Adventures, Mommy Hacks, Mommyhood, Product Reviews
Becoming a parent is a tough job. Between sleep deprivation and unlimited dirty diapers, there are plenty of important things to take care of – this includes thinking about your family’s future and security. Yes, the topic is about securing your family with insurance and an investment. WAIT, WAIT, WAIT! DON’T PRESS THAT EXIT BUTTON JUST YET! Read the 3 …
Mommyhood, Pregnancy
First off, I’d like to thank all my readers for giving plenty of love to my post about SSS Maternity Benefit and how to be a qualified member. I’m also sorry for taking too long to respond to your queries. Between breastfeeding and playtime, ang free time ko lang talaga is when both kids are asleep. To assist other moms-to-be …
Mommyhood
In an age where everyone is busy about something and each day goes by in a flash, nobody has time for superstitions anymore. Right? Wrong! I tapped 20 of my millennial mom friends and asked them if they still practice Filipino superstitions (a.k.a. Pamahiin) about newborn babies. Turns out, 17 of them still practice what these superstitions require. However, most …
Mommy Hacks, Travel Essentials
We’re here in Metro Manila because I gave birth to our second baby – Altair. We plan to stay here until we get the approval of the pediatrician and my ob-gyn before we go back to the province. Also, I had a C-section which means longer recovery period compared to normal delivery. It sucks! So, while waiting, Vauhn and I agreed …
Mommyhood, Pregnancy
He’s here! Ten little fingers, ten perfect toes, We finally welcomed our Baby Altair Ross! My repeat cesarean section was scheduled at 6:30 in the morning of June 2, 2018, so, I was already admitted at the hospital the night before. Filled with a combination of angst, excitement, and a bit of panic, I wasn’t able to sleep. I just …
Mommy Hacks, Mommyhood, Pregnancy
Update: New policy on Benefit Eligibility starting October 1, 2018 The time you discover that you have a growing human inside your belly is a magical moment! But before you get too pumped up with decorating the nursery or thinking of baby names, let’s dive into the practical side of having a baby – expenses, expenses, and more expenses! …
Mom Finds, Mommy Hacks
Hello Mommies! Have you checked out the ridiculous discounts at Lazada yet? They’re celebrating their 6th Birthday through a Mega Sale from April 25 to 27, 2018. With discounts up to 90%, take advantage of the 3-day sale and do your mommy shopping now! I’ve known about the sale for days now. So, over the past few days, I’ve added …
Pregnancy
33 weeks pregnant na agad ako?! What just happened? Time passed by so fast I didn’t even realize I was already halfway through 3rd trimester. That’s the main difference between my pregnancies. When I was pregnant with Rigel, time flew by so slowly as I document her every movement and record all the stuff that’s happening to my body. Syempre, …
Marriage, Mommyhood
Being a parent comes with a lot of sacrifices. Don’t get me wrong, I love being a mother. Rigel has given me immeasurable happiness! I can’t get enough hugs, kisses, and cuddles, despite the sticky mucus that sometimes comes with it. However, there are times when I think about my pre-baby days and how much everything has changed. If someone …
Mommyhood
“I will always be a full-time working professional. Being a stay-at-home mom won’t be an option for me!” —says me in my early 20’s when I had absolutely no plans of starting a family. I was raised to pursue a career. Armed with three Bachelor’s degrees and a CPA license, I was ready to conquer the corporate world. The thought …
