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Glad You’re Here :)

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When Noah was born, I was already blogging here at manilamommy.com.It was an unexpected delivery, I gave birth to Noah with my tshirt still on at the delivery room because the doctors wanted Noah out of my tummy and into the NICU to ensure his survival. While at the NICU, the only way I could stay calm and sane was to write. I had my old office issued BlackBerry then and I would type posts continuously. Some remained as drafts that never saw light of day. Some went live on this blog. During … [Continue reading]

Best Buddies Manila’s Sweet Celebration!

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March 25 marked the 25th year of Best Buddies International. To celebrate, Best Buddies Manila celebrated with our very first meet-up at Cupcakes by Sonja at Shangri-La. We spent a few months before the event planning and arranging the venue.  Cupcakes by Sonja was so excited to do the activity with us and we were just as excited too. I attended a cupcake decorating session with David and Dan once and it was just so fun and wonderful.  The staff at Cupcakes by Sonja were also very endearing … [Continue reading]

Share Your #SigeSabado Memories and Get a Chance to Win a Trip to Lego Land Malaysia

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Summer to me growing up means being shipped with my brother to my grandma’s province in Negros Oriental. We would spend a month or even the whole summer there going to the beach. There were no activities, no camp, and no summer school. I occupied myself by reading my lola’s elementary books (she was a school principal) or playing old records in her portable turn table . Honestly I don’t know how I got through lazy summers like that. It’s probably why now David’s summer has been pretty much … [Continue reading]

Dear Moms

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This video was released last March 21 for World Down Syndrome Day  but I can't think of a more perfect occasion to post this here than on Mother's Day. It's a video by children who are telling one mom that everything will be alright. Isn't that what we want to hear from our kids? That whatever happens, through thick and thin, everything will be alright. This video is for all my fellow moms who are loving, celebrating and fighting for their kids with special needs. You inspire me and you teach … [Continue reading]

Shopping Alert: Pylones Happy Packs

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Growing up one of the things I loved about going back to school was the shiny new things that I get to bring with me as I start a new school year. I am basically a nerd and next to the new books and notebooks that I will be toting along (I love the smell of new books!!) I love the one or two special things that my mom buys for me and my brothers to spice up our school supplies. It can be as simple as a new fangled sharpener or a brand new tin pencil case that was all the rage back then when I … [Continue reading]