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Mommy dilemmas. Mommy (& Daddy) Dilemma #1 "Why won't she sleep?" my husband asks in the middle of the night, after en...

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Mommy dilemmas. Mommy (& Daddy) Dilemma #1 "Why won't she sleep?" my husband asks in the middle of the night, after enduring a bout of our baby's cries, disturbing his otherwise deep slumber. "She wants to be carried, Honey," I tell him. "Sway me! Sway me! Sway me! Or else I won't go to sleep," the baby cries....

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Photo taken from socialmedia.biz Under the law in France, it's a breach of privacy if parents upload photos of their children...

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Photo taken from socialmedia.biz Under the law in France, it's a breach of privacy if parents upload photos of their children on social media without permission.  Their kids could sue the parents when they become adults. Yes, actually sue and receive compensation. Parents also face jail time. Wow.  Experts say many parents do not realise the bane of...

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At the risk of exposing some embarrassing moments, this entry is about the TV auditions I've gone for. Airing my dirty laundry? Nahhhh. ...

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At the risk of exposing some embarrassing moments, this entry is about the TV auditions I've gone for. Airing my dirty laundry? Nahhhh. They've all been aired on national television anyway. (Bragging much?) Although legally trained, I've always had a passion for the world of broadcasting. Going for these auditions was a stepping stone for me to fulfill...

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After being booted from daytime television to online TV, I assumed the long hiatus of The Mindy Project after the airing of its Season 4, s...

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After being booted from daytime television to online TV, I assumed the long hiatus of The Mindy Project after the airing of its Season 4, signified a perpetual end to the series.   But long behold, after a quick search on Google, I found out that the series is slated to be back [still on online TV] for...

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One week post-partum. First check-up with baby's paediatrician. Imagine walking in a mall and you see a father calmly pushing a ba...

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One week post-partum. First check-up with baby's paediatrician. Imagine walking in a mall and you see a father calmly pushing a baby in a stroller while the mother walks by his side, browsing at the latest trends of clothes displayed in the glass windows of Dorothy Perkins. The baby is wide-eyed but relatively quiet and in a jovial mood. The...

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After nine months of carrying a baby in your uterus - which had multiplied in terms of size so many more times than its original state - and...

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After nine months of carrying a baby in your uterus - which had multiplied in terms of size so many more times than its original state - and after giving birth...it's now time to REST, RECOVER and REGAIN ENERGY! That's what the pantang period or confinement period is all about. We should not overlook the importance of the...

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Photo by The Photolicious It's been a little over a month since I gave birth. The past month has brought about many changes in my b...

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Photo by The Photolicious It's been a little over a month since I gave birth. The past month has brought about many changes in my baby. It's been a wonderful journey witnessing those changes, thus far... 💗 Demand for Milk & Breastfeeding My baby wasn't as demanding for milk immediately after birth, while still in the hospital. But she...

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Shopping for the baby before giving birth could be a vague adventure for rookie to-be-parents as you're buying items with uncertainty. M...

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Shopping for the baby before giving birth could be a vague adventure for rookie to-be-parents as you're buying items with uncertainty. Many questions will pop up. Do I need this? Will my baby like it? Will it be convenient for me? Photo Courtesy of ShutterStock When you've actually had the baby, the real game starts. This is when...

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For my husband, our stay felt like a vacation at PCMC. For me, yes it did as well, minus the contractions and the aftermath of giving birth:...

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For my husband, our stay felt like a vacation at PCMC. For me, yes it did as well, minus the contractions and the aftermath of giving birth: sheer exhaustion. That's why people say you need all the energy before going into labour. My view for the 3 nights I was in the hospital At PCMC, the baby is...

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As I'm writing this, it's been a little over a week since the delivery of my baby girl. While it's still fresh in my memory, I t...

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As I'm writing this, it's been a little over a week since the delivery of my baby girl. While it's still fresh in my memory, I thought I should get this penned down now... ...at least the crux of what I remember on what went down. But let's rewind a little. ❤️ Prenatal Check-ups  I had chosen to be...

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Your pregnancy journey should be cherished and enjoyed to the utmost possible. Throughout the 9 months, many milestones can be celebrated. ...

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Your pregnancy journey should be cherished and enjoyed to the utmost possible. Throughout the 9 months, many milestones can be celebrated. To me, it's a way of expressing gratitude for the gift of a child while embracing its arrival.  One of the popular occasions during pregnancy (whilst nearing the due date) is to hold a baby shower. It's...

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