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No matter how prepared you think you are for motherhood, there are bound to be blind spots. The brutal reality you could never have predicted, the issues you overlooked or conveniently swept under the carpet, and the problems you did not expect to encounter in your wildest dreams.
And we are here to expose them.
Two Tired Mums Episode 2 – Mistakes We Made With Our First Child
In episode 2 of Two Tired Mums, The Weekly’s editor-in-chief Estelle Low and SPH Media’s senior producer-presenter Jill Lim spill the tea on all the oopsies, uh-ohs, and "what were we thinking?!" moments they had with their firstborns, from buying way too much baby stuff (did we really need those newborn clothes?!) to feeling like they had to do everything themselves. And the cherry on top? Getting completely caught up in the pressure of being the "perfect" mum – like throwing big birthday parties and splurging on goodie bags.
Timestamps
00:00 - 00:55: Cancelling Goodie Bags & Initial Thoughts on Motherhood
Jill and Estelle discuss frustrations around birthday parties for kids, goodie bags, and their experiences with their first children.
00:55 - 2:48: Overbuying Clothes For The Newborn
Estelle reflects on overbuying clothes for her daughter and the impracticalities of certain baby items like newborn onesies and mittens.
2:48 - 4:45: Other Questionable Baby Expenditure
Jill shares the redundant baby items she got, such as a baby carrier and various kinds of baby bottles.
4:45 - 10:20: Diaper Bags & Early Enrichment Classes
Jill and Estelle talk about their regrets with diaper bags and early enrichment classes, sharing experiences on their costs and practicality.
10:20 - 13:24: Travelling With Children
Jill and Estelle discuss the challenges of travelling with young kids, and if there's really a point in it.
13:24 - 19:04: Grandparental Influence & Sleep Training
Jill and Estelle discuss how grandparents influence their motherhood choices and how they treat their first child versus second child.
19:04 - 22:18: Birthday Parties & Goodie Bags
Jill and Estelle express frustration over the pressure of throwing kids' parties, plus the cost, hassle and environmental impact.
22:18 - 23:44: Birthday Gifts For Kids
Jill recalls the overly generous birthday gifts her kids have received. Estelle shares her considerations when buying presents for other kids.
Hosts: Estelle Low and Jill LimProducer: Maya EmanArt direction: Michelle LeeVideography, studio setup and digital backdrop: Joel Chng, Marc De Souza and Zeke TanStyling: Angela ChuMakeup: Dorcas YamHairstyling: Pattama PhumriewOutfits: LululemonProduced by: The Singapore Women's WeeklyPost-production: Studio+65
Two Tired Mums is a talk show hosted by The Weekly’s editor-in-chief Estelle Low and SPH Media’s senior producer-presenter Jill Lim. Diving into touchy topics, the millennial mums unpack the reality and hard truths of motherhood and parenting in Singapore today. Expect hilarious and “me too!” moments in their intimate and unscripted conversations over a cuppa – the kind of catch-ups mums need to have more of.
