A Peek Inside My Everyday

I blog for free.  I so far have more than 4,000 views in the span of 2 months that I opened my blog to the world.  I am neither famous nor have been paid in any way.  My only viewers are the people who are my friends in my Facebook account and more probably a few enemies who secretly read and critique me behind my back.  I have always wanted to become a writer, when I answered slumbooks as a student I would write in Occupation: Lawyer, writer and astronaut.    My grades told me I was not meant to be a lawyer though I can argue as much as one and only first born children can become astronauts so here I am still dreaming to be a writer.  I took a writing class years before and it has helped me alot when I used the techniques that my teacher gave. I dont use them anymore now, because they actually involve a pen and paper.  I often think that I am merely talking to myself or my best friend when I post my stories.  After which I realize people other than my best friend will read this so I have to edit and fix some of the things I said.  I also cannot just jump from one story to another nor can I not have a point.  There always has to be a point because if not then the post was just to be self indulgent.

THIS POST IS SELF INDULGENT.

I stay at home with the kids everyday.  I used to work around 8 hours a day (who am I kidding?!), actually I used to work for my parents before until I gave birth and barely worked for them.  I started to make clothes and hair accessories for little girls as it was what I really wanted to do to make some money.  I joined bazaars with my friend and stopped since the year started.

So, you see I am not just a mommy who sits at her desk and blogs about mommy stuff.  I cook most nights for Poppabear and I love having meals with my parents and brother.  Everyday I watch a tv show, I watch more than 30 shows now.  If I could blog about all the shows I watch I would but who has the time for that?  I love to eat and travel and im sure more than half the people you meet say that too, but believe ME, I love to eat and travel.  I was born, raised and trained to eat and travel... at least until my kids were born.  So this is what I do everyday. I blog, I facebook, I watch tv and I make headbands.  I know my day may not sound as exciting (or as productive) as other people's lives but I can sincerely say that (almost) everything I do I love.  I barely do things I really don't want to do anymore.  How about you, how was your day?

Take a look at my latest creation!

Foods Babies Should Avoid

Baby's first solids, its an exciting milestone for every mom.  What we aren't always aware of are the types of food that our babies cannot eat yet before their 1st birthday.  So, here's a list of things to avoid.

• Honey, Corn Syrup and Maple Syrup.   Babies should never be given any of these products because they can contain the Clostridium botulinum bacteria. When babies ingest this, it turns into a toxin that causes botulism. Infant botulism attacks the baby’s nervous system and can result in death.
  
• Whole milk should not be introduced as a replacement for breast milk or formula until after 12 months. This recommendation is due to the fact that whole cow milk cannot properly sustain a growing infant. It simply does not have all the nutritional components needed for healthy growth and development. This milk contains pathogens, micro-organisms that cause diseases such as bacteria, viruses, protozoa and other organisms. People with weakened immune systems, such as young babies, are at the most risk for developing a serious illness, possibly resulting in death, from pathogens.There is also a bit of difficulty in the digestion of whole milk proteins.
• Soft Cheeses.  The list of cheeses your baby should avoid is feta, brie, camembert, blue veined and Mexican-style cheeses. Soft cheeses, even when refrigerated, can contain the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes. This bacterium causes flu-like symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea and muscle aches, and can eventually hit the nervous system causing stroke-like symptoms. For young babies’ immune systems, this can be fatal.
• Citrus is very acidic and many infants under the age of 12 months old suffer rashes and tummy upsets due to the acidity. This has nothing to do with allergies.  So, hold back on the oranges, grapefruits, kiwi fruit and other citrus fruits
• Unpasteurized juice Yes, even juice needs to be pasteurized to kill harmful bacteria. Un-pasteurized juice can contain the bacterium E. coli and Salmonella, among others. About 98% of all juice sold is pasteurized but read the label if you are not sure
• Strawberries and Shell Fish, and even Peanuts, can prompt severe, life threatening allergic reactions. The recommendation continues to be one of caution and delay.  This includes peanut butter. 
• Raw Eggs. Babies and young children should never eat raw eggs or foods prepared with raw eggs. Raw eggs can contain the bacterium Salmonella Enteritidis, which can result in severe vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal cramps. Always cook eggs until yokes are firm and make sure foods containing eggs are cooked thoroughly.
• Egg Whites.  Pediatricians prefer you wait to serve cooked egg whites to your baby until after the first year. Allergic reactions to egg whites are very common, so it is best to wait until your child has grown older to introduce them. Cooked yokes that are either scrambled or mashed are fine to serve to your baby.

• Raw sprouts.  The bacteria Salmonella can exist in all forms of sprouts, (alfalfa, clover and radish), even ones that are grown at home. Refrain from serving sprouts, or any foods prepared with sprouts, to your baby.

  
  

• Pre-Sweetened Foods and Candy 

  Sugar-fortified cereals, candy, sweetened juices and sodas are all low in nutrients and high in sugar, an ingredient your child doesn’t need a lot of. Once children are pre-disposed to these sweat foods they will prefer them to the healthier ones. This can also lead to your child being overweight or obese later in life. Skip the sugary foods and give your child foods that are healthier for him. Make sure the juice you serve is 100% fruit juice, not the flavored varieties.
  We would also like to point to a few other examples of why it might be prudent to delay the introduction of certain foods. Broccoli for example is known to cause gas in many people. Offering broccoli to an infant who is 6 months of age is really not a good idea. You would not want offer a 6 month old baby Beans either, as these too may cause painful gas.
  *The following information was found in healthmad.com and babycenter.com.