Author: chette@chette.com
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My Breast Pump Story
An entire shelf in our condo is dedicated to Medela. I practically got its entire line: the Pump In Style Advanced, all the flange sizes, extra membranes and tubings, sets of bottles (in all sizes), micro-steam bags, accessory wipes, softfeeder, Calma bottles … You name it, I probably got it. Yes, I got sucked in…
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Breastfeeding for all the world to see
I used to wonder why tribal women don’t wear any clothes on top. For me, it was scandalous. Only when I started breastfeeding did it occur to me that our culture have over sexualized the boobs that we have forgotten that its primary function is to feed. I wish public breastfeeding is easy. I wish…
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Seriously, INC.
All things considered, bilib ako sa pagkakaisa ng Inglesia ni Cristo. Bilib din ako sa sense of organization nila. It’s no small feat to congregate that much people. If only they don’t think the planet revolves around them. If only they are fighting for a cause I believe in. However, as someone who doesn’t have…
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The Little Gym ocular inspection
My little girl is going to baby school! We paid a visit to The Little Gym, and found out that they have a class for her age group called “Bugs.” Can you tell how excited I am? I’m honestly running out of activities for our 8 month old. Plus I’m an insecure mom who always…
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Breastfeeding 101 in St. Luke’s Global City
In line with Breasfeeding Month, St. Luke’s Global City is having a seminar on breastfeeding. Entitled Breastfeeding 101, it is going to be held on August 8, 2015, 1:00 to 4:00 pm, at the Henry Sy, Sr. Auditorium, 5th Floor, St. Luke’s Medical Center-Global City. I wished I attended a seminar like this. I gave…
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And we’re now on Yaya #3
In 7 months, we’ve gone thru 3 yayas. Didn’t expect to go thru so many in such a short time. Apparently, they don’t last as long as they used to. Although I still can’t claim to be an expert on yayas (hardly!), I’ve learned a few things: Yayas don’t really care much about the Kasambahay…
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How I increased my milk supply
“I’m breastfeeding. Period.” I must’ve really sounded resolute — or maybe my doctors got tired of my incessant calls to their clinics — but after a couple of months, they finally agreed to stop my medications so I could breastfeed my baby. Ironically, my lactation consultants weren’t optimistic. I didn’t breastfeed for the first few…
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Mayaman ka naman eh
We stopped at a traffic light along Kalayaan Ave. A young boy ran towards our car with his palm stretched upwards, asking for alms. We tapped lightly at our window, the signal for “no alms.” The boy sneered, kicked the door, and mockingly licked our side mirrors. He did this repeatedly until the light turned…
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Nursing strike
Last April 7, just when our nursing relationship was going well, Gabby decided to go on strike — a nursing strike. She would refuse to nurse and would only take milk from a bottle. Was it because I recently just introduced the pacifier or because we stopped cup feeding and started using a feeding bottle?…