YL and myself have always had close bonds with members of our families. We appreciate them for their love and their support in all that we do. The appreciation index was however knotched up many levels after we had Isaac.
To begin with, Sze's mum took charge of the "confinement period". Even though she had no experience, she read up on confinement recipes and sought the advice of YL's mum (who had previously helped out with YL's sister confinement) on what she should take note of during the period to ensure that Sze recovers quickly from the delivery and that Isaac grows up healthily during the first month. Sze's dad also helped to go to the market during the week to purchase fresh ingredients for Sze's confinement diet. As we lived in Sze's parents' home during the confinement period, both her parents also took turns to take care of Isaac when Sze was resting and when YL was at work.
Between helping to take care of YL's sis's kids (Joel and Glory), YL's parents also shuttle to and fro their home to Sze's parents' place to help out with the confinement menu as well as to help purchase necessities such as additional diapers for Isaac!
In addition, our parents and even siblings continued to help out in caring for Isaac after the first month. For example, when we need to run errands or just to have "couple-time" together, they would selflessly volunteer to help to watch over Isaac!
YL, myself and little Isaac are certainly blessed to receive such love and practical help from our families!
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