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Zoe Tay Says She Has "Mumnesia" In Birthday Dedication To Her Second Son

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Zoe Tay Says She Has "Mumnesia" In Birthday Dedication To Her Second Son

"They were such bitter grievances, so how was I able to turn around and forget them? It seems like I'm really sick."

While many of us might know of Zoe Tay as a Singapore veteran actress, the 52-year-old is also a loving mum to her three sons: Ashton, Brayden, and Nathan.

A scroll through the Ah Jie’s instagram page reveals snippets of her family life, including treasured vacation moments with her children. 

Zoe Tay Says She Has Mumnesia In Birthday Dedication To Her Second Son

Image source: Instagram/zoetay10

In a recent post (23 Sep), Tay uploaded a series of throwback pictures and videos of her second son Ashton, snowboarding in Japan to commemorate his 13th birthday—and becoming of teen.

Zoe Tay Says She Has Mumnesia In Birthday Dedication To Her Second Son

Image source: Instagram/zoetay10

Zoe Tay Says She Has Mumnesia In Birthday Dedication To Her Second Son

Image source: Instagram/zoetay10

Tay who is married to air force pilot Philip Chionh, also dedicated a heartfelt message to Ashton in her post, while walking down memory lane as a mum.

“I think mothers all have one illness — amnesia,” wrote Tay who said that when one is pregnant, her temper becomes difficult to control.

“[Our] appetite becomes unusual, and our body gets out of shape even before we realise it.

“Finally, I gave birth [to you] although the process was painful. The moment I saw you emerge with all four limbs intact only could I heave a sigh of relief.

“However, the nightmare had only just begun…

“My mind and spirit was scattered and I had many sleepless nights. Losing my bearings and my restraint, I was constantly in a half-conscious state.

“My body had changed drastically.

“We lugged many bags whenever we went out, we stopped dressing up. What happened to us?

“Whether it was breastfeeding, changing the diapers or bathing the baby, I did everything.

“I gave it my all just so that you would be healthy.

“But as you grew up, you learned to talk back to us. You would stay up late and fall sick.

“I was so tired but I couldn’t afford to fall sick, too upset that tears wouldn’t fall, and too angry that it left me speechless.

“They were such bitter grievances, so how was I able to turn around and forget them? 

“It seems like I’m really sick.

“Darling, thank you for teaching me to be more patient.

Zoe Tay Says She Has Mumnesia In Birthday Dedication To Her Second Son

Image source: Instagram/zoetay10

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“Darling, thank you for allowing me to re-evaluate myself once again.

“Darling, thank you for letting me know how to be grateful.

“Darling, thank you for being born as my son. 

Ending off her post, Tay addressed her son directly: “You are 13-years-old now, Happy Birthday!”

A mum’s love for her child is like no other: in the post’s hashtags, Tay shared that she had woken up early in the morning to cook longevity noodles for Ashton.  

You can view Tay’s full post here:

 
 
 
 
 
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  ❤️????????????????????????????❤️ ????Happy birthday ???? 我觉得妈妈都有个通病。 ~健忘症~ 脾气变得难以掌控。 胃口变得莫名其妙 身材走样措手不及 终于卸下身上那粒球 经历了痛不欲生的过程 看见你啪啪落地的那一刻 四肢齐全,心里才松了一口气。 但,噩梦才真的开始。。。 神魂颠倒夜夜难眠 精神恍惚寸步不离 仪态尽失矜持没了 身材起了巨大的变化 出门左包右袋不能少 服装穿着不讲究, 我们到底怎么了? 喂奶喂食尿布洗澡,样样来。 辛劳付出只要你健康 长大顶嘴,生病熬夜。 累得病不出发来, 难过的哭不出来, 气得说不上来 这么苦委屈的事, 怎么我转身又忘了? 看耒我真的病得不轻 宝贝,谢谢你让我变得更有耐心 宝贝,谢谢你让我重新估计自己 宝贝,谢谢你让我懂得感恩回馈 宝贝,谢谢你来当我的儿子 13 岁了 祝你生日快乐!❤️???? ???????????? #蒋二帅长一岁了 #一早起床给你煮寿面 #吃了好多蛋糕???? #没儿童节了 #娘的宝 #mycameraboy❤️ #健康成长❤️ #健忘症越來越嚴重 #妈妈的心态 #ZoeTay #鄭惠玉 #惠声玉影 #佐伊の語

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