Because I Knew You

I feel in pain because I miss you and you have changed me for good. But I feel like we are the princess and the witch who will not be able to see each other again. And sadly I cannot sing this song to you. But because I knew you, I have been changed for good.

And just to clear the air I ask forgiveness for the things I know you blame me for.

 

Feeding My Baby at 6 Months

My daughter is now more than a week and 6 months old and just as what the pediatrician told me, I could now feed her. Some mothers start to feed their children at 4 months or 5, and I was also tempted to do so.

The doctor said I should wait for the time when my baby will then have interest in food; the time when she will have more resistance to allergic reactions. And yes, I waited. 

She is very observant. Weeks before she turned 6 months, she was already mimicking my mouth movements when eating. She loved doing it. On the day appointed that she was ready to eat, I was so excited and made some brown rice porridge with a part of mashed banana. We placed her on a high chair, she was delighted to sit there, and started to feed her.

I was so surprised that she did not like the taste. Probably because it was a little bit sour. I don't know. I tried 3 times and she refused. She closed her mouth and moved her face away. I couldn't believe that she didn't like it. But I decided to try it the next day.

And again I was excited to give her food, and by this time I didn't add mashed banana. And poof! She liked the taste, though she was hesitant at first. I was anxious that I used the other spoon (I bought two spoons for her) in case she would associate the taste with the spoon used yesterday. Babies got good memory so be careful (wink).

I was successful for the next 5 days of course exhausted a lot of creativity. I figured out that she felt held in her high chair while eating so I fed her while she played. It took me 50 minutes on average for 1-1/2 tablespoon.

This week I'm feeding her with porridge with a part of mashed carrot. She's more particular with the texture so I should work on it.

The Rayadillo






Wearing the Rayadillo. Circa 2005



In UP ROTC the Rayadillo is worn during formal events when the national flag is needed.

I am not tall so I didn't get the chance in those posts. But luckily I was able to wear it as a cadet officer (pictorial purposes :D ).  

How to Remove Graphic Search in Facebook

So I got fed up with graphic search. It slowed down my facebook browsing so I wanted to remove it.
Well, I was surprised as to how easy it is.

Scroll down to the bottom of your facebook page. Go to /language/ A new window will open to let you choose from different languages. Choose /English UK/. Refresh your page and graphic search is gone.

I delivered my baby via emergency C-section because..

These are just my thoughts on why it happened:

• I was just sleeping all day.
• I only walked a little. 30 minutes 3-4 times a week.
• I ate and ate. I got big.
• I carried heavy things. When it flooded, I and my husband were able to bring our fridge to the second floor.
• I had HIGH TOLERANCE to pain. I knew I was in labor but was still able to bear it. Didn't ask for the nurse's help.
• I was worried if I pushed continuously during the labor, my baby would get stressed (which is bad for them).

FACTS

• The induction didn't work out. I was induced

Favorites

                                                                            




http://www.last.fm/music/MONKEY+MAJIK

Bands:

1. Monkey Majik-- Canadian brothers who sing in Japanese

2. Scandal   -- Started band since highschool. Group of 4 girls. Sang "Harukaze" for Bleach.


Singer:
1.  Kina Grannis -- My baby loves her songs. She would stop crying when she hears Kina's "Valentine" and "Message from Your Heart".







 

Selling unused baby items

Months before my daughter was born, my mother-in-law accompanied me to buy some stuff for her:

feeding bottles for newborn, and for months after

powder milk container

organizer for feeding bottles

extra feeding bottle teat

 

Weeks before my due date, I and my husband bought:

aluminum sterilizer

pacifier

My daughter is turning 6 months now and we have never used those. When I gave birth, the hospital had me breastfed my baby. They encouraged me to nurse her that way so that she does not get sick, plus it was the hospital’s policy. I am actually glad they did it.

So what should I do with the items we bought? I came up with an idea to sell it to a friend who’s adopting a baby. Of course, she will not be able to nurse the child so she would really need the items I have.

Why not to sell it to expecting moms? I am not encouraging mothers to feed their baby with formula milk. I have tried breastfeeding and I have learned for myself that it is the best for babies. My baby is very healthy and we've never rushed her to a clinic/hospital for any illness.

I feel sad whenever I see a working mom leaving her baby with a formula milk. Breastfeeding is still possible even when away.

Macaroni Salad: Will Post Recipe Soon!

Will post its recipe soon!!

Tagalogs are not familiar with Macaroni Salad. I've read from online cooking websites that they do not know how to make this. I'm craving. Hope I can make this again for my 25th birthday.