Hello, let me introduce myself first..
For the first 30 years of my life, everything was smooth and worry-free. I was my parents’ most beloved child, found my true love in college, and happily married him after graduation.
At work, I was my boss’s most valued employee. Whenever I was in charge of a project, colleagues would inevitably say, “Oh, then I’m totally at ease.” I was constantly named “Employee of the Year,” with generous bonuses every year.
Later, I started my own business. Within just three months, I had broken into the market and started making money. By the fifth month, I was earning twice my previous salary. Growth was steady month after month. Right when the business needed more hands, I serendipitously met an amazing partner, and the company reached a whole new level.
Really, it seemed like at every step, whatever I needed, a pair of hands would always place it right in front of me, just in time.
My Two Girls: Ellie & Mia
Meet Ellie, My Firstborn
In 2020, my husband and I decided to have a child. After trying for over a year, we finally got the news in 2021 that a little one was on the way. In 2022, we welcomed our first child, Ellie. She made me a mother.
She is utterly adorable—big eyes, rosy skin, chubby little hands. Every time I look at her, I can’t help but give her a kiss. She is pure joy, and I love her more each day.
But as a first-time mom, I faced unprecedented difficulties. The postpartum tearing wouldn’t heal, and the pain was excruciating. Clogged milk ducts made my breasts hard as rocks. The severe sleep deprivation… And what was even more crushing was that, with zero parenting experience, I was clueless when faced with her unexplained wailing, night terrors, refusal to nurse, constipation, diarrhea, fevers… I desperately searched online, longing for one accurate, truly useful answer!
It was during this time that I thought, once I make it through this “dark” path, I must leave a light on for other new moms.
And Then Came Mia
Ellie had just turned one when I got pregnant again. In 2024, we welcomed our second daughter, Mia.
Completely different from Ellie, Mia is a great eater and sleeper. Although she had her fussy moments in the first two months, starting almost from month three, she became super easygoing. She feeds on schedule, gradually sleeps through the night, loves her solid foods, and adapted quickly when I had to stop breastfeeding due to mastitis.
This made me realize just how vastly different babies can be! It made me even more determined to write about my experiences.
Why I Had to Start This Blog
The Catalyst: A Life Pivoted
After Mia was born, my business also began to decline sharply. I had no choice but to close it and become a full-time mom. My work no longer involves Excel and Word, but instead revolves around changing diapers, washing bottles, making baby food, and managing household chores…
This has been a monumental challenge for me. All my past achievements seem irrelevant now. Managing two young children has brought me a sense of frustration I’ve never known before.
The Daily Reality
They are always fighting over things. When one is in my arms, the other immediately demands to be held too. When I try to cook, Ellie wants me to read her a book. When I attempt to load the washing machine, Mia has a diaper blowout, and I must drop everything to change her…
By the time I finish all that, I see the cup of hot coffee on the table has gone cold again. And it’s not until evening that I remember, “Oh my goodness, the clothes are still in the hamper, unwashed!”
Of course, being a mom is filled with happiness, but that doesn’t negate how hard it is.
My Promise to You
Because I’ve walked this path myself, I won’t just tell you how joyful motherhood is, like many websites do. I want to share my real, unfiltered experiences so every new mom can find a “companion” here.
I want to tell you: you are not alone. What you’re going through, I’ve been there too. Your breakdowns, your helplessness, your moments of losing control—I’ve had them all. You don’t need to feel guilty. This is just a small, necessary stretch of the journey for every mom.
My Hope for This Space
I really want to share my parenting experiences—not just the warm, glowing moments, but to honestly document the pitfalls I’ve stumbled into, the tears I’ve shed, and the “survival wisdom” I’ve scraped together in utter exhaustion.
The Goal: A Mom’s Toolkit
I hope this blog becomes a “mom’s toolkit,” filled not with vague theories, but with:
- Practical Tips: Like how to quickly figure out why a baby is crying, tried-and-true methods for dealing with clogged ducts, or how to efficiently manage the daily grind with twins (or two under two) solo.
- Pitfall Avoidance Guides: Sharing the baby products I regret buying the most, and those “game-changer” parenting hacks. Letting you know which parenting anxieties you can let go of, and which principles are worth holding onto.
- A Community for Moms: I hope my stories connect me with more moms like you. We can cheer each other on in the comments, share our own tricks, turning the storms we face alone into a journey we walk together.
The Bigger Vision
My previous career taught me to analyze data, solve problems, and optimize processes. Now, I’m applying all those skills to this new “position” of Mom. I want to prove that a mom’s value is absolutely not confined to the home. The mindset, resilience, and creativity we built in our careers can shine just as brightly—perhaps even brighter—in this more complex, long-term “project” of raising humans, and can even be transformed into a force that helps others.
My hope is simple: that every mom who opens this blog can let out a sigh of relief and say, “So it’s not just me.” Then, she can find a bit of practical info, a dose of comforting solidarity, and return to her sweet, chaotic mom-life with a little more confidence and a little less weight on her shoulders.
This road? Let’s walk it together.
Re: Sooo.....what is a G6?
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Same here.
I'm guessing by scissor, your don't mean the thing you use to cut paper.
Mmmm...cake!
This is what I think of too.
ETA: I also work on the G6 airplane, but that's still not the first thing I think of.
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Pontiac?
Thats what my dh said, but I didnt buy it.
What about scissor? I am guessing somekind of drink made of alcohol and cough syrup mix? Am I way off?
It's a private jet.
Holla.
slizzard : A state of high intoxication from alcohol.
When we drink, we do it right,
gettin' slizzard Sippin' sizzurp in my ride (in my ride) like Three 6
Now I?m feelin' so fly like a G6
- Far East Movement, "Like a G6"
I found this on the song...I don't know if its accurate or not though.
ly like a G6" is probably why you're here... Once again, Mtv is F***ing with you.
Most will say that G6 = Gulfstream G650, a twin-engine aircraft under development by Gulfstream Aerospace shown at the end of the video.
Another term to watch out for is their reference to "Three 6". AKA, The Three (triple six) 6 Mafia. A Hip-Hop group from Memphis, TN.
So what? Well, here it gets tricky. Most are going to do the visual association. It's a Jet or car. They're acting "gangster" and getting "slizzy" (a Southern term for tipsy). But let's remove what you've seen in the video (or 'told to see'), and maybe you'll be enlightened?
Urban Dictionary:
G6
1. "Gaysex" a.k.a. "Goodsex" a code term for guys who act like gay sex is gross just so people think they're homophobic.
2. Something awesome & not disappointing.
3. An electro-hop track called "Like a G6" by FM & the Cataracs (referring to a G6 Jet).
So taking def 1&2 (because we already acknowledge def 3) and getting "slizzy" is also an innuendo for a faux homophobic Southern drunk, who apparently isn't awesome, but not disappointing either. (like most drunks are) Meanwhile, the Three Six Mafia is from... so put it together:
"Like a G6" = "Like a Southern faux-homo drunk who's gonna let you down."
If you think I'm reading too much into it, then you're not giving Mtv enough credit. You MUST take into consideration who is paying who, and getting rich off of whom. But it gets ~VERY~ complicated when you add Three 6 Mafia (Southern) to the FM (F.E.M, and get this, they're Asian American) and The Cataracs (Californian). It gets worse: Snoop Dog and the Kardashians are involved. In fact, they've probably featured the song on the show, or are in the midst of producing one.
So, let's review:
1. Let's 'fly' (act out, or pretend to be) like a faux drunk homophobic Southern. Even though we're Asian...
2. Make enough money to get on a plane and go to Cali.
3. Sell-out like a Kardashian. Rinse, wash, repeat.
Go ahead and shout racism, but the truth is, Mtv is well known to slip it by the censors. (see Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, 3Oh!3, etc.) It's their job. They hire psychiatrists for that sole purpose - To pinpoint their target audience.
Now let's get slizzy and fly our G6... :-S
https://www.songmeanings.net/songs/view/3530822107858823855/
This. If it's not a Pontiac I don't know what you're talking about.
And...Scissor Sisters?
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The scissor thing just makes me think of South Park. But that's probably not it either, LOL.
This just makes this whole post even better. I also thought scissor. LMAO.
Wait... it's not scissor? I thought it was about lesbian sex!
::facepalm::
I suck at being cool.
dont they say both?....I am so dumb.
That's what I thought - I thought it said scissor AND slizzard.
When we drink, we do it right,
gettin' slizzard Sippin' sizzurp in my ride (in my ride) like Three 6
Now I?m feelin' so fly like a G6
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purple_drank = sizzurp definition.
OMG. I am an idiot. I thought it was gettin' slizzard Sippin' scissor!
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Gettin slizzard, DUH.
::passes heather mug of sizzurp::
I understand all the lyrics but disapprove because it's condoning drinking and driving.
Or at least having open containers in the car.
Gah. I am such a goody two shoes.
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this is making me giggle.
I think it would be tough to find an old broke down G6... they were in production from 2005-2010 (when the company went under). I just traded in my '05 and I loved it.
lmao at this whole thread.
Dh had to fill me in the other day too on a "g6", since they had the discussion at work about it too and everyone was confused.
I guess the song is really making everyone think!!!
and learn about private jets...haha