My Mommyology

Learning from Motherhood.

March 26, 2013
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Why We Let Kids Be Kids

*** Trivia:  The Filipino term “sige” takes its origins from the Spanish word seguir, which means “to follow.”  The Filipino phrase “Sige Lang” (pronounced “cee-gue lāng”) is loosely used to mean, “go ahead” and “let (things) play out as they … Continue reading

March 19, 2013
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Much Needed “Me-Time”

Jamie. Has. Weaned.  She weaned!  I’m in happy, bittersweet disbelief. After months of sleepless nights and intermittent dream feeds, and another few more weeks of constant screaming and wailing for “mommy’s milk!”, Jamie has finally (FINALLY!) weaned.  Can you feel … Continue reading

March 10, 2013
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A Deeper Understanding on the Importance of Vaccines

Every month for the last six months (It’s been 6 months already?!  Goodness…) I’ve had to take the kids to the pediatrician to complete their vaccine shots (he only gives one shot per visit).  Apparently the required vaccines are different … Continue reading

January 19, 2013
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Adjustment Phase 2: Dealing with Mom-Guilt

Since we moved back, I’ve been plagued — day in and day out — by two kinds of Mom-Guilt. The first is very much work-related.  It’s something I never had in the states too, because with my visa restrictions I … Continue reading

December 16, 2012
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Paying It Forward: Moms Support Fellow Moms

I consider myself very fortunate to have a lot of mom-peers and mentors who have coached me in this journey of motherhood.  I have learned and picked up tidbits from each and every one of them, be they through face-to-face … Continue reading

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