Mom’s First Moment With Her Baby: A Touch of Surprise
They say the bond between a mother and child is “the strongest thing in the world.” But what happens when that connection doesn’t feel instant?
Rebecca Lim Shares Her “Eww” Moment
Actress Rebecca Lim opens up on the meWATCH series With Love, Becks about how she almost tossed her newborn after the delivery. “When the nurse handed me my baby, I was stunned,” she told the camera. “I thought, ‘Eww, why does he look like that?’ On the face of it, he was a bit weird.”
Adding a dash of humor, she remembered the media buzz: “At the time, reporters were everywhere. They kept passing the little guy around, and then they gave him back to me after he… well, pooped. I panicked and yelled, ‘Hold him!’”
Episode Highlights: Six Women Talk Love, Life and Pregnancy
- Rebecca (36) hosts the show, bringing along six wife-sized guests:
• Fann Wong – a household name, • Xiang Yun, • Zoe Tay, • Jesseca Liu, • Annette Lee, • Minister of State Sun Xueling - They discuss marriage, romance, parenting, and real‑life advice—especially after Rebecca’s own engagement.
Zoe Tay’s Own “Birth Bloopers”
With Zoe Tay in the spotlight, she recalls her first delivery of son Brayden, now 17. “My husband flew home on the night I gave birth,” she says, “but I already handed the baby over, so he wasn’t there.”
The air force pilot, Philip Chionh, spent a lot of time away for duty, which had Zoe’s delivery room crew made up of fellow actresses Pan Lingling and Hong Huifang.
When Pain Misunderstood
Picture this: Zoe had an IV line in one hand, while Huifang held the other, pulling on a nerve that caused an electric shock. Zoe admits, “I was screaming, but it wasn’t the usual birthing pain. Huifang’s grip was a bit too literal.”
The Two‑Week Punchline
Even two weeks after the baby’s arrival, Zoe confessed against all her newborn instincts: “I wasn’t used to him yet. He felt so alien, like, ‘Who is that?’”
Final Takeaway
Whether you’re a first‑time mom thinking “Hold him!,” a seasoned actress knowing the tag-team drama of a delivery room, or someone who remembers the endless wonder of that very first look, the story reminds us that every bond starts somewhere—sometimes with a bit of bewilderment, a dash of humor, and a lot of love.
Rebecca doesn’t want to be the ‘bad cop’
Why Moms Aren’t Bad Cops – Zoe’s Priceless Parenting Playbook
Meet Zoe, a super‑hero mom with three rambunctious sons, who’s sharing her secret sauce with a friend named Rebecca. Rebecca’s been juggling the classic “mom = bad cop, dad = good cop” vibe that seems to pop up at every family dinner.
Rebecca’s Bite‑Sized Observation
- Every time they bolt out for a bite, the kids always cling to the dad.
- The kids refuse to stay near their mothers.
- “I don’t want that to happen to me,” Rebecca admits sheepishly.
Zoe’s “Mom‑To‑Be” Blueprint
To pre‑empt the drama, Zoe counselled Rebecca with a dose of mother‑ly wisdom:
- “When your little one grows up, tell them the truth: “Your dad and I make decisions that look out for you.” It’s the honest, no‑spin version of the fairy‑tale parents.
- “You may not agree with every call, but remember this is our first rodeo.” Zoe’s not silver‑back yet, but the duo is honest about owning that.
- “If something’s off, ask away and we’ll tweak the strategy.”
The big takeaway? Open dialogue builds trust. When the kids eventually hear the same honesty from their parents, the “bad‑cop” myth will crumble.
Quick Takeaway for Busy Parents
- Admit you’re still learning.
- Invite your child’s feedback.
- Make decisions together, not just for, but with your kid.
All this comes from a mother who’s rocked the chaos of toddlerhood with a smile—and the ultimate lesson: even a mom who’s still figuring out the ropes can make “good cop” moments happen.
