutes on pumping PLUS clean-up time for the pump. So I take almost an hour! That’s my whole lunch hour. During morning and afternoon breaks, I just close the door to my office and work at the same time I’m pumping. But if you would like to invest in a pump, I suggest go for double! I wish someone had told me that before I had bought a pump!

If you need any breastfeeding help, let me know. I can help you with tips on how to store your breastmilk while you’re at work, what cups would work best, what sterile bags are great, etc. Or maybe I should write a blog post on that. Hey, maybe I will.

Good luck! Pregnancy is a beautiful thing, isn’t it? Have a safe delivery! Take care Aggy.
rowie Says:
November 25th, 2009 at 6:07 pm
“New life” is accurate: I can’t think of anything that changes a person’s life as much as parenthood does! I can sooo relate to becoming a morning person; I was like that with Rafa too his entire first year. Now we’ve reached a bit of a compromise: I let him go to sleep a little later (9:30 or 10 PM) and in return he lets me sleep in a little later (around 8 or 9 AM), haha!
.-= rowie´s last blog ..A few of my favorite things – #3. =-.

That’s a good compromise! Hahaha!
Sinta Says:
November 25th, 2009 at 7:06 pm
That’s so sweet! Looks like you’re settling down and enjoying your new life ^_^
.-= Sinta´s last blog ..I love Anthony’s =-.

Enjoying every minute of it Sinta!
dyanie Says:
November 25th, 2009 at 9:51 pm
wow parang iba ata na you haven’t seen new moon. pag momi talaga, si baby na ang priority dba nung nagkaron ako ng pamangkin, na memorize ko ata mga barney songs at kung anung anu na disney movies hehe

enjoy mommy moments toni
.-= dyanie´s last blog ..Mexican Heaven – Ristras =-.

Thanks Dyanie!!
Em Dy Says:
November 26th, 2009 at 8:06 am
I was wondering about New Moon but figured you’re busy and that your priorities have changed. Never mind that, you can always play the book in your head. Or wait for the DVD.

I had the privilege of looking after my nephew while my sister was giving birth. The experience was sweet, especially when he clung to me for no reason. It was a good time to bond with him. I didn’t mind missing my usual movie date or shopping. Babies do give us much joy.
.-= Em Dy´s last blog ..Gandalf? =-.

I’m very blessed to have a good nanny and a great Mom to watch over Timmy while I’m out. So I finally got to see it!
witsandnuts Says:
November 26th, 2009 at 1:09 pm
Never been happier. – Aaaaw. Don’t mind if you haven’t seen New Moon yet. Just wait for the DVD. =)

No kailangan big screen for more Jacob yumminess LOL!!!
Eper Says:
November 27th, 2009 at 9:36 am
I agree with all of the above! We’ve never been night owls or party people but now more than ever, we are homebodies We didn’t watch New Moon at the cinema but made do with online streaming. If you ask my humble opinion, you’re not missing much. I didn’t like it at all, my husband as well.

Quino is turning 6 months old in a couple of weeks and Toni, everyday we are amazed at how fast he’s growing and wish we could turn back time! Exag noh?

But we really are living the best days of our lives so enjoy every minute of it
.-= Eper´s last blog ..Thou Shall Not Covet Thy Neighbor’s Husband =-.

6 months na ba? Wow ang bilis. When do babies start crawling ba?
aggy Says:
November 27th, 2009 at 7:16 pm
thanks for taking time from your busy work and mom sched to reply…really appreciate the tips…yes you should definitely have a post on breastfeeding for all the your mom readers

thanks in advance
.-= aggy´s last blog ..rennie’s bday 2009 =-.

Will do that soon!
eds Says:
November 28th, 2009 at 10:47 am
wow! looks like your enjoying your new life. nagbabago talaga ang priorities kapag mommy na. wait for the DVD nalang mommy toni.

happy weekend to you!

True, priorities really change when Mommyhood comes in. I don’t mind one bit
bursky Says:
November 28th, 2009 at 11:10 am
lol @ tasting breast milk. na-curious? lahat yata ng new mommies ginagawa yun ah? (heard the same thing from my 2 sisters and one officemate who are all new mommies din.) haha…

P.S. my keycode is “mommy” pa talaga! (lol)
.-= bursky´s last blog ..to CD* =-.

Yes nacurious. Hahaha!
Jeanny Says:
November 29th, 2009 at 1:41 am
awwww that so lovely.

Thanks sis
ruth Says:
November 29th, 2009 at 5:02 am
sometimes it’s a confussion learning husband and wife when the bundle of joy is arrived. I had this thought as well and my simple tips to share. think this simple equation of (couples) divideby husband and wife plus bundle of JOY equals to mummy and daddy and the total is GREAT FAMILY.

Timmy is so adorable…
.-= ruth´s last blog ..Winter Cribble =-.

Thanks Ruth
Kay Says:
November 30th, 2009 at 5:57 pm
I can’t wait to experience those things with my new partner. Soon I hope to be blogging about those things when things are all legal and the like.
.-= Kay´s last blog ..the celebration =-.

Good luck Kay!
Nenette Says:
December 1st, 2009 at 6:27 am
So glad to hear you so happy, my dear! I knew you’d take to motherhood naturally.
You know, I breastfed for 5 years, and I *never* tasted it! Not sure I would ever want to.
And yes, New Moon. I haven’t seen it either. Since having kids, I’ve seen more movies on DVD than in the theatre. Can’t wait ’til the kids can take care of themselves, and I can go on hot dates with my husband without planning ahead of time for a babysitter!
.-= Nenette´s last blog ..better with bananas in the sauce… =-.

Thanks Nenette!

And I FINALLY saw New Moon!
BabyPink Says:
December 12th, 2009 at 12:58 am
I can really feel your happines, Toni Girl! I wish you more and more happiness, peace and contentment in 2010!

Kisses to Timmy!
.-= BabyPink´s last blog ..Updates and Thoughts =-.

Thanks Diane!
Evey Says:
December 26th, 2009 at 4:19 pm
this entry is sweet am glad i got the chance to read your blogs….

Thank you Evey!
abbee Says:
January 1st, 2010 at 4:32 pm
I hope you get to watch New Moon soon! ♥

Happy New Year to you & H & Timmy!
.-= abbee´s last blog ..so much left behind =-.

Thanks abbee!

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