Book Review x Queen-a-Bella from Brainy Connections

Love reading books? If you’d asked me to… then, I would lie if I tell you I do. Although I’m a not a book geek as expected, I am happy to inform you that my son didn’t just inherit that way. He loves books as much as I don’t. For sure, you’d asked me if how I had known it. I received books courtesy of OMF Literature from winning in their facebook and twitter contest. Glad that the book they gave to me are for kids. There, my son was so happy seeing those books and he always (technically, not read it since he still 2 y/o though) scan it and see those pictures in it.

Meanwhile, I received an invitation to check out a book which is produced by Brainy Connections. Actually I don’t have any idea about their site but if you’re a parent (just like me), sure this site is perfect for you especially if you’re a new to parenting hood.

I received a book which has a title of Queen-a-Bella Finds a Best Friend- authored by Lisl Fair. This is something your kids would definitely love. It’s a simple story where even those not a fan of books would love to read. It’s more on images which made it very friendly to kids and kids-at-hearts as well. Aside from that, there are values one can learn out of reading this book.

The story talks about how one finds her best friend despite of their differences. Meet Queen-a-Bella, the fluffy rabbit in her favorite red tutu and follow her on her quest to find a best friend.

Want to get a copy? It’s out now at amazon, for the link visit them at http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009GK36B0/.

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Guide Your Kids Accordingly rather than Sorry

I just saw this post and it shocked me. I guess you do too. (Read the image below)

Things like this happen because of parents’ or let’s just say guardians’ carelessness towards their kids. When I read this news, what ran in my mind was to keep my attention to my kids whenever they play especially with my eldest one who is really harsh in terms of revenge thing.  He always makes our younger brother cry. That’s why every time they play, I always make sure that those things that may cause such the image above are far from them and can NEVER be reached by them.

Aside from that, I also make sure baby M is away from them whenever they play since I’m afraid that accidents such this will happen to us. I don’t know what to do if ever. But nevertheless, this incident will never happen if I’ll be careful in taking care of them at the same time my full attention is with them.

So to parents and guardians out there, please guide your children accordingly especially if they are at the stage of curiosity…  Perhaps, let’s do actions with them rather than sorry.

VitaPops, The New Fun Way of Enjoying Vitamin C

Giving vitamins especially vitamin C to our kids is really important especially nowadays since weather changes from time to time. With that, varieties of diseases are everywhere which possibly our kids can get. Thus, letting them take vitamins everyday will help them boost their immune system and so keep their selves from harmful sickness such as colds and coughs.

As a mom, I always make sure to keep my kids from getting sick… thence, I always manage to keep them healthy and safe all the time. One of the things I am afraid of is that they might admitted to hospital due to the cough and colds they have especially to my eldest, Kuya G, who happens to be so picky kiddo at the same time loves to play everywhere even at the dirtiest place ever in our apartment.

With that, giving him vitamins such as vitamin C, iron and multivitamins, I know that he’s far away from getting sick. Yet, sometimes you just can’t tell time… Even I give him those; there are times that he gets cough and colds often since he refuses to take vitamin C which is very important for him.

What is Vitamin C?

“Vitamin C or L-ascorbic acid, or simply ascorbate (the anion of ascorbic acid), is an essential nutrient for humans and certain other animal species. Vitamin C refers to a number of vitamers that have vitamin C activity in animals, including ascorbic acid and its salts, and some oxidized forms of the molecule like dehydroascorbic acid. Ascorbate and ascorbic acid are both naturally present in the body when either of these is introduced into cells, since the forms interconvert according to pH.”  Courtesy of http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitamin_C

“Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin, meaning that your body doesn't store it. We have to get what we need from food, including citrus fruits, broccoli, and tomatoes. 

You need vitamin C for the growth and repair of tissues in all parts of your body. It helps the body make collagen, an important protein used to make skin, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, and blood vessels. Vitamin C is needed for healing wounds, and for repairing and maintaining bones and teeth. 

Vitamin C is an antioxidant, along with vitamin E, beta-carotene, and many other plant-based nutrients. Antioxidants block some of the damage caused by free radicals, substances that damage DNA. The build-up of free radicals over time may contribute to the aging process and the development of health conditions such as cancer, heart disease, and arthritis.” Source: http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/vitamin-c-000339.htm.

I am giving him Ceelin syrup ever since when he was a baby (I gave him drops before when he was 0-6 mos.). He’s okay with it until he turned 1 year old until now. I am having hard time for him to take vitamin C which had been my one of my problems in terms of his health. He often gets cough and colds because of refusing in taking it. I don’t know what alternative to give him until I discover that he’s getting my vitamin C in the fridge without letting me know. (Not to mention my vitamin C) I then found the solution of my problem. He’s taking vitamin C same as mine.

I am worried that it may not good for him but according to my sister it’s okay because vitamin C is not harmful to neither make problems with age too. But it would still be nicer if I could give him vitamin C that suits his age. There, I was given a chance to take a sample of the newest product of Unilab- VitaPops!

At first, I thought it was just a simple vitamin such as ceelin chewable but boy, I was wrong! It’s something different. Something that pops! Oh yeah, to give you a hint from the word itself that makes it unique.

VitaPops, the first and only pop rocks vitamin c.

I then let my son and my brother try it.. love it so much… 

tito troy with me

Kuya G with Momee

another pose of Tito Troy

They love it since it pops out on their tongue and the taste, it’s good and no wonder why it is not just mom approved but as well kids approved too!

Me of course

My son really loves it so much and now my worries all fade away! I can give this one to him instead of the vitamin c I take. No need for me to force him to take his vitamins especially when it comes to vitamin c because VitaPops is here! The New Fun Way of Enjoying Vitamin C.

Update: Aside from that, it can be consumed even with empty tummies. 

VitaPops comes in a sachet which contains 50 mg of Vitamin C (as Sodium Ascorbate, making it non-acidic and can be consumed even on an empty stomach). It also contains 1/5 the amount of sugar found in regular Vitamin C.

VitaPops costs P10/sachet and is available in all leading drugstores nationwide!

So, if you think you are having problem same as mine better grab one now and see for yourself!

New Born Screening Result of My Daughter

It was late morning when I decided to go to the hospital to get my daughter's birth certificate for baptismal purposes. Apparently, I am not that lucky enough since the records' section is open only on weekdays. Hence, the security guard on duty told me to go back on Monday instead.

I'm supposed to go home right after I knew that I can't get the copy of the live birth of my baby... but hey, I just remember to get the result of my daughter's new born screening. So, I went in the nursery section to ask for the result. I was quite dismay because it was written in the window that the schedule on where parents/guardian can get the result is only from Monday- Friday 1-5 pm. I was really disappointed since it was just the only day I am available to go out from home.

The man who's waiting for the nurse on duty to entertain him helped me to get the result although it was Satuday. He helped me out to force the nurse to release me the result and luckily, the nurse allow me to get it. (Thanks to Him)

The time I get the result it was pretty nervous feeling in my part since I've done something bad to her before when she was still in my tummy. Read the full story here.

click the image to see it clearly

I was so happy that the result turned out beyond my expectation! I was so thankful to those who have prayed for my daughter. And really want to thank our Father in Heaven, Jesus and so to Mother Mary who have been there for me and hear my prayers. I really owe it to them all.

Oh by the way, Baby M just turned 4 months.

Here she is:

Love, love, love from us to all of you! Have a nice day everyone. 

My Children, My Life

Being a mom has never been easy. I knew that even before when I was still a kid. There are lots of stuffs to sacrifice and so other things as well that are bounded for me to experience. Yet, I still choose to pursue what I am having right now.

There are options to choose for. And it depends on us on what path to select on. Although, sometimes I envy other people who happens to be same age as mine and enjoying their freedom I still never regret of having my 2 kids with me.

One of the happiest moment I ever experienced in my life was the first time I hear the cry and laughter of my 2 angels. Probably, moms out there felt the same way too as mine.

Meanwhile, becoming at this point where I am right now has never become as easy as what you all think of. Having my son with me is my will. (Funny, huh?) At the early age of 17 I dreamed of having a child already and so it did happen. At first I was worried since his father is not okay with what I have planned out then I was almost tempted to abort my son. Yet, thanks to my 2 BFFs who were there for me to continue my pregnancy. Later on, I got pregnant again after my son turned 1. Though, I was trying to control still it happened.

There, I made the most crucial sin I've ever made in my entire life. The time I knew I was pregnant, my world seems so hopeless. I actually don't know what to do. What keeps on crossing in my mind is that, I want to go back to school and finish my studies. Until I decided to abort my baby. The worst is that, the father of my kids supported my decision which he should not do but instead disagree in the first place. After trying to abort my baby, fortunately, it was not successful as planned. We tried to abort the baby again, and then I finally decided to let the baby live as what s/he should be, whatever s/he may look like or s/he would be. He never agreed on me, but nothing else he can do... It's still my body and I am only the one who has right on it. Until he accepted what I have decided on. We went to a hospital for an ultrasound test, luckily the baby's vital signs are normal and according to the doctor my baby is healthy.

After 5 months, I got my second ultrasound test. I found out that I was having placenta previa. The doctor advised me to rest and not be stressed. She also requested me to have a repeat ultrasound test for update. Right after that visit, the father of my children and I had misunderstanding which result to separation.

I was expecting for it though. He'd been acting so irresponsible the time I told him that I am going to continue my pregnancy. A month before I am going to give birth, I went to Cathedral Church here in our place and I ask for God's forgiveness towards what I have done for my child. At the same time, I asked Him and Mama Mary that my baby will not be affected with what we've done to her. If ever I could just give my life in return, I will do.

The time I was scheduled for a Caesarean section to give birth, I don't know what to do because honestly I'm ashamed of what I have done to her. But despite of what had happened, I'm so thankful to God and Mama Mary that they heard my prayers. And I always thank God for his goodness not just to me and to my daughter but as well to those who believe in HIM too.

And now, I have a beautiful and wonderful DAUGHTER.

To all teenagers or perhaps, not prepared to have a child yet... don't engage yourself in premarital sex. If it happens you get pregnant by surprised, then let it be. Killing won't make you success neither free you from chagrin. Regretting will not either save you from your sin. Trust me, I did it too. You just don't know what's its consequences.