One of the biggest realization I had when I became a wife and a mother is that I need to take extra care of myself because my husband and son are depending on me.

        I used to just take for granted the changes in my body. My menstruation periods and/or the absence of it every month. Now I really take the time to record it and to count my cycle because I know any variation especially a much extended period means something is already wrong with my system.

        Despite the tons of things that I have to do as a wife, a mother, and in my job, I make sure that I get as much rest as I can. That I get to eat on time because missing meals and not eating on time will trigger my hyper acidity and my hyper acidity would trigger a throbbing headache all day, which would in turn mean less quality time with my husband and son.

       The usual picture of a wife and mother, is one that is fat, "lusyang," and fatigued. Most stay-at-home wives and mothers have almost become one of the house’s furniture because they have blended so well with their day in and day out surroundings. Too bad!!!

        As husbands, sons, and daughters, we need to help keep our wife or mother healthy. This is in fact our responsibility. Our wives or mothers have always been there, when we get home, when we were sick or when we had problems. We sometimes take for granted that she gets tired too and that she needs time for herself too. After all, who would cook our meals, keep the house clean, manage the family income, take care of you when you get sick or comfort you when you’re sad, if she’s not there anymore. . . .