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It’s been interesting reading all these moms have been doing.

I’m sure lots of you have heard about Thursday Thirteen.

“The purpose of the meme is to get to know everyone who participates a little bit better every Thursday. Visiting fellow Thirteeners is encouraged! If you participate, leave the link to your Thirteen in others comments. It’s easy, and fun! Be sure to update your Thirteen with links that are left for you, as well! I will link to everyone who participates and leaves a link to their 13 things. Trackbacks, pings, comment links accepted!”

This week, Janice shares about her 4-year-old only child. How cute! And this is one in the list:
Listening to him pray to God. His prayers are so honest and simple. Almost every prayer he says begins with “Thank you God for my friends and family”– whether it is at meals, bedtime or whenever. (He came up with that line himself.)
So beautiful, right?

The other one is Kathryn’s mom. One of the reasons I put her link here is because her daughter, yes, Kathryn, just turned one year old the day before. I’m really certain that most parents just can’t wait for this moment to come. One year old baby… Oh.. no longer a baby. Just like what she said

And congratulations to Stephanie, 33-week-old pregnant, who’s been hectic since Hubby got sick. Sorry to hear that. Hope he recovers soon..
Happy birthday to you too, dear. Yes, Stephanie’s going to be 23 on 4th!

Have a great weekend all of you!!

When she started her kindergarten, Olivia was being the most shy little girl. Well, some kids also didn’t leave the mother but there were also those who were very brave and enjoying their time in the class without looking back to check if mommy was around.

I was allowed to accompany her only for two days. The teacher said that her problem was only being shy, not being scared. So, it could be solved a lot sooner.

The night before the third day, I talked to her, right before she slept.

“Well, you’re supposed to be a big girl now…”

“I am,” she said loudly.

“Not yet…you’re a half big girl.”

“But I am…”

“No, you’re not…you’ll be a big girl soon, anyway, only if…” I halted.

“Only if what, Mom?”

“Only if you can walk into your class tomorrow, by yourself…”

“I can.”

“I’m not sure.”

“You’ll see…I’ll be a big girl! Tomorrow, you’ll see I am.”

“Well, prove it…”

I know…I was manipulating my daughter.

But, only because I want the best for her. And, I only did it because I knew it was the right time to help her be more independent to me. I knew she could do it and I challenged her.

Just like PHAT Mommy with her son, Luke. She waited until she felt the time was right. People told her to cut the cord, that he needed to be “away” from her. But, she only did it when the time was right.

Just follow your heart with this one. Mom knows best! Good luck!

On my kids’ birthday, somehow, the moment of their birth process is always filling my eyes. Like a movie, it keeps playing and I watch it intensely.

I remember how Olivia cried so loud, how small Jerome when he was given to me, still covered with blood.

It’s nice to take a moment to let all the feeling back again. Trust me, you won’t even remember the pain. You’ll feel nothing but happiness.

Apparently, most moms feel the same. Just like Addie on her daughter’s birthday and Mamacita on her son’s.

Kids are home, the sun shines brightly.

What have you planned for this summer?

For me, I’d like to spend as much time with my kids swimming. I love swimming and doing that with the kids will add more fun in it.

Reading, oh…you know what I pictured when I was little? A family in a cozy living room, in a warm summer breeze, all reading their books. The mommy with a drama story, daddy with an IT book, kids with their kiddy books.

Tanning. We need that! It’s fun to see my skin a bit colorful.

Ever heard about Thursday Thirteen? Kimba has just written hers, it’s about summer. Thirteen things she’s going to do this summer.

Nine months. Or between 38-42 weeks. That’s a normal pregnancy should be.

But when babies delivered before they are at least 37 weeks old, these newborns are considered premature.

What are the risk factors that may increase your chances of having a premature baby? Here are some of them:
1. You once had a premature baby
2. You’re pregnant with twins or higher number multiples
3. You’re having diabetes.

I’m sure, no woman wants to face this, including Alicia Youngji Delgado’s mom.

Alicia was born at 24 weeks gestation on April 8, 2006. She weighed 1 pound, 4 ounces, and was 12 inches long.

When I read this, I couldn’t help dropping the tears…

Yes, I do. I do pray for Alicia. Hope she’s getting better and better everyday.

So much love for the three of you.

I’m just curious about what single moms wrote in their last posts.

And today, I found two blogs.

Here I go now.. just want to share things with you.

First, I found Diary of a Single Mom on the Edge. On June 21, Janeen wrote about “a survey” on latest parenting trend. Maybe you happen to have the same thing .

And the next is SurvivingSingleMom who felt hurt since her son didn’t miss her.

Enjoy the reading!

When you’re expecting a baby, what plans do you have already in your mind?

I bet breastfeeding is in the top of the list. At least one of the tops.

WHO also recommends that exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months is an optimal way of feeding infants.

But, what if some women CAN’T breastfeed their babies? Is there guilt in their heart? Or in other words, formula use leads to guilt?

Martha did feel this way. She even started her post with “Here comes another guilt trip”.

Meanwhile, Jordan’s mom decided to give up breastfeeding for the better interest of her child.

What Diana had written may hopefully soothe women who are unable to breastfeed.

Mama Drama also expressed the same point of view.

What about you?