Kiara Nanali @tinymommyph, Philippines

Totoo bang safe tayo basta nagpapadede mga mommies? Lactational Amenorreah Method (LAM), or the exclusive breastfeeding method of birth control, is the natural postpartum infertility that occurs when a woman is not menstruating due to breastfeeding. (Source: www.kellymom.com) Exclusive breastfeeding by itself is 98% effective in preventing pregnancy as long as ALL of these conditions are met: 1. Baby is less than 6 months old 2. Your menstrual periods have not yet returned 3. Baby is breastfeeding on cue (both day & night), and gets nothing but breastmilk or only token amounts of other foods. You can achieve higher effectiveness by practicing ecological breastfeeding: * keeping baby close * breastfeeding on cue (day and night) * using breastfeeding to comfort your baby * breastfeeding in a lying-down position for naps and at night * using no bottles or pacifiers Though rare, it is still possible for a nursing mom to become pregnant while she is breastfeeding and before she has her first menstrual period. When in doubt, it’s safe to have a back-up contraceptive method. #breastfeeding #breastfeedingasacontraception #familyplanning #breastfeedingawareness Source: https://kellymom.com/ages/older-infant/fertility/ —————— Ang Lactational Amenorreah Method (LAM) o ang exclusive breastfeeding na paraan ng birth control ay ang natural na ‘postpartum infertility’ at mabisang contraceptive method (98% effective) kapag na-meet natin ang LAHAT ng mga kondisyong ito: 1. Wala pang 6 months si baby 2. Hindi pa bumabalik ang period mo 3. Baby is breastfeeding on cue (day & night), walang ibang nakukuha kundi breastmilk, at katamtaman at unti-unting pagbigay ng piling pagkain/solid food Mas magiging epektibo kapag nagpapadede tayo on demand (ecological breastfeeding): * Magpasuso ‘on demand’, araw at gabi * Panatilihing malapit si baby * Magpadede para i-comfort si baby * Huwag gumamit ng mga pacifier o bote Kahit bihira, maaari pa ring mabuntis kahit hindi nagpapadede at hindi pa bumalik ang period. Kapag hindi sigurado, mainam na magkaroon ng back-up contraception.

Kwentong love life tayo ❤️❤️❤️ When my husband and I committed to be together, most of our close friends would congratulate me and wish him good luck. We were the classic case of “opposites attract”. My husband was a soft-spoken probinsyano that came from humble beginnings, while I was an energetic city girl who came from a family of achievers. As low-key as he was, I was the type who would bump into friends and acquaintances at the mall. We were nothing alike. But here we are now, more than 10 years together, with more than five years in a long-distance relationship. Our relationship is far from perfect, but we have learned, adjusted, and discovered ways on how to take care of our union despite the distance. LOVE AND ACCEPT YOURSELF AND YOUR PARTNER — BOTH THE GOOD AND THE BAD. I’ve always believed that, in order to love someone, we need to first make ourselves whole. We do not get into a relationship wishing na pupunan ng partner natin ang ating mga kakulangan, o kaya para baguhin ang kanyang mga di kanais-nais na katangian. Before I met my husband, I came from an unsuccessful relationship and was raising a baby while I finished my college degree. As a single mom I felt undeserving of other people’s love, but my daughter became my inspiration to bounce back and be a better version of myself. There were also some things I loved doing that my husband did not enjoy much, like going out to drink with friends or doing retail therapy (sometimes buying things I did not even need!) However, he did not force me to change or to give up the people and things that make me happy. Being whole means accepting one’s own set of strengths and flaws and loving ourselves for it. Likewise, I became more sensitive to my husband’s needs and worked on my not-so-good traits – not because I was forced, but because I wanted to. COMMUNICATE AND SUPPORT EACH OTHER. My husband and I were colleagues at work. Back then he used to play basketball at our company’s annual tournament. Syempre todo support ako. Always present ako sa laro niya — laging may dalang energy drink at panay ang cheer tuwing makakapuntos ang team nila. Ultimate fan girl! On the other hand, I used to be a member of Toastmasters International and joined public speaking competitions. My husband was shy and not used to striking up conversations with strangers, but he made an effort to support me in my events. And win or lose, may date o movie treat siya para sa akin pagkatapos! When he went abroad to work, I struggled with our new long-distance setup. Dahil eight hours ang pagitan namin, nag vivideocall kami ng madaling araw, until eventually we worked a convenient schedule. And despite the distance, we still make sure to communicate every day. DATE SOMEONE WHO’S IN IT FOR THE LONG RUN. For me, dating someone whom you can’t see spending your future with is like doing a workout right before eating a 500-calorie burger – sayang ang effort! Though I also think that being in the ‘wrong’ relationships can teach you much about life and love, I would not want to invest time and emotions once I see that the other person does not have any plans for the future. Sa simula pa lang, alam ko na that he’s the one – he talked to my parents and his parents that he wanted to enter into a relationship with me. Sinagot ko siya nung alam kong may blessing na rin from both sides. And because I was a single mom then, I prayed for someone who would love my daughter as his own. Needless to say, siya na ang tumayong Daddy ng panganay ko. EVERY RELATIONSHIP SHOULD HAVE A THIRD PARTY. Third party ba kamo? Oo, dapat may third party sa relasyon! We will never forget a priest’s wedding homily: Every marriage should have a third party — our faith. When we put our faith at the center of the relationship, we become more conscious of our actions and decisions and strive to grow spiritually together. As a couple and as parents, we both seek to embody the love described in 1 Corinthians 13:4-8. Sometimes, we fall short kasi hindi naman tayo perfect. But putting God at the center of our relationship helps us avoid compromising situations kung saan pwedeng magkasala. Fun fact: May ‘third party’ kami when he proposed to me last 2014. It was Valentine’s Day at kinukulit ko siya kung nasaan na ang flowers ko. After sending my daughter to school, he said he wanted to go to the cathedral to pray. We prayed inside the church. At sabi ko “Uy, may bentang bulaklak sa labas, ako nalang bibili”. He asked me to get his wallet, and there I saw inside my bag a rose-shaped ring box. He opened it, got the ring, and proposed to me. Of course I said YES! Why did he propose inside the church? Because he wanted God to be our main witness! There will never be a perfect relationship, and it doesn’t always come easy, but we can always strive to make ours a great one. When we commit to love wholeheartedly and be together, every challenge, obstacle, success, and even random moment, becomes totally worth it. #TAPmom #VIPparents #TAPwriter #VIPParentsPH

Hello mommies! When does the first molar tooth erupt? My youngest is 17mos and meron nang nagsisimulang lumabas na first molar tooth. May discomforts din ba baby nyo when teething?

I went down to take a quick photo and pagbalik ko, ayun ubos na aking MAC lipstick at ganito na hitsura ni lo. Imagine how much damage could happen in just a couple of minutes? When we have small children around us, we should keep our surroundings safe. Toddlers love to ‘experience’ everything new. So how do we keep our place safe for our kids? 🌸 Keep away safety hazards like electrical sockets, and unplug appliances when not in use. 🌸 Keep sharp objects like scissors and knives out of reach. 🌸 Keep small objects that could pose a choking hazard like coins and small toys. 🌸 Store cleaning supplies and toxic chemicals where the kids can’t access them. 🌸 Install a safety gate especially if you have stairs. 🌸 Keep bathrooms doors closed. 🌸 Scan the place for other safety hazards from your child’s perspective. Exploring the world through tasting, touching, and moving around is really part of our children’s development. As parents, our job is to ensure that they are able to do this safely. #momtips #TAPVIPparent #VIPParentsPH #safety #safetyfirst #safetyathome

Manzanilla users din ba kayo, mommies? I just found out pwede rin pala sya sa older kids to alleviate discomforts na dulot ng sipon, ubo, at lagnat. #motherstouch #massagetime

Pregnancy is probably the most wonderful journey that every mom goes through. And the scariest too! Am I eating right? Will I hurt my baby? Why is my baby not moving? Call me paranoid, but with my three pregnancies, I would easily worry whenever I noticed my baby not being so ‘active’. Counting kicks is a great habit that pregnant mommies should cultivate during the third trimester. Starting at 28 weeks, your baby’s movement becomes more predictable, so you become more aware if there is a slight change in the pattern of movement and if it’s time to check with your doctor. Project Sidekicks aims to help parents have healthy pregnancies and reduce the stillbirth risks through advocating counting kicks, sleeping on the side, no smoking, and good mental health. For more information, head over to www.project-sidekicks.com Download theAsianparent Philippines app to use the Kick Counter! #ProjectSidekicks #CountBabyKicks #TAPSidekicks #TheAsianParentPH #TAPVIPMom #TAPVIPMomsPH #TAPVIPParentsPH

As parents we need to be more aware about the factors that affect stillbirth so that we can prevent the risks. Read more: https://www.facebook.com/105577730902412/posts/279392506854266/?d=n #Projectsidekicks