Powdered Snow - 粉雪 Konayuki by Remioromen

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Another song that I found so touching in a drama.





Strange how a person, an event in our life can leave a mark in our heart and mind.
Did you ever had that feeling, that it's enough just by enjoying the moment?

I call that bitter sweet feelings. I had lots of those in my growing up years. Situations where you know it's only temporary, so you enjoy the moment, as to what is left.

........saying goodbye
........freedom
........trying to do as much as you can for a dying love one

these are to name a few.

One of the surprising things I learned in this drama, is what Aya's Mom said.
"There is nothing wrong with pity right? Pity is taking other's sadness and pain, and treating it as your own."

Isn't that true? Because of pity, we are more kinder, and we try to understand others.
We never know how the other person feels or going through, until you are actually in their shoes. Since not all of us can experience the same situations in this lifetime, some of us can only imagine.

.....and sometimes even that, is not enough.





Originally posted in Multiply on May 30, 2009

Best Maternity Pad - Anion

Ok, this is a very late post, but I think is kinda helpful.

One of the things to pack in preparation to the hospital for the due date is the all important "maternity pad".  You need those after you give birth.

I  remember while I was going through my list, a lot people would advise me to get this brand or that brand, coz it is much better. My sister in law advice me to get adult diapers coz those really won't give me any accidents ( accidents I mean "overflows").

Anyways, it was a good thing my OB advised me to use Anion after I was wheeled in my room. You can wear it the whole day, and you wont get that "wet" feeling, even if the pad was full. It is specifically designed for women after giving birth. So the healing of the wound is much faster.

The best part is that the size and look, is the same as that of a regular pad we are using for our monthly period. Since most maternity pad in the market are a lot bulkier and bigger, so kinda feel different when used. And doesn't even come with wings. Anion however has wings, without wings, and overnight pads. So you still have choices just like your regular pads.

This can be found in drug stores, I don't think it's available in the groceries yet. If you can't find it, ask your OB about it, they sell them too. If your OB doesn't sell them, leave me a message here and I'll give you the address and contact number of my OB.

1 pack of Anion also contains 1 test kit for infection in your wound. So you will be aware right away if the wound is not healing well, and call your OB.

They are a little expensive however, but really worth it.  You can wear it the whole day and  don't have to worry about "overflows".


Surprise! Surprise! It seems that this napkin has more benefits aside from what I've mentioned, here's a few links and a was covered in the Jessica Soho report:

Anion Information






Originally posted in Multiply on May 21, 2009

My Chubby Little Baby

This was taken while she was just 3 months old. She's such a chubby little baby. hehehe!!!

I never thought I'd have such a chubby a little baby like this, I was always worried about her weight, but her Dada wants her to be chubby. Shheeessh!  hehehe!!!

Her nap time in the morning would only last for 30 minutes, and her nap time in the afternoon is about 2 hours long only.  By 4 months old she loves watching baby einstein and Baby Signing Time. She can watch them for 4 hours straight if you let her, and she won't be disturb, if you block her view, she'll call your attention. Hahahaha!!!

But we limit her dvd time to 2 hours only as per doctors order.

She also loves to brush her teeth, maybe because it helps ease the teething.

Her system however cannot handle cerelac, if I give her that she'd get constipated, her popo would be so hard, and she'd cry a lot. So I only give her mashed potato, carrot, squash and other veggies that can be mashed.

Am glad she's not sooo fussy. And behaves well.

She doesn't like to be kissed on the cheeks though, only me and Dada can do that. Other people, she'll cry.


She's a good baby, if she wakes up ahead of us, she would just play in her crib and patiently waits for us to get up, she would know right away if I was awake, I really don't know how she does it, I would not budge or move, but she knows I was awake and would start to make noises or call me. And she's not even sleeping beside me.  Since at 3 months old she was already placed in the automatic swing the whole time for her to sleep and at 4 months old, was already sleeping in the crib.  Am glad she was well adjusted.

She's already going 11 months by next month. And things have been a little easier, I can leave her in the crib to play and wash her bottles, and at night I don't have to carry her to sleep anymore, just let her finish her bottle, and she'd be asleep by then. Wheew!

And the best part is she knows how to play already with her toys. Or play with us. hehehe!!! She is indeed a little bundle of sunshine and joy.





Originally posted in Multiply on April 26, 2009

Port-A-Cath

I was reading my emails and I got this link about port-a-cath, reminded me of a late friend of mine who had one of these during his treatment.  You can read about it also at  penmachine's blog site.

During the time when he had this, his family had a hard time finding a doctor to flush this device, since during the time he had this, there was only one doctor who has the knowledge about this device here in Davao.

It's good to know that it's getting popular, at least there's a lot more doctors who is available to flush the device.





Originally posted on April 18, 2009 in Multiply

Letting Go of Love

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Song : 把爱放开 (Let go of Love)
Original Singer: F.I.R




It's never easy letting go of something or someone you truly love or want.

This song reminded me so much of the time I wanted to hold on to someone, to make the relationship work....... and yet at the end, it wasn't meant to be.

How do you start to pick up the pieces?

How do you heal a broken heart? a broken spirit?

I have never forgotten the feeling of despair, frustration and pain. But off course I've forgiven the person. We were just not meant to be.

This happened years ago. But I just wanna say...thank you for waiting.





This was originally posted in Multiply on April 11, 2009

FrancisM and my work

I was sadden by the news I received this friday, as we all know FrancisM died.

I liked this guy a lot, since he has a lot of heart for our country. And has good ideas on how to promote nationalism. Which does not appeal to the old only but most especially to the teens. And to my opinion is a vital section of our society.

While watching the news, I saw for the first time his 2 blogs here in multiply.

FrancisM's 3 Stars and A Sun and FrancisM's Battle with Cancer.

As I was reading his blog, I was shocked to see, that the equipment we are testing for our US client at my work is being used on him.

Click on this link to view the ultrasound equipment: FrancisM - PICC line insertion.

FrancisM-HappyBattle site

I was totally surprised. I know for a fact our line of work is important, a life can be saved by using these ultrasound, the US manufacturer made sure a lot of testing is done on the equipment to ensure quality results are given to the doctors. We are a small part of their team. And they never told us where it is being sold(or we never ask?). I didn't realize it has already reached the Philippines.

Am glad it has aided a person(I truly admire) in his time of need.

God speed FrancisM, we will surely miss your music and your patriotism.





Originally posted in Multiply on March 8, 2009

Finding A Good Breast Pump

The moment I was able to do breast feeding to my baby, I asked my hubby to go buy me a breast pump, so I can start expressing my milk in preparation for going back to work.

The first few days of breastfeeding I wasn't able to give her much milk, so had to sort to formula. But after eating soup with green papaya in it, the following day, I had lots of milk. Thanks to my bestfriend's advice. And in due time I was able to produce 3 oz of milk for her. Wow! Really a surprise, didn't know it was possible.

Anyways back to the breast pump, if you ask me about manual vs electric breast pump, you might as well invest in electric, since it's a lot faster not to mention less hassle for you.  Here's why:

We tried the manual type, it wasn't that good to use since it's quite a hassle to manually pump. And maybe the product we bought wasn't that good I think, since after 2 weeks the handle broke off. Sheesh! What a waste of money. And that pump cost us 500+ pesos.

I recommend the Pigeon electric breast pump,  though it cost a lot more (P2,000+), it's more convenient and no hassle at all to use, the best part is, it easily dries off, so you can use it again after 2 hours.   Yey!!!




Originally posted in Multiply on Sept 6, 2008