tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22734428737524052622024-03-19T03:38:34.652-07:00Call Me Mrs. AAnything about our little family and our daily lives.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18097293229885004014noreply@blogger.comBlogger116125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2273442873752405262.post-54734981149595175882016-02-10T10:37:00.000-08:002016-02-10T10:37:51.334-08:00Hello!<div class="MsoNormal">
It’s been months, since the last time I’ve updated this blog
– and I missed it; I really do =) A lot has happened for the past few months as
got pre-occupied with my mommy duties. If you’ve been reading my blog, you
would know that my husband and I ventured in to educational toys business. It’s
really difficult to juggle my time being a mompreneur, full time working mom
and a “part time” housewife as soon as I arrive from work. It feels like 24
hours a day isn’t enough to a busy person like me. Nevertheless, we couldn’t
thank enough the customers who have trusted our shop and continuously patronizing
us. <o:p></o:p></div>
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A lot has happened since the last time I blogged about my
family. Milly’s growing up so fast and I couldn’t believe the things she can do
already. At 18 months, she’s able to recognize the alphabet, numbers and just
recently we found out that she can also recognize colors. It’s quite surprising
how toddlers tend to have a brain like a sponge. I don’t remember teaching her
these stuff and honestly, I don’t know when and how she learned all these
things :D <o:p></o:p></div>
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So kudos to you my daughter. Keep up the good work and we are proud of you, so much!<br />
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A video posted by 👨👩👧💏 (@kc_alcantara) on <time datetime="2016-01-30T01:11:36+00:00" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Jan 29, 2016 at 5:11pm PST</time></div>
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<script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18097293229885004014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2273442873752405262.post-69401171235748685812015-08-03T13:28:00.002-07:002015-08-03T13:28:46.881-07:00Lifestyle change with Atienza Naturale Malunggay Capsule<div class="MsoNoSpacing">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Today, diabetes is happening to be a budding health epidemic.
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are actually two types of diabetes, mainly type 1 and type 2. Hereditary plays
a major role in developing type 2 diabetes, but changing someone else’s lifestyle can lessen the risk of acquiring this sickness.
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">There are a lot of lifestyle changes that one person can
make in order to lessen the chance of getting diabetes. A healthy and well
balanced diet is important for everyone whether they have a family history of
diabetes or not. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">To share you a piece of me, (which I often do most of the
time), my mom passed away due to the complications of this health epidemic.
Diabetes actually runs in our family, and my mom said she acquired it because
my late grandfather had it too. My mom was very stubborn; she indulged herself
by eating unhealthy foods. It was too late until we found out that she actually
acquired diabetes due to her unhealthy lifestyle. She was insulin dependent -
and I tell you, her medicines were really costly. I’ve always believed that if
she tried to took care of herself more and followed the right path to a healthy
lifestyle, probably she’s still alive and happy taking care of her granddaughters.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">21 medicines plus 2 shots of insulin in a day sounds too
much, but what makes me sad up until now is that my mom never tried to change
her lifestyle. She self-medicated and never went to her doctors regularly. Yes,
she took her medicines religiously, but never changed her unhealthy lifestyle. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Diabetes may be a growing health epidemic, but with a
healthy lifestyle, candidates may prevent from suffering its complications. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Aside from changing lifestyle, one way to deal and prevent
diabetes is to try organic health supplements too. A lot of organic medicines are introduced in
the market these days but Atienza Naturale Malunggay Capsules really piqued my
attention.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">At a time when organic alternatives are being sought as
an equally effective yet more sustainable and cost-efficient way of dealing
with various illnesses, physicians at the Pamantasan ng Lungsod
ng Maynila (PLM)
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Maynila Medical Center(OMMC)’s Department of Internal
Medicine and Intensive Care Unit embarked on a landmark study presenting the
potential use of locally-grown herbs as a supplement for standard diabetes maintenance. The results
of their research using Moringaolifeira (the
common malunggay) show great
promise for those
suffering from diabetes, specifically
where lowering and
regulating blood sugar
levels are concerned.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Atienza Naturale Malunggay is created in purest form that could be taken
conveniently and in carefully measured doses. No mess and no fuss. Indeed, for both
diabetics and healthy individuals alike, the experts agree that Atienza
Naturale is something to be seriously considered for living a healthier, happier
life.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18097293229885004014noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2273442873752405262.post-81168547172243320482015-07-20T14:38:00.000-07:002015-07-20T14:57:21.109-07:00I now have a toddler! <div class="MsoNormal">
I couldn’t believe that one year have passed and my daughter
is already a toddler! Yep, you read that right, the little baby I’ve been
blogging for the past few months is now an official toddler. Gone were the days
when she’d just lay on her back, look straight in to my eyes and whimper whenever
she wants to ask for milk. But now that she’s a toddler, she can already
express her feelings more and more each day. <o:p></o:p></div>
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From lying on our bed, to lifting her head, to crawling and
sitting and now she’s already walking. I tell you; toddlers spend half of their
time roaming around the house, trying to do what you don’t want them to do as
soon as they learn how to walk. How much more if she can run? I couldn’t
imagine myself chasing her to and fro. <o:p></o:p></div>
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From the day she turned 1 year old until today, I have
noticed so many things about her. She’s continually changing and developing day
by day. <o:p></o:p></div>
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She loves watching videos that are lively. She prefers “real
person” dancing on screen like Hi-5. Cartoon shows don’t pique her interest that much, though she enjoys watching the mini movies of Minions (which I am kinda against of) . <o:p></o:p></div>
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She loves dancing whenever she hears the song “If you’re
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and Toes. Nothing would stop her from dancing the moment she hears these songs.
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Whenever she starts to cry (out of nowhere, ugh) one way to
pacify her is to count slowly from numbers 1 to 10. <o:p></o:p></div>
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She learned to call our dog Princess than saying the word “mama”
or “papa”. Whenever she sees our dog, she’d say “Tssesss! Tsessss!”<o:p></o:p></div>
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She enjoys scribbling. She really got amazed when she discovered the
wonders of a white board marker. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">She loves to flip each and every pages of her book. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Happy Rainy month of July! <span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span>
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July is the month that will be forever etched in my heart
because it’s my daughter’s birth month. God
knows how thankful we are for having her most especially that I am one of the
few women who had a difficult time try to conceive a baby. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The apple of our eye just turned 1 last July 6 and I must
say it’s one of the best days I ever had. I felt like an <i>uber ulirang nanay</i> during my daughter’s birthday not just because I
cooked lots of food, but there’s this feeling, like a combination
of joy, contentment, bittersweet which I really don't know the exact term to use to explain how I felt that day. <o:p></o:p></div>
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IF you’ve been reading my blog, you may have noticed that I love planning big parties. I started with
our wedding, to my friend’s wedding down to my daughter’s baptism. I had lots of plans too for my daughter’s 1<sup>st</sup>
birthday celebration. I actually hated myself for booking a lot of suppliers
and the money went into the drain because they are no longer refundable. I was
glad with our decision and more than happy that a lot of kids have enjoyed
Milly’s intimate party. To share you a
piece of my silliness, I paid the downpayment to two birthday venues and some
suppliers so I could block Milly’s birthdate. But since I am too fickle minded,
we ended up celebrating Milly’s birthday at home because I no longer wanted a
big celebration and I wanted to keep the party as simple as it could be. I know
my daughter so much, and she would hate me for throwing a big party for her.
She hates noise and unfamiliar faces. I’m sure it would be traumatic for her if
we followed the original plan. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I’m telling you, nothing beats homemade birthday parties.
Remember hotdogs with marshmallows? Paper plates stuffed with spaghetti,
pansit, lumpia and puto on the side!
Plus take home handa for the guests. So nostalgic, huh. The way how we celebrated
my daughter’s birthday brought back soooo many childhood memories. Most parents
nowadays are so fixated preparing for the most unique birthday parties -
themes, booths and so much more. I myself
actually got overwhelmed with the themes suggested by party planners, but as my
daughter’s birthday comes near, I realized that I wanted to have a party where
kids can really enjoy, plus I didn’t want to undergo the stress of planning and
organizing each and every detail of her party. I wanted it to be simple; and so
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Good bye to over 8K reservation fee (I actually hate myself
for this. Hehe), but for Milly’s birthday celebration alone, we only spent
2,500 inclusive of party banner, hats and 6 pieces of balloons. :D We were
actually supposed to go to the mall and to the church on the day of her
birthday but due to typhoon Egay, we ended up cooking the usual birthday handa. Due to class suspension, we
were able to invite few kids too. Too bad we didn’t have any lootbags for them
since the party was really unexpected. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<o:p>So there! :) It may have been a super rainy day on her birthday, but I truly believe that it's a sign of blessing and another bountiful year for Milly love. </o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18097293229885004014noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2273442873752405262.post-63255940798948932162015-06-12T08:43:00.000-07:002015-06-12T11:20:04.433-07:00Tot time with my daughter<span style="font-family: inherit;">My Milly is turning 1 year old in few weeks’ time which means we’re close to starting our informal home schooling! (yay for me) I refer informal homeschooling as Tot School Time. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">According to 1plus1plus1equals1 website, Tot school is the idea of learning through play at home during younger years. This is where we provide materials and prepare age appropriate activities that are exciting and appealing to them. You can choose makeshift toys, materials you already have in your home and any activities that you think that your children would love. With that, we can expose them to learning a lot of things even at an early age.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">As early as 6 months, I started exposing different types of age appropriate activities to my daughter. After my work, I always make sure to play and read some of her books as she sits on my lap. While some parents are against letting their kids watch iPad, I allow Milly to have her own screen time for about 15 minutes per day. (no to fast paced cartoons; I just let her watch Baby Einstein and some educational videos). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">That’s actually the reason why I think homeschooling works with my schedule. I firmly believe that as long as you manage your time properly and have a schedule; homeschooling is possible even if you’re working full time. The maximum number of hours per day you need to allot to toddlers & preschoolers is 2 hours so that wouldn't be a problem for me. It's actually an advantage for me that I work at night, because I get to play with her, feed and bathe her, sing nursery rhymes, cuddle and do our tot time together. This is now a part of our daily routine and we usually start our play/learn time before she takes her morning nap. One hour before her nap and one hour after she takes her lunch. I actually do not mind how many hours of sleep I get each day, but to give you an idea of my day to day time allotment for my daughter, I only sleep 2-3 hours per day. :) It may sound tiring for a </span>full time<span style="font-family: inherit;"> working mom, but I'm telling you, it is really fulfilling to see how my daughter learns and appreciates the time I always give her.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">A video posted by @kc_alcantara on <time datetime="2015-06-12T15:29:59+00:00" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Jun 12, 2015 at 8:29am PDT</time></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I remember when I was a kid, I've always loved playing <i>teacher-teacheran</i>. Actually, I wanted to be a teacher; it was my dream job. Due to some circumstances, I was left with no choice but to follow someone elses dream for me. Maybe that's the reason why I've always enjoyed teaching Milly. Now I know I can fulfill my greatest dream and that is to be the best teacher to my daughter. ❤️ Thanks Milly for reliving my dream and turning it in to reality. You really are my dream come true. </span></span></div>
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18097293229885004014noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2273442873752405262.post-40429058041180430882015-06-09T15:08:00.001-07:002015-06-10T11:09:40.648-07:00Things I miss before I became a M-O-M<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Time’s flying really fast and few weeks from now, my
daughter will celebrate her 1<sup>st</sup> birthday. Sometimes, I feel like I am
on reverie; I couldn’t believe that my husband and I already have our own
bundle of joy. She was a dream came true, and God knows, even my closest friends,
how much we both wanted to have our own child. Every time we look at her, we always
praise God for giving us a healthy, makulit and beautiful little girl. We must
have done something really good for giving her to us. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Don’t get me wrong, I love being a mother, but you know that
feeling when you realize you have given so much time and effort for your
family? That sometimes, you feel the need to take even just a little break from
reality? Mother’s deserve a little break too, but we’re too selfless and we’d
rather spend our days nurturing and spending time with our family. That’s why I
admire some moms who get the leisure to spend quality / me time for themselves
- I don’t know if it’s just me, but no matter how much I find time to pamper
myself, I just can’t fit the “I-want- to-do-things” on my schedule. It’s as if one
day isn’t enough to do all the things that I need to do for my family. I feel
like I am always cramming to go home every after work just to spend time with
them. But no matter how much I love and enjoy being a mom, sometimes I’d like
to spool back my life even just for a day or two. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Me time - before, I could spend one day on the
salon having my hair permed while I have my nails manicured and pedicured. But
right now? I couldn’t stand sitting on the salon chair for more than an hour. I’d
settle myself for a simple haircut. I couldn’t
even believe that I used to spend so much money with my hair. (Pero ngayon, I’m
fine with a 49.99 haircut. Hehehe!) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Rest / Sleeping - this is what I call luxury
right now. I’m always sleep deprived. Before, I could spend my rest days lying
on my bed sleeping all day but right now? 3-4 hours of sleep is my daily
routine. I also missed waking up whenever I want to. Before I became a mom, I could
wake up whenever I want to, but now that I have a daughter, I wake up between 4
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</span><!--[endif]-->Shopping - yep, I missed shopping for myself. I
could spend half of my salary shopping for myself but right now, every money I spend
is all for my family. I always think that the money I could be spending from
shopping alone can save up for Milly’s future. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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before a became a mom, but I don’t know if it’s just me or my time management,
but I couldn’t even get hold of my e-book these days. From novels, I am now down to
reading story books and all sorts of baby books. :D <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->My old figure - I really don’t mind wearing size
40 and XL tops at all, but every time I look at my old pictures, I feel bad for
gaining so much weight after I gave birth. No matter how much I try to lessen
my food intake, my bulging tummy just won’t return to its old state. It will
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but I am no longer updated with current events! My daughter hates noise and she
easily wakes up every time the TV is turned on. So ending, whenever our TV is
turned on, expect that the volume is too low or no audio at all.</span></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Clean room - Our room is always messy.
Start with the dresser down to the cabinet. Toys and books are always on the
floor and I’ve realized that having a clean room is close to impossible. :D I
spend time picking up things when she’s asleepm waiting for the same thing to
happen again once she wakes up. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Quality time with my husband - I am a wife before
I became a mother and it’s a must that I spend quality time with my husband. But there
are times that we can’t even do the things we used to do before. :D Oh, how I missed
going out on a date with him. (We better work on this) Good thing, we enjoy spending
time with our daughter by playing and cuddling with her. Now, that’s a great
bonding time.
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">These are just some of the things that I missed the most
before I became a mom, but I do not feel any pinch of regret having my family
even for one second. I may have sacrificed a lot of things for them and I wouldn’t
trade it for the world. Everything I do for them is all worth it. </span><o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18097293229885004014noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2273442873752405262.post-37283277046240219332015-05-28T14:35:00.001-07:002015-06-01T08:05:48.419-07:00The best teacher to my daughter<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">I loved and enjoyed schooling - actually i was part of the “habituated”
students who’d rather stay at home to do home works and review her notes. Now that
we have a daughter, we would like to instill the same “passion” and enjoyment
with studying. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We’re going to take a big leap to go against the social’s norm.
We want to take charge of our daughter’s education and make sure that she
learns things the best way possible. Few months ago, before our daughter turned
8 months, my husband and I discussed into home schooling her. I know a lot of
parents are still curious about the pros and cons of homeschooling, but based
on the articles I’ve read and moms I’ve talked to, I know deep in my heart that
homeschooling is just for us. This is my calling, our calling and I’m looking
forward to take that challenge. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">So what really compelled us to homeschool our daughter in
the next few months? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Own curriculum - there are a lot of available
curriculum available and you can choose your own schedule that works best for
you and your child <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Bonding - being our child’s teacher is a great
bonding. #attachmentparenting at its finest! J
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</span><!--[endif]-->Teaching method - we can adapt the teaching
method that suits best to our daughter<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Shelter our daughter from violence and bullies
in school <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Right now, there are homeschool providers that are
accredited by DepEd. You may check the list for accredited providers http://hapihomeschooler.com/about-hapi/hapi-members-affiliates/. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> My husband and I are eyeing for these providers:
CFA (Catholic Filipino Academy) <a href="http://www.catholicfilipinoacademy.com/">www.catholicfilipinoacademy.com</a>
founded by Bo Sanchez; International British Academy <a href="http://www.iba.edu.ph/">www.iba.edu.ph</a> , Kids World Integrated in
Greenhills and Homeschool of Asia and Pacific in Madrigal Alabang. We might enroll her as soon as she turns 3
years and we’d home school her spontaneously as soon as she turns 1 year old. Call
me OC, but I’ve saved tons of references online and activities to prepare for
my daughter.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">If you’re curious about homeschooling, these links may be
helpful for you. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.smartparenting.com.ph/kids/preschooler/why-homeschooling-is-best-for-your-preschooler">http://www.smartparenting.com.ph/kids/preschooler/why-homeschooling-is-best-for-your-preschooler</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://trulyrichmom.com/homeschooling-in-the-philippines-answers-to-some-faqs/">http://trulyrichmom.com/homeschooling-in-the-philippines-answers-to-some-faqs/</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://trulyrichmom.com/homeschooling-in-the-philippines-where-to-get-support/">http://trulyrichmom.com/homeschooling-in-the-philippines-where-to-get-support/</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We’re already eyeing for CFA and their program is really
interesting. Once you enroll your child
to their homeschool program, you can have access to curriculum and materials.
You can even let your kid join a full blown orchestra and there will be weekly
activities so you don’t have to worry about their social skills. Just like any
other schools, field trips and moving up day is also available. More details
here: <a href="http://catholicfilipinoacademy.com/exciting-news-from-cfas-preschool-department/">http://catholicfilipinoacademy.com/exciting-news-from-cfas-preschool-department/</a></span></div>
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If you want to teach your child, there is no such thing as “Too
Early”. That’s why as early as now, I always allot time for our tiny tot study
time. Every day, just before her morning siesta, I make sure to let her read
some books, and at the same time teach her the “basics”. Take a look at the
video below, this is my daughter during her study time. (best when played with sound) ♥ <o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Homeschooling isn’t easy and MAY not work for every one. A lot of
patience is required, time management is important and there will be some things
that you really need to give up. Of course, prayer is needed too. You need to ask for God's guidance to help you all throughout the process. Home schooling may mean, one income household,
and since I want to focus on my child’s education, I am looking into leaving my
job temporarily (which I’m still thinking over and over again). For as long as I can manage my time, and can
juggle working and teaching, <b>I will do my best to be the best teacher to my
daughter. </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>PS: Let me know if you need the rates of the schools mentioned above. ☻ </i></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18097293229885004014noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2273442873752405262.post-73603367250063458822015-05-28T11:26:00.001-07:002015-05-28T12:06:13.246-07:00Visit at Manila Zoo<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Happy almost end-of-month of May! You see I’ve been on pause
mode lately. I’ve been very busy juggling my schedule to-and-fro and most of my
work got piled up. Mommy chores got piled up too. I must say that this month
has been a challenge for me and my husband but thankfully, everything’s doing
well already and we’re one way or another back on track. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I celebrated my 29<sup>th</sup> birthday this month, my
first ever Mother’s Day with our daughter Milly and our 3<sup>rd</sup> wedding
anniversary. To cap off the busy past few weeks we had, my husband and I
decided to bring our daughter to Manila Zoo! We noticed that she loves animals
and we thought of showing her “real” animals. My small family is a family-homebody,
meaning we’d rather spend time in the house cuddling and playing. So going out
during rest days and strolling outdoors aside from the mall was a big thing for
us. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Last time I went to Manila Zoo was during my pre-school days
(yep!) and to tell you honestly, I do not remember any single detail about it.
That’s why when we entered the zoo; I was really quite surprised how it looks
like. While I enjoyed watching the animals, I really didn’t find it appealing
at all - I think the animals in the zoo are not well taken care of. (Well, I
hope I am wrong). I actually feel sad
for the animals that have to experience scourging heat, not-really-clean and
rustic cages, swamp water and the environment, far from where they should
really be. This may sound old to other people, but for someone who rarely goes
out and would like to introduce this kind of leisure and educational parks to
kids, this is really quite shocking. I just
hope the government/management can do more regarding its cleanliness and
maintenance. They need to spruce it up. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">But other than that, we enjoyed our little travel and looking forward to visit more zoos like: Ark Avilon & Malabon Zoo. For sure my daughter would love to see more animals. ♥ </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">To end this blog post, let me share the pictures we took
during our visit there last week. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Long before I became a mom, I have already envisioned
myself on what kind of parenting I am going to apply to my “soon-to-be-baby.” Nappy
changes, white crib with colorful and musical toys mobile, own nursery room,
giant stroller and Avent bottles (yup, this specific brand- haha! Marketing is
really effective when it comes to baby stuff).
Things always do not happen the way we want it to be, and fortunately, I
was equipped for things to be altered as soon as the “real baby” comes. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Pro breastfeeding</b>
- My OB was actually the one pushed me to breastfeed my daughter. I didn’t know
its long term benefits - but my main goal was to lose weight fast (they say
that breastfeeding mommas tend to lose weight faster than those who do not
breastfeed). Thank heaven for breastfeeding advocates and support group for
they educated me with its REAL benefits. In my case, the weight loss theory is not true
because even if I was able to breastfed thru bottlefeeding my daughter for 8
straight months, my pre-pregnancy weight never came back. Haha! Breastmilk can
never be replaced and this is the best sustenance you can give your baby. If
you’re still pregnant, I encourage you to breastfeed your child. Think about
the benefits and savings too. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Co - sleeping</b> - I
bought my daughter her crib before she was born; I’ve always wanted her to
sleep inside a girly crib which actually looks like a Princess Tent.
My daughter hated it the first time we tried to let her sleep on her crib. And
since my daughter’s so clingy, our crib has served its purpose - a giant toy
box ala playpen. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We’ve been co-sleeping for 9 straight months already. I used
to be so malikot while sleeping but I never had problems transitioning when we
decided to co-sleep. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Read more about the benefits of Co-sleeping here: <a href="http://www.naturalchild.org/jan_hunt/familybed.html">http://www.naturalchild.org/jan_hunt/familybed.html</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Cloth diaper-ing - </b>I
was never really convinced with the of benefits cloth diapers until I realized
that my husband and I are spending so much when it comes to disposable diapers.
My daughter is already teething and she’s a heavy wetter so we buy 2-3 packs of
diapers per week. (Buti nalang mura ang EQ! haha) So that’s 287 pesos x 3 =
861. My daughter also started to have diaper rash which made me really worried.
This compelled my husband and I to change her nappies every 2-3 hours. (So
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">So 2 weeks ago, I finally gave in and started trying cloth
diapers. It may look expensive because you
have to shed a large amount of money to build your stash, but if you compute
it, you still save a large amount of money as compared to weekly expenses of
disposable diapers. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My daughter and I are both enjoying cloth diapers and I love
the fact that I get to wash her “lampin” every now and then. I don’t mind
the laundry at all. I am still in the process of collecting stash for my baby
girl, and right now, we already have 11 cloth diapers and 7 more on its way. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">While the costs of cloth diapers can vary depending on the
brand, you can choose CD’s like Alva, Naughty Baby or Baby Land if you opt to
save more. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Read more about the benefits of Cloth diapers here: <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://wellnessmama.com/3692/why-cloth-diaper/">http://wellnessmama.com/3692/why-cloth-diaper/</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Babywearing </b>- Perhaps this is the reason why my
daughter is so clingy. But the number 1 reason why I wear her is because I always
wanted to be close to her; it has become my passion because it soothes her. I love how it feels whenever I feel her close
to me.<i> I wear her because she is soothed by my voice
and the beat of my heart. This is my way of reminding her where she belongs,
how wanted she has always been, how wanted she will remain. Long will be the
years I cannot carry her, so I carry her now.</i> <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18097293229885004014noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2273442873752405262.post-53779459809386556542015-05-01T11:45:00.001-07:002015-05-05T11:56:46.613-07:00Every day is Mother's Day<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Long days, sleepless
nights, endless cries and puffy eyes. Giggles and chuckles, laughter and joys,
smiles and frowns of my happy little one.</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">That pretty sums up my life every single day. I will never
get tired of “feeling tired” as long as I can give what my baby needs. I will sacrifice everything just to make her happy and promise to be the
best mom I can be. I will love her more than the stars, until infinity and beyond. <o:p></o:p></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Few days from now, we’re about to celebrate Mother’s Day. (At
the back of my mind, I like to appeal that every day should be Mother’s Day;
that we should be thanking and celebrating life with them every day. ) It’s
going to be my first Mother’s day and for first timer moms like me, the
ordinary day every 2nd Sunday of May unexpectedly
turned in to something special. Right this very moment, I still couldn’t
believe that I have this beautiful daughter who adores and appreciates me. My dream
of becoming a mom has turned in to reality. How can I not dream about being a mom? This is
actually the best thing that has ever happened to me. It made me a better
person and after I gave birth to a lovely daughter, it’s like all the stars have aligned and all my questions in life have been answered. I will forever be thankful to God for this
blessing and letting me experience this bliss. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>To all the moms out there, flabby tummies, messy
hair, battle scars, stretch marks, eye bags </b>- these are just some of the few things
that we are made of. Whenever long days and endless nights seem like infinity, just
take a look at your beautiful living miracle and everything will be fine. One day,
all of our hardships on being a mom will pay off. Seize every moment, enjoy the
time while you can still squeeze your
children and hug them tight. Continue looking in to their eyes and showering
them with smooches. Remember, these kind of moments will turn in to memories,
because one day, you’ll be surprised, that the little bean you have pampered from
months to early years of childhood, no longer wants to be kissed and touched. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Kudos to all of us. We are doing a great job. Cheers! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">PS: To my mom in heaven, I know you are watching over us. Thank
you. I will never be a great mom, if not for you. I never understood the depth
of your love for me until I became a mom.</span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18097293229885004014noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2273442873752405262.post-28379735818733503392015-04-29T14:35:00.000-07:002015-06-12T11:56:24.277-07:00Viber joins Asia Digital Marketing Expo 2015 #AdMe <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Kristian Melquiades, the General
Manager of Viber will be one of the panelist/speakers to the upcoming Asia
Digital Marketing Expo 2015 #AdMe on July 26, 2015 at SMX Convention Center at
BGC Taguig, Philippines. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Kristian will be sharing latest
insights as to how Viber transformed the call and <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">messaging landscape in the
Philippines. He will also discuss how fun and creative stickers have become the
new form of messaging. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">At Asia Digital Marketing Expo 2015,
different top executives will join together to share the future of Online
Marketing in the Philippines and in Asia Pacific region with the following
points:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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The digital economy of the Philippines<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Positioning the Philippines as a gateway from East to West and West to
East<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Is the Philippines ready to be a cashless society?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Disrupting tradition and embracing innovation<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">•
Technology and Entrepreneurship driving inclusive growth<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Micro - multinationals E-commerce connecting SMEs to ASEAN and beyond<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Partial list of speakers are as
follows; <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Constantin Roberts - Managing
Director, Zalora Philippines<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Kristian Melquiades- General Manager,
Viber Philippines <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Richard Upton- President, John Robert
Powers Asia <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Donald Lim- Chief Digital Officer, ABS
CBN<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Janette Toral- E Commerce Advocate,
Digital Club Filipino<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Robert Yupangco- President, Yupangco
Group of Companies<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Chinkee Tan- Best Selling Author,
Motivational Speaker, Radio Host and Wealth & Wellness Coach <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Rebecca Bustamante Mills- CEO, Chalre
Associates & President, Asia CEO Awards<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Mikel Yaw- CEO, Elabram Systems Group <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Carlos Celdran- Brand Ambassador, Tour
Guide <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Maria Camille Montejo- CEO, NWSteel
Technologies & Tree Top Adventure Inc.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Pocholo Gonzales- CEO, Creative Voices
Productions<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Tanya Llana- Marketing & Sales
Director, Victoria Court & General Manager, Hotel La Corona De Lipa<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">James Jimenez- Director, Commission On
Elections <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Lloyd Luna- CEO, Lloyd Luna
Corporation<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">For more information, you may visit
www.asiadigitalmarketing.ph. For partnership and sponsorship, you may contact
TAG Media & PR at 09166299381 or at grace@asiadigitalmarketing.ph</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18097293229885004014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2273442873752405262.post-32787462611806321892015-04-29T11:53:00.004-07:002015-06-12T11:56:35.635-07:00Diksyunaryo Atbp's 2015 Summer Reading Camp<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">It’s the time of the year once again! Project Diksyonaryo
will have its Summer Reading Camp to be held on May 23 (Luneta) and May 30
(Quezon City Circle). This is an advocacy project from one of my fellow mommy
bloggers and journalist Lia Manalac Del Castillo.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">There will be
teepees set-up for the reading camp where kids can participate in any or all of
the following:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">• READING CORNER –read all the books
they want from DiksyonaryoAtbp’s mobile library<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">• ART CORNER – unleash their inner
artist by engaging in art activities related to stories read to them<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">• STORYTELLING CORNER – listen as
children’s stories come alive via The Storytelling Project team<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Aside from
participating in these events, parents/ children can also avail of books from
National Bookstore on site, which they can donate for DiksyonaryoAtbp’s future
projects or take home for themselves.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This event aims to
rekindle and encourage a genuine love for reading in Filipino children, by
spending one whole day doing reading related activities, ALL FOR FREE.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">To register your child, please click HERE or
click <a href="http://projectdiksyonaryo.com/camp-registration/"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">http://projectdiksyonaryo.com/camp-registration/</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The event is in
partnership with The Storytelling Project, Pottly and Tubby, CanvasPH, National
Bookstore and Mcdonalds.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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For more inquiries,
you may text 0917-5361783 or tweet @diksyonaryoatbp.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">PR Source: The Diva Journalist </span><o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18097293229885004014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2273442873752405262.post-53265109894851621832015-04-28T15:00:00.000-07:002015-06-12T11:55:52.156-07:00Tula Baby Carrier <div class="MsoNormal">
Shriek! I just received a happy mail this afternoon from CEO
Emporium! If you’re an advocate of babywearing, most likely you’d be familiar with
Tula Baby Carriers. I’ve always wanted to have this carrier since then and I couldn’t
believe that my baby and I can use it already. Geez, I can’t explain the
happiness I feel right now. Such a perfect gift for my
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My husband and I discussed
the benefits of buying another carrier for my baby; and after checking our budget
and careful deliberation, we decided to buy a new one. It’s actually my
first time to use a soft structured carrier (SSC), and I can easily compare the differences among my carriers. My daughter loves
babywearing as much as I do, so I believe this is worth the investment. <span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span> <o:p></o:p></div>
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I have 2 different carriers before I got our Tula. One is
the Suppori Sling which I bought from Cudsly, and the next 9 ring sling that I bought
when my baby was only 2 weeks old. I’ve had a love and hate relationship with
my ring sling because I’ve always had difficulties setting it up. So when I found
out that Suppori doesn’t need to be tied and threaded, I was compelled to buy
it. Unfortunately, my daughter doesn’t like it as much as she appreciates being
in the ring sling. So the sling was left unused and the ring sling got abused. Haha!
Ring sling has been my go to most especially that my daughter has been at her
crankiest these days. She started teething and it’s only the ring sling and me
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But now that my daughter is starting to become heavier, my
right shoulder and back start to get hurt while strolling at the mall. Right there and then, I knew that I <strike>needed</strike><b> wanted </b>a new carrier and own another type
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Like other moms, I was never familiar of Tula until I read
it from Babywearing Philippines. I even told myself before that I have no plans of buying it most
especially with its price tag. Yes, it may be expensive but I’m telling you, it
really is worth the investment. Most mom's would recommend tula if you're looking for an SSC type of carrier. This isn't a status carrier but they highly recommend it because of its benefits and quality. Also, have you checked their designs yet? They have one of the best and unique prints. </div>
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I got myself the little Rascals. </div>
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Here's an action shot. I will try to share more pictures as we road test it. ♥ </div>
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<span style="color: #452a18;"><span style="line-height: 18.8500003814697px;">I got mine from CEO Emporium for 7,000 plus 150 pesos shipping fee. BaoBao babies also sell Tula Baby Carriers and these shops also provide installment/layaway plans. </span></span></div>
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Tula is an ergonomic baby carrier and here are its features: </div>
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<li style="border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><i>can be used from <strong style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">15-45 pounds </strong>(toddler carrier is approved for 25-50 lbs)</i></li>
<li style="border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><i>can be used <strong style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">from birth</strong> with the use of the revolutionary Tula Infant Insert (not included), and into toddlerhood with Tula Free to Grow Extenders (not included)</i></li>
<li style="border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">is <strong style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">easy to use </strong>and <strong style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">comfortable</strong></span></i></li>
<li style="border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><i>provides an <strong style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">ergonomic M-position seat</strong> supporting optimal development for baby’s body</i></li>
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<li style="border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><i>is<strong style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> made by hand</strong> from 100% Öko-Tex Standard 100 certified cotton</i></li>
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<span style="color: #452a18;"><span style="line-height: 18.8500003814697px;"><i><a href="http://www.tulababycarriers.com/collections/ergonomic-baby-carriers">http://www.tulababycarriers.com/collections/ergonomic-baby-carriers</a></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #452a18;"><span style="line-height: 18.8500003814697px;">Ergo (just be careful, because I've read that there are a lot of counterfeit Ergo's in the market) </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #452a18;"><span style="line-height: 18.8500003814697px;">Moby Go </span></span></div>
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which reminds me that her first birthday is almost near and I should start
booking some suppliers. Well, actually, I’ve already pencil booked some suppliers
but booking the venue is my number one priority.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">My husband and I initially wanted to celebrate my
daughter’s birthday party at Tom’s World in Robinsons Galleria, but since she
hates noise and we wanted it to be an intimate celebration (plus I am a fan of “all-things-girly),
we came into a mutual decision to hold the celebration in J.Cuppacakes. Yay for
me! I’ve been eyeing this venue even
before Milly was baptized. I actually tried to book this venue for her
baptism, but due to the ballooning number of guests, we opted to celebrate it
in Shakeys. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Sunday to pay the reservation fee and to block our date.</span></span></div>
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already a date and time, I can start planning and booking the rest of our suppliers. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">If you’re a fan of Shabby Chic and you plan to host a
birthday, tea party, or baby shower, J.cuppacakes is a highly recommended venue.
The place is really nice and well decorated so there is no need for you to book
a separate supplier to revamp the venue. Everything in the shop is just breathtaking
and stunning. See for yourself. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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The place is so INSTAGRAM worthy. haha! ♥ </div>
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What I also loved about the venue is that their clients can even use their decors. We asked if we can use their candy jars for our DIY candy buffet and they agreed with it. We can even use their "wishing tree" and hang some of Milly's pictures on it to make it even more personalized. </div>
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<span style="line-height: 18.3999996185303px;">They have several mouth watering food packages you can choose from and you can even customize your own meal. Their packages ranges from 420 pesos/pax up to 750 pesos/pax. Reservation fee to block your date is only 1,500 and the balance is payable upon the confirmation of your event. For more details you may check their website at <a href="http://www.jcuppacakes.com/">http://www.jcuppacakes.com/</a></span></div>
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What are you waiting for? Go ahead and check out their store and art in your cravings.<br />
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<i>PS: Their cupcakes are really to die for. Oh-so-yummy ♥</i></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18097293229885004014noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2273442873752405262.post-34658563872850497982015-04-23T11:56:00.001-07:002015-06-12T11:56:49.040-07:00Review: Baby Comfy Nose<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin-bottom: 7.4pt; vertical-align: baseline;">
<b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">“BabyComfyNose is simply the most effective, best-designed nasal
aspirator for babies on the market today.”</span></b></div>
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I finally got the chance to use our Baby Comfy Nose
yesterday! (Not that I am happy using it, most especially that my daughter’s so
fussy due to runny nose) I purchased this 3 months ago when Nose Frida was out
of stock, but my daughter was already free from runny nose when I received the
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The bulb-like nasal aspirator I bought before I gave birth
didn’t work for us. My daughter hated it and would cry every time she sees me
holding it. After a couple of attempts on using this bulb aspirator, I know
this isn’t the best way to remove her snot. It actually triggers more mucus because
my daughter keeps on crying every time I insert it on her nose. That’s why I am
so thankful with this snot sucker because it can actually really suck snot. Down side is that, she also do not like it every time I
use it to her, I don’t know if she’s just uncomfortable with it or she’s just
irritable due to colds but at least, she feels relieve after using it. This
works best if you spray salinase before sucking the mucous. Mind you, I actually enjoyed using it. haha! :D <o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25.8880004882813px; orphans: 3; text-align: start; widows: 3;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Baby Comfy Nose nasal aspirator uses your own suction to quickly and hygienically remove children’s nasal mucus. Significantly more effective than bulb and battery aspirators because your natural lung suction is so much stronger. The design of the aspirator eliminates any possibility of contact with mucus and germs. Insert a tissue into the aspirator as a filter so there’s nothing else to buy. The unit comes with two nose tips: standard and newborn. Medical grade soft nose tip and mouth piece. The mesh storage pouch keeps all the pieces together in the dishwasher, then hang to dry and it’s ready for the diaper bag. Three colors options are ideal for siblings and multiples. BPA and phthalate-free. </span></i></span><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="line-height: 25.8880004882813px;"><i><a href="https://www.babycomfycare.com/product/baby-comfy-nose-nasal-aspirator/">https://www.babycomfycare.com/product/baby-comfy-nose-nasal-aspirator/</a></i></span></span><br />
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What I loved about BabyComfyNose is that you don’t have to
buy the filters. All you need is some tissue and you’re good to go. There are
also 3 available colors and 2 types of tips. (one is for newborn babies and the
standard size). My 9 month old baby is still using the newborn size since she
has a button nose. Haha! It’s pretty easy to use and clean too. It has its own
mesh bag that you can put inside your dishwasher and just let it dry. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I got my baby comfy
nose from BabyComfyNose Philippines (from Facebook). Retail price is at P750.00. Or you may text Karen (seller) at 09177083163.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Nope, my baby can’t read yet, but as early as 9 months, she
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Last week, I ordered a complete set of Your Baby Can Read
from <a href="http://instagram.com/ohbabyph" target="_blank">OhBabyPh</a>. I was actually hesitant to buy it because I have read mixed
reviews about the product. Actually, if you check Your Baby Can Read online, you’d
surely bump into negative reviews claiming that this product is actually a
fraud and the company is already going out of business. Well, actually most of them are negative reviews, but what convinced me to buy this whole set are the actual videos that I see from the seller's account. ♥ <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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you honestly, we both loved the results. We just started the “program” last
Saturday and my daughter who I think is a fast learner can already recognize
some words, animals and gestures. She can’t read yet, but at least we are
seeing positive results. As early as 9 months, she can already recognize the
word “hi”, pictures of “clap”, “wave” and some animals like: “dog” “gorilla”
& “cat”. Take a look at the videos below. <o:p></o:p>I thought everything was just a tsamba, so I changed the positions of the cards and yet she was able to get the correct one.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">A video posted by @kc_alcantara on <time datetime="2015-04-22T21:14:15+00:00" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Apr 22, 2015 at 2:14pm PDT</time></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">A video posted by @kc_alcantara on <time datetime="2015-04-22T09:29:54+00:00" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Apr 22, 2015 at 2:29am PDT</time></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">They say that in order for the program to be effective, the
parent should let their babies watch the videos 1-2 x day and should lessen
watching cartoons. It’s actually an advantage for us, because my daughter isn’t
fond of watching TV shows. She actually does not like watching cartoons. It’s
advisable to let your babies watch this program while they are still young,
because if they are already fond of watching cartoons, most likely they wouldn’t
appreciate watching this. Imagine, plain words flashing your screen with a
little bit of song in between; no animated characters or cartoons. A lot of perseverance and patience is needed when you want your babies to learn the program. You need to watch with them, demo some actions and read the words aloud too. This has been a part of our morning routine just before she takes her morning siesta. (Actually, memorize ko na nga yung sequence ng mga words) haha!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">* 5 sets of the sliding double sided word and picture cards </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">* 6 small My First Words Books: Kitchen, Home, Play, Bathroom, Garden & Bedroom </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">* My First Words Book: 30 Words for Growing Minds </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I am not relying on this program alone to teach my baby how to read (and I think she's too young for that haha). I know mommies would agree if I say, if we want our kids to acquire a love for reading, we should introduce them to books while they are still young. I still read her a book everyday, and let her play with it every now and then. I still let her watch her favorite Sesame Street and Baby Einstein and do not limit her play time. Babies will be babies and we cannot force them to learn how to READ and recognize things as early as 3 months and up. Let them enjoy and explore, but there's no harm in introducing them in such programs like these. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span lang="EN-PH" style="color: #7f7f7f;">For
a minimum total spend of P1,000, get a chance to win a prize from the </span><b><span lang="EN-PH" style="color: #00b0f0;">Babypalooza </span></b><b><span lang="EN-PH" style="color: #7f7f7f;">Rewards
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span lang="EN-PH" style="color: #7f7f7f;">If
you wanna pre-register you can use this link to do so: </span><span lang="EN-PH"><a href="http://goo.gl/forms/dhfYd8E4Ld"><span style="color: #f9b073; text-decoration: none;">http://goo.gl/forms/dhfYd8E4Ld</span></a></span><span lang="EN-PH" style="color: #7f7f7f;">. Need directions? Use </span><span lang="EN-PH"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/notes/babypalooza-bazaar/directions-to-babypalooza/490277234419962"><span style="color: #f9b073; text-decoration: none;">this link</span></a></span><span lang="EN-PH" style="color: #7f7f7f;"> to see how to get to
Babypalooza. For moms with momnesia, you can sign up for our </span><span lang="EN-PH"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Babypalooza.com.ph/app_190322544333196"><span style="color: #f9b073; text-decoration: none;">Mommy Minder</span></a></span><span lang="EN-PH" style="color: #7f7f7f;"> service. We’ll send you a text
message and/or an email a few days before the event to remind you of the event
to make sure you don’t miss it! :) <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span lang="EN-PH" style="color: #7f7f7f;">Follow
the <b>Babypalooza Bazaar</b> on Facebook
to join giveaways and see event updates, </span><span lang="EN-PH"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/babypalooza.com.ph"><span style="color: #f9b073; text-decoration: none;">www.facebook.com/babypalooza.com.ph</span></a></span><span lang="EN-PH" style="color: #f9b073;">.</span><span lang="EN-PH" style="color: #7f7f7f;"> For
inquiries: 0917 609 14 72, 0917 814 8447 or </span><span lang="EN-PH"><a href="mailto:babypalooza.info@gmail.com"><span style="color: #f9b073; text-decoration: none;">babypalooza.info@gmail.com</span></a></span><span lang="EN-PH" style="color: #7f7f7f;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-PH" style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">April 25, 2015<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-PH" style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">10 am to 7 pm<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-PH" style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Walter Hogan Conference Center,
Ateneo de Manila University, QC<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-PH" style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Free entrance and parking<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span lang="EN-PH" style="color: #444444;">Pre-registration: </span><span lang="EN-PH"><a href="http://goo.gl/forms/dhfYd8E4Ld">http://goo.gl/forms/dhfYd8E4Ld</a></span><span lang="EN-PH" style="color: #222222;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span lang="EN-PH" style="color: #444444;">Mommy Minder: </span><span lang="EN-PH"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Babypalooza.com.ph/app_190322544333196">https://www.facebook.com/Babypalooza.com.ph/app_190322544333196</a></span><span lang="EN-PH" style="color: #444444;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18097293229885004014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2273442873752405262.post-53867305795860121742015-04-13T12:39:00.000-07:002015-06-12T11:57:44.760-07:00My daughter's mini collection<div class="MsoNormal">
When I was a child, I’ve always dreamed of having my own
book shelf and my own “set” of encyclopedia. But since our budget that time was
very limited, my mom wasn’t able to fulfill that "dream" for me. Mababaw na kung sa
mababaw, (haha), but I have so much passion in reading that’s why I treat every
book with so much love. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I remember encyclopedia those days were so heavy and thick
but since I never had to chance to own one, my only resort to researching
stuff are my text books. I always got worried during my elementary and high
school days most especially if we have to research something because my resources that time were very limited. (That’s why kids nowadays are so lucky because research
is just one click away). To be honest, I even envied my classmates who used to
bring those thick educational books at schools because I’ve always wanted to own one. I can
still remember that I used to rent pocketbooks so I can update myself with the
latest stories of Sweet Valley Kids and Goosebumps. :D <o:p></o:p></div>
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And so I promised myself
that as soon as I get my own job, I will buy any books that I want. No more
rentals, no more getting envious. <span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span></div>
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Fast forward to present </i>- Now that I have
my own job, I am able to buy any books
that I like, but ever since the dawn of Internet and e-readers, I only read
books thru e-books. (but no e-book can ever replace the happiness it gives me
every time I read a story from a “real Book”. The smell of books give me so much joy. ahhh! <o:p></o:p></div>
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I also want my daughter to have the passion in reading. I know every mom would love it if their child grows up to
be a book worm and smart. And if we want our kids to be smart, they need to
embrace and acquire a love for reading. That’s why as early as now, my daughter
and I are taking our baby steps to read books together. i am showering her with
so many books and I want her to know the importance of reading a book.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I’ve already started working on her mini-library, and I hope
when she grows up, she would appreciate and love reading as much as I do. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Here is a good article regarding the benefits of reading a book to your child:<o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://www.raisesmartkid.com/all-ages/1-articles/14-the-benefits-of-reading-to-your-child">http://www.raisesmartkid.com/all-ages/1-articles/14-the-benefits-of-reading-to-your-child</a></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18097293229885004014noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2273442873752405262.post-9588925159733657582015-04-08T11:52:00.003-07:002015-06-12T11:58:02.560-07:00My digital chalkboard arts<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">I've
been on hiatus lately because I have already started planning for my daughter's first bir</span>thday
party. Yep I still have 3 months to prepare her 1<sup>st</sup> year, but since I
am so OC in party preps, I opted to start as early as now. I love diy-ing most
stuff and to tell you honestly, I am such a hands-on person when it comes to
big events like this. (Most especially that it’s my daughter’s first birthday) i
have already contacted a bunch of suppliers for my party ideas, and for me,
planning my daughter’s birthday is more stressful than planning our wedding he
he he. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">With only a limited budget in our hands, I need to make sure to trim down expenses and
find the least expensive suppliers that do not forgo quality. I also plan to
DIY a lot of things to make the event even more memorable for us, and for our
daughter (even if I know she wouldn’t remember any details from it) Now, this
led me to find and unleash the creativity that I didn’t know I have in me. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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you familiar with the chalkboard posters that most party planners/decorators
use in the venue? I’ve always wanted that for each of our events but I do not
know where to find someone who can do it for me. And so I researched and found some suppliers
who can customize any theme but I do not find their rates really reasonable. That's when I decided
to try if I can make these chalkboards. </span></span></div>
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digital chalkboard art, but a lot of my friends are telling me that my designs
are really beautiful. I didn’t know I have an artistic side until I tried
making these. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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are my sample works: ( I decided to make these for my friends to build my own
portfolio, because if work permits, I’d start offering my “services”. Haha! <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">150/layout
only (file will be sent to their e-mail) and if with cold lamination print, its
300 pesos, free shipping within Metro Manila. <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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Are you planning for a birthday party, or simply want to have your own chalkboard and display it on your kid's room? Comment down your details, and I'll try making you your own layout :) </div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18097293229885004014noreply@blogger.com38tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2273442873752405262.post-22225620401539529062015-03-31T11:41:00.000-07:002015-06-12T11:58:16.348-07:00Jacobs Ladder Immunization Center<i>"Nakakabutas ng bulsa"</i> That's what I would usually say right after Milly's immunization day. Mommies out there know how expensive vaccinations can get so its a must to allot a monthly budget for your babies vaccine. Good thing, we're almost done with my daughter's monthly immunization.<br />
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Milly's vaccine per month ranges from 3,000 to 5,000 depending on the type of "medicine" to be injected; one of the most expensive shot given to her was the Prevenar 13 Pneummococal. I am thankful because unlike other babies, Milly doesn't get any fever after being immunized. She doesn't cry that much too; perhaps its because of her chunky thighs that help numbs the prick. Are you curious how I define chunky thighs? Look at the picture below. Haha!<br />
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Due to budget constraints, I started checking some online forums and asked how much their pedia charges per shot. I am quite shocked because what we pay is way higher as compared to others. I think its because the hospital where Milly gets her monthly shots. (Well, for all I know Perpetual Help Rizal sometimes overcharges their patients. That's why my late mom used to call it "PERAPetual" haha). One mom recommended the Jacobs Ladder immunization center and good thing they have a branch here in Las Pinas. Since their services solely focus on immunization, their rates are lower as compared to others. </div>
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Here are some pictures I took during her immunization last Saturday. </div>
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Aside from the more affordable rates of shots, what I loved about this center is that the one who administers the shot is also a pedia. So it's not like a typical center wherein they'd just inject your little one. Here in Jacob's ladder the pedia will thoroughly check your baby. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18097293229885004014noreply@blogger.com21Pulang Lupa Uno Las Piñas14.471378 120.982567tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2273442873752405262.post-20105088993547107102015-03-25T12:24:00.001-07:002015-06-12T11:58:32.050-07:00Maternal instinct<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Have you ever looked at your child, shed a tear and asked how did you manage to raise your baby? I don’t know
why and how, but as soon as I gave birth and brought my daughter home, my
maternal instinct just kicked in. My very own intuition told me how to do
things the right way.</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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To share you a piece of me, my mom died few months before I gave
birth. She was the one who’s supposed to babysit my daughter as soon as I return
to work from my 4-month long maternity leave. To tell you honestly, I really
don’t know anything about taking care of babies. I don’t know how to bathe
them, feed them, pacify them - I was clueless that time. I didn’t even
know if I was doing the right thing the moment I came from the hospital. As painful as it may sound, no blood relatives visited me that is why I am very thankful to my husband, in laws and
friends (you know who you are) for supporting me after I gave birth. I almost went through postpartum depression. I
know I am a strong person, but still it’s different if there’s someone you
can talk to regarding what you’re going through like the pains and joys of
motherhood and experiences in the labor room. Someone who can understand what
you went through is the best person you can talk to, and for me that time, it
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My husband and I were clueless with everything, and we were too anxious how to
take care of our daughter. The pain from CS was excruciating but I managed
to keep up with it just to take care of her 24/7. We didn’t have a go to
person and a guide who can help us teach the basics of baby care that time. Experience
really is the best teacher and we'd like to give ourselves credit for that. We know that we are newbie parents and still have a long way to go, but right now, our daughter is our pride and we know
deep in our hearts that we are doing a good job nurturing her. I am so grateful to have a husband who is so hands-on in taking care of our baby. Just
like me, he was also inexperienced, but right now, I can proudly say that he is
becoming more of an expert. Thank you too, to my mommy friends for sharing your pieces of <i>mommy information</i> with me. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Our daughter is turning 9 months few days from now, and I am
so thankful that God gave women the power to nurture a child. Without this
gift, I know I wouldn’t be able to raise a very healthy and beautiful baby
girl. Maternal instinct is so true, because with it, I am able to nurture and see our daughter grow right in front of our eyes. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><i>To my daughter Milly, you may be too young to understand what I am writing right now, but when you're old enough to read this, I hope you can appreciate all the things your dad and I are doing for you. Thanks too for bringing out the maternal instinct in me. Because of you, I have learned to love deeper and to appreciate kids even more. We love you and always will. </i></b></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18097293229885004014noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2273442873752405262.post-12711000323975167302015-03-20T12:14:00.000-07:002015-06-12T11:58:51.434-07:00Feeding your baby the healthier way<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I remember my mom used to tell me that instead of eating
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This is also the reason why I decided to make her baby food.
I feel more confident and safer if I am the one who prepares her food. </span>(plus its cheaper) <span style="font-family: inherit;">As much as possible, I do not want to give her ready-made rice cereals and
jarred baby foods. These types of foods are really sweet
because of its high sugar content and since diabetes runs in our family, I’d rather
be on the safe side. I am also afraid of its long term effects. Just like
Gerber. Most moms I’ve talked to are telling me that babies who grew up eating
Gerber tend to be picky eaters.</span><i style="font-family: inherit;"> (Is it true that these jarred foods do
not have preservatives? If a fresh baby food only lasts 3 days in the fridge
and 1 month in the freezer, how come these jarred baby foods has an expiration
date of almost 2 years?) </i><span style="font-family: inherit;">I am not against ready-made and jarred baby foods, and to
tell you honestly, I almost resorted to giving her these type of foods because
there are times I am already running out of ideas what menu to prepare for her (plus pagod from work). Actually,
I have one box of Cerelac readily available just in case I won’t be able to make her own meal. So far, the box is left untouched and has been sitting in the pantry for 2 months already. :D</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I go to the market every day to buy fresh vegetables that I can
steam, boil or puree. And now that she enjoys munching on vegetables or any
food that has more-texture, preparing her meals is now easier because I don't have to puree veggies and fruits all the time. I feel very proud of myself because I've been making her own food for 3 months already and I know that I am
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and sayote sticks on her table and guess what - she chose the
vegetables. </span>(Way to go baby).<span style="font-family: inherit;">She was able to finish 1 whole of sayote in one sitting while she barely touched the cookies. Actually she just tried to nibble then threw it on the floor. hehe. I just hope that she
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Here's a pic of my baby enjoying her okra for yesterday's breakfast. Aside from Okra, she also ate <u><a href="http://kusinerangkatrina.blogspot.com/2015/03/baby-food-bananacado.html" target="_blank">Pureed Bananacado</a></u> with brown rice. haha</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">For recipes, you can check my other blog at: <a href="http://www.kusinerangkatrina.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mommy Katrina Cooks</a></span></b></div>
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Again, its just fine to give Cerelac, baby cereals or any commercialized baby food you see in the market. You know what's best for them, and as long as your baby is healthy and doesn't have any allergic reaction to any food you give him/her, then you're on the right track. But if you have the time to prepare their own meals, go ahead. It's fun and fulfilling. <b><span style="font-size: large;">Remember, mommies make the best food ever. ;) </span></b></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18097293229885004014noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2273442873752405262.post-47159238247474898482015-03-17T10:49:00.002-07:002015-06-12T11:59:07.231-07:00I fell in the top up trap<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
I did my best to supply her with my milk for more than 8
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Since I gave birth, I’ve been religiously pumping my milk every 3 hours which actually eats up the time that I am supposed to spend
with my husband and daughter and chores in between. Imagine, 8 months of
pumping in and outside the house. It’s like I have an inseparable relationship
with my breast pump and I am just not yet ready to let go of it. I’ve been
doing my best to re-gain the milk supply I had before but I guess there
will really come a time when a mom’s milk will start to dwindle. They say that
as long as your baby latches on you, your milk supply won’t dry up but my case
is different here. (I am an exclusively pumping mom. I breastfeed my daughter through bottlefeeding) :) <o:p></o:p></div>
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Sounds weird eh? Some
might think that I am over reacting, but I am pro-breastfeeding/breastmilk. I feel sad every time I see the
amount of milk that comes out of my breasts, and unlike before where I can pump
10-12 oz of milk per session, I am only able to get 1oz of liquid gold right
now. I am not sure what I did wrong, but
I know for sure that I fell in the top up trap. So to all breast feeding moms
out there, please trust me, because the top up trap is so true. <o:p></o:p><br />
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When my daughter started taking solids, I've started supplementing her with formula milk to save myself from pumping. There were times that I felt tired and fed up saving milk stash every now and then so it was a relief for me to skip and lessen my pumping session. I was confident that my milk won’t drop because ever since I started pumping, I’ve had a
very good milk supply (knowing that I am an exclusively pumping mom). When I started to mixed
fed her, that’s when I noticed that my milk started
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schedules of pumping milk but I was only netting a total of 4 oz of breast
milk per day and I tell you, that amount is very unusual for me. Partly, I'd like to blame myself for losing the supply I had before but I always say to myself that I did my best just to give her the best milk. I had sacrificed a lot of things by pumping milk and I tell you, being an exclusively pumping mom is no-joke and I'd like to commend myself for that.</div>
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I even donated 90 plus Bags of breastmilk to preemie babies and some baby friends.<br />
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and here's how little I get right now. Such a drastic change.<br />
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I tried saving my milk by taking lactation drinks and
munching on lactation cookies. I’ve increased my water intake and added more
pumping sessions. Took some malunggay capsules and eat soupy dishes. But for
some reasons, I can not produce more milk. I've always planned to save milk for my
daughter until she turns two years old. I actually look at it as a disappointment because I wasn’t able to reach my goal but what's important is that I was able to give her pure breastmilk until the age of 6 months.<br />
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Right now, I am still in the process of re-gaining back my milk supply. I just can't let go and separate ways with my pump. I still want to give what's best for my daughter. I may not yield enough milk for her, but what's important is I can still give her my precious milk. I tell you, this is not an easy feat for me but I know that I can make it.<br />
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Mother knows
best and I know deep in my heart that I gave what’s best for my baby, and will
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18097293229885004014noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2273442873752405262.post-38902867635791790342015-03-16T12:03:00.003-07:002015-06-12T11:59:31.621-07:00My typical weekends<div class="MsoNormal">
Gone were the days when my rest days or weekends held the
promise of going out, watching a movie and lazy mornings in bed. The
moment my husband and I became parents, our lives had changed as in - TOTALLY. Our
weekends are no longer centered about catching enough sleep, dating, late movie
nights and so much more. <o:p></o:p></div>
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We now spend our weekends watching Baby Einstein, Furchester
Hotel and listening to nursery rhymes. Playing with our daughter and going to the
mall less than 2 hours just to buy something important. On a side note, I know deep in my heart that I’d be
lying if I tell that I feel really well-rested during my rest days from work. <o:p></o:p></div>
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This is how I spent my rest days last weekend: <o:p></o:p></div>
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big number, I just love cooking by batches so I don’t have to cook during lunch
and dinner time, hehe)<o:p></o:p></div>
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months, we finally got the chance to catch up a late movie. Too bad we weren’t
able to finish it, because my daughter kept on waking up so i had to go back
and forth the bed to cradle her. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I barely get enough rest during rest days, but I know things
will get better as soon as my daughter grows up. (or will it become worse?) <o:p></o:p></div>
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There are times that I still miss the old way, but I wouldn’t
trade this kind of weekends with our daughter for the world. Weekends are no
longer fun as much as before, but what I enjoy the most about my rest days is
the time I spend with my husband and my daughter, and that is just
priceless.<o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18097293229885004014noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2273442873752405262.post-59442966530054416322015-03-11T11:02:00.000-07:002015-06-12T11:59:20.534-07:00First time mommy tales<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Yesterday, I got the chance to finish a “mommy” book written
by another mom who gave birth few years ago. The book is all about the things
she learned being a new mom. Things that she didn’t learn or wasn’t discussed
on all parenting books she had read. It was such an entertaining and quick book
to read and I found myself always smiling as I reminisce the first few months
of my mommyhood journey. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><!--[endif]--><u>Mommy brain is a very real and true condition</u> -
hhhm, ever since I gave birth, I’ve been experiencing some sort of short term
memory. I would always jot down things I need to accomplish, buy and what not. I
am a fan or scrap paper lately. (I guess I can blame the anesthesia) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><!--[endif]--><u>Showers will no longer be an enjoyment</u> - having
a shower or pooping (Too much info, eh?) is already my escape from reality. Long baths
have turned into 10 minutes of freedom. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><!--[endif]--><u>Baby stores are so good in marketing strategy</u> - as
soon as you become a mom you will always have this limitless hunger for shopping
for baby items. This is so me! I cannot stop buying stuff for my daughter and I’d
end up being stingy for myself so I can buy something for her. Haven’t
bought something expensive for myself and where’s the fairness in here? My
daughter has H&M, Cotton On, Calvin Klein and other expensive garments but here
I am wearing an RTW blouse I bought near the MRT station for only 120Pesos. Haha.
Also, my daughter has lots of shoes and there’s this one famous baby shoe brand
that I bought 2 months ago for almost 4,000 and she can’t even wear it yet
because it’s still big for her. (Patay ako sa asawa ko nito kapag nalaman nyang
4k yun) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><!--[endif]--><u>New mommy fashion doesn’t exist</u> - well, most of your clothes will be a “thing in
the past”. In reality, no mommy would ever go out of the hospital wearing
skinny jeans, boots and a sexy crop top. (Just like those famous actresses
and models) In reality, if you hated wearing granny panties, baggy pants and
loose shirts, you will absolutely appreciate these types of clothes as soon as
you become a mom. (most <b>especially</b>
if you’re a breastfeeding mom). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><!--[endif]--><u>Emotional </u>- blame it with the hormones, because
as soon as you realize that you are pregnant and once you become a mom, you
will be more emotional. I gave birth 8 months ago, and I still cry over cheesy
commercials. <b><i>You must remember that your
emotions will be on overload during and after pregnancy. There will be
crying. There will be irritability. There will be unnecessary arguments
over stupid crap with your partner. A warning - the tears are going to just
start flowing for no reason. Who knows what will set you off? The
latest celebrity break up.</i><span style="background: white; font-size: 15.5pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><!--[endif]--><u>Obsession</u> - <b><i>During
your pregnancy you will become obsessed with your baby's development and what
size he or she is each week. You are going to see it in a book, on a
smart phone app, or on the web and like clockwork every Monday morning be
checking on the status. Every single week the baby will be compared to
the size of a fruit or vegetable, and your mouth will instantly be watering for
said food.</i> </b>This is so true! I have downloaded a couple of baby
apps when I found out I was pregnant and kept on checking my baby’s progress. I
even downloaded some tickers for my desktop and mobile too. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><!--[endif]--> <u>Care -
less</u> - Before I gave birth, I said to myself that I wanted to look good when
the time comes that I need to push my baby. Little did I know that I never
cared how and what I looked like when I started to have labor pains. I never
cared how many nurses, doctors (even the male ones) saw me half naked because
all I wanted was for the pain to go away. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><!--[endif]--><u>Bionic </u>-<b> </b><i><span style="background: white;"><b>It's kind of amazing how while you're nine
months pregnant all you can do is waddle around the house, plop on the couch
like lump, and can't even bend over to pick up your car keys.</b> </span></i>When
the time comes that you have to undergo the labor process, believe me, your
body will be flexible just to find the perfect position to lessen the pain. You
will be in positions you never knew you could be in. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The author was right when she said that all those mommy and parenting
books are fantastic but it would have been better if these books gave a sense
of reality. I read a handful of parenting tips before I gave birth but none of
these discussed what I would experience inside the labor room. How I wish I was
able to read this before I became a mom. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 25.7600002288818px; text-align: left;">Every mom should read this so they can re-live what they went through during pregnancy and early years of motherhood.</span></span></div>
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