Pregnancy is such an exciting time in a woman’s life, but it can also be a scary time, especially for first-time moms. After all, everything you do — the food you eat, the activities you take part in, and even if the beauty products you use (!) — can have an effect on that baby …
Dream Dresses and Maternity Gowns by Gown For Rent
When I was pregnant, I had a self-imposed clothes ban. In an attempt to be frugal and practical, I vowed not to buy maternity clothes even when my bump ballooned. I didn’t want to blow all my money on pieces that I would only wear for a short period of time. It was quite a …
My Hospital Bag Packing List
If there’s one thing I’ve learned so far about pregnancy, it’s that it’s full of surprises! You can go into labor anytime — whether it’s earlier than expected or much later than your estimated due date. One thing’s for sure: when that time comes, you don’t want to be frazzled and stressed out because you …
My Birth Plan a.k.a. My Birth Wishes
In my early stages of pregnancy, I kept hearing the term ‘birth plan’ from other moms and moms-to-be. Wait, there’s a plan??? I thought you were just meant to show up at the hospital when your water breaks, pop out the baby, and boom! All done! I found out that a birth plan is a …
Philippine Passport Renewal and Name Change (While Pregnant) + CFO Seminar
I just got my brand new Philippine passport… with my brand new last name! Well, the last name isn’t exactly brand new as I’ve been married for two years already, but I only got around to officially and legally changing my name recently. It’s like Facebook: you’re not really officially ‘in a relationship’ unless you update …
Glitz and Glamour at the E! Bloggers Ball 2017
The E! Bloggers Ball, an event by E! Entertainment Television, is the biggest and grandest annual gathering of the country’s top social media influencers. To be invited to this prestigious event means that you must be a distinguished blogger and social media superstar, so I was really thrilled (and quite honored) to have been invited. …
Breastfeeding and Newborn Care Class at The Parenting Emporium
I feel really lucky to be pregnant at a time when information on parenting and support for first-time moms (and dads) are so accessible! Since this is my first pregnancy, I have to admit that despite all my research, I am still so clueless about a lot of things, such as breastfeeding and how to …
Bangs Garcia’s Baby Shower and Gender Reveal Party
Actress Bangs Garcia and her Filipino-British husband Lloyd Birchmore revealed last month that they are having a baby girl, and I was fortunate enough to host her adorable baby shower and gender reveal party! It was the 14th of August, just an ordinary Tuesday afternoon at home, when, in the middle of watching Game of …