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 …
Celebrations
I know, I know… It’s been months since we celebrated Rigel’s first birthday. But, hey, cut this pregnant mama some slack. I’ve been busy taking care of a toddler and dealing with my 1st trimester! We chose The Little Mermaid theme for her birthday because she loves to watch Ariel’s part of your world video. She’d watch it over and …
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 …
Mommyhood
We went to the doctor and… We’re so happy to share that we’re having a BABY BOY!! Our whole family is so thrilled to be welcoming a little boy. Even Rigel, the soon-to-be big sister, can’t stop hugging and kissing my baby bump. I also think that Vauhn is overjoyed that we’re having a boy because, right now, he’s at …
Mommy Hacks
If you’re an SSS member but don’t have a My.SSS account yet, here’s a simple step-by-step guide for you. But first, the basics… What is My.SSS? It is an online service platform of the SSS website wherein the members may easily access their social security records via their online account. You know what this means, mommies? No more hassle of …
Adventures, Mommy Hacks
The event to officially welcome me to the enchanting world of party-planning was my daughter’s Baptism. A baptism (also called Christening) is a celebration of life, faith, and culture wherein we welcome our children into the Christian faith. With your family and loved ones to celebrate the occasion, you’ll have a heartwarming and blessed sacrament. Since there is plenty of …
Mommy Hacks, Pregnancy
I didn’t go through the hassle of filing for my SSS maternity benefit during my first pregnancy because our HR Officer processed everything for me. Now that I’m a full-time mom who opted for voluntary SSS membership and is 25 weeks pregnant, I’ll have to personally accomplish and submit all my requirements. If you’re an unemployed, self-employed, or voluntary SSS …
Adventures
Last year, we applied for Baby Rigel’s passport and since one adult gets to apply together with the infant via the Courtesy Lane (no online appointment needed), I decided to finally update my Philippine passport to my married name, too. If you’re planning to change your passport from your maiden name to your married name, here’s a simple guide for …
Adventures, Mommyhood
Lately, I’ve had a lot of encounters with Filipino superstitions about pregnancy because, yes, I’m pregnant… again! Having been born and raised in the province, these superstitious beliefs (pamahiin) are not new to me at all. In fact, there are pamahiin for almost everything: marriage, building a house, pregnancy, funeral, etc. It’s become part of the Pinoy culture. I myself practice …
Adventures
Our first road trip with Baby Rigel was when she was just 3 months old. It was December, so we decided to spend Christmas at my parents’ house in Iriga City, Camarines Sur and New Year’s at my in-laws’ place in Calbayog City, Samar. Because it’s our first time, we didn’t know whether it would work or if the trip …
