Wifely Steps

Typhoon Ondoy entered the country with such force last Saturday it took a lot of people by surprise. The rains were extremely strong. One report said that the rainfall we experienced in 6 hours was equivalent to a month’s worth of rain. Ondoy’s wrath has caused major floods, turning streets into raging rivers. It has [...]

In between nursing, changing diapers and other baby chores, I can hardly find time for myself. I’ve got a bunch of books yet to be read, but I’ve figured out a way to catch up on my reading. I read my books out loud to Timmy. They’re no Dr. Seuss or Mother Goose. The words [...]

Such great news! I got a call this afternoon and was informed that Wifely Steps is one of the finalists in Nuffnang’s first-ever Asia Pacific Blog Awards, under the Best Parenting Blog category. Oh wow! What an honor! The call came at a good time too. I was nursing Timmy when my friend rang. Haha! [...]

Projectile pee? Bring it on. Projectile poop? I can handle it. Late night feedings? Getting used to it. Tub baths? HOLY COW. Of all the baby stuff I do with Timmy, tub baths have got to be the most stressful. Oh man, oh man, oh man. He absolutely hates being fussed over. I think he [...]

My friend Fiona gifted me with a “Watch Me Grow Diary” before I gave birth. It’s a journal that helps you record your child’s feeding (time, liquid, amount), sleeping (and waking time), diaper changes (time, urine or BM), medication (time, medicine, amount), his activities and milestones everyday. Combine not getting enough sleep with multi-tasking during [...]

To the pregnant Moms (or those with loved ones who are pregnant), here’s a prayer that I carried with me when I was expecting. Thanks to Maver for sharing this with me. Click on the image for a larger view. Prayer for Safe Delivery O great Saint Gerard, beloved servant of Jesus Christ, perfect imitator [...]

Early morning feedings are getting easier. Just don’t cross me between 5 am-7 am when I’m at the peak of my slow, robotic movements. H calls me “Zombie” at that time, and he has no idea how close he is to the truth. Cross me and I will eat your brains out. Just kidding. Maybe [...]

It’s gray outside and looks like it’s about to rain. The house is quiet. The baby is sleeping. I have quiet time. Nothing like moments like this to make you reflect. Nothing like moments like this to make you appreciate a beautiful poem such as the one that follows. When It Rains by Ryan Kathman, [...]

“Huwag mong buhatin! Baka masanay!” (“Don’t carry him! He might get used to it!”) I’ve gotten my share of old school vs. modern takes on how to care for a newborn. One of the more interesting topics was responding to a newborn’s cries. Do you let him cry till he quiets down? Or do you [...]

*Baby cries* What’s the rule again? Start feeding with the breast the baby fed on last? Uggh, I can’t remember which one I fed him from. Which one looks less full… Edward Cullen. He’d make a perfect nanny. He doesn’t sleep. All he has to do is wake me up when the baby cries and [...]