It's been more than a week since I've started using only green bags when doing my grocery. I've used SM green bags, Luntian Bags and other free bags given by different companies.

Yes even big companies are doing their part. However, the bigger questions is, how much are we doing to save mother earth? Supposedly by using reusable bags instead of plastic bags is a start. but how many of us are really using it? Even with just using a single bag can help reduce plastic waste. so why won't people do such a simple act???

Nutraganics Smoothing Day Cream by The Body Shop

I've been looking for a product that deeply moisturizes. I've tried "olay total effects" before but somehow i get headaches every time i use it. I like what it does to my face but i can't stand the constant headaches from using it. Then I stumbled upon Nutraganics Smoothing Day Cream.

According to their site, it is clinically proven to reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles and improve skin's elasticity and tone, this reviving moisturizer provides long-lasting hydration for up to 12 hours. Enriched with organic Community Trade ingredients and botanicals, this must-have beauty cream will leave your skin feeling smooth, soft and supple and looking radiant.

It's Organic! that's the best part. I'm still breastfeeding so I'm very picky when it comes to beauty products. When I applied it, I felt the same consistency with Olay total effects. This is just Day 1 for me. Will see what happens in the next four weeks.

Breastfeeding and Swimming Pools

I have been breastfeeding my baby for almost 3 months now. And before I got pregnant with her, I used to swim in the pool during weekends with my toddler and my husband. But when I got pregnant, I refused to go into the water not because I didn't want to, but because I couldn't find a swimsuit that would fit me. yeah I got so big. Every time I visit the lingerie section, I'd look into swimsuits. But then I'd remember I'm breastfeeding nga pala. I haven't come across any article that deals with these issues. I mean there's really no harm to it since milk would just come out off the breast. But thinking that I'd nurse my baby in wet swimsuits, doesn't seem so well to me. Thinking that my milk will get mix in the water isn't so good to me either.

So I'm gonna have to stay out of the water for a while and let hubby swim with my daughter. If hubby's not around, I've contracted the yaya to swim with her :)

The Room

I was never a big fan of BIP (Breastfeeding in Public). But when Kate is hungry, I just had to give it to her or I'll have a fuzzy baby in my hand. I already did it in the car, at the church and yesterday afternoon, at the mall. I've brought nursing covers of different types just to cover us up. But honestly, it's really difficult. I had to have the yaya hold on to the cloth.

I've been eyeing to use the breastfeeding room near Salon de Rose (free plug)in SM. I thought to myself, "One day I'll see what's inside". With kids in tow, a plan, never will be a plan. After Kate's vaccination, I brought the kids to SM for a little bonding time with them. Went to the "Kid's Playroom". As Reese and I were trying out all the broken toys inside, Kate got hungry. Although I brought 4 bottles of breastmilk stored in a mini bag with ice, she just couldn't wait to feed. So I had to go out and feed her. When I gave her the first breast I thought she was done. But we're talking about a baby here who never seems to be full.

It was hot even though it was a mall. Then I remembered the room. I just had to go there and feed her or the yaya would forever be holding the fan. Finally, after months and months of waiting, Kate and I sat inside "the breastfeeding room" for the first time. She feed for awhile, I kept looking at the walls...the paintings... and the logbook that was in front of me (hahaha). I just had to peek inside. I signed my name and we went out. After a while, Kate slept.

Breastfeeding Exclusively!

Easier said than done. I had to pump every 2 hrs for 3 days or I don't remember how long just to keep up with Kate's appetite. But when her pedia asked what milk she was taking i proudly said, "Breastmilk po doc!". There. After so many months of wishing and hoping to do it exclusively, I was able to tell someone what I always wanted to say. It may not be much for some but to me, it was something very very important.

As I recently indicated, it's easier said than done. Last month, I was about to give up. I was barely making 2 oz per session and my eldest, Reese, was craving for some much needed attention. Blessing in disguise, hubby got German measles and had to stay home. So I was able to continue pumping for my ever-hungry as if deprived baby.

After all the hardwork, I'm now up to 3-5 oz per session and still doing the q 2 hrs pumping.

Knowing the benefits it would give my daughter, i'd wake up every 2 hrs just to give her the best.