Baby Blues
Written by maialancholy on November 27th, 2007The feeling of elation that I had before actually giving birth was replaced with feelings of anxiety and doubt. When reality kicked in, I have a baby to take care of and feed with my own milk… and I can’t pass on the responsibility to any one, not even my husband… I felt scared and frustrated. No one told me it would be this hard. Or I never bothered to listen to friends who had walked this path already.
Breastfeeding Challenges
Written by maialancholy on November 4th, 2007We have attended breastfeeding seminars while I was still pregnant. Noel and I have decided we would go for breastfeeding. After hearing all the benefits for the mom and baby, aside from the different benefits like emotional attachment, financial savings, and physiological benefits, we thought it was an advocacy we would like to partake for Johann’s sake. Little did we know that it is easier said than done.
5 Top Things Inside my Hospital Bag
Written by maialancholy on October 30th, 2007Being the OC that I am, I stress out even on the smallest details. I knew that I had to prepare for my hospital bag, but I was bent on bringing everything inside our house! What do you really need to bring to the hospital - both for Mommies, Daddies, and of course, baby?
10 Ways to Cope with Stress During Pregnancy
Written by maialancholy on July 26th, 2007Stress is a normal occurrence nowadays, with society moving fast, people running around, everything needed in a jiffy. Sometimes people go on nervous breakdowns unable to cope up with it. Having been exposed to a high stress level environment, how then do I cope up with stress and stay pregnant?