A bit of cold

My daughter wake up this morning with a  stopped-up nose. It's not easy to see her "9 weeks baby" having a bit of a cold. She is aware I think!because when she find hard to breath she opened her mouth and breath through it. I observe her for a few minutes while my husband checking for the first aid.

We find out that holding your baby's head up is good and even when the baby is lying in bed. Breast milk can even help. We closed the heater and let our bedroom cooler so she find easy to breath.

Hour 10.00 I breastfeed her, little she's been better. Thanks God it did not be to worst!we could celebrate our new year in a peaceful way.

amusement for her

My daughter is 2 months and 7days now. She's fine, lots of laughter we could get from her. She is an entertainer,shows that she would like to talk with us. In her nursing board I hung stuffed toys in different colors which she enjoyed a lot. I bought  music box and used it as music background. 

Everytime she heard the melody at the same time I swing the hunging toys. She spark,spark,shouted but with joy. When I look at her face "this simple things"I did for her brings her so much pleasure and enjoyment. Her smile take my breath away. A mother  feeling of complete and utter love it's amazing.

Before I got this idea,quite tough every "change of nappies" because she was sleepy then. But within 1 month crying moment was gone(although not 100 % because baby cries of course). I mean it well that she has find her amusement center in her nursing area.

our precious gift this Christmas

How happy we are,we celebrate Christmas with our close family. We continue our celebration at home,opening gifts for our belove daughter. My husband and I promise not to buy gift for each other. We are so much satisfied and enjoy our precious gift we got this year(our daughter).

Material things cannot compare the  happiness that we felt. A gift that we both waited for too long. In the night before Christmas we 3 was out and send our Christmas card greetings to our friends. My husband is the bearer while me and my daughetr waiting in the car. It's 17 minus outside but it was fun all of them live not so long. The post office here cannot promise to send it on time of Christmas.

We deliver it with extra careful that no one will  notice us when we put the card in their post box. First time we did it. For the past 4 years I've been in the country, we just send e-card. This year we make it different dispite the bad weather. It's more fun doing like this!having efforts,spending our time with it ? worthy. 

Diaper logbook

We called it diaper logbook together with my husband we decided to have it. From day one (after hospital)we used this one. The clinic did not advise us but we thought writing down the time every changes of diaper is more easy to have control. We maybe over reacted or whatever you may think but honestly this one works!

I don't need to think back the time when I wonder when my daughter did a poo-poo. Instead I look at the logbook and check so I don't need to worry about. Putting things in mind is good but remember that we people  forget things easily. We have so much things to remember. We are satisfied with what we did. I know this is a small small thing but it's helpful. 

                                

From Wardrobe

I have clothes that I worn well for many years I tried it on yesterday. It's fitted to my new body mama figure. Some where still hunging in the closet wait maybe after 6 months,they're for small size for this time. I've planning to buy new jeans because I thought that no one  fit me. 

I suppose not to spend money instead sorting out everything in the wardrobe is the best thing I should do. The rest thing I need could wait after Christmas. I may feel stressful if I have it this high season, Christmas gift must prioritise.

Best for baby

 I losed almost 20 kilos 2 months after I give birth to my daugther. I never go some special diet,I eat like normal days. I am proud of myself a prove that my metabolism working good. Instead I still take multi vitamins every day and extra calcium tablet. It's needed specially a mother like me who breast feed a child.

I did learned baby massage that my daughter love it. Warm bath + massage give her a sweet long sleep for the day.

I used the common toalet paper wet it with warm water when I change her diaper. It's more  safe than buying wet wipes . Exceptional when we travel.

She's more sensible and started dribble that looks so funny when she do it.

I am the master of every task at home!I don't understand  where did I find my energy. Well a mother is always be...Merry Christmas to all

breast pump

Sharing my daily life as a mom is fun I think. Although sometimes,I find hard to update this blog because of some circumstances.

My daughter is soon 2 months old, days pass away it's just like yesterday. Our Christmas will be exciting this year since we are 3 in the family now.

I cannot forget for the first week after my delivery. A lot of challenge that I myself could not believe how it was.

The problem of  my milk production was much more diffecult at all. But with the help of breast pump 2days after all of a sudden I have milk that enough for my baby. This helps a lot...I'm happy until now that I have no problem every time I feed her she is satisfied.

A cold day

I was out with my daughter in spite of the thick snow. We supposed to have her finger print design as scheduled in public preschool nearby we live.

She is only 7 weeks old, but the invitation came from her nurse who arrange the meeting with some other mothers. On the way, the path walk was covered of snow. I find hard of pushing her carrycot. The snow was really thick.

Lucky enough because she only sleep. I arrive few minutes late in the area. Ashamed on me,I asked sorry for it. One by one they take finger print of each baby's finger/foot but my little angel is still sleeping. I cannot afford to wake her up so I wait and wait until hour 16.00. The plan be nothing,I think I should wait for another month.

Nice to be out anyway meeting with other mother like me. We had a talked for a few hours about baby things. I enjoyed!which I admit that I need it sometime. Staying all the time at home is fine for me but socialize with others is healthy.

Vitamin D

Who hates the sun?no one of course. Those who live in tropical country spending  their entire life with sunlight they are lucky. They may  also feel tired on it specially during noon time when the sun shining so hot. But in the morning they have free Vitamin D that comes naturally from the sun.

How about people living in the country with to little sunlight specially winter season. It's a question of some,taking vitamin D is the answer. A person like me needs D vitamin because I have brown comflexion and not born in the country.

I understand more now after I got my daughter. She got her vitamin D substitute,5 drops every day. She needs it until she turn 5 years old. The said vitamin is cost free,I'm pleased for it. Summer season is short here,the long absence of the sun makes people more crazy to travel to a warmer country.

With such a weather like this today so much cold that freezes us totally. I wish it's summer soon.

Parents should know

Breast milk is the best for baby!no doubt about it,i THINK EVERY BODY KNOWS. Due to some problem of mother's breast milk production so therefore parents force to use milk substitute. There we don't know that we may face some trouble.  Lot of bottle contains Bisphenol A chemical like example in mug,jar,denture. It's frightened right?as a mother or parents our wish is to have a healthy family.

 During bottle purchase by reading then check it  carefully don't buy if they contains this kind of chemical. Why?chemical Bisphenol is harmful for baby's health.

When I read the news yesterday that object (bottle) contains Bisphenol A is forbidden in  EU-country. It's a good news for us parents!

mother's comfort"brownies"

I sleep only few hours in the night in connection of my daughters awake with her unusual screaming. First time so far!I feed her of course,sleep few minutes then awake again. I change her diaper,and etc all possible solution that I thought it could help. Finally she sleeps 4 hours and change her nappies again.

I felt exhausted when I wake up this morning!I understand that newly born change sleeping habit. It's tough being a mom but at the same time wonderful when you watch your child smiling face. All the tiredness will evaporate like a liquid heheh:)

I have 2 hours brake from her under day because she sleep in her "baby sitter". I bake my favorite brownies as my comfort. I have this peckish feeling of sweet cake and brownies is not hard to prepare.

 Yum-yum!and I enjoy my remaining hour while my daughter was sleeping.

Winter cold

A cold winter day,early in the morning I could feel that it's cold outside. Hour 8.00 I keep myself ready for my daughters clinic schedule (normal control as newly born). For this season I have my  reason to be lazy to go out!but her clinic control is a MUST. She's still sleeping so I take my chance to eat my breakfast before my husband pick us up. I have no driver license so I'm dependent on him.

In spite that the clinic is near by where we live it's more convenient if I ride a car than taking a walk. The weather is not super good besides it could be slippery on the road. I will not take a risk plus my husband's present  is necessary on her control.

  She's now ready!it takes time for me to get her clothes on. Sweater,unde pants,pants lastly overall winter jacket. Watching her setting in car baby seat looks like she's uneasy or maybe painful. Of course it's not she's more safe in it. Winter season means more extra time to spend in terms of prepation. I was born and grown up in tropical country and watching small kids with thick jacket on is uncomfortable for me.

In the clinic,checking her length is part of the control. She is 54&1/2 cm for 5 weeks and weighing 4 kilos 315 grams. It shows that she's satisfied with my breast milk. She is healthy thanks God,I avoid not to go shopping in big shopping mall to avoid virus infection as advice by doctor. 4 weeks old child and their immune system is not really strong. When she's 2 months old the immune system is quite stronger enough,better to wait.

1 month old

One month after I deliver my  daughter,she is 1 month old with another routine. Usually she sleep in her cribs during day time.After 1 month not like to be alone she noticed  that she's not in my arm or I'm not beside her. She don't like to be far away from me. I  think it's sweet at the other side tough!

She has "baby sitter" a big help( but only  sometimes)  I have time to fix things like did the laundry or eat my meals. The baby nap that we bought for her is not helpful all the time. She wanted mothers attention,that one time I used my used blouse as her comfort,put besides her while she's sleeping.  

Talking to her every day before and after I breast fed. She tried to reply with "baby talk"when she cried I don't like to hear it. She have this loud loud voice that it caused pain in my air...A mother to her cannot compare to other things. Were lucky to have her,our Christmas will be special this year.

with help of hot chocolate

When you breast feeding a child - wake up sent during  night time is usual. Sometimes it cause to my sleep problem,just like last night. I  lay in bed next to my daughter tried to close my eyes and sleep but I could not. I got up went to the kitchen and fix something to drink. I noticed that I feel thirsty most of the time after I got my daughter.

I have this head ache but only in the right side. I was sleepy enough but my mind had spinning for different things. I look at my "baby"then enjoy the moment. An angel sleeping next to me,ohhh my daughter. Yes!I'm tired during day time,she only cried when she is hungry or needs my attention.


Hour was almost 12 midnight!time to feed her again. After it I did hot chocolate drink (1 glass),sat in the coach for a minute went to bed again. I never noticed what time I  sleep until I heard that  my daughetr cried(diaper change) hour 02.00. Wow!hot chocolate helps a lot.

baby hormone rash

My daughter is 3 weeks old,we've been in the clinic yesterday for her regular check up. She gain weight,grown 3 cm for 3 weeks after she born. She has this baby hormone rash that I worried about. I asked her nurse and she told me that it's normal.

This morning I saw that the fine red spots in her face still there. As a mother you cannot wait another day ,but only wish that soon it will gone.

She take off her gloves then scratch her face besides the tiny spots more I feel sad. poor my little one...

She's really my angel..

to become a mother



me and my few days old daughter

 To become a mother belongs life big events. It's all true that then happend this biggest changes. The new born,myself as mom got a new important task in life.

The special relation for my new born child gives me  100 times or more indescribable happy feeling.

I say it again and again  I still can't believe that I am holding my daughter. A new life from my womb is here.

Their is pressure of course as a mom. I demand no high expectation to myself as a perfect mom. I believe that no one could be perfect but I try to find out the right tempo all the time. I read information through books,and even ask advice from my nurse/doctor/even midwife about baby things. I will enjoy every minute,take care of my baby  this 1 year long maternity leave.



baby clothes we got free after my delivery...the text ...I think perfect for my new born baby.



getting plenty of rest

I am one of the new mother that feel exhausted during night time. Lot of energy that it needs after breast feeding. Too little sleep is not new when you have a small one. I triedo cathc up some sleep during the day as long as my baby fall asleep.

Some household work is not easy to be done at once. Every day is full of new discovery for me and my baby.

baby comfort

It's a half month now since I have my baby . During the day,she sleep right away  after I breast feed her. Burp after she been fed. I look at her and enjoy the moment!wow it was wonderful. She feel comfortable while I carried her in my arm,setting in couch watching  my favorite tv program in (animal planet).

At last I could relax as I whispered to myself. I see her smiling today! Bed time at night she sleep in our bed for the reason that she cried non stop when I put here in her cribs. I am thinking maybe it's too early for her to sleep alone. Breast feeding during night time is more easier for me if she sleep besides me. i can comfort her right away if she needed. Changes of nappies is more tighter between time.

A long hour sleep for me during night time.But mostly I awake every 2hours depending if she is hungry.

breast-feeding(bonding between mother and child)

All of things,being a mother is great!hard to define the feelings that I have felt every single minute. Still at this moment I cannot believe that I have my daughter! The moment I breast feed her is a way of bonding between me and my baby.

I have problem with my  breast milk at the first night that she just cried every single minute. I never understand what she needed!have no idea that it's my milk which is not enough for her. The following day my husband bought milk substitute(the brand that recommend for new born). Right away we understand that she was hungry.

I feel guilty right away poor my little one. But it's not easy for me to know and understand the signal of her "crying"why? 1 night is not easy and not even enough to know my own daughter. Now she is 12 days old,I continue breast feeding her as I could and it works!

delivery pain

Oct 20 my little angel was born at hour 19.05. A long hour struggling for delivery "situation hard to imagine after". I did a normal labour with help of different pain reliever name it like,laughing gas,epidural,and etc.

After all the pain reliever, still I could  feel the pain,labour is not pain free. Every contraction is like fighting for my life at the same time nearer the birth to my baby.

I was thirsty all the time,juice,water helps me awake and have the energy to bear down. It happened that I inhale the gas over the limit that made  me feel dizzy. I heard my midwife's voice calling my name and inform that I'm 8cm open. 2cm to go,no idea about the time as I rememberd I never had ate lunch,just drink.

What I wanted is to get out my "baby"in my womb!being woman is not easy,our task in this world is tough,quite scary can compare to life and death. The pain is getting worse!the baby is on the way(as I heard from one of the midwife).I have no control at all that I could even fight against pain.

Finally!my little daughter while holding her in my arms.After 9 months bringing my baby in my tomb.Now she is here,the pain by all odds but it was worthy.

the diffecult time for pregnancy

I have come to the end week of my pregnancy that could ever imagine how it is before. I just don't get it  how difficult to do household things. I feel more and more uneasy for everything,even sleeping at night. My body is so warm in spite it's already autumn here.Cold outside yes!but I have still my electric fan on during the night. My husband suffered quite a lot during night time.

The temperature inside the bedroom is like in cool cupboard. But still I'm warm! I wish to delivery my baby soon. With mix feelings yes we are both!

The coconut

Well,well this is a hard one (coconut) normally I eat the young and juicy coconut in my country. Sweden is far away from home,it's not easy to have all fruits that I used to ate before.

I bought one time in Asian market in the city (young coconut)but the taste is not the same. I decided to try out and eat the old coconut instead which sold in every groceries here. People used to eat this during Christmas.

I took out the water and drink it,was even surprised because the sweetness was still there. Taste good,but hmmm the meat was so hard. I have this as my snacks!!!

the mother I had

Years has passed by,I have move on. I never expected that I felt this deep longing of my mother after years by but  today? As my delivery day is approaching at the same time I missed her(my mother). Unfortunately,she have no chance to see my "baby"because she's already in heaven (32 years) . I was 6 years old when she passed away. I wanted to asked many questions "how she was "being a mother to me.

It is true that the time you may built your own family mostly we think back the past. Realize that every parents do their best for the good future of their kids. A plain house wife mother is a full time job without "salary". Mother run the households and lots more in related to family.

I am blessed that I have a wonderful husband. My mother in law's love is like a sunlight,she let me be who I am.I cannot help if sometimes I'm wishing to have a mother  besides me specially during my delivery day. A wish of  most  mother to be,but in my case I know it cannot be happen. I may feel  little impteness,  like a piece of good advice from a mother. Mother is dependable source of comfort,the master of every task. With wide open arms,open hearts,encourager and forgiving all our faults of big and small. Most  of us can't comprehend what she had done just for us.

This is not the act under my emotional stress. I write this blog as my personal message to those people who have still their mother. Learn to love,show your respect because mother is a special gift that  can't replace by some one else.

 I am happy,satisfied for what I have accept the fact. I need to focus this new chafter of my life together with my new family. I wish me luck! thank you for reading

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our baby sleeping comfort

 Saturday 9th of October!we're both in the same mood. Talking for our future as a parent to be,we need to tighten's our belt . New family member is soon arrive and everything cost money.

 Usually we ate brunch during weekend for the reason that we both wake up quite late. Afterwards,we put together the cribs incaseI will give childbirth this weekend. We choose unpainted one (crib) and adjustable too that can be use until 9 months or 1 year old.



maybe I bought wrong color for our baby crib protector which is  (pink). We don't know yet if it's a girl or boy(I found it in sale so I decided to have it as reserve incase....(sounds crazy right). Anyway I  have another one   in neutral color too. The baby nest can take time to prepare because of  various bedding pieces including blankets,sheets,matress,soft pillows,matress protection and etc.

October month is not warm anymore so we need to used good baby beddings. For his/her sleeping comfort.



hoarse voice

This is not good for me,having a bit of a cold gives me worries for my baby. Few days from now or anytime I will give childbirth. Autumn weather warm and cold sometimes typical. I have sore throat,following day  I notice that the cold made me a little hoarse.

I take cup  tea with lemon then honey as my households remedy. It helps thanks for that,sore throat is gone but running nose reamins in me. It's my 2 days now so I'm hoping it will be better tomorrow. You cannot avoid to become sick,as I tried.

Anyway I feel not weak nor even tired. Be out in the fresh air,helps me little bit.

the waiting

I am waiting,waiting for my delivery get going on.Tomorrow I will meet my midwife again,checking if everything is ok both myself and the baby. October 18 is nearly coming,but maybe it could be happen this weekend.

Let's see,when it takes place. I stay at home quite often during day time,not go out alone. I need to be careful not to have problem alone in the street what if time will come.

quick quack day

After the long day with my friend, on the way home. I felt that I have this kind of strong pain in my abdominal pain or under of it. I told my husband that labour pain starts now. It's hard to control it,so I just let myself be in pain,and close my eyes,then concentrate.

Wew!!!wew!we have 12 minutes left before we reach home,my husband is such a calm guy that he never show me a sign of being in panic. It was really me feeling nervous!think if I born my child inside the car(as I whispered to myself).

But I know that this is too early today,what is this for pain?I would like to cry in secret..but I told my husband about what I've feel. He makes me relax then,he concentrate in the wheel. You maybe ate unsuitable food maybe chili?as he asked me.

At home I rush in the bathroom seated their for few minutes,until I feel fine. Hmmmm I may believe it! I have only this stomach trouble. What an uncomfortable pain  I had,I called it my "quick quack day". The false alarm!

positive charm

I'm thinking to go out and have a long walk this saturday morning. Weekend brake,for my husband so take the chance when we both free. General cloudy so all the plan never came off,we stay at home,relax. I packed "baby things"in the bag (for hospital) incase delivery came anytime in this week. Better to be ready,I don't like that I missed important things.

The only thing I need to think is to be ready for. I need positive mind to get a good luck charm in full view of a good   mother. Hmmmm days days I am so excited!

ache slightly

This is the day where I cannot ignore the ache. Not much pain but it comes few minutes in a day anyway. I'm far to my delivery date but seems my "baby"will come out. I'm prapared!yes but with the feeling of nervousity before childbirth remains in my mind.

I know it will be alright,a common women feeling this is what I have right now. Being a woman,is not so simple this is it the big challenge has arrive.

what a day

I hope I'm not over reacted the outskirts of the town. I step out from the tram,then walked a few minutes  as my  exercise for the day. It takes 15 minutes until I reach the store where I stop by. Sight seeing!is my purpose why I ride tram going to town. Always alone at home,is not much fun so I entertain myself in the city.

I have this attitude of being quite then observe people's move. If your pregnant you cannot walked too fast,because you have this short breath. So I sat for 2 minutes until I saw beggars,bending down there knee in the cold cold day. I have no idea from what country they came from but they are not Asian anyway. It's a pity situation that we have such like this even here. As I know it's illegal here to beg on the street,and lot of them caught by police last summer.

I am more thankful that I have this life (even we are not rich). It is not easy to be poor,but I think begging is not the right solution. Opportunities is everywhere if you fight and willingly will find it. We need to struggle for our survival but choose to work instead not by asking.

today's cooking

Relaxation every day,then part of it will be "cooking food"baking. How should I know that I am good in the kitchen if I will not try?A mother to be, like me will do best for the sake of family. I decided to have a nice dinner with my husband. I am thinking not to follow any recipe book,then just make my own"creativity".

beans,mushroom,red pepper,carrots with pork meat. I used black pepper,thai mushroom soy sauce and cream. Result delicious my husband love it!

After dinner I prepared my next plan. Baking cupcake!


it's simple and easy as I thought. You can¨t imagine how happy I was after all my  strains. 



egg again!

I am not in the mood if I cannot eat egg. I have this strange moment as I recall when I'm in my  4 months pregnancy period. But now,it's  soon I give childbirth here I am again longing for same kind of food. 2 times in the row the other day and yesterday hour 23.00 almost midnight.

I fried 2 pcs of egg and beacon,hehehehe. Exact same hour,my husband just laughed at me. What should he can do nothing!of course he let me ate... I cannot help myslef, I felt enjoyed when I munched on my food.

look what we had bought!



 We were like to other parents,no words could discribe the feelings that soon we will meet our new family  member.

Look what we had bought!I have recieved cash discount from "Libero"as the starting offer.

We've both happy since diaper  is one of the important baby daily needs. As mother it's nice to have things complete at home.

Coupons gave us light feelings in our wallet. My husband and myself are  both satisfied of what we had done this weekend!

as they said so

Right after I finished ate my breakfast,hour 10.00. I ready myself for midwife check up hour 11.00. We took stairs up to the clinic. I'm whacked after even it's only 2 stairs. Breath..breath.. deep!I am fighting with it,now it matter's that I concentrate my mental acumen.

Visual acuity as I need to think off for my own good. As part of my control; blood test,iron value and sugar  was taken. I am happy for the result that I manage to have a normal health status. 95/50 for my blood pressure gives me awfully happy. Low pressure is much better than high blood pressure specially when your pregnant.

My midwife asked my wishes on the time of "labour" but nothing special comes in my mind. Aside from wishing to have a normal "child birth"with out pain. But I know that labour is not usually pain free,the pain does have a purpose. During the discomfort ,I can bear,ask for pain relief. I need to ready myself,that's all. With help of prayers(ask guidance to God) on my big day.

30 minutes meeting with my midwife felt wonderful. I need her advise since she knows better than me. Let the day pass by,the count down began!!

like watertight

How should I begin, it's getting closer like I could feel the high tension every  morning. Each day, another day of my life,gives me a meaning that "mother like me"would like to give birth  right now. Mother's womb has not much place that's why the  time "baby"change position,wheww I felt uncomfortable. I focus to another things,try to entertain myself,but pain in small of the back irretates me.

My baby find his/her right  position,as it kicked every where in my stomach. What a live!every  "Baby"have is not easy! I can't imagine,that our life started like this.  My round stomach ser  uneven every time she/he move quickly.

The "hic sounds"I heard from her/him amuses me.

don't eat liver if your pregnant

Way back home in Philippines,liver is our common food in the table. We used cooked  "adobo"with it or mixed in the dish called"menudo". Beef liver taste delicious, I can count as one of my favorite. I remember once that my acupuncturist(Chinese) brought  liver dish in her clinic. She wanted me to tasted it,so I brought it at home with recipe wrote over. It's the first and my last time I ate liver after living 4 years in Sweden.

The time that I got pregnant,it's totally stop!I have no idea before that liver is not allowed for pregnant. My midwife reminded me to not to eat liver because it contains a lot of vitamin A. High dosage of vitamin A is harmful for  "baby". I avoid so much I can even fish liver oil. However I can eat liver pate' as  sandwich spread because it contains not much liver in it.

My concerned or views about this food;in other countries like my home land. Lot of pregnant women,know nothing about this information. Mostly those who live in the area where standard of living is very hard. I wonder about the side effect to the child where mother ate much liver during their pregnancy.

I think life is conflicated,confusing and much unfair to the mother who have no oppurtunity to recieve the right information. The world of technology is not enough to reach every body. Various reason?money!!

I love u so

Advance technology,things change us people. Our first generation live in ordinary way not even nearness as what we have today. Research help us getting the sociaty better for the best but sometimes it leads the words"exaggerate". People getting confused for every changes of things,new ideas.

Like example courses for pregnant women "breathing technique for pregnant". Relaxation technique,"yoga" i know all of them are good for the preparation of childbirth. I have no idea if all mothers tested these method during their pregnancy. I accept that I never enrolled one of the following techniques.

I just read books,hikings,do things as I can at home and try to relax if I'm tired. I listen music often,then dance with the melody.

I talked my "baby"in my stomach like greetings in the morning and even saying good night before I sleep. I noticed that he/she reacted after  hearing my voice. Saying "I love you" things I never forget to say. Baby's reflextion brought a big joy to me as a mother. I read children stories and etc,which I thought good for my "baby".

I gather information about childbirth through my midwife,even watching film during meeting for the becoming parents to be. Surfing in internet helps me even more,I checked,read info both in English website and Swedish website about childbirth.

I think all these preparation are enough for me. Well..well...well..I keep in mind not to forget the good breathing method during the day I deliver my child.

save money through discount coupon

How to save money out from things you may need at home. Dreaming to have a family,but the fact we need to face another cost increase in addition per month. Diaper is not free,and some other baby needs. As parents or a mother you need to spend wisely. Checking the prices in every grocery and compare it before  you buy.

I am not an experienced nor expert mother, my point of view is good to be thrifty and careful with each own  economy. Tighten one's belt as other said "the journey of life is just began".Here's what I did:

•  I register(member) myself in the website(baby product)there I can get lot of points and discounts coupon of their product. 
• We check  low prices offer(as often happen in groceries here)
• We avoid to have impulse shopping unless it's necessary needed

Naturally,we are different it's up to you,to decide how you will live with your life. This is only my opinion, our child is worth to have the best care of the parents.
Material things is not always an answer and way on how to be a good a parents.

But  money is one reason why we feel stress,unhappy,not satisfied of each days situation. That is to say "try to save and spend wisely",avoid  credit! Accept what you have today,you can breathe in and sleep well at night.

Actually we bought diaper for the first time today,part of our preparation. Using our "discount coupon".

tasty day

The day was full of surprises,handle in the kitchen preparing food for my guests. I am thinking of something different for today's party. Not formal gathering but simple preparation with style. The clock is ticking but I have enough time. I make myself ready thinking further for the future and learning to cooked good food.

Welcome drinks is not bad?when my friends arrive. I improvised 2 different variety,with white wine mixed with sprite(1dl white wine,likewise amount sprite per person).

Then for me and to my pregnant friend,sprite alone with strawberry.



white wine mixed with sprite,decorated with strawberry.very well-liked of my friends.

a crisp delicacy bread,serve together with  welcome drinks. These are the  toppings:

•    herring roe
• lemon juice
• creme fraiche
• smoke salmon(sliced in small amount)
• mayonnaise
• chive(copped small amount). I mixed it all,and decorate again little amount of roe on top as well with  mayonnaise.

 



one of my main course,ribs cooked in the oven for 45 minutes. I found this from my collection of recipes.The apple juice and honey gives the smell to a delicious dish.



 The table is ready, meal is serve!. Old,fine school  memories updates,brings life in the table. follow with a peal of laugher,until we felt a full stomach. Every one are satisfied,that's all for the day. I was happy for today's gathering.

Thanks for dropping by,have a nice weekend to all. 

not trend in Sweden

It's my busy day,I prepare things to get ready for my 2nd party tomorrow. Put up new curtains in the kitchen,vacuum-cleaning at the same time operate the washing maschine. All of these takes time for me,regardless how many hours I consume.

Best to take the chance while I can but with care. Finally tomorrow serve as our  reunion, It's been long time since we meet ( my old classmates) after school both of us are busy. A job to take care of everybody priority the family. Hectic schedule if your a parents here,pick up one's kids from the nursery after works,cook foods for them. One factor why parents are busy.

Home help is not trend in Sweden because of the higher tax, married couple should work hand in hand at home. Father must stay at home if the mother can't,or vice versa.

Well, my husband and me soon to be in the game, same status as with them. Busy here and busy there.

week 35 of pregnancy

The days is getting near, week 35 of my pregnancy. This is the time that I slow down the tempo,have a good rest every day. Start saving my body energy, to have more resistance for the coming lots of night breast-beadings. Yes!I am ready now...ready to meet my "little angel". Gender is a big question for us parent. Hmmm is it a boy or girl? that we will wait and see what it should be. Names are ready(both gender).

I have difficulty  sleeping well at night. As my baby grows larger,presses on my internal organs that leads my problem "breathlessness". Sometimes I don't like to drink water because my stomach feel full tank(no space). 

I took more than 30 minutes walk this afternoon,passing this uphill slope. The weather is not with me,chill and windy but I continued till I was in the top.

With a cautious steps,I reach home safe,get a completely fresh air. I forward to have a good sleep tonight.

massage chair

foot reflexology is my favorite part of this masage chair.

In the moment of time,truth that I'm at home,I can't use our massage chair. We bought it for 2 years ago practically speaking it's more cheaper than going to service massage center.  After work I sat for 15 minutes sometimes I make it 30 min. We both love it,you cannot really compare with real hands but almost near to reality anyway.

We allow ourselves to have massage once we felt we're running out of strength. I am thinking to try a few minutes today,but thinking that I have a baby in my stomach so I regret to take the risk.

I need to wait after Oct month,I have 1 year maternity leave and have enough time for it.

My beloved, he can fall asleep anytime. His 2nd valuable things after tv. We have the same likes and dislikes,both love to stay home then take our day easy.











screen where you can choose what program of massage you would wish to have.could operate both  manual or automatic.



Life is like a circus

Monday ...monday I recall the time,before my maternity leave. Mondayish as we heard from common people. I did agree:)because after weekend brake our mind and body tend to continue the relaxation. We feel the moment of tiredness,don't like to wake up early,not ready to go work .But it's odd because day after you feel refresh and ready to face the next real challenge. Right now I agree that I love to be at home,skipping my hectic time in my work. Present situation that I am not used to.

Life is like a circus, which soon I have an audience who always needs my attention and care. My husband used to call me "the sleeping beauty"because I always like to sleep long hour. Imagine,a new mother to be who woke up 10.00 hour in the morning. Heheeheh!!!!I charge my battery (words I answered to my husband). Well,he understand me hence no kids screaming for food.

without border line

Days,nights,weeks passed by just like that! Click of tomorrow,yesterday wow!I'm not even in my 1 month,after I took  my maternity leave. I admit that I miss my job,meeting different people everyday. In the other part staying at home gives me more chances. I can chat my family abroad,talking to my own dialect without no limit.

chanterelle loves in the wetted area.

September weather is not particularly good. It can cause stress if you will see outside,dark,raining and the leaves of the tree are starting to fall.

We need to think of something different today,I said to my husband after talking my nephew in courtesy of "yahoo msgr". How about hiking as I suggest!

We took the car then park in the area near by the forest. Rain could fall anytime we feel in the air. I've been in this area 2 years ago, call to mind that we picked up chanterelle here(as I talked to my husband).Indeed!(he answer shortly).

quite big

Hiking with double purpose,so we started to look after chanterelle. It's not easy for me to bend down,taking it easy then enjoyed the moment. We have fun both of us,that we even not noticed that each of our plastic bag we carried have half of chanterelle.

you need to take away the dried leaves because they hide under it. We have free dinner this evening.

my labour countdown

I am in my week 34,it's like yesterday but now the end is near. October month is on the way,18th of Oct expected date of my delivery. It could be 3days earlier or 3 days late.

My husband wanted it  10th of October (joking for the social security number would be easy to memorize). Baby boom!in Sweden as reported this year.

Everyday,I notice the changes of my stomach. I feel uncomfortable setting in the couch without throw pillow behind. My stomach is not much big according to my husband even my friends. Anyway size and weight of pregnant women cannot be compared,can be vary from person to another person.

The time I eat sweets the baby inside me reacted right away. Moving,kicking,that I could compare to a wave. It's a great feeling!

I see my navel turning in and out. The colored brown line"Linea nigra" sees more clearly compared before.

I keep taking my iron vitamin,as advise by my midwife because she found out that I have low iron.

For the past month after taking it everyday day,I never had a constipation problem as other pregnant  experienced . At the same timeI drink plenty of water a day,and eat hard bread that reach in fiber it helps a lot.

Taking folic acid everyday is a must for me specially for my baby. I wanna be sure that I delivery a healthy baby. Folic acid has another benefits in addition to preventing birth defects.

 Even though folic acid could also find in some green vegetables like spinach and even okra. Eating them every day is easy to forget. Besides more better to have folic acid vitamin just to assure on my side. If your planning to be pregnant my advise is take folic acid supplement. You could ask your doctor about it.

Another important vitamin that I still take until this time is calcium. the developing baby needs calcium to build strong bones and teeth. Otherwise  my baby will take my calcium  that could cause hole in my teeth. Maybe mothers who did not take calcium during their pregnancy had  noticed it.

Thanks for reading guys...until next time.

waited anxiously

Lets say it's about magic,miracle to carry life. I am holding my breath as my midwife told me,she need to check out the baby's position. She noticed that Baby's head  turning downwards, which I felt more heavy everytime she/he change position. Listening the heartbeat(152-154 per minute) of my baby complete my day. My first child will born next month,I cannot imagine how pain it maybe but I will try my best to deliver normal.

So far every check up shows normal,both me the mother and my l"ittle one". My blood pressure(100/60)absolutely good sign. I am thankful for the stability of my health just a good sign until my 8th months of my pregnancy.  

Each day another way to define my happiness,both me and my husband waited anxiously for our new family member. Baby needs ex.clothes,other things are all in place. I am ready to be a mom as I declare. 

hand wash

Full of fantacy,planning for the coming baby.After baby shower party,I stayed at home fixing different things. Everyday seems normal,besides that  my tummy getting more bigger. I am gaining more! 14kilos,yet I have 5 weeks,to wait before the time of birth. The other day I  washed the baby clothes then did the ironing.But since I received more baby clothes during my baby shower I have extra job to do more.. My midwife advise  me to always wash the new clothes before the new born used it.
To take away the chemicals that used during the production and dusty in the department store. New born child is so sensitive.

How about hand washing?I murmuring myself. I am used to wash clothes by hands,as I grown without a washing maschine at home(back in my home country). With the excitement I wash with hands!all of them. Warm water mixed it with a little amount of washing soap(I used gloves) to protect my hands.

I might take serious my new rule,but at the same time I help saving money at home. At least I have the idea how to  economize the electricity.

I  hung out the clothes   without using the drier. Simple things that could be good for the households bills.

reason could be hormonal

It might be the continuation of what I wrote in my blog on the other day. Hour after I washed the dishes and keep things in order in the dining room.

Out of the blue my left hand got benumbed,something knitting up to my shoulder. An unpleasant feeling that makes me worried. It's almost hour 21.30 in the evening,our first aid was phone health service information if the pain would getting worse or my husband drive me to the hospital.

I was afraid could not even understand why?because I was at home and take it easy the whole day. After a few minutes I feel little better, seems I could handle the pain so we decided not to go to hospital.

The following morning my mother in-law phoned me regarding what she heard from my husband. She told me about the "Carpal Tunnel Syndrome"  the symptom which is  exactly right. I double check it on my midwife and even google it just to make it sure.

The hormonal changes of my body made me suffered. This time "Carpal Tunnel Syndrome"hits me but it is common to pregnant women specially during the last part of pregnancy. It is cause of the called hormonal changes that happend in the body during pregnancy. What a feeling of relieve after I heard from my midwife. She told me not to worry too much because it going over.The information in internet helps me more to understand about my health situation.

I followed all the good advise that I got,right now while writting this blog I feel no pain. Totally gone,the symptom,difficulties of my left hand . I am back and feel ok again. I hope I will not feel the tough pain again.

pregnant hormone

I am getting mad for no reason?I feel sorry to my husband this evening while I prepare dinner. This crazy hormone disturbance!I don't know but it seems I'm in the  3rd trimester of pregnancy.Usch!I don't like it!I don't mean to hurt my hubby either.

I find not emotional ,it's just a sudden that I lost my mind and get mad without a valid reason. I am lucky enough that he understand me again as he already know that pragnant women undergo hormonal changes. My midwife explained to him about the incoming situation(hormone changes). Yah it's bad that only mom could explain the rest! to others why lot of pregnant become"bitch".

I remember something worse story in my village where I live before. We have a neighbor (a man)complaining his wife's behaviour when she was pregnant. The're living in a simple home that  could not even afford to have doctor check up. They have no access for tv,internet that they never got the right  information about pregnancy. In that case both party are living in the fancy belief. Not easy!think how hard to the side of the husband because he cannot understand why pregnant have ups and down moment(behaviour).

I am happy,much lucky enough to have the all access of information. Otherwise everything is black!

baby shower gift

Continue the happiness,that until today I cannot believe I am sorrounded with good people. The clock is ticking 6 weeks to go then I will born my sweet baby.

 wonderful  baby book.

teddy bear perfect I could hang in my baby carriage.

and lot more gift that makes my baby wardrobe complete.I don't need to buy more because baby after birth grow fast. I obviously can manage for the few months come. I have all my  baby things  ready!one thing I I wait my labour day.