“How much did you pay for your C-Section delivery at Perpetual Succour Hospital?” That’s a question I asked a lot when I was pregnant. Now that the baby is out, this is the question that I get a lot. So, I tell them, P50,000 plus, and their responses vary. “That’s so much cheaper than c-section […]
Personal
Grant me permission to be selfish- this area reveals the author’s quirks and day-to-day tales.
Let’s Talk About Working Dads
Working moms need support and appreciation. But so do working dads, don’t you think?
My Breastfeeding Journey
Breastfeeding eight babies… How did my mom do it when I struggled feeding just one? At least during the first six weeks, breastfeeding felt like a daunting task. Is it really this hard? Or do I simply lack the patience my mom had? (I really don’t remember her complaining.) So I thought, maybe it’s because […]
A Day In a Life of a Facebook Ads Specialist
Managing Facebook Ads is more than knowing how to run a campaign on Facebook. It requires analytical and creative thinking skills, which when applied strategically on a business, can bring incredible results.
My Birth Story Is Something I Never Expected
About 39 weeks into my pregnancy, my doctors had been advising me to walk more. I had gestational diabetes so it was best to give birth early and avoid fetal macrosomia – having a newborn who’s larger than average. I Went Into Labor in the Evening of October 29th I first felt the contractions around […]
Living in Cebu & Learning Bisaya
Kabalo ko magbisaya. I know how to speak Bisaya. But it took me a while to learn this language.
The Moment I First Heard Your HeartBeat
I was called to a small room and a medical staff turned on an apparatus to pry into the secret life that has been growing inside my womb. It was my first time to lie down on this small bed, anxiously waiting for your first photograph. Then the sonographer began the test, monotonously mumbling numbers […]
On Turkish Baths
Wearing nothing but my underwear and a hotel-owned towel, I waited inside a steam room (that was barely warm and looked like a wine cellar) ‘til an attendant told me it was my turn.
Should You Cook for Your Woman?
The hottest guys cook.
At least in my opinion. A guy who can whip out a perfect omelet or egg and cheese sandwich in 10 minutes is a keeper. Or someone you’d want to keep.