Mommies of Santa Cruz and Pagsanjan Laguna

I wonder…

… may BREASTFEEDING SEMINAR kaya sa SANTA CRUZ or sa PAGSANJAN, Laguna?

        … may mga mommies din kaya na gumagamit ng BABY SLING CARRIER sa SANTA CRUZ or PAGSANJAN, Laguna?

        … may mga mommies kaya na gumagamit ng CLOTH DIAPERs in SANTA CRUZ or in PAGSANJAN, Laguna?

Share us your experience J

I wanna try using baby sling carrier and cloth diapers.

I’m am so glad to hear from you JJJ

Kids Talk: COMELEC Disqualifies Laguna Governor

Yesterday, my phone rang while I’m at my desk..

Lemon:           Mommy, pinaaalis na si Gov.. ER ..

( I heard that he’s watching the news on television )

Me:         Yes, baby.. sinabi na kasi ng COMELEC na bumaba na sya sa pagka Governor,e.

Si Ramil na ang papalit sa kanya – yung Vice Gov nya.

(I’m explaining things at its most understandable way to make him grasp the news)

But come to think of it, at such a young age of 8 years old.. my kid is so concerned with what’s happening around him.

I should be grateful with Hubby for instilling this good values with our kids..

Newborn Baby Checklist

I am now on my 5^th month of pregnancy. My hubby and I were so excited to buy essential items for our baby.

Our plan sana is to buy these things after my ultrasound so we already have a hint on what color to choose..but maybe my baby wiggle is still shy to show his/her gender.

And because it’s been 9 years since my last pregnancy, medyo nakalimot na ko sa mga thingys for newborns. So I have to inquire google, mommy online blogs and my friends.

Before, I bought 1 dozen for each items and end up giving them to my pregnant friends. So on my new checklist, I am more prudent J By the way, I may keep on updating this post and insert comments.

Here’s my list of items to buy:

TAGS                           Units     Items

Basic Infant Clothing     4          Sleeveless Tieside

Basic Infant Clothing     2          Longsleeves Tieside

Basic Infant Clothing     1          Baby clothing size 3-6 months (sando)-set of 3

Basic Infant Clothing     4          Pajama Pants

Basic Infant Clothing     10         Baby Abdominal Binder

Basic Infant Clothing     6          Mittens (garter-type) (pair)

Basic Infant Clothing     2          Bonnets

Basic Infant Clothing     4          Socks (pair)

Basic Infant Clothing     2          Bibs (set of 3)

Basic Infant Clothing     1          Hooded Towels / Blankets

Basic Infant Clothing     1          Receiving Blankets

Basic Infant Clothing     4          Gauze Cloth

Basic Infant Clothing     3          Birds Eye --
Basic Infant Clothing     1          Diaper Pins / Clips (set of 6)

Basic Infant Clothing     6          Waterproof covers

Basic Infant Clothing     1          Comforter/pillow/bolster set

Basic Infant Clothing     2          Disposable (pack): Huggies NB

Basic Infant Clothing     3          Cloth Pocket Diapers (S): Tushy Wushy

Basic Infant Clothing     10         Stay Dry Insert with PUL

                       

Bathing / Toiletries         2          Microfiber Bath Towel

Bathing / Toiletries         1          Microfiber Face Towel (set of 3)

Bathing / Toiletries         1          Plastic Container (for water)

Bathing / Toiletries         2          Kleenex Soft Tissue

Bathing / Toiletries         2          Rubber Changing Mat

Bathing / Toiletries         1          Baby Shampoo: Lactacyd / J&J Milk Bath / Switzal

Bathing / Toiletries         1          Baby Oil (J&J)

Bathing / Toiletries         1          Calmoseptine (rashes)

Bathing / Toiletries         1          Baby Alcohol: 70% Ethyl Alcohol

Bathing / Toiletries         1          Baby Wipes (Alcohol Free) - GIGGLES

Bathing / Toiletries         1          Cotton Swab / Balls (pack)

Bathing / Toiletries         1          Petroleum Jelly

Bathing / Toiletries         1          Diaper Rash Powder (J&J)

Bathing / Toiletries         1          Bactroban Ointment (Insect Bites)

Bathing / Toiletries         1          Acete de Mansanilla

Bathing / Toiletries         1          Cotton Buds

Bathing / Toiletries         1          Tube Drapolene

                       

Bottle/Breast Feeding    4          8 oz. bottle

Bottle/Breast Feeding    4          4 oz. bottle

Bottle/Breast Feeding    6          Nipples/Teats (newborn)

Bottle/Breast Feeding    1          Bottle Brush

Bottle/Breast Feeding    1          Nipple Brush

Bottle/Breast Feeding    2          Powder Milk Container

Bottle/Breast Feeding    1          Nipple Cream: Medela Tender Care Lanolin

Bottle/Breast Feeding    1          Disposable Nursing Pad (box)

Bottle/Breast Feeding    2          Washable Breast Pads

Bottle/Breast Feeding    1          Breast Pump

Bottle/Breast Feeding    1          Sterilizer 

Bottle/Breast Feeding    1          Sterilizer Rack

Bottle/Breast Feeding    1          Thermal Bottle Carrier

                       

Essentials                     1          Ice Bag

Essentials                     1          Digital Ear Thermometer

Essentials                     1          Nasal Aspirator

Essentials                     1          Abdominal Binder (I will be using this post delivery)

Essentials                     1          Maternity Pads

Essentials                     1          Mosquito Net (Baby)

Others                          1          Crib

Others                          1          Nursery Bag / Diaper Bag (preferrably w/ changing pad)

Others                          1          Baby Sling Carrier

Did I miss something?

 

Prayer of Gratitute

Thank you Lord..

Kayo na po ang gumawa ng paraan para mag-come up kami sa decision na mag transfer ng school si Lemon.

 

Carpal tunnel syndrome in pregnancy

Why do I often feel pain, tingling and numbness in my hands?

Pain, tingling and numbness in your hands during pregnancy is likely to be caused by carpal tunnel syndrome.

The carpal tunnel is a small tunnel that runs from the bottom of your wrist to your lower palm. Feeling and movement in your hand is controlled by the median nerve, which passes through the carpal tunnel (NHS 2011).

Most pregnant women have mild swelling in their hands during pregnancy. This is caused by a build-up of fluid, called oedema, in the tissues (PRODIGY 2008). The swelling places pressure on the median nerve, compressing it and causing tingling and numbness in your hands and fingers (Ashworth 2010, NHS 2011).

Carpal tunnel syndrome is fairly common in pregnancy. Up to 60 per cent of mums-to-be suffer from it (Ashworth 2010, NCCWCH 2008:113). Symptoms can appear at any time but tend to begin in the second and third trimesters (Shepherd et al 2004:274). That's when you may also get swelling in your hands.

If you do experience carpel tunnel syndrome, it's likely to be mild and temporary, disappearing soon after your baby is born (Ashworth 2010, PRODIGY 2008, NHS 2010). But for some mums it can be severe and last for several months or longer.

What other tell-tale symptoms are there?

Symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome are often worse at night but can affect your daily activities, too. They include:

• Pins and needles and a tingling or burning sensation in your thumb, index finger, middle finger, and the side of your ring finger nearest to your thumb. But you may experience these symptoms in your whole hand (PRODIGY 2008).
• Pain in your fingers and thumb (PRODIGY 2008).
• Aching in your hand, forearm and upper arm (PRODIGY 2008).
• A weakened grip, particularly in your thumb.
• Dry skin or swelling in your affected fingers or thumb (PRODIGY 2008).
• Numbness in your affected fingers or your palm as the condition gets worse (PRODIGY 2008).

What can I do to relieve the pain?

You may find that your symptoms are worse at night and that they wake you up (Patient UK 2011, PRODIGY 2008). When you feel twinges, shifting your sleeping position may make you more comfortable.

Other steps you can take to reduce your pain:

• Try not to sleep on your hands.
• If you feel pain while in bed, try shaking your hands until the tingling reduces (NHS 2010).
• Try not to keep your arm or hand in the same position for long periods of time.
• Flex your wrists and fingers regularly throughout the day. See if it works for you - for some women the flexing motion makes the condition worse (PRODIGY 2008).
• Try not to do tasks requiring repetitive hand movements as this may make your symptoms worse (Lee and Thomas 2009, PRODIGY 2008).

Vitamin B6 supplements may help, but check with your doctor before you take any supplements in pregnancy. And gentle exercise, such as a yoga with a trained instructor may also help to reduce your pain, as may chiropractic treatment on your wrist. Ultrasound therapy is another method which may lessen your symptoms.

Do bear in mind that there is a lack of research into these types of treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome. So you may need to try a few before you find the right one for you (Ashworth 2010, PRODIGY 2008, Patient UK 2011). Before you visit a complementary therapist, check that they are fully qualified and experienced in treating pregnant women.

If your symptoms seem to be getting worse, contact your GP, midwife or ask to be referred to a physiotherapist.

When should I contact my doctor or midwife?

See your doctor, midwife or a physiotherapist if the pain and numbness interferes with your sleep or daily life (Lee and Thomas 2011).

Contact your doctor if you have constant numbness in any part of your hand, or if you have any weakness in the muscles near your thumb. This may mean that the nerve is not working well and there's a risk of permanent damage (Patient UK 2011). But rest assured that this is unlikely to happen during pregnancy.

If self-help measures don't work, your doctor or midwife may suggest wearing a wrist splint during the night and possibly the day (NCCWCH 2008, Patient UK 2011, PRODIGY 2008). A splint keeps your wrists in a straight position which maximises the space in the carpal tunnel (Patient UK 2011, PRODIGY 2008).

You should begin to notice an improvement in your symptoms within eight weeks of wearing the splint (NHS 2010, Patient UK 2011).

What happens if I still have carpal tunnel syndrome after my baby is born?

Carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms often disappear, along with the swelling, within a year of your baby being born (NHS 2010, Padua et al 2010, Patient UK 2011, PRODIGY 2008).

However, some mums find that their symptoms continue for longer than this (Padua et al 2010). If pain and other symptoms continue after your baby is born, you may need treatment.

If wrist splints haven't helped, an injection of a steroid (corticosteroid) into your wrist (NCCWCH 2008, NHS 2010) is an option. This reduces inflammation and relieves the pressure on your median nerve, which runs down your arm and into your hand (Ashworth 2010, Patient UK 2011).

As a last resort it may be recommended that you have simple surgery on your hand. This involves the surgeon cutting the ligaments to relieve the pressure on your meridian nerve. You'll probably only need a local anaesthetic while the surgeon carries out the procedure (NHS 2010, Patient UK 2011).

Fortunately, for most women, carpal tunnel syndrome is another pregnancy niggle that simply disappears, and they'll never need surgery to correct it (NHS 2010).


http://www.babycentre.co.uk/a234/carpal-tunnel-syndrome-in-pregnancy#ixzz2zaT3e0W2

17 Week: Baby measles (roseola)

I had an overnight fever a week before I had baby measles. After 5 days rashes on my arms and face appeared, so our HR sent me to the nearest hospital to checked. Turns out – I had a non-infectious viral rashes or Tigdas hangin at my 17^th week of being pregnant! Boy, I am so lucky, huh! The doctor recommends a 5 days bed rest and Vit-C maintenance to boost my immune system.

I also consulted my OB to to know about this virus and if this could affect my little bean.

My OB advised me to take Paracetamol and a lot of fluids are necessary to address the fever. No treatment is necessary for tigdas hangin or roseola infantum since it is due to a viral cause and is self-limited. I also had CBC test. I also took my second ultrasound to ensure that i have enough fluid to support my little bean. These viral infection would not naman daw affect my baby unlike the german measles so I don’t have anything to worry about.

I took advantage of these leave from work to rest and to bond with my husband and my kids.

 

Hand Painted Denim Skirt

I made this hand painted denim skirt a month before i got pregnant...
hmm..creative juices flows from my tummy???