Having enough #Squad

I know, #squad is so Taylor Swift ago but I cannot find a better and more timely term that encapsulates having enough support group to be able to raise a baby. Remember, it takes a village.

I am grateful that I have my in-laws nearby and my family are always around but it is hard to ask them to commit as they are also leading busy lives. But be that as it may, they are always welcome (though sometimes reluctant) to the idea that they might be assigned to take care of Baby Sab for a few hours or a whole work day.

Good thing also my work is 20mins. walk from home so I can easily manage to go home in case of dire need. It’s funny now that I always see people strolling as I walk (scurry!) past them and think to myself that pretty sure, these people have no baby to go home to. As in, I am like a horse with blinders. Heading right straight to home. Every single second counts with each move already laid out in mind. Oh, how moms work are nothing short of miracle! hahaha I am praising myself but it is true for moms everywhere and more so of moms to more than 1 child. They might be gods being able to juggle everything when in fact I am about to break down thinking I cannot take care of my one little baby.

Anyway, since we don’t have yaya, we ask friends or relatives to cover for us on certain time of day or days of the week. It is hard and sometimes, I feel bad having to ask, but we are faced with this reality and we have to work on it. On certain days, worst case is that, we have to excuse ourselves at work, which is something I am always adamant to do. But I cannot leave my baby as she is now my topmost priority and yet we need cash! So striking a balance and finding out how you can work with your support group is key in first few months.

Just ask them, I’m sure they are willing to lend a helping hand.

Thus, the the story of a modern day family with a frazzled mom always on the lookout for her baby.