this is a very interesting thread. thank you for the inputs.

wow..that's is remarkable!! HOw do you do it mommies? I am planning to teach my son another language...but for ella, five different languages!!Good job mommy!

Care to share how your schedule is and what dvd's or tools you use? Thanks.

Funny how I just updated my blog after a year of not posting. My last post last year was before my C-section and now my son is 11 months and 3 weeks...hahaha!

anyways, there's nothing much in my blog..just to air what I felt that time.

Here's my blog in case you'd like to peek


http://anakatina.blogspot.com/

I know what you are going through... I have the same experience after 6 months of breastfeeding my baby. I was stressed because I was able to pump only a little more than 12 oz during may worktime and my son takes about 5-6 oz per feeding (he feeds 3 to 4 times during daytime). What I did was to eat more veggies (broccoli, banana blossom) & fruits plus I took food supplement and drank warm water to maximize milk production.It was successful as long as I pumped regularly. I stopped pumping now that my son is 11 months old because I was unable to pump for a week and it caused milk reduction. So now he's drinking formula during daytime and breastfeeds at nighttime.

My advice to you is don't be stressed because of it, probably it's time for your son to have formula...or probably just a phase and soon you'll pump 6-9 oz/time (like what happened to me). So relax mommy...

I am also a believer for Omega 3/DHA benefits especially for babies. I give my 11 month old baby DHA supplement in liquid form...I mix it with his formula since he hates the smell. Good thing, he doesn't mind having it mix with his milk.

thanks for all your booklists! whew...wish I have them for my son too...   I'll just start collecting books...where should I go?clueless here..

Can anyone please recommend a good musical dvd for babies? My son is 11 months and is in love with Baby Genius' Nursery Rhymes...he watches it everyday. I want him to learn more songs so you're recommendations will be helpful. He isn't interested with non-musical cartoons though...

Thanks.

thank you for all your replies..yep, the acne on my baby's face is gradually clearing now..I did nothing except change his liquid soap to cetaphil..I don't know it that helped at all but I am sure glad that Sean's face is smoother now.

Hello there mommies...I want to share an article from babycenter.com regarding home remedies for cough and colds. Hope this can be of help.
http://www.babycenter.com/0_eleven-safe-home-remedies-to-soothe-your-childs-cold-and-flu_10014077.bc

Good day mommies and daddies! My son is three weeks old today and I noticed that a lot of pimples have grown overnight in his face. Is this normal?What should be done?

wow congratulations! I was amazed especially in her Chinese reading skills..Way to go, ella!

Gee! Thanks for the input, fellow moms! I guess I have to start preparing now....

I already did some baby stuff shopping since I am now on my 31st week of gestation but I am not sure as to what should I prepare to bring to the hospital, I read somewhere, that those should be prepared in advance in case labor happens quite unexpectedly. Moms out there, can you please list down the essential things to bring?

Thanks a bunch!

paps, thanks for the tip. I researched Cherifer and find it convincing. Cherifer helps a child to sleep longer through the night as well as take naps -- and I think that is a  major growth factor.
 I believe you are a Filipina since the vitamin is from the Philippines. Luckily, I also am, so it won't be hard to purchase those supplements when my baby is born.

Question though, what month did you start giving Cherifer to your baby?

Thanks sarah and alice for the input...I also plan to massage my baby regularly when he's born.Hope it will help.

   McDume, I don't think we would like our babies to be experimented. As moms, we just want the best for our little ones and that includes being treated and regarded the same as with most of the children. Being too short or too tall may have some disadvantages for our children in the future that is why as early as now, if there's anyway that we can help them, then we will do our best. However, if nothing natural works, then we have no choice but to accept it.