From the category archives:

Motherhood

Amazement

07.14.2008
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It always amazes me how our seemingly ordinary home becomes a fantasy world through Jamaine’s eyes.

Whenever we play together, she shows me that there is always something new to discover.

Her never-ending wonder and curiosity for all things magically transforms anything she touches.

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What I love about being a mother

06.21.2008
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9am. The sun was up in all it’s glory. Jamaine and Kalia were wide awake, ready to start the day.

I sluggishly settled both babies in the living room so I could eat a quick breakfast.

I popped Jamaine’s Dora the Explorer DVD in the player and plopped her on the mini sofa. Kalia was content cooing in her crib while looking at Winnie the Pooh.

I headed to the kitchen to fix myself some hot chocolate, my morning cup of comfort.

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Identifying stress triggers and stress relievers

06.12.2008
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I’m feeling better and stronger everyday. I know my body is doing its best to heal itself. I know I’ll feel good as new when the week ends.
I’ve been reciting this mantra to myself for the past days, just a little something to shift my mood and attention away from pain.
I’ve been going through a [...]

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New week, new challenges

06.10.2008
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A new week has begun. And with it comes my new home, new baby and new life.
We moved in to our new apartment last Saturday. We’ve managed to clear all our boxes and arrange all our stuff in two days. Though the house is still bare and begging to be decorated, we’re settled in comfortably. [...]

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That feeling again

05.14.2008
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I woke up with a queasy feeling in my belly. Kalia has been moving around a lot, I feel like she wants to go out now.

I look at the calendar by the TV stand, just two more weeks before my due date.

Two weeks can go by pretty fast, I tried to convince myself. Just wait a little bit more.

Right. The truth is, I’m getting that feeling again: the – can – I – give – birth – now kind of feeling.

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Some thoughts after Mother’s Day

05.13.2008
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Jamaine has just learned how to say “Mommy” loudly and clearly.

Each time she says it, it sends a wave of pride over me that almost makes me cry.

This is definitely one of those moments when it feels so amazing to be a mother.

I remember those days when she was just a little bundle of joy who couldn’t even see and recognize me. I would wonder then if she felt how much I loved her, my own little miracle.

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My achy – breaky back

05.03.2008
Sleeping panda on memory foam mattress

If I could sleep comfortably like this panda even just for a night, that would surely be a treat.
Sleeping has become such a luxury for me for the past months because my aching back still won’t quit. Since my tummy’s getting bigger, I can only lie on my side since lying on my back would [...]

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Moments of love

05.01.2008
My angel Jamaine

Awhile ago, Jamaine and I were watching TV. She was sitting on the floor while I was starting to doze off on the bed.
Perhaps feeling a bit sleepy herself, she climbed on the bed and sat next to me.
Just then, a commercial came on for a milk product endorsed by four celebrity moms. It had [...]

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Can you tell your (motherhood) story in 6 words?

04.24.2008
Six word momoirs

Pop on over at Smith Magazine’s Six Word Momoirs and give it a try.
I think writing a 1,000 word memoir is relatively easier than summing up everything you want to say in just 6 words. You have to think harder for words that will really capture the essence of what you mean.
Six Word Momoirs [...]

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Separation anxiety and being a stay at home mom

04.20.2008
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Lately, Jamaine and I have been having difficulty dealing with separation anxiety.
Her yaya got sick and had to take a leave for two weeks. Kernan and I hired a substitute yaya but Jamaine is having a hard time warming up to her.
My heart breaks whenever I leave for the office because though I try to [...]

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