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  • Ericka Mercado: How To Be a Mama of Two

    Ericka Mercado: How To Be a Mama of Two

    On this year’s International Women’s Day, I’m happy to share the very first #KuwentongBagongNanay.

    This series aims to tell stories and experiences of new and modern nanays so that they can inspire and empower first-time moms.

    Our first featured Bagong Nanay is Ericka Mercado from Canada. I asked her to share how she is raising a preschooler (5yo) and a newborn (1mo) in their home. And I’m amazed that she sent her responses before the deadline! Wow. What a wonder woman! I honor you!

    Read on to know some of her struggles, ultimate nanayhood hacks, and essentials that she swears by.

    1. What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as a Bagong Nanay, and tell us why you value it.

    Never compare your kids or yourself to others. 

    This applies to my kids and my journey as a Bagong Nanay. God created us uniquely, and our journeys are all different. Sabi nga nila, comparison is the thief of joy, and there were times when I am not able to stop myself from doing it. This is especially true when people around you would do the comparison. Ending: you feel bad about yourself, and you feel inadequate as a parent. 

    This advice actually came from my husband. It is more of a constant reminder. It resonates with me a lot, and I value it because it has allowed me to be conscious of my choice of words and thoughts when I talk to my kids, when I talk to others about my kids and their kids, and most importantly when I look at myself and my journey as a Bagong Nanay. I am at my happiest when I focus on our own progress, and stopped comparing our lives with others. 

    2. Share a Bagong Nanay hack that you recently discovered that helped make your nanayhood journey a little bit easier (could be a new gadget, app, or tipid tip).

    For the Nanays: 

    Two words. Pelvic physiotherapy. I recently went to a wellness clinic to prepare for Eden, my second child’s birth. I had a pelvic floor assessment. I had pelvic exercises and once a week sessions with the physiotherapist. This has helped me shorten my labour and delivery time, as well as recovery time, not to mention it helped minimize tearing.

    I know it is not a hack, but if you are pregnant or knows someone who is, and you have access to a pelvic physiotherapist, please do yourself a favour and use it. 

    For the babies:

    Gripe Water. Both my babies were gassy babies, or are all babies gassy? Anyway, for my firstborn Elon, I didn’t use anything. I burped him and did bicycle exercises and waited to let it pass. Eden’s gas is something else. I learned about Gripe Water, and on the first day of using it, I already saw the difference. She indeed slept like a baby. One teaspoon of this stuff, and it worked wonders for her. Now she sleeps even longer.

    Just make sure you check with your pedia of course. It’s not a hack, but I think it’s been around for ages. If you find yourself needing help with your babies being gassy, this might be it. 

    3. What’s one truth about your nanayhood journey that you want everyone to know but you were too scared or embarrassed to share?

    I love being a Nanay, and I always share these feelings of love and joy. But it didn’t start that way. My first child was not planned. We were married, but we were not expecting to get pregnant so fast.

    When I had Elon, the first month was TOUGH. I was so tired. I love my son, but because of the lack of sleep and being tired physically, there were days I wished I could have my old life back. The first few weeks were truly a test. But then one day, it just got better. The first few weeks seemed like a dark phase that has already passed. 

    Ericka and her son Elon

    The truth is, having these thoughts doesn’t mean I love Elon any less. These feelings were part of my process into this wonderful nanayhood journey. It is not all rainbows and butterflies everyday. Sometimes it is rough, and it’s okay to feel frustrated and wanting a break. Admitting you need a break is okay. And sometimes putting yourself first before your kids is an important part of being the best nanay for your kids. 

    4. What’s the best part so far of being a Bagong Nanay of two?

    “Best part of being a Bagong Nanay of two is [finding out] how much love you are actually capable of feeling and giving. This actually surprised me as I always had the question of “do parents have a favourite child?””

    Ericka Mercado, mom of two

    Pre-Eden, I believed that there is no way a parent can really love their kids equally. When I had Elon, I gave him my 110%. Everyday, I made sure he felt loved and cared for. So I always tell my husband that I am not sure how to love a second child the same when we do have one. But then I had Eden, and it’s as natural as when I had Elon. All the love just came rushing in.

    Bagong Nanay Ericka with Elon (5yo) and Eden (1mo)

    It’s true what they say, your heart just gets bigger with each additional child. Your heart becomes enlarged with so much love that it naturally flows for both of your kids. So yung 110% that I gave to Elon, ngayon meron na akong another 110% for Eden. I answered my question, there are no favourites, and it is possible to love your kids equally (there is so much love to give and share!).

    5. What are the top 3 Bagong Nanay essentials that you swear by?

    Infant baby carrier. It doesn’t matter if it is a sling, wrap, or structured carrier. Carriers are life savers. Moms and dads can either wear the babies and stay hands-free. The best thing is your baby is so close; it’s an instant snuggle too! 

    Kering-keri!

    Stroller and car seat. Don’t feel like wearing your baby? Then there’s the stroller. We use the stroller for walks with the car seat  (when it’s stroller accessible). It’s easy because you don’t have to carry anything, you just push it while the baby is safe and sound in the carrier. Instant snoozefest for both of my kids! They love bumpy walks. Plus is, I get to exercise outside the house while they sleep. 

    Diaper changing mat. How many poop blowouts did Elon and Eden have? Many. Can’t count them. Having the changing mat allows for an easier change of clothes and clean up. Not to mention, it helps you change diapers anywhere that has a flat and safe surface for your baby. 

    PS. 

    If you are breastfeeding, get a good nursing bra and lots of V-neck shirts para madali hilahin! Hehe!

    6. In only six words, describe what kind of Bagong Nanay you are.

    I am a “wear my heart on my sleeve” nanay. So all my emotions are out, felt, apparent and obvious. 

    I am Ericka from Canada! I am the Bagong Nanay of Elon, 5 yrs old and Eden, 1 month old. 

    When I’m not changing diapers, burping, cleaning, cooking, making baon, reading bedtime stories, I usually enjoy hiking, yoga, Kdrama, and photography. 

  • #BagongNanayReviews: Mega-Malunggay Capsules

    #BagongNanayReviews: Mega-Malunggay Capsules

    Are you also like me who is not fond of taking supplements in the form of capsules or tablets? I don’t know about you, but I don’t like the thought that I am taking medicines when I am perfectly fine. That’s why when I started breastfeeding, I prefer eating lactation treats or drinking malunggay as tea. You can read my review about my favorite malunggay tea here.

    But then there are days when I feel like my breasts are empty and my daughter’s about to feed, but I’m too tired or just too lazy to prepare a drink. That’s when – fine – these green, awkward-tasting malunggay capsules come handy.

    There are five reasons why I started taking Mega-Malunggay Capsules to help boost my breastmilk supply:

    1. It is widely used by moms.

    2. It doesn’t contain sugar.

    3. It is easy to take.

    4. It is cheap.

    5. It’s worth it.

    Not all hype

    A lot of celebrity moms and influencers have been promoting Mega-Malunggay capsules. I remember seeing a giant billboard of Bianca Gonzales promoting this VPharma product along EDSA.

    Photo credits: Bianca Gonzales’ Facebook account

    My favorite momma peg, Iya Villania-Arellano, also uses it, and promotes it on Instagram. I thought it was all hype, not until I used it myself.

    Photo from Iya Villania Arellano’s Instagram account

    Healthy option

    While it feels so good to give in to all the lactation treats available – tea, chocolate drink, coffee, cookies – name it, some moms just don’t like too much sugar. We Bagong Nanays are conscious about getting our prenatal body back. So a sugar-free lactation aid is always a good idea.

    Photo from VPharma’s Facebook page

    This is also the product preferred by pregnant moms who have been diagnosed to have gestational diabetes.

    No-frills malunggay

    Because of Mega-Malunggay, you don’t need to ask your husband to climb your malunggay tree, or ask your neighbor to spare you some leaves. You don’t need to go into the hassle of removing the malunggay leaves from the stems.

    Mega-Malunggay is made of pure malunggay leaves, and one capsule is already equivalent to 3/4 cup of malunggay leaves. You can also open the capsule up, and just sprinkle the malunggay powder to your food and drink!

    Photo from VPharma’s Facebook page

    Did you know that you can start taking Mega-Malunggay capsules on your 32nd week?

    Value for money

    For only 9.50php per capsule, it gives you the peace of mind that you can produce enough milk for your baby. Its effect varies per person, but based on my experience, taking Mega-Malunggay before bedtime gives me enough milk to put my baby to sleep. That’s of course complemented with unli-latch and enough rest and sleep.

    Mega-Malunggay has no approved therapeutic claims. But it is Halal-Certified and FDA-approved safe.

    Best in the market

    I used to take Natalac because it was readily available in drugstores. However, it only has 250g of malunggay. That’s why Mega-Malunggay is mega – it has the highest milligram available of malunggay plus 100mg of vitamin C.

    Photo: bagongnanay

    It works for me, and I hope it works for you too, Bagong Nanay. Would you like to try Mega-Malunggay? Comment below and I will give you a discount on your first order. You can also order your stocks at The Bagong Nanay Shop. Get it today.

  • HACKED! By working nanays

    HACKED! By working nanays

    #BagongNanayQOTW: Anong hack mo to manage both work and family?

    Last week, we focused on our full-time nanays – what their past jobs were before they chose to stay home and put their family first. This week, mga working nanays naman ang bida.

    Being a #BagongNanay is a tough job already, and to have a full-time job means you need another set of superpowers.

    I remember having a home-based job right after I quit my full-time work. Namiss ko kaagad yung daily grind, kaya nag-apply ako sa onlinejobs.ph as a communications manager for a Canada-based health company.

    We didn’t have a yaya or anyone else to help us with taking care of my then 9-month-old baby. So my schedule was crazy and unhealthy that I lost a lot of weight and I felt like the stress affected my breastmilk supply.

    So after four months of full-time work + full-time Nanay, I decided to quit. My husband supported me on my decision. Of course, I wanted to still contribute financially and not really stop working. But without anyone to help me, I was killing myself. So I just opted to do freelance work and started a reselling business instead.

    My boss was shocked that I had to leave that early. We enjoyed working together, but I told her, we are in the business of health and wellness. But your employee is turning into a zombie. Wag ganun, mamsh.

    So I thought of asking our working nanay followers on Instagram how in the world they are able to manage both working and taking care of their family. I am so happy with the hacks they shared!

    “YouTube Kids.” rejjventress

    Mommy Rej shared that sometimes, walang choice kasi minsan, lahat sila need mag-work. They would resort to letting her child watch YouTube Kids to keep him entertained.

    In one of the webinars by Mommy Mundo that I attended last year, a pediatrician said that giving screentime is not bad. It’s all about setting limits and making sure that the content that your child is watching is fit for their age. A tip that she shared is to check on your child once in a while, engage him/her with what they are watching so that there is still interaction happening.

    “Music!” arkaydee

    Mommy Rachel says playing a lot of music and dance helps her manage work and nanay life. It’s a good way to bond with your child too!

    Sometimes, when I need to cook or do something, I put my child on her high chair, give her crayons and paper, and then play Cocomelon or nursery rhymes on Spotify. Her eyes are not locked on the screen, but she is happy coloring while listening to her favorite rhymes. Win-win!

    “Work when they are asleep.” eringoesgaga

    For Mommy Erin, she works on graveyard shift. She works at night when her kids are asleep, and sleeps a bit in the day. She said, “the trick is to talk to them and let them understand why you need to work so they try and don’t disturb you. She adds, mahirap pero wala namang mahirap sa willing, and kakayanin naman.”

    Grabe talaga ang super powers ng mga nanay. I wonder how many hats a mother could wear. Salute!

    “Have a detailed daily routine.” fredaagustin

    According to Mommy Freda, “mas okay if alam ng anak mo yung daily routine niyo para both kayo ma-manage yung expectations per day. Better if detailed talaga yung routine with time and activity.”

    I think this is a really nice hack that moms can follow, once their child can understand setting expectations and following routines. I can’t wait for my toddler to understand that I have to work! Haha. Pero cherish ko muna ang moment ngayon.

    “Train them to do their school work.” mamee_aizy

    Check out this hack from Mommy Aizy: “Been working at home for seven years kaya sanay na sila na they cannot disturb me during work hours. I trained them to do their school work as [early] as four, and daily routine schedule works for us.”

    Ayun! Like Mommy Freda, daily routine schedule is key. Ang galing lang na kayang mag-cope ng mga kids once they understand why their mom needs to work, at the same time, ang galing na kinakaya ng mom to work despite the hardships that they experience.

    Thanks to everyone who shared their answers! Whether you are a full-time nanay, or a working nanay, saludo ako sa’yo, #BagongNanay. Walang hindi kakayanin para sa mga mahal natin.

    Should you need someone to talk to – mag-rant about work or mag-ask about nanayhood experiences, join us at the Bagong Nanay Community on Viber. It aims to be a safe space for first-time and modern moms to talk about motherhood, life, and anything under the sun. From one nanay to another. No judgment.

    Ikaw, #BagongNanay? Anong hack mo para kayanin maging working mom? Share mo naman!

  • #BagongNanayReviews: Beginnings Baby

    #BagongNanayReviews: Beginnings Baby

    #BagongNanayReviews: Beginnings Baby

    #BagongNanay, how was your experience shopping for newborn essentials?

    When I was pregnant with my daughter, I was both anxious and excited to complete THE list. My fellow #BagongNanay friend Rej shared an Excel file of baby stuff with me! It’s better than those available online because she vetted the checklist based on what’s really essential based on her experience. I had a phase wherein I would obsess on the list. I would ask my husband to go to the mall so we can buy this and that.

    Want the full list? Comment below or email me at bagongnanayshop@gmail.com and I can share it to you!

    I will always remember that moment when we finally went to the Baby Section in SM. We went straight to where the white stuff are. We were both shy at first to ask the saleslady what we need. We both teared up a little when it dawned upon us that legit – we’ll be having a baby! We got a set of tie-sides – sleeveless, short sleeves, and long sleeves. Towels, bibs, and blankets.

    It was all fun until – we couldn’t find a set of mittens of the same brand. Of course, we’d want the complete set for our baby! Sadly, the saleslady said “Out of stock po ang mittens, Ma’am.” Noooooo! My pregnancy hormones went wild.

    So we weren’t able to buy a set of mittens and booties yet. “Hanap nalang tayo sa ibang SM.” It took us a few trips to different SM stores – but we ended up buying mittens and booties from a different brand or else my baby will have none.

    Why did we scrimp on our baby’s first clothes anyway? Why did we settle for what’s in the mall? I realized just now. If I could turn back time, I would have looked for a better brand where I can buy the complete newborn stuff set, and spare me the headache and anxiety.

    Last month, I was lucky to receive a free gift from a mom I met in a mommy group im Viber. She is giving away a batch of Beginnings Baby gift sets! I know every #BagongNanay loves to receive freebies – especially if it’s a twinning mommy and baby shirt!

    Beginnings Baby is an all-white infant apparel brand, created specifically for babies 0-12 months. It carries a full range of baby apparel needs! Tie-sides, shorts, pajamas, bibs, and yes, mittens and booties!!! What’s best is you can buy individually or the complete set – ONLINE.

    Order by the bundle from their website!

    Yes. No need to go to the mall and look for the stuff yourself. Especially in this time of pandemic, a #BagongNanay needs to stay home. Don’t be shocked with the price of their bundles though – I don’t want to spoil it for you but – baby’s clothes are more expensive than our clothes!

    They didn’t ask me to write a review here in my blog, but the free stuff they gave me – a mommy shirt and a pack of sando for my baby – were the coolest stuff we’ve worn! I had to write about it!

    Super soft fabric!

    The fabric is cool because it’s soft and breathable. I’m actually wearing it right now. I feel like I’m a baby too.

    Hands down comfy

    The size is also comfy for both of us! So comfy and breathable that my toddler wants to go inside my shirt to breastfeed!

    I love it! I’d definitely get my next baby’s stuff from them! (Hopefully after three years!)

    Head on to their website beginningsbaby.com and check out their all-white baby stuff. Start your baby right. You can thank me later. :)

    Have you tried Beginnings Baby? What can you say about it? Comment below!

    Nanay Judy

  • Manager noon, nanay ngayon

    Manager noon, nanay ngayon

    #BagongNanayQOTW: Anong work mo bago ka naging #BagongNanay?

    Around this time last year, I was wrapping up meetings and presentation decks, completing my clearance requirements, and thinking twice if I would really quit my job. I was part of the communications team of a non-profit organization for six years. It was my dream job. Prior to that, I was a news writer and a field reporter.

    I submitted my resignation letter on January 29, 2020, and I thought it was one of the bravest things I’ve done in my life.

    I realized that what’s braver and more courageous is the ability to put up with that decision everyday. Before being a full-time nanay, I worked jobs that required me to travel a lot, multitask a lot, and do everything in a rush. Now, I am home 24/7 taking care of my 19-month-old, doing routine tasks like cleaning and cooking. The pandemic isn’t helping, so it’s harder because we can’t go out.

    Grabe ang transition, right? I still can’t believe that I’ve been a full-time nanay for almost a year now. There are moments when I would daydream about work and meetings, but then again I wake up to the sound of my little boss, saying, “Nanay, Nanay.”

    So I thought of asking our full-time nanay followers on Instagram what their past jobs were. It was fun knowing their answers!

    #BagongNanayQOTW posted on Bagong Nanay Instagram account on Feb 12, 2021

    “Manager sa isang international fastfood chain at events organizer.” momofhyperkids

    I can imagine kung gaano ka-extra ang mga birthday celebration sa family nila Mommy Honey!

    “Restaurant supervisor.” evrydaymomslife

    Ano kayang mas mahirap i-supervise, Mommy Jemma? Restaurants o kids? 🤔😆

    “Isa po akong laundry staff.” daisy_sanuco

    Puro damit muna ng pamilya niya ang lalabhan ni Mommy Daisy.

    “Hospital nurse.” mommycheespeaks

    According to Mommy Chee, hindi na niya pinursue ang nursing profession dahil maliit ang sahod. Noong dalaga pa siya, option niya sana mag-abroad, pero now, hindi na niya gusto dahil mahal daw mag-process ng papers. #SanaAll may nurse na mommy!

    Thanks to everyone who shared their answers! Whether you are a full-time nanay, or a working nanay, saludo ako sa’yo, #BagongNanay. The Bagong Nanay life is tough, but you are tougher!

    Should you need someone to talk to, join us at the Bagong Nanay Community on Viber. It aims to be a safe space for first-time and modern moms to talk about motherhood, life, and anything under the sun. From one nanay to another. No judgment.

    Ikaw, #BagongNanay? Anong work mo before ka naging full-time nanay? Share mo naman!

  • #BagongNanayReviews: M2 Malunggay Tea

    #BagongNanayReviews: M2 Malunggay Tea

    As a #BagongNanay, one of our greatest concerns post-partum is our ability to feed and nourish our child.

    In my experience, I attended seminars when I was still pregnant, and I was fully committed to breastfeeding my child. But sometimes, no matter how prepared we are, we become faced with challenges that would alter our plans and test our faith.

    As for me, I gave birth six weeks earlier than expected. I didn’t know what went wrong: I had complete check-ups, took my vitamins, and ate healthy. But then it happened. My water bag broke when my baby was still 33 weeks and 5 days in my womb.

    Thus, I had to undergo an emergency C-section. This caused my first breastmilk to only come out after three days of trying and pumping. You can read the full story here.

    I’m happy that I didn’t give up, and I am still breastfeeding until today. My daughter is almost two years old. One of the things that helped me through my breastfeeding journey is the first product I would write about here in #BagongNanayReviews.

    Breastfeeding is not easy. It is wonderful, but sometimes we could use some help.

    Here’s why Bagong Nanay highly recommends the M2 Malunggay Tea:

    1. It is healthy.

    2. It is delicious.

    3. It is very convenient.

    4. It is affordable.

    5. It works.

    Healthy beverage

    First things first – M2 Malunggay Tea is FDA-approved as a nutritional beverage, unlike other supplements that have no approved therapeutic claims. Thus, you are sure that it is genuinely healthy, and not just a placebo.

    M2 Malunggay Okra Luya Tea is a product of NaturEarth Corporation. Visit their website here: naturearthph.com

    Just read up on the nutrient content of malunggay, then look up okra and ginger. You can thank me later.

    It’s not only good for lactating moms, but also for husbands and kids 1 year old and up.

    Surprisingly delicious

    I won’t judge you if at first you would hesitate to try this tea simply because you read that it’s made from malunggay, okra, and ginger.

    Okra is one of the vegetables that most people don’t like to eat because of its texture. But surprisingly, the M2 Malunggay Tea tastes like the house-blend iced tea of some popular fastfood and restaurants.

    Pro tip: Squeeze a slice of lemon or calamansi to make it more refreshing.

    I love my M2 Malunggay Tea iced and with lemon.

    Easy to prepare

    If, like me, you are not that lucky to have a malunggay tree in your backyard, you would know that malunggay is a rare item in supermarkets.

    And how many times would you cook tinolang manok just to use up all the malunggay leaves that you bought? Not to mention how daunting it is to remove the malunggay leaves (my husband is very particular, and doesn’t like to see stems in his tinola).

    Imagine the time and effort saved by just drinking M2 – pour a little of the concentrate on your tumbler, add water, pop some ice cubes, and you’re ready to go!

    Very affordable

    When you are a breastfeeding mom, there is nothing more stressful than thinking that your breastmilk supply is not enough for your child.

    If you buy a one liter concentrate of M2 Malunggay Tea at 280php, you can already use it to prepare up to 17 glasses of tea. That’s approximately 16php per serving. As for me, I drink two servings per day – one during lunch and then one during dinner.

    M2 Malunggay Iced Tea and Lumpiang Togue for merienda!

    For only 32php a day, you can already see the results. You would feel your breasts welling up milk, and you will be more confident that your child will have enough breastmilk for the day.

    Proven effective

    I can only speak from experience. I am breastfeeding my child for almost 19 months now. I attribute this success to the following factors: letting her latch whenever she wants, getting six to eight hours of sleep, and drinking M2 Malunggay Tea.

    Yes, I believe that this product has greatly helped me in my breastfeeding journey that it is as important as unli-latch and sleep. I believe in it so much that I became an authorized reseller of the product since August 2020. Since then, I’ve been helping other Bagong Nanays in their breastfeeding journey as well – all thanks to M2.

    M2 works for this mommy too! Happy to help.

    If you want to try this product, send me a message here, and tell me that you found out about it by reading this blog. I will give you a discount on your first order. :)

    So that’s it for the first of many #BagongNanayReviews! Comment down if you have anything to say about M2 Malunggay Tea too!

    Nanay Judy

  • Minsan nanay, madalas…

    Minsan nanay, madalas…

    What’s up, mga #BagongNanay? Nalula ako sa dami ng mga sumagot sa ating Bagong Nanay Question of the Week! Salamat sa inyong suporta at hindi pagiging KJ. Lalo ngayong panahon na ang dami na nga nating iniisip, dumagdag pa ang pa-white sand sa Manila Bay, join nalang tayo sa mga positibong usapan sa social media.

    Speaking of social media, kanina, napanood ko ang documentary na The Social Dilemma sa Netflix. Dito, pinakita ang dark side of social media – how it’s taking over our lives and why we should fight it.

    While the Internet enables us to access information, ito rin ang nagiging enabler ng fake news. While social media was initially envisioned to spread positivity through likes, nakaka-affect na pala ito ng bongga sa ating mental health, lalo na sa mga younger generations. While these platforms connect us to our loved ones across the world, these were also used as means to divide a country.

    Pardon the code-switching, ang hirap mag-Tagalog, aminin. Haha. Dami pa ako thoughts, pero dito nalang tayo mag-discuss if you want.

    Anyway, mabalik. Nagtanong kami sa Instagram at Facebook kung ano ang iba’t iba pang role ng nanay sa kani-kanilang bahay. Yes, may sumagot na sa Facebook this time! Haha. At nag-promise ang Bagong Nanay to award the wittiest answer – hindi lang ang honor na ma-feature dito sa blog, but with a surprise gift na ang winner lang ang makakaalam! Yey.

    Eto na nga ang mga sagot nila sa #BagongNanayQOTW:

    Tribute to Mama Mary din ang #BagongNanayQOTW na ito. Happy birthday, OG Bagong Nanay! :)

    “Peacekeeper. Lalo na pag nag-wa-warla ang mga bagets.” @mommyfaith.ph

    Good job si Mommy Faith! Wag po tayong kunsintidora. Hehe.

    “Tech support ngayong new normal.” @orangepopsicle18

    Ayon kay Mommy Sam, isa siyang multi-faceted nanay. Siya rin ay: “Personal assistant sa mga activities, photographer, videographer, documenter, lifetime banker/pawnshop/loanshark na di naman babayaran, debater rin since magaling mag-reason out ang bata, cheerleader, prayer warrior, psychologist, nurse, doctor, and more.”

    “Guidance counselor.” @mommycheespeaks

    At least hindi na-pi-Principal’s office ang mga kids!

    “Taga-hanap ng mga bagay-bagay sa bahay (kahit hindi naman nawawala).” @sahmnimia

    Sabi ni Mommy Jea, di daw niya alam anong tawag sa taong ganito. Lost and found desk? Imbestigador? Forensic expert? Charot. Ano nga ba?!

    “Janitress.” @thenicoledvillaran

    Totoo po. Sana may promotion or salary increase, ano ho?

    “Minsan photographer, singer, dancer,(talented ka?!)” @slayingmotherhood

    True ito! Minsan kailangang aliwin si baby para kumain, or hindi umiyak. Hahaha. Kakapagod rin po ano. Haha.

    “All-around yaya, manager, mayordoma, accountant, personal assistant, driver, cook, baker, at madami pang iba.”
    @mylifefae     

    Sana all ng role may payroll.

    “Dakilang tutor.” @mavicholics

    Lalo na ngayong online na muna ang school, ayon kay working Mommy Mavic, siya ang dakilang tutor ng kanyang anak na si Zac.

    “Struggle is real sa online schooling, mamsh. Bukod sa nakatabi ka sa gilid niya during online discussions ako pa din taga-turo. Or minsan ako na gumgawa ng assignments, seatworks at projects! Pero enjoy naman, para akong bumalik sa pagiging student,” share niya.

    “Ako si “Catrionanay.” @guamdalisay

    Winner itong sagot ni Mommy Guammy! “Dahil kahit haggard na ko sa mga gawaing nanay, ako parin daw ang Ms. Universe ng mag-ama ko. At sila naman ang #SilverLining sa buhay ko. And I, thank you!” May nanalo na! Hahaha.

    “Ako si “Kenyubay.” Jinky Santos

    Para sa akin, ito ang pinaka-witty! Ayon kay Mommy Jinky, siya daw si “Kenyubay.” Bakit? Dahil ito daw ang bukambibig ng kanyang anak na si Dean: “Mommy, can you buy <insert lahat ng makikita ni Dean sa tv>).” Hahahahahahahahahah. Buti nalang hindi pa nagsasalita ang anak ko. :P

    Congratulations, Mommy Jinky! I-pi-PM kitak ung ano ang iyong surprise gift from Bagong Nanay. :)

    Maraming salamat sa lahat ng sumali! Nakakaaliw na ang dami nating hats na iwiniwear bilang nanay, ano? Siguro kahit anong lista ang gawin natin, hindi tayo matatapos. Ang pagiging nanay ay hindi biro. Pwede kang mag-break, pero hindi ka pwede mag-leave. Hindi ka din pwede mag-resign. Kaya saludo ako sa bawat isa sa inyo, mga Bagong Nanay. Kung iniisip mo palang na may iba ka pang role bukod sa pagiging nanay, ibig sabihin nun na isa kang mabuting nanay.

    Lagi’t lagi naming ipapaalala sa’yo, we see you, Nay. Everything that you do is valued and appreciated. Mahalaga ka, Nay. Kaya kapit lang.

    Ikaw, ano pa ang title mo sa bahay bukod sa pagiging Nanay?