While researching about items for the baby, I came across the boppy pillow. Mothers swear that it helped them breastfeed their babies comfortably and without much drama from both ends.
The boppy pillow goes around the mommy’s belly just below the breasts. Now, baby needs less support when breastfeeding and can comfortably lie down without straining [...]
Posts from ‘December, 2009’
The Boppy Pillow
Pineapple and Pregnancy
Even before I knew I was pregnant, there was one night I just had to go down stairs and open a can of pineapple chunks. I dunked it in iodized salt and sprinkled some sugar too. It was so tasty!
During my first weeks of pregnancy, I couldn’t get enough of pineapple juice too.
I believe the [...]
At 13 Weeks
We are on our 13th week of pregnancy and our next doctor’s appointment will be on January 19. Not much changed but at 13 weeks, I have completely stopped belching and easily having a full stomach (including gas-y tummy).
Eating less more frequently has done the trick. One thing that hasn’t changed though is frequent urination. [...]
First Christmas with Baby
Celebrated the Eucharist with just baby and me, daddy followed soon just during the communion rites. This Christmas, we had plenty of family members including Auntie Fe, Didi and Christian.
We can’t wait to celebrate Christmas next year with the baby outside my tummy
Indian Mangoes
Indian mangoes are probably one of the best favorite food of pregnant women. Personally I do not recall when I started craving for sour items like sampaloc and green mangoes. I also love super sour sinigang with lots of tamarind and tomatoes.
During this time of our lives, its best to turn to natural food sources [...]
