Nappy Bag Checklist for New Mothers

The nappy bag is something that you will be taking pretty much everywhere you go, in fact, you won’t want to leave the house without it, especially if bub is a brand newbie. This is a bag that contains all the essential things that you will need for bub when you are out and about. You might think that you can just buy what you need when you are there, but as you will soon see, there are a number of things you will want to keep with you all the time.

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Nappies

One thing that you will learn quite quickly about a new bub, is that there will be many nappy changes. In fact, Murphy’s Law states that if you have just changed the baby’s nappy for a wee, then it will immediately do a poo which will need changing. This the way it goes, so make sure you always have plenty of nappies in the nappy bag. However many you think you will need – double it.

Wipes

Wipes will become your best friend, and are invaluable for all sorts of different things including wiping up spills and keeping yours and baby’s hands clean. You will find that wipes will be with you until the child is well into double figures, and even then you may keep buying them for yourself, because they are just so handy!

Spare Clothes

Ensure that you always have at least one set of spare clothes in the bag for baby, in the case of accidents such as spew on the clothes, and poos up the back. The reality is, that if you have not used the spare clothing at all on ten previous outings, (and decide to take them out of the bag) on this outing you will definitely need them; again Murphy’s Law comes into play.

Portable Change Mat

A portable change mat is really important for when you are changing baby away from home, and you will be thanking yourself for it when you find yourself in a less than hospitable ‘parents room’ at a shopping centre. You won’t want to be putting your brand new human down on the cold, dirty change table that is provided, but will be glad of your portable change mat that you packed!

Blankets

Another must is to always have spare blankets on board in the nappy bag. Whether it is for swaddling baby, or laying down on a surface before you put bub down, blankets are another one of your best friends with the new bub.

Creams and Potions

Don’t forget your creams and potions for baby, especially if there is a touch of nappy rash, or if baby is colicky. Most nappy bags have plenty of side pockets so there will be ample space to make sure that you have spare tubes of creams, and whatever else baby might need.

Food/Snacks

For a new bub, if you are breast feeding you probably won’t need to worry about bringing bottles and food, but you should always remember to carry some water for yourself. As bub gets a bit older you will want to ensure that you are packing some snacks and things to chew on.

Is there anything else that you think you might need for your nappy bag? If you are planning for a friend who is going to be a new mum, check out maternitysale.com.au for some great gift ideas for her.

M. O. M.

Moms are not just mothers who follow their kids around like a dog wagging its tail waiting for a treat. Moms are not just wives who serve their husbands and make sure that everything is in order in the house, the meals are cooked and the kids have been fed. Moms are not just career moms as well who juggle work and family to ensure that both worlds are taken cared of. Moms are definitely not just caregivers, nannies, house help, cook, first aider, driver and all the other tasks that we moms can do.

I'm beginning to think that moms are like super heroines. We can do so much more with the time in our hands without complaints.  We just do it. No questions asked. And most times, we are the most unappreciated, underpaid and definitely unrecognized in the lot.

You know what, your lives won't be as easy as it is now without us - great moms! I am redefining the meaning of MOM now. Mom is no longer the term of endearment our family calls us. It's no longer the term used to indicate we are mothers. Mom is...

M - mom

O - over

M- matter

Yes, we are moms over matter. We can defy anything. We can do almost everything. Multi-task, take care of the bills, walk the dogs, feed the kids, wash the clothes, press them too, prepare meals for the family, run errands, drive, put on make up, work, get pregnant, give birth, have periods, have very painful periods, go through menopause and so much more. We are M.O.M.s!

We deserve this Mother's Day!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL GREAT MOMS OUT THERE! 

Mother's Day Offers

We celebrate Mother's day every second Sunday of May and this 12th of May is this year's Mother's Day.

Have you already thought of what to give your special moms to show how much you love them and how grateful you are for everything? I hope you have already chosen the perfect gift to your loving mom. If not, don't fret. Here is a site where you can get a pleasant surprise for your mommy dearest. Just head on to www.berries.com  and take your yummiest treat for her!

Mother

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It's not everyday that I get to say "I Love You Mom." Here's my way of telling her how much I love her. And to all the mother's out there who unselfishly give their hearts away to the ones they love every single day - Cheers to you because you have the most valuable career of all time - being a mother.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY.

Mother 

by Roger J. Robicheau

A Mother’s love, is sure to find

A way to comfort, ease your mind

She knows just how, to build you up

When you’re so down, and can’t look up

You love the way, she makes you feel

Like you’re so special, her ideal

Her thought must start, with God above

To bring such caring, with such love

And as it flows, like gentle rain

It surely helps, when troubles pain

The love from mine, is oh so clear

I only wish, she was still here

Her warming glow, is missed each day

Even though, I seldom say

But she did leave, her gift behind

To help me through, when I may pine

And that’s the feel, known deep inside

Her faith and love, I still confide

Don't Jump Into Conclusions

Well, I have a very funny thing to tell you. My daughter is a friend of mine in Facebook. And please don't judge me for allowing her to have an account. She is a smart and sensible kid so she knows who to accept in her friends' circle in Facebook. Okay, going back to what I am supposed to tell you. I can actually view her posts in my wall and there was one she just posted few minutes ago regarding how she got home safe and that her friends left her in the school bus and she hear the teen-aged boys calling her name and saying malicious things. I don't know the whole story but I left some comments in her message trail and asking her friends as well to tell me if the boys don't stop teasing my daughter. And then I paused and thought for a while? Was I over-reacting? Did I even bother asking my daughter the full account of the story behind the message? Or was my daughter just sending out coded messages to her friends? Whatever her reasons are, I decided to ask her.

In all honesty, I am not really someone who jumps into conclusion or quick to judge like some people I know. So, I asked my daughter if someone was harassing her in the school bus. She said none so I asked why she wrote something like that on her wall post. Then she started laughing. She told me she was just listening to the teen boys' conversations and she as shocked that she had to share it to her friends. GASP!!!

Upon hearing that, I almost wished the ground I was standing on would open up and swallow me alive! I was getting ready to go "fight-mode" and then good thing I asked her. 

So, lesson learned - never, ever jump into conclusion. Or better yet, never, ever meddle with your kid's affairs. I am so mortified.

Happy Mother's Day Mom

For all the sacrifices you have made,

For all the lessons you have taught,

For all the love you have shown,

I am eternally grateful Mom.

I love you Mom and you deserve to be recognized for the unselfish acts of love you have shown your kids.

Happy Mother's Day Mom. I am glad to have you as my mother.

A Gift Request

My daughter will be in Grade 7 come September. Time flies so fast! I still remember the time when she was in kindergarten tugging a small trolley bag filled with toys, crayons and snacks. Now, I look at her bag and see teeners' books, pens, notes from friends and doodle pads.

We had an agreement before the end of the school term. My husband and I told her that if she pulled flying colors on her Mathematics and Arabic, we would definitely give her something she truly wanted. And guess what, she improved on her Math and the teacher was even amazed by the level of dedication she had shown. Arabic is a hopeless case because it is difficult to learn as they need to read, speak and write this foreign language. Apart from Arabic, she also had French to learn.

When asked by her dad what she wanted, she hastily said "iPad." I paused for a while and asked, "baby is it i-p-o-d or i-p-a-d." Your guess is good as mine! She really loves electronics and gadgets a lot so this did not come as a surprise. She keeps borrowing my iPod Touch as she enjoys listening to her anime playlist. However, when the iPad was released to the market, I have already seen her gawking at the iPad here in Dubai sometime back and I knew she fell in love.

So now I have to check and compare iPad and ipod reviews to see which one will be right for her age. Of course the answer is very obvious - iPod! I made an agreement with her that if she makes it to top 10 this coming school year, she will get the electronic device and that is for sure. You should have seen the twinkle in her eyes ;)

Problematic Claims

My mom retired from government service for one and a half years now. However, the government is giving her a tough time claiming her retirement and social security disability fund. We are all getting very frustrated with the system. My mom is not young anymore and can barely take long steps when left alone. Yet, she has managed to go to the releasing office of the government's bureau but to no avail. I feel so bad and sad for my mom since she has worked hard for 40 years in the service. This is what the government has to give her in return.

I hope that the new president will make things better for all the Filipinos, young or old, rich or poor, educated or not, and whatever state they are in the society. Enough with these problematic claims once and for all!

Happy Mother's Day to all Great MOMS!

To my mom who means so much to me and to all great mothers out there who sacrificed so much to ensure their children's well-being is met with unconditional love and affection...

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Happy Mother's Day with love!

Health Nut - Prenatal Vitamins

Pregnancy is one of the most elating feeling a woman can experience in her lifetime. I enjoyed being pregnant. I love the subtle changes happening to my body while going through the various stages of pregnancy.

Being pregnant does not entail just eating the right food which will give the proper nutrients a growing baby and mother need. A pregnant mother must also compliment her diet with prenatal vitamins so that she does not miss out on the important folic acid, calcium, iron and other important vitamins and minerals she and the baby will need while pregnant.

So if you have a "bun in the oven" and want to ensure the baby's health is just right, do not skip on your prenatal vitamins.

Happy Mother's Day 2009

All mother's deserve a pat on the back for the great things you have done. Happy Mother's Day to my mom and all the moms out there. Give yourselves a break... you deserve one.

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The Mom Song

I love this so much so I am sharing it to all moms and their kids. Some countries are celebrating Mother's Day on 22 March and others on 10 May. Regardless of when you celebrate it, this one's for you.

The lines are very familiar... I heard them from my mom! hahaha...

Best Mom Award from Best Moms themselves

I am thankful to have met these two lovely moms in the blog world. I am happy as well that I have been recognized by these two best moms as well for being a best mom. Thanks ladies! I truly honor this award. Beth and Kikamz, you two rock! Hahaha!



The rules:
1. Show the award logo in your post. 2. Pick a picture you have with your kiddo/s. 3. Post should include your best experience as a Mom. 3. Nominate other blogger moms out there that you consider the best mom, like yourself.

Well, being a mom is a 24/7 career. It's a very gratifying job if I may say because you get all the hugs and the slobbery kisses of your kids. Everyday is a best mom day for me even if my daughter and I squabble on petty things. We enjoy each other's company so much that she has become my little buddy, my shopping conscience, my mini-me, my fashion stylist, my royal highness, my hairdresser, my own daughter... We enjoy our togetherness that sometimes I forget the boundaries of mother-daughter stuff, forgetting all those authority over a child. For her, I am her mom AND her best friend and for me, I am her mom AND her best friend. I'll never forget the time when I got bed-ridden because of pneumonia and she carefully stroked my forehead, took a bowl filled with cold water and she wiped my face, cleaned my arms and legs. She acted as my nurse and she even made me a paper TULIP (which happens to be my favorite flower!) so I could get better. This was last year. I asked her why she was taking care of me when she could watch cartoons and read books instead of sitting by my side, she said "Mama, because you always take care of me too..." Awwwww... No other job in this world can ever replace the gratifying career of MOTHERHOOD. I am blessed to be a mom.

Our fave place in the world! Paris! My daughter loved the place and even quipped that when she gets older, she'd buy a house and we would ALL live there. Wow! Made my heart melt...


This was our first Disneyland visit in Hongkong and the year after that, we went to Disneyland Paris. I remember seeing how happy my princess was, the sparkle in her eyes each time we took the rides and hubby was so supportive of us, allowing us (especially me!) to act-out the kid in us. Imagine a 34 year-old (I was 34 then when we went there) mom running around like crazy just to get ahead of the line? Oh, that would be me!

Buzz Lightyear ride in Hongkong Disneyland. We had fun shooting those aliens. We're both "kids-at-heart." Well, at least my daughter is a bonafide kid. I am NOT!


Shopping at Siam Paragon, Bangkok, Thailand. My daughter is my "shopping conscience" because she always reminds me when to "stop." ;)

I am giving this award to the special moms I know: Cherry, Mommy Liza, Mommy Ana, Sarah, Niko, Chriss, Shiela