Working Mommy Blogger from the Philippines
For some guests, the question of what to bring as a gift to a wedding can prove daunting. In traditional etiquette, rules dictate that gifts are not mandatory for guests, but it is a strong suggestion. As one of the prime milestones in a couple’s life, they should receive optimum spoiling in honor of their wedding day.
There are over 40 species that have been domesticated over time and added as family pets, not including subspecies. It’s important to choose a pet that’s right for you and your family, as well as to educate yourself on what to expect with any new addition. From being prepared to clean up after them, to knowing what kind of pet is right for your household, there are some things you definitely need to know and consider beforehand.
I envisioned myself to be a working mom, I will prepare my daughter’s needs for school before rushing to go to work. At lunchtime or during breaks, I will call yaya at home to check on my daughter’s homework, and if she had her lunch. Upon going home, I will call to send instructions on what to cook for dinner. At night time, I will tuck my daughter to sleep after having a nice chitchat on how our day went.
Such a perfect dream… but in reality, motherhood is chaotic. Being yayaless for a months, it’s all about deranged schedules, rushed breakfast, unbuttoned school uniforms, and mismatched socks. Gwen can sense my stress. I was stressed because we still can’t find someone to care for my daughter…. and I was stressed because I can feel that something has to change, I need to make a decision, I need to give up something, my career.
And this happened… I said goodbye to the corporate life I’ve been dreaming of since I was little. I gave up my 5 years in college and those sleepless nights reviewing for board exams. I chose my family, my daughter.
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It’s a turning point in my life, and also with my family of three. After being a working mom for 7 years, I decided to be a full-time mommy to Gwen. If you’re following my posts on FB, Gwen’s yaya didn’t come back when she went to the province last May, makiki-fiesta lang daw sya. Una, 2 weeks, biglang nagkasakit ang lola, naging 1 month… hanggang sa wala ng paramdam. Take note, nag-iwan pa ng mga gamit nya dito sa amin, yun pala hindi na babalik :(. So from June, Nanay helped in looking after Gwen while Jeff and I go to work. When classes started last July, wala na, chaos at stress na talaga. From waking up early in the morning to prepare Gwen’s lunch, then prepping up to go to work, tapos rushing home after work kasi may homework/quiz/projects pa si Gwen. I can no longer be a multi-hyphenated mom, wala akong bato ni Darna :p, I need to decide if we should hire a yaya again na kahit hindi namin gaanong kakilala or or if I will resign from work.
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There’s no stopping technology in all aspects of our lives. Whether you like it or not, it is here to stay. So what we can do is use technology to our advantage. As a working mom, I am very thankful to technology such as messaging and video apps because I can keep tabs on what’s happening at home while at work. PLDT Home also embraces parenting in the digital age and believes that the strongest connections are at home.
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Starting a business is hard enough, add children to the mix and you feel like you’re on a rollercoaster. This is true for mums in the Philippines and it is reflected in working women everywhere around the world. Life as a working mum is tough and comes with unique challenges of its own.
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