Mommy Pehpot, Author at Mommy Pehpot

Breastfeeding Thrush

The reason why I had to go to an OB Gyne was because I was suffering from thrush.. my breast and down there.. I got it from Sati who’s experiencing oral thrush. And so to avoid the infection from being passed back and forth, treating Sati’s would mean I need to be treated too.

And so the OB suggest that I should stop breastfeeding while being treated.. er.. I guess that confirms it why that OB was so amused or shocked that I have four kids.. because she don’t have any yet. If she had, she would know that when you are purely breastfeeding, weaning your baby even for a day is SUPER DUPER HARD.

I should have just called my OB.. haayss. that OB is not my real OB, I just have no choice that time because I can’t go to my real OB.. haays…

Aside from telling me to stop breastfeeding, she also prescribed an ointment. I should have not waste the HMOs money for that stupid OB. I should have just read on…but since I am a mom who always make sure that what we get is the best there is, I just have to go for that check up.

At least I know now that it is not life threatening.

And now I learned that the best treatment for breastfeeding thrush is garlic.. yes. just crush some and rub it in your breast, specially the affected area. Let it sit for about 5 to 10 minutes or until you can tolerate the pain then rinse it thoroughly with hot water and salt. Another thing is to let your nipples air dry every after breastfeeding.

OB Gynes Should Be Professional!

Dear OB Gynes (in General)

(but most specially to the one holding a clinic somewhere in Ortigas),

Now I won’t tell if the clinic is located in Ortigas Center or along Ortigas Avenue or any mall along Ortigas Avenue..

You know, it’s not very professional of you to say in a disgusted tone how many my kids are.. now excuse me..

Er, did I asked anything from you to feed my kid?

I know having a lot of kids can be unhealthy to my ovaries, but the hell you care?

Right? So why do you have to use that tone that as if having 4 kids is a sin? Or are you just turning green with envy?

And when you asked me how many kids I want.. I forgot to tell you that I want 12.. and you have no right to question that.

So Miss OBGYNE from Ortigas.. there would be no second time.. and to think that the hospital you are affiliated is one of the biggest (in terms of building and fee) in Ortigas but your mind and professionalism is so small.

a bit amused,
Pehpot

Discerning Moms Day Out

Being a mommy who wants to know everything, I am so glad that Unilab invited me (and other mom bloggers) to see their plant in Mamplasan. Getting to know how our meds are made will assure me that I am giving a medicine that is not only effective but is done with world class standards.

We were picked up in Julia Vargas, me, Tetcha

Michelle

and Steph

. The ride was I don’t know how short.. we were too busy chatting..

We were greeted by Ms Roche and a nice banner (yay!) and a sumptuous breakfast! (double yay!)

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Then we proceed on the orientation and some introduction (a fun kind of hello my name is) facilitated by Ms Patricia Hizon (yes the wife of Vince Hizon)

Then a small talk (more to that later) and the tour! We were given a scrub each with our name on it (yay!) and we’re instructed on how to properly enter the plant. From this point, I can see the safety precautions they observe to ensure that their plant will not be contaminated. We wore the scrub suit and plastics for our shoes and shower caps. And before that, we were asked to wash our hands, thoroughly, may I add.

Personally, I was awed by how high tech the plant is. And along the way, I am amazed at how they give utmost care to waste disposal and their concern on the environment. And of course, their strict quality control is more than what I expected. With that, I am more proud to say that the meds my kids take is UNILAB YAN!

After the tour, we headed to Nuvali for a lunch treat at Conti’s Pastry Shop And Restaurant

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So what comes next to stomach indulgence? comes mind, body and soul indulgence from Indulgence Day Spa (click here for their price range

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The Discerning Mommies: (L-R): Chat

, Patricia, Michelle

, Pehpot

, Tetcha

, Earth

and Jing

It was a fun and very educational day and not to mention, gaining new blogging friends.. and oh, I almost forgot, Unilab was so generous and gave us a bag full of their Personal Care Line products..