Exploring The Life Of A Sleep-Deprived Mother - An Introduction
Hi, fellow Steemians!
My name is Margharet. A software test engineer by profession, a writer by passion, and a mother by heart. Well, at least I used to be a software test engineer, but now I'm a fulltime mom and a freelance content writer on the side. Honestly, I never really imagined that I will ever be a stay-at-home mom. But, as they say, 'when life gives you lemons, make lemon meringue cake.' Well, you get the idea.
My life used to be about endless deadlines and meetings. Now, it revolves around bathing and feeding the baby--and changing diapers! But, it also includes waking up to hugs, kisses, and giggles every morning. Many think that stay-at-home parents have the best life because we just dawdle and sleep anytime we want at home. Honestly? I used to think the same. But when I found myself in the same situation, I had a nasty realization. Being a full-time mother is the most rewarding but also the most exhausting profession I have ever undertaken. And life has become extra challenging because, as it turns out, I am raising the future Pacquiao and The Undertaker of the next generation--and I am his sparring partner!
Okay. So, more about me...Hmm...I'd like to say that I read and watch profound and inspirational books and movies, but I don't. I'm an adolescent trapped in the body of a 34-year old mother. I like books by Rick Riordan, JK Rowling, and Meg Cabot. I'm also a Disney/Pixar movie kinda gal. High school musical is just ❤.
Pro tip: The best excuse for watching cartoons (without getting judged) is having a toddler in the house.
My choice of music isn't any better either. If I like it, I like it no matter what genre it is. But, I tend to listen to POP music more. Wanna know my deepest darkest secret? I listened to and actually LIKED some of Justin Bieber's songs! Shhh! Don't tell anyone. This is a secret I'm only willing to share with my fellow Steemians. Please don't judge me.
Fun Facts About Me:
- I'm tone deaf but I still love musicals because...why not?
- I like to crank up the AC then bury myself in 3 layers of blankets with a foot sticking out.
- I prefer TV series over movies because their shorter but I can watch half the season in one seating. Go figure, right?
Well, that's it all for now because I gotta catch me some zzZZ. Thanks for reading and I hope to connect with ALL of you. Ciao!
This post is brought to you by a mother powered by 3 hours of sleep.
Wellcome to family :)
Hi Margharet
Welcome to family :)
Very interesting, welcome to steemit community Mhargaret. =)
Kumusta ka naman and I 'm so happy na na encounteer ko yung introduction mo, it amazed me knowing na content writer ka pala so I might consult you in regards to my blog if okay lang and you can do the same if you have questions feel free to ask lang. =)
Hi. Thanks for the warm welcome.
Sure. Let me know if there's anything I can help you with. Ito nmn talaga purpose ng mga ganitong community diba? To help each other. :)
my pleasure ;)
aw! that's so nice of you, thank you for the offer... sure, will do.
I'll see you around!
<3
Gilaine
Welcome to Steemit @chineyes!
I wish you much success and hope you find Steemit to be as rewarding and informative as I have.
Here are some links you might find useful.
Your stats on SteemNow
Your stats on SteemWorld
Your stats on SteemD
How to use Minnow Booster
How does Steemit actually work?
Introbot is hosted and managed with donations from @byColeman to help make your journey on Steemit be truly rewarding. Your feedback is always welcome so that we may improve this welcome message.
Oh yea, I have upvoted you and followed you. Many blessings from @introbot & @bycoleman
To listen to the audio version of this article click on the play image.
Brought to you by @tts. If you find it useful please consider upvote this reply.
I am going to do the same in the future. I think its important and no one is really doing it. The audio space has so many applications.
If this is your recent photo, you certainly don't look 34 at all. Mas mukha pa ako siguru. Hahaha. A fan of Rick Riordan and J.K. Rowling. Wow! I'm sure aside from Harry Potter, then you know Percy Jackson and Annabeth Chase too? (I happened to know them by heart.lol) Thumbs up for being a full time mom! I experienced that during my maternity leave and unlike you, I don't know if I'm ready to take on that responsibility yet so really, you're a supermom for being one. Welsome to steemit and see you around!
Naka on ung beaty plus! Lol
Yes, super love ko sila Percy Jackson and Annabeth Chase. Have you tried reading Rick Riordan's other books that are also related to the Percy Jackson series? Super thumbs up tlaga ako sa kanya. Sorry. Super fan lng tlga. Haha
Nde ko rin inakala na makakaya ko maging fulltime mom pero yaya problems kc e so no choice. Lol
Naubus ko na lahat ng Percy Jackson series. 😁 Ang tagal ko nga hinintay yung last book eh. Inabangan ko talaga. Umabot na ko sa happy ending nila. 😊 Pero looking forward kasi baka may another book pa syang ilalabas about sa love story nila Calypso. 😍😍 Hahaha. Super fan in here too kaya na excite ako when I saw you read Rick Riordan. Oohh. I see. Yaya problems ka pala. Pero I know, it's worth it naman dba? 👍
Maganda rin ung Kane Chronicles nya pero mas gusto ko pa rin syempre sila Percy Jackson. Hehe. After magka-baby medyo nawalan ako ng time sa pagbabasa. Hinihintay ko nga ung latest book nya sa The Trials of Apollo series nya...and lo and behold...book 3 na pala sya! Nahuli na ako. haha
Yup. Super worth it talaga..lalo n pag naglalambing sya...nakakawala ng pagod. Kahit alam kong may binabalak syang kalokohan. lol
Oohh. I've read his Kane Chronicles but not The Trials of Apollo. Hihi. Maybe next time. 😊Nawawalan nadin ako minsan time to read with the baby sa house. Kasi nakakaubos ng time kakalaro. Looking forward sa mga future posts mo. See you around!
Yup. Nice din ung The Trials of Apollo.
Ay, totoo. Nakakaubos nga ng time mag alaga ng bby..kahit nasa bahay lng ako. Hehe
Yes, see u around and hope to read more of your posts din. :)
Nice to meet you! Thank you for the welcome you gave me! Wow there is some reallly good looking people on here! Smart too. Stepping in the future one step at a time. Thanks again Margharet
Nice to meet you too, Mark. Let's both enjoy being a part of the Steemit community. Hope to read more posts from you. :)
Hi there! I came across you most recent post about preterm labor and wanted to stop here first. Your life has definitely taken a turn! I’m a working professional myself and had entertained being a stay at home mom at one point. To be honest, staying at home with the kids is more exhausting than working a 9-5 job! Kudos to all the stay at home moms. I feel that it is a no win situation. I want to be able to give my children the best life possible financially but also, I am missing out on their childhood.
We have similiar interests. Perhaps it is a mom thing or perhaps because we both had kids later in life. I also love to turn on the heater, snuggle under the blanket, while eating ice cream! 🙂
Hi @beeyou. Thanks for stopping by my humble corner. It's true. Being a fulltime mom is the most exhausting job ever. Honestly, I had more time for myself when I still held a fulltime 9-5 job which is ironic cause I'm just at home now. One of the few things I enjoy doing these days for myself is steeming, so I really try hard to find time for it.
Being a working mom is also a great sacrifice because as you said, you are missing out on their childhood in exchange for providing them with a good life. I think all moms are great whether we choose to be a fulltime or working mom because both requires great sacrifice.
It's great to know that there are people here on Steemit that I have something in common with. Hope to connect with you more. :)
Hi. I know I'm late in replying. That seems to be the trend these days. :)
Completely agree with having more free time with a 9-5. Sometimes my husband and I would fight each other for the chance to get out of the house to run errands, hehe, since it's so much easier than being home with the kids.
Happy to hear you are finding time for yourself to steemit. Sometimes it's nice to be away from kiddo time and have some adult conversation. I usually sneak in Steemit time when my kiddo is napping or at night when I really should be sleeping. Then I pay for it the next day at work.
I'm happy to connect with you! I try to get back at a timely manner, but it's taking me longer and longer these days to get back. The real world gets busier and busier.
btw, some of the curators with curie liked your post about your delivery. I know they look for consistent writers, so write when you are ever in the mood. Some are keeping an eye on your work. :)
Lol. That is exactly the same for me. I work or do something else when I'm supposed to be sleeping which I regret the next morning...but I still do it every night. It's a vicious cycle. lol
That's true. Every time I get to leave the house and do some errands on my own...I breathe a small sigh of relief. Although I do end up missing my son an hour or two later. haha
I'm also happy to have met you. It's nice to be able to talk to someone with similar interests as me. I'd say it's serendipitous to meet you here on Steemit.
oh, and btw. Thanks you for submitting my post to curie. Even though I didn't get curied, I got a lot of attention back then which is more than i can ask for. :)
Welcome to Steemit chineyes. Let me know if you got any questions about Steem or anything related to it! The official FAQ can be found here and has A LOT of information https://steemit.com/faq.html - Also remember, Steemit is just ONE of the sites built that uses Steem the blockchain. We also have DTube - our very own Youtube, DSound for Soundcloud and Steepshot if you prefer Instagram like experience. I'd also like to mention ChainBB - forums, Busy - Steemit with more modern look basically, DMania for memes and Dlive for streaming just like in Twitch! Welcome to the blockchain