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Mumemerry Ang Pasko

It was one of status post in Facebook and let me share with you why my Christmas is a merry one:

Uh.. there’s nothing big happening this season but I haven’t encountered some problems the past few weeks or months. I am happily contented with my life. The dreams are starting to be reality. What can I ask for?

I have great friends and when I say great.. REAL friends.. the Marce club and some offline friends. And I met a lot of new mommies this year! Though I let go some.. I gained more! yay!

I am so loved, 4 kids and an amazing husband… 3 boys and a baby girl. Every night, it feels like Christmas with them.

And though I had more nervous breakdowns the past few months more than I had my entire life, it’s OK, finally I am fulfilled financially. Who would have thought that a stay at home mom of four kids can earn that much?

Material wise, err, most of the wants and needs were here already.. so there..

There’s only wish though.. and that’s for my sister, it will mean spending the Christmas without them but it’s for their future.

Ikaw mumemerry na ba pasko mo?

Richwell Warehouse Sale 2010

Since 2006, when we learned about Richwell Warehouse Sale, we never missed a year. During our first year shopping at Richwell, we scored Hot Wheels, 3 pices for the price of one (or almost, 3 pieces for 120 Pesos) and some Fisher Price or Chicco shoes half its original price.

Year 2007, I bought a lot of Mega blocks, yep, almost half of our Mega Blocks collections comes from the warehouse sale. And again, got some shoes half its original price. 2008 and it’s all about Chico’s toy, not the brand Chicco but our baby Chilet. We bought a lot of baby toys for 100 pesos each, even got one for 50 Pesos only. Of course, Mega Blocks are always top on our list. And finally bought them their first Hot Wheels track for less than 1000.

Last year, it’s all about infant toys for Sati. We bought some toys for her cribs and shocked to see that Chico’s Mega Blocks car was being sold almost 50% off its original price (waaaah). And again, I splurge on Mega Blocks and some shoes. Oh we almost bought a slides set. ahahaha

This year, I am still going to buy Mega Blocks, but this time the smaller one. They no longer plays with the maxi blocks (hmm sino kaya magmamana nun). And will try to find some toys Sati will like. And if by luck there’s a playground set for a very reasonable price, we might buy it (save for our future house.. wehehe)

Here is the schedule for Richwell Sale 2010:

November 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27, 28
December 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22

Richwell Warehouse Sale 2010 is open from 9 am to 6 PM on Saturdays and Sundays and 1 PM- 6PM on Fridays and weekdays.

Breastfeeding and Pumping

Breastfeeding and Pumping, these are two things that does not work well with me. I cannot pump well. Or maybe the pumping device I used was a cheap one (hehe). I have high regards to working mothers who still breastfeed their babies (shout out to Nicquee!). I tried pumping before and it really takes a lot of effort and not to mention frustrations. I tried it with my first born. We were to shop some Christmas presents and he was barely 2 months then. I tried pumping and the most I got was 1 ounce of milk. I’m luckier with my second born, milk supply was better then. As with my third born, he’s lucky, I never leave him even if we look for a case of my ipod nano, he’s with us (thank goodness for slings!). Now with Sati, there are times that my milk supply are good but there are times when it’s not. So during her first 6 months, she’s my plus one in every events I attend (err plus 2 for the helper).

As I read about Breastfeeding and Pumping, I learned that the key to success is still the mom’s willingness to feed the baby with her milk. It’s not easy as most books will say but if the mother is determined to do it, nothing can stop them. And of course, proper knowledge can really help in making it a success. Just before you give birth, research about pumping devices. This will be your partner in this business. There are two types of pumps, manual and electric. Obviously, electric pump is way better than manual pumps but it is more expensive too. Look for a pump that won’t break your budget but can be a good one for you. Also, ask around, you might be surprised that there are moms who are willing to sell their pumps.

When to start pumping breast milk?

Start pumping week ahead of your maternity leave. Let your breast get used to it. Save the milk and freeze it. This will save you in the future as you’ll never know how much stress going back to work (while breastfeeding will bring you or its effect on your milk supply). From time to time, let the baby feed on the bottle with your milk. Let the baby get used to feeding bottles.

Getting back to work while Breastfeeding and Pumping

There are breastfeeding products available that lets you pump hands free. isn’t that amazing? Breastfeeding blouses are also everywhere to make it more discreet for you. And if it’s up on your alley, rally some of the moms in your office and ask for a breastfeeding section.

Tip:
To make it easy for you, drink a lot of liquids that can increase your supply, in my case, it’s Orange juice with pulp and choco drink 🙂