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thoughts: covid-19 and new mom

These are definitely unprecedented times. COVID-19 have such a global impact, I don't think anyone in our current generation have ever experienced. And adding these circumstances to a new mom is beyond overwhelming. Social distancing is not a new concept to a new mom, heck I've been joking to my friends - I've been social distancing during the entire duration of my maternity leave. A newborn's immune system is not yet strong enough for venturing with the outside world hence the fourth trimester (aka newborn's first 3 months) we've been pretty much staying put at home already. For introverts like me, staying at home with family watching TV marathons might easily be the best pasts times. But when you have a 2yo toddler, a Bones marathon (currently streaming on Amazon Prime ) might not be wise and I am not about to loop through hours of Cocomelon. Entertainment for a 2yo would also be easier without a needy newborn around. Adding on top of this, ensuring that we...