Post Natal Depression can happen if you don't think of happy thoughts

I used to think about how anyone would actually be depressed after delivering a baby. To me, it does not make sense. Having a baby is a happy thing and shouldn't one be at cloud 9 upon the arrival of the much anticipated guest?

Well, today i live to experience it myself. Yup....its so true. Post natal depression CAN HAPPEN.
Though i wouldn't say I'm experiencing it. Thanks to mom and my supportive hubby. Otherwise, i'd probably suffer from a melt down.

I just want to say that, becoming a new mama comes with such great responsibilities and hard work that one can be emotionally so overwhelmed. I find that it is so important to keep your sanity at bay and always think happy thoughts and not to yeild to emotions and depressions.

I thank God for my lovely mom who is here to assist me all the way....allowing me to recouperate from labour/operation. Most importantly giving me time to sleep.
I also am greatful for the Internet. hehe....as beserk as it may sound, i'm greatful for facebook, blogs...and most importantly online shops!! I would have gone cold turkey from not being able to go shopping or get out of the house. But online shopping kept my sanity. I get to window shop and indulge a little too.

Everytime i think about the birthing process, i have the lump in my throat and i feel so emotional about it. phew....i guess only a mother will understand this feeling of mine.
I am greatful my hubby was with me all the time, it helps him understand what i've gone through and so he is being very nice and supportive of me. At least he was with me the whole time the entire day. Although i wasn't happy that the next day he had an early appointment that is so important he wasnt able to excuse himself. He only came about afternoon. Sigh...but i try my best to be the understanding wife too.

Anyway, just want to encourage new moms to think happy thoughts and stop dwelling on emotional issues. It helps alot. Also....online shopping is great therapy. :)

Happy Chinese New Year 2009

OK...i know its already the 3rd day of CNY.....but still...Happy CNY to everyone!

So after the long absence.....yes I delivered my BBgirl already...
She is soooo cute and I'm really taking care of her full time. This blog is sort of abandoned at the moment until i find some way to keep it alive! hehe....Well, thats cos i'm a mama now....and i only use 3 items in my make-up stash if ever...1.Moisturizer 2.BBcream 3. lipgloss. oh and perhaps 4. face powder. Thats ALL! sigh....how your life changes when you become a mummy.

Well.......for one, I'm glad its all over! i'm starting a new life as a mummy! phew....never have i imagine labour pain can be so.......er......PAINFULL!!!!!! farrrrr beyond my expectations. But i thankful its over now and I have my beautiful little princess with me now. She is all that matters. I'm focusing on being a good mummy this year. :)

01/01/2009 Happy New Year!! -Elianto Pearl Moisturizing Emulsion

Hi my dwindling readers!! hehe

Before the day ends...I'd like to wish all my readers a Happy New Year 2009!!

I'm really anticipating year 2009 to be a great year for me....dispite the financial crisis....I'm really looking forward to the year as it brings alot of new beginnings for me. I know not what that is coming my way but for one, i know i'm gonna be a mom in a number of days. Thats a whole new life for me!! oh....and i'd be turning the big 3-0 this year too!! That's gotta be a milestone ya?!

So before i end this post....i'd like to do a quick review on a product that i accidentally discovered and are loving to bits!

Elianto Pearl Moisturizing Emulsion



I stumbled upon this while checking out the Elianto counter as they were having some 50% discounts where i bought 2 gorgeous lipglosses.

I wanted to get a face moisturizer to use as make-up base and was attracted by this Pearl base emulsion. I love pearl based skincare as it makes me feel quite pampered.

And this bottle is a 200ml bottle which can last me quite a long time. The price?? only RM16!!! haha.....and i got 10% off too. How pocket friendly is that!

So far after using for couple of weeks, i'm loving it. I love the texture which is not too creamy nor too dilluted. No overwhelming smell either.

The only thing that bothers me about it is the bottle is abit hard and it takes quite an effort to squeeze.