How do we prepare ourselves to become parents?

Mindset, Maternal Instinct, Material Items (3Ms)

Mindset. The moment we started to “try” for a baby, just like how everyone tells you that after marriage, a baby naturally comes along. 

But for us, we had a list to complete. I was still studying and completing my specialist diploma. My husband was engrossed in his workaholic nature. 

However, there is always a list. The never-ending list of to-dos and to-see, to-wants.

But soon enough, our efforts came to a fruition. We announced that we are going to have a baby in March 2024. However, when does the maternal or paternal instinct kick in eventually? 

When we heard her first heartbeat via the monthly ultrasound.

When we saw the features of a human (my husband said she represented a rotisserie chicken in the oven).

When I felt her flutter kick in my womb.

When I felt a life has begun. 

Material items

Why is it necessary to research and attend more seminars as first time parents?

We were clueless. Besides knowing that babies needed to be fed, to sleep well and to change their diapers on time. The rest were unknown.

Hence, our journey truly begun when our cheeky little one arrived on earth side.