Oh, what a delight it is to meet our bundles of joy for the first time! In the nine months that I have been carrying them, I kept anticipating what my babies will look like. To finally touch my lips to their soft skin when the nurse carried them to me after my operation still stirs up a blissful feeling within. More than my children's physical appearances, their health is of utmost importance to me. Ensuring that a child is not just surviving, but thriving, is every parent's responsibility. And, … [Read more...]
International Women’s Day, Cymplified!
March 8, 2013 was International Women's Day. I have been receiving newsletters from World Food Programme. If you advocate for or support fighting hunger worldwide, please do take time to visit the site. They work doubly hard when countries are affected by calamities or even war, when food security is compromised. WFP Philippines calls for donations when parts of the country were hit by typhoons. For International Women's Day, WFP shared these 10 facts about women and hunger. It's sad to … [Read more...]
Family Day Out: Family Picnic, Cymplified!
I have always dreamed of having a weekly family picnic. I think it would do the children loads of good to run on the grass, climb a few trees (maybe), and to inhale fresh air that we sorely lack here in the city. Well, a part of that dream came true when we had a family picnic fun photo-shoot one Sunday. Prior to that, my 5-year-old prayed with me to Jesus and we asked Him to please hold off the rain. And He answered our prayer! Hooray! Although I didn't get to eat anything while we're on the … [Read more...]
Mommy Treats, Cymplified!
I'm glad I got to experience Mommy Treats. Thank you, Ms. Paola for sponsoring a game in the baby shower at Medela House. I got to sample a week's supply of bite-sized cookies and muffins. I have to say they were yummy! I wasn't turned off by the supposed to be bitter aftertaste, which I found the strongest in the chocolate muffins. My favorite was the banana walnut flavor. When I felt a dip in my milk supply two weeks prior to this day, I ordered another week's supply of lactation treats. Of … [Read more...]
Pro-Lacta Malunggay Capsule, Cymplified!
With my resolve to exclusively breastfeed my third baby, I need all the help I could get. One of them is the supplement that I take along with malunggay leaves cooked in soup (I have this almost every meal) and yummy Mommy Treats. Lots of water, too, to keep me hydrated. As I have mentioned in this post, I won 2 small boxes of Pro-Lacta Malunggay lactation supplement. I think it is helpful in maintaining my milk supply. Pro-Lacta usually is part of the sponsors of mommy and breastfeeding … [Read more...]
A Makati Shangri-La Stay (day 1), Cymplified!
My friend is pregnant with her first child and I with my third. We thought of having a sort of joint photoshoot and stayed at Makati Shangri-La hotel to put some vouchers to good use. Caleb and I were warmly welcomed with smiles, the front desk ladies were enamored with his cuteness. The one assisting me even carried him while I sign some documents. I was disappointed with the Superior Rooms we were assigned with. They were so small and we didn't know if the shoot could be done there. We … [Read more...]
Thoughtfulness, Cymplified!
My husband isn't a very romantic, lovey-dovey kind of guy. But, he is sweet in his own way. And, I am sure that he loves me. One of the ways he shows his affection is through food. It may be the way to my heart, after all. He went biking one time and he, along with his companions, had breakfast somewhere. He raved about the coconut shake served in that food place. So, one day, when he went on the same trail and had breakfast at the same eatery, he thought of me and brought home a cup of … [Read more...]