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the baby thing

February 8, 2009 by natasha Leave a Comment

It’s starting to get to me that almost every gathering I’ve been attending recently seems to have at least one announcement of someone expecting. The most recent being one which ensued a comment along the lines of “oh, and they got married later than you guys!”

Don’t get me wrong – I’m happy for the couple when they share their joy. But when questions start directing our way, it can get a little irritating, especially when we’re quite the newly weds (8 mths into marriage). And while I know whatever said was all in jest, and that our friends love us as we are and have been utterly encouraging in showering us with advice like “enjoy your holidays while you can”, “enjoy honeymoon a little more”, it somehow bugs me. Why the hurry, because everyone else is having it?
This ain’t some IT bag, IT car, IT property or IT destination. This is a lifetime commitment to ourselves & God, and we trust in letting things happen according to His time & plan. We’ve been doing so (trusting in God) for almost every activity in our r/ship such as the trips and the wedding; each time not being mentally unprepared but ready to savour the joy instead. Ready for what lies ahead.
So, to the curious, our reply remains the same: we’re not particular trying very hard for now, nor are we rejected any lovely surprises that may spring in the coming year. I am also very appreciative of the husband, my in-laws and family for not adding any pressure. It helps a deal.

Perhaps the best consolation for this is that the husband & his friends are indeed at the family planning stage. While me and my friends are at the peak of our lives. Being at different stages of our lives commands different wants, and understandably for me to be stuck in a chart of a mid-30 chap can be a mismatch of priorities. I don’t get to see his bunch too often so I guess dealing with this baby thing once a while is still pretty manageable.

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I’m Natty – a full time working mom in the media industry, and one who mom-guilts a fair bit. I am known for throwing ridiculously last minute yet spectacular (by my standards) birthday parties for my kids, hunting down places to entertain the kids with, and sometimes advice my fellow parenting bloggers and marketers on advertising rates and formats with my media hat.

When I’m not snoozing on any of my kids’ bed while winding them down for bedtime, I’m here blogging about parenthood, family travels, last minute party preps and broaching ‘usually unspoken’ topics which I believe needs to be shared more of – such as fertility challenges, the ups and downs of marriage life, learning how to exercise self-compassion, parenting truths, and adulting (the real 30-something sort, not the millennial’s definition).

I’m no pinterest or helicopter mom, so don’t expect stylised photos and curated stories in this space.

Also, if you have any party-related questions like where I ordered that gorgeous chiffon birthday cake from, you can start by reading ‘Diary of a Party Mum’ page. Else, feel free to drop me a note, query or connect with me on Instagram @so.nattyb or email me at sonattyb@gmail.com

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