Breastfeeding! Count me in!

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I'm sure all or most of you have heard that "breastfeeding is best for babies up to 2 years of age". In the Philippines we have what we call as the Milk Code. I breastfed my eldest and now I am currently breastfeeding my 2 month old baby girl. ever since i started to fully breastfeed my kids i felt a deep since of happiness. I can really feel the true essence of being a mother because I know that my kids are having the Best milk that I could possibly give them. I struggled at first to know how to properly breastfeed my kids. At first it was hard for me, because i dont know how to position my baby well for him to fully get the enough milk that he needs. but along the way as the weeks turned to months i have learned how to properly position my baby in a way that its easy for the both of us. Breastfeeding my kids, is a great experience. I get to spend more time with her, at the same time it saves us the time and money to go out and buy formula milk which some are quite expensive. Browsing on informative blogs and websites also helped me to learn a lot of things on how to properly breast feed my babies.

Some also say that when you do breastfeeding it hinders you from going back to your old job thats why you have to quit on it. I say NO. you can still breastfeed your baby by expressing, I was lucky enough that my cousin had an electric breast pump and she made me borrow it. I promise you it works like magic! it doesnt make you feel sore or anything and its much easier and faster. The Medela Breastpump is the PUMP! hehehe the price is kinda pricey but the product is so worth it. But if your budgeting you could also do the manual breast pumping. you can buy those in your local drugstore. Just make sure you sterilize all of those things needed for expressing your milk so as to keep it safe for you and your baby. So who says you cant let your babies drink breast milk while your working. But as for me, a stay at home wife and who takes care of business from home I choose to make my baby girl stay close to me. give her the best milk right from the source. 

Just make sure mommies that you drink lots of liquid preferably milk and water. Stay away from caffeine as much as possible and some alcohol too. always remember your baby needs the best milk that he/she deserves. Make sure you eat balanced meals so as to give your baby and YOU the right nutrition that you need. but if you feel like taking those is still not giving you enough milk try asking your doctor about it. My OB-GYNE and my daughter's Pediatrician prescribed me a tablet to drink that can help me improve my milk supply. Im sure you're all familiar of it, well if not email me or leave me a comment so that i can answer you hehe because I'm not sure if I can mention it here on my blog hehehe (still a newbie blogger here!) 

I know at times it may seem very tiring for you but the benefits your baby and you will get through breastfeeding is so worth it. Just remember that the more you spend time with your kids breastfeeding the more your bond as mother and child will be develop.

So I salute all breastfeeding moms out there!! 

P.S. 

Also if you guys know any way how to donate breast milk to local hospitals please do leave it on the comment below. Some mommies reading this might want to donate some of their milk to local hospitals or to a milk bank.

Here goes my Yana!

Hi guys! I've been on hiatus for quiet some time now. I missed the blogging world so much, yup totally missed writing down my thoughts. So let me tell you what happened to me, don't worry I'll be short and quick about it.

I gave birth recently to another one of our miracle. yup, i do consider my children our miracle because I believe we see and feel miracles everyday, we just have to acknowledge it and claim it. So last July 16, 2013, 2 days before my birthday I gave birth to a healthy baby girl. But before we go to that let's have a flash back of the roller coaster ride I had during my pregnancy.

During my 1st month, we discovered that I had a bleeding outside my placenta and that I was advised to be on bed rest for a month. Yeah, I had to be on bed rest during Christmas and New Year. Not to mention the morning, afternoon, mid afternoon,night and midnight sickness that I had hehehe. It was something new for me because I did not experience those things while I was pregnant with Thirdy. When my bed-rest was lifted because the bleeding was finally gone (Thank God!) I was doing fine and was praying very hard that i could go on with my first trimester without any more hassles. When I started my 2nd trimester (during my 5th month) another trial headed along our way. My amniotic fluid was below normal (geeezz) so I was ordered to be on bed rest again and prescribed to drink 4 LITERS of water everyday for a week. After a week, thank God its all OK now. After that ordeal that I went through I was now preparing myself for my 3rd trimester. During my last few weeks of pregnancy, i had to take more ultrasound and some lab tests. You see, my birth plan was to do a normal delivery for this pregnancy. and it was only possible if the baby is small. I had to control her weight up to 6 lbs only. Seeing this because i had a C section with Thirdy because he was in a breech position. A week before I my due date we found out that my baby grew up to 9.1 lbs. I was so shocked. She grew very fast as only 2 weeks ago she was only 6 lbs. so we suddenly had to change our birth plan.

On July 14, 2013, that was a Sunday, i noticed that there were rashes on my belly. My husband and I were very alarmed since we associated it with dengue. So the following day, we went to the hospital to have my blood checked and they found out that my platelet was decreasing. The next day I was supposed to go to the hospital to have my platelet checked again, but before we went to the hospital my mom and I went to church since that day was the feast day of Mt. Carmel. During the mass I realized that my back was aching. that I know is the first sign of true labor. When we went to the hospital I was already 4cm. dilated. We tried to have a normal delivery again, yes because i forgot to make my admitting slip be edited by my OB that I would be a scheduled C Section. So I had labor and I dilated up to 7cm. but for 3 hours nothing happened. my dilation stopped from there and my OB advised my husband and my mother that she's going to do a stat CS now because she's scared that my previous stitches might open up and that I was too tired already.

And there I go on another C-section, but I wouldn't trade any other thing for my daughter. I would go through all the pain in he world just to see her safe with us.

There you go guys! meet our daughter Giliana Joan Karmelle Salise. Our Miracle.

This was taken during my birthday in the hospital...

Meet Giliana Joan Karmelle Salise

Feels so good to be BACK!

I missed blogging a lot. yup a whole lot of it. a few months ago i was advised to go on complete bed rest. you might be asking why, my husband and I are expecting our second bundle of joy!! we’re going to have a baby!! yup. I am currently on my 3rd trimester already. I’m expecting to have our baby girl sometime in july, and we are so excited. Yes! we are having a GIRL. My pregnancy hasn’t been easy though. I was put on bed rest a lot. It’s like every other month something goes wrong and I just had to rest. I miss going to our farm, going to the mall and all the awesome stuffs I used to do. Every pregnancy is different though, but all of it is worth the wait and the sacrifices that we had to make just to keep my baby and me safe. I had to drink some meds, increase my iron intake and all those stuffs. It even got to the point where I had to consume 3-4 liters of water EVERYDAY because my amniotic fluid level was below normal. Good thing the summer heat made me comply to drinking that much amount of water.

As of now, from my latest prenatal check up and ultrasound everything is ok for now. My baby girl is in cephalic position and is growing very strong! My vitals and weight is normal and no more morning sickness every after hour for me! YAY! I just have to maintain my diet and my vitamins. I am one excited mommy! A few more weeks is all it takes. a few more sacrifices then im gonna see my baby girl soon. I know everything is going to be worth the wait.

putting up my latest picture. Proud of being pregnant again. This picture was taken durinh our recent high school reunion. Will blog more soon!!

with my high school bestfriends

Me and one of my grade school bestfriend Rachelle!

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Back from a very long break!!!

Hi guys! I've been out from the blogger world since my last know post because i was advised to go on bed rest because i am...... wait for it..... PREGNANT!!! my husband and i are expecting our next bundle of joy and joy and love and love!! I am excited.. But no that my bed rest has finally been lifted, i was busy over the month of January processing for the renewal of our business permits. and now that it's almost done i can get back to my blogging activities. While I'm waiting every month for my visit to my doctor i will have some time to spend over blogging again!!! ahhhhhhhh it feels so good to write!!! So hang on to your seats, for the next couple of days I'll be back with more interesting blog posts from me!!

Christmas treats at SWEET SENSE CDO

Christmas is my favorite time of the year! it's where family and friends gather around and Celebrate the Birth of Christ and of course the Season of Joy and thanksgiving! Christmas here in the Philippines wouldn't be complete without the......foods!! lots and lots of them! well we have parties almost everyday since the start of December, Exchanging gifts and all the festivities! And what way to celebrate Christmas than to bring home home baked goodies for your loved ones and during Christmas parties and Noche Buena! Sweet Sense is a home based business where home baked cookies and other pastries are made with the most quality ingredients at an affordable price!!

7" Banoffee pie! :) It's with Toffee, Bananas and loads of whipped Cream.. How can you go wrong with it? A dessert that you will surely love! Great for Noche Buena too.

8" carrot cake with cream cheese frosting and toasted walnuts!! I know you guys want to have a slice of this heavenly treat!

One of their famous Chantilly bars. A classic recipe from their Mom. Those chewy goodness you'll always want to have. This is great for Christmas parties for school and offices!!

Try also their Chocolate Chip Cookies! made from imported ingredients!! love how the cookie melts in your mouth and the texture of the chocolate chips compliments the chewiness of the cookie itself.

Their sugar cookies are very colorful and very festive! hand crafted by the owner herself. great for gifts, children's Christmas parties and Noche Buena too!

Meet their Choc0 Overload Cake!!! not for the feint of heart! for those who are chocoholics this one's for you! Made from imported chocolates and the creaminess is to die for!! this is one of their best seller cakes!!

This is one of my personal favorites!!The Red Velvet Cake!! i love the rosette design and the surprise you get when you slice it up!! great for Noche Buena or for gifts this Christmas!

One of their best seller also! the Carrot Bars! healthy and very much yummy! great for Christmas parties or for family and friends gathering this Christmas!!

I am sure by now you have already thought of ordering one! Every order that you get is guaranteed fresh and home baked!! Contact them at their Facebook page Sweet Sense or text them at 09267461714. Place your orders now guys!! Feel free to follow them also on instagram: sweetsensecdo

Friday Fill-Ins!!!!!

My little family! something to be really thankful for!!!

1. Oh, I am so happy right now. 
2. pizza was my favorite part of the big meal yesterday.
3. Where does all pokemon go? hehe. 
4. last wednesday was filled with so much happiness. 
5. This weather makes me want to sleep all day. 
6. happiness and love; these are some of the things I wish for my loved ones.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to watching a basketball game with my hubby, tomorrow my plans include seeing my blogger friends (yay!!) and Sunday, I want to go to church to praise and thanks God!

TOKYO-TOKYO to open soon in CDO

Great news to those fellow Kagay-anons who loves Japanese food! The famous Japanese food chain from Manila is opening it's doors to us here in Cagayan de Oro on November 29, 2012!

This new food chain will be an addition the the new pig out paces to go here in CDO. They are located at the 2nd floor of the Limketkai Mall. Be sure to visit them when they open. I heard that their red tea is very famous. 

A lot of my family and friends love Tokyo Tokyo. My parents for one never forgets to go to Tokyo Tokyo whenever they're in Manila. Another new place to explore with friends and family! And I am very much excited to say that me and some blogger friends of mine are invited during their opening! Will keep you guys posted! Continue to read my blog for the next couple of days for more updates! Arigatou Gozaimasu!