Everything I do I do it for you...

Our lifestyle now is so different compared to the past... of course, I understand that things can never be the same when there's a baby in the house. Adjustments have to be done to make room for the baby but I'm not complaining (more than willing!) because these are all for the good of the baby. :D

Here's a list of changes that we've made for the sake of our baby. :)

1. Cleanliness of Baby's room.
Now: This room is probably the cleanest now. Special effort is made to keep the room spick and span.
What it used to be: The baby room was vacant all the while and both DC and I used it as a utility room (also a guest room but we have never kept any guest back before). None of us paid any attention in keeping this room clean.

2. Personal Hygiene.
Now: Keeping ourselves clean all the time (or so we try), we sanitized ourselves before and after we touched the baby to keep baby free from germs.
What it used to be: Who would have thought of buying a sanitizer and washing our hands so often if not for the baby and recent spread of the H1N1 virus? :P

3. Dining
Now: Baby is still small and difficult to bring out. I eat in most of the time. My mum claimed that outside food is not nutritious and now that I'm breastfeeding, there are a lot of food I can't eat outside. So, I got her to cater food for me! :P
What it used to be: Eating out all the time - fast and convenient!

4. Going Out
Now: This is kept at minimal. Even if I were to shop, it's all about the baby! :)
What it used to be: Out all the time until past 9pm.

5. Movies
Now: No more movies. Now, we rent DVDs home to watch. Delayed excitement but still enjoyable.
What it used to be: One movie every weekend, sometimes two!

6. Pills
Now: Taking pills during every meal (to boost BM supply), I'm immune to pills now!
What it used to be: I never know how to swallow a pill proper and resisted it until I'm pregnant!

7. Sleep
Now: Limited sleep and lots of naps!
What it used to be: I could go on sleeping for hours/days.

8. TV
Now: I have forgo a lot of my TV time. I have actually imagined myself watching TV all day while taking care of the baby (when I was pregnant) but this proves to be difficult.
What it used to be: I'm a couch potato! Like sleeping, I could watch TV all day.

9. Spousal Communication
Now: Most of the time, we talked about topics related to the baby, the baby became our top priority!
What it used to be: Anything but the baby! :P

10. ME time
Now: Practically no ME time for me (though DC still get to enjoy his ME time). If I have the time, I'll use it on my baby or to nap.
What it used to be: Not that I have a lot of ME time in the past, at least I can enjoy my one hour bath. Now? I shower real quickly when my baby is napping and I have to be done before he wakes up.

Next in line is Work: I have not gone back to work but I could foresee changes already, e.g. taking time off work to visit the nursing room. I wish to say I have forsake my work to stay at home and look after the baby but too bad for me, it's really not time yet! :P


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