Mommy Pehpot, Author at Mommy Pehpot

Breastfeeding and Pumping

Breastfeeding and Pumping, these are two things that does not work well with me. I cannot pump well. Or maybe the pumping device I used was a cheap one (hehe). I have high regards to working mothers who still breastfeed their babies (shout out to Nicquee!). I tried pumping before and it really takes a lot of effort and not to mention frustrations. I tried it with my first born. We were to shop some Christmas presents and he was barely 2 months then. I tried pumping and the most I got was 1 ounce of milk. I’m luckier with my second born, milk supply was better then. As with my third born, he’s lucky, I never leave him even if we look for a case of my ipod nano, he’s with us (thank goodness for slings!). Now with Sati, there are times that my milk supply are good but there are times when it’s not. So during her first 6 months, she’s my plus one in every events I attend (err plus 2 for the helper).

As I read about Breastfeeding and Pumping, I learned that the key to success is still the mom’s willingness to feed the baby with her milk. It’s not easy as most books will say but if the mother is determined to do it, nothing can stop them. And of course, proper knowledge can really help in making it a success. Just before you give birth, research about pumping devices. This will be your partner in this business. There are two types of pumps, manual and electric. Obviously, electric pump is way better than manual pumps but it is more expensive too. Look for a pump that won’t break your budget but can be a good one for you. Also, ask around, you might be surprised that there are moms who are willing to sell their pumps.

When to start pumping breast milk?

Start pumping week ahead of your maternity leave. Let your breast get used to it. Save the milk and freeze it. This will save you in the future as you’ll never know how much stress going back to work (while breastfeeding will bring you or its effect on your milk supply). From time to time, let the baby feed on the bottle with your milk. Let the baby get used to feeding bottles.

Getting back to work while Breastfeeding and Pumping

There are breastfeeding products available that lets you pump hands free. isn’t that amazing? Breastfeeding blouses are also everywhere to make it more discreet for you. And if it’s up on your alley, rally some of the moms in your office and ask for a breastfeeding section.

Tip:
To make it easy for you, drink a lot of liquids that can increase your supply, in my case, it’s Orange juice with pulp and choco drink 🙂

Disney Vacation Villas

If you are planning a family vacation, you often encounter the word villa and cottage when you look for a place to stay. Villa is term used for vacation rental property. Like if you want to stay in Greece, villas in Greece are the one you should look for. Vacation rentals like villas and apartments are the ideal place to stay when you are in Greece, they are placed strategically where the tourist can max out their vacation. Just the same in villas in Cyprus, an experience that one can never forget. And if by chance me and husband take a vacation, Greece will be on our list.

When it comes to vacation with kids, Disney Vacation Villas are on top consideration. Not only the family will have a place to stay but also they will enjoy the attractions Disney world has to offer. They have different Disney Villas in different locations and different themes. If the kids are into animals, why not take a Disney Vacation Villas in Disney’s Animal Kingdom lodge. This is an African style/ inspired lodge. The architecture of the lodge is similar to African Architecture too. This lodge is very ideal to families who loves the jungle.

For a family who loves water, Disney’s Beach Club Villas are on top of water related activities. Thisnk about white sand shores, water, waterfalls, lake. And the kids can have fun with many activities only for the kids. They can enjoy making sand castles and the parents of course can enjoy the night without having to worry for their kids.

Although Disney Vacation Villas sounds exciting, if you ask me, I still prefer having our vacation first here in the country. I haven’t been to the best places here and before I start exploring the world, I want my kids to learn the rich culture of the Philippines. The 7000 plus islands of the country are waiting for us.

Bathroom Videos Remodeling And Renovations

How long do you stay in your bathroom? Long enough to make a bathroom video of yourself doing a Telephone version? For sure, most of us will agree that it’s fun to stay in bathroom. Fun in a way that you find solace and peace there. Don’t tell me you haven’t done it before, when things go chaotic, you shut yourself outside by shutting the bathroom door. Once or more than once, you stayed there more than the usual just so can you think. Right?

Bathroom has been known to be comfort room, not just for the comfort it gives on our Excretory system. It the best place in the house for me. In fact when we were looking for a place to live, bathroom is the first room I checked. I can’t live in a place where the bathroom is not good. Of course when I have my own house, I want my bathroom to look the best. That is why betterbathrooms.com are bookmarked in my browser. This is a website that offers more than a thousand of bathroom products which they carefully select. And all of the products being offered on their site are guaranteed.

Aside from bookmarking the site, I am also fond of looking bathroom videos about bathroom remodeling and bathroom renovation. I want to be updated on bathroom designs. As I have said, in the future, I want to have the best bathroom.