My Life and My Child

Riding A Bike

2008-03-30T18:49:00.000-07:00

Riding a bike with Tito Rain one sunday afternoon!

Joshua @ Toy Kingdom

2008-03-27T18:50:00.001-07:00

Kulitan with Tita Kaye

2008-03-26T20:39:00.000-07:00

New Haircut

2008-03-13T21:08:00.000-07:00

Joshua with Bottle

2008-03-11T21:15:00.001-07:00

with his Tita Kaye

2008-03-11T21:07:00.000-07:00

@ Camp John Hay ~ Baguio

2008-02-23T18:57:00.000-08:00

Joshua @ Bonifacio High Street

2008-02-09T21:48:00.000-08:00

With Tito Rain...

@ Bonifacio High Street... again

2008-02-09T19:48:00.000-08:00

@ Bonifacio High Street

2008-02-09T18:54:00.000-08:00

having merienda @ Krispy Kreme

with Mama & yaya

Busog!

2008-01-22T17:21:00.000-08:00

My Tummy!

2008-01-22T17:18:00.000-08:00

With My Mama Letty

2008-01-22T17:15:00.000-08:00

Christmas with Tita Kaye & Tito Rainier

2008-01-22T17:11:00.000-08:00

Eating Time!

2008-01-22T17:10:00.000-08:00

Christmas w/ my cousins

2008-01-20T04:05:00.000-08:00

Christmas Gift From Tita Kaye & Tito Rain

2008-01-20T03:58:00.000-08:00

Pa-cute (4)

2008-01-17T19:56:00.001-08:00

Picture Taking

2008-01-17T19:56:00.000-08:00

Playing with Ate Jai (5)

2008-01-17T19:55:00.000-08:00

Having Fun

2008-01-17T19:53:00.000-08:00

Playing with Ate Jai (4)

2008-01-17T19:52:00.000-08:00

Playing with Ate Jai (3)

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Playing with Ate Jai (2)

2008-01-17T19:50:00.000-08:00

Playing with Ate Jai

2008-01-17T19:48:00.000-08:00

Pa-cute 3

2008-01-17T19:46:00.000-08:00

New Year @ Ninang Alma's House

2008-01-17T19:41:00.000-08:00

Pa-cute 2

2008-01-17T19:34:00.000-08:00

Pa-cute

2008-01-17T19:31:00.000-08:00

Joshua @ Shakey's Glorietta

2008-01-17T19:28:00.000-08:00

Happy Holidays

2007-12-25T19:55:00.000-08:00

Tita's New Cam

2007-12-24T00:04:00.000-08:00

Tita Kaye trying her new cam on me! =p

Making Fun

2007-12-23T09:15:00.000-08:00

with Tito Rainier

Playmates

2007-12-17T09:35:00.000-08:00

with Yaya Marivic

Joshua's 1 year 8 months

2007-12-17T09:28:00.000-08:00

At Glorietta after the party

2007-12-02T00:41:00.000-08:00

At The Party

2007-12-02T00:22:00.001-08:00

w/ Tito Rain & Tita Kaye

w/ Mickey Mouse

On the way to a party

2007-12-01T23:52:00.000-08:00

w/ Yaya

my eyes

w/ Mama (Lola)

TimeZone @ G4

2007-11-24T04:33:00.001-08:00

escalator walk

w/ Santa Claus

w/ Pizza Hut mascot

w/ Tito Rainier

Tito Rainier picking his nose ;)

Again...

2007-11-23T20:56:00.000-08:00

Kulit!

2007-11-23T20:24:00.000-08:00

Pa-cute!

2007-11-23T20:18:00.000-08:00

Welcome To Canada

2007-11-20T22:15:00.000-08:00

Canada Pics 2

2007-11-18T22:10:00.000-08:00

Canada

2007-11-18T21:58:00.000-08:00

Canada Pics

2007-11-17T22:04:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday Mama

2007-10-21T04:51:00.000-07:00

with Tita Kaye before leaving...

w/ Tito Rainier @ Powerplant

upclose & personal

wanna play?

That's the Way It Goes!

2007-05-17T22:35:00.001-07:00

Thanks Again Tita for a New Gift Again! Tsup!Tsup!
Mwah!Mwah!Mwah!
Here I am again at Timezone!

You wanna ride?

Calling on the Passengers!

My New Musical Train!

My Pigeon Tooth Paste with Orange Flavor!

My Mothers Day Letter

2007-05-17T22:11:00.000-07:00

Dear Mommy

You're in a new dimension...it's called eternal life....But, still, somehow I know you well...You're there...you're still the same..just minus all the briars, all the barbs, and all the pain.You're happy and content....fulfilled forever more to be....And I know you still are looking down upon our family.I hope you see things you're proud of...I hope that time will tellthat all your prayers are answered..and everything is well. i love you so much that u cant understand how can i pay you all the things yove done to me i just wanted to say mom that I love you and Happy Mother Day!

Love,

Joshua

Mother's Day @ TGIF Glorietta

2007-05-15T06:09:00.000-07:00

Before I start, I just want to greet my mommy and my cute lola

"Happy Happy Mother's Day"

By the way, thanks guys for giving me a red balloon! hehe
This afternoon, I will spent my time in eating my Baby Rack Ribs! Yummy!

I'm so hungry, can you follow up my order!

My Mommy and Me at the Bar Station

This is My Mamita! He! He!He!

Family Picture with Tita and Tito Rainier,

Yaya Maylyn and Yaya Marivic!

Joshua DVD, Available Now!

2007-05-07T06:29:00.000-07:00

With Ninong Richard

2007-05-04T20:05:00.000-07:00

Playtime

2007-05-04T19:31:00.000-07:00

mommy w/ ninong Richard @ Starbucks
PLAYING AT TIMEZONE G4

Joshua playing

2007-05-03T03:27:00.000-07:00

Bath Time of Joshua!

2007-05-03T03:08:00.000-07:00

Party Time At Jollibee!!!

2007-05-01T23:31:00.000-07:00

Party Preparation And Joshua Immunization Record

2007-05-01T23:27:00.000-07:00

My 1st Birthday Gifts

2007-05-01T23:20:00.000-07:00

12 MONTHS GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT

I Can Do It
It doesn't seem possible. Just one year after her birth, your baby is on her way to becoming a toddler. You may find that she wants to make a few decisions on her own. She may sometimes voice her opinion through babbles, jargon, a few words and some gestures. This is the person you've been nurturing since she was a newborn. At a year, you're just getting to know her.

Your baby will become more assertive this month. Stubborn, you might call it. She'll insist on taking 10 minutes to take off her own shoes or walking (and falling down) without help. She's not only learning. She's also developing a sense of who she is. So celebrate even if she makes a mess of her beautiful birthday cake because she's determined to eat it herself.

The Toddler Years
Toddlers move like ducks, with their feet spread wide apart. This helps them keep their balance. It also makes them adorable. Just wait until your baby starts waddling around the house, taking those first unsteady steps. You'll have to stop yourself from rushing over and gathering her up in your arms.

The word toddle means "to move unsteadily." Your baby's first steps will seem all the more precious because they're so unsure. But as soon as she gets going, you can expect her to pick up speed fast. In just a few months, she'll be running and jumping. Look out playground, here we come.

"Where's your nose?"
Your baby's vocabulary will have a growth spurt. You'll notice that she responds to questions and commands. Ask "Where's your nose?" and she'll point to her face. Say "Get your shoes," and she'll toddle over to her booties.

It's normal for your baby to know from three to 100 words. Most 12-month-olds recognize between 20 and 50. Kiss, dog, car, bottle, come and sleep are examples of common words. Asking your baby to sleep might not get much response. But asking your baby for a kiss is usually a win-win proposition.

When babies are born, they already know their mothers' smell and voice. As a parent, you are your baby's best teacher.

Your baby heard your voice before she was born. Now you can talk to her in person, speaking softly into her ear.
Give your baby a different view of the world by holding her against your chest, facing over your shoulder. Always support her head gently but firmly.
Show your baby simple objects, simple black and white drawings or pictures with bright colours and patterns. Try to hold them 8 to 12 inches from her face since that's where she can focus best. As her eye muscles strengthen and vision becomes more coordinated, she can track moving images.

Joshua Birthday Greeting Cards!

2007-05-01T23:18:00.000-07:00

Joshua Christhmas Gifts 2006

2007-05-01T23:12:00.000-07:00

11 MONTHS GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

Cruising the Furniture
This month, it may be helpful to think of your baby as an Olympic athlete. Walking is his sport. But he can't win the gold medal without hours and hours of training. That's why your little contender seems obsessed with standing and with hanging onto the furniture.

Sometime soon he'll let go and take his first step. Then you'll know it's time to stand up and cheer. In the meantime, give your baby lots of encouragement. Standing, stepping and balancing are all tough skills to master. And now he has to coordinate all three. This means he needs lots of supervision, too. "Cruising" the furniture is risky business. He's bound to wind up tumbling over now and then. A small price to pay for victory.

"Bye-bye"
One of the highlights of parenting happens in these last months of your baby's first year. You've been talking to your baby all his life. Suddenly one day he'll start talking to you. A world of communication opens up when your child starts putting words to objects and people.

Expect him to start small. Sentences are beyond him. So are big words. He might start with single syllables; "Da" for Daddy or "buh" for bye-bye. Simple and sweet. You'll never forget the way he says his first words.

Becoming More Independent
Your baby is so determined to walk, he'll try almost anything that works. What happens if he takes two big steps? Two little steps? Should he hold the crib rail with his right hand or left? He's conducting experiments. He's also learning that there's more than one way to do things. The freedom to experiment gives your baby's confidence a boost.

One small step for your baby is a big step for his independence. Freedom is thrilling. You might feel a little wistful, watching your baby cruise around the room. He's not a cuddly little newborn anymore. But he needs you as much as ever. Pretty soon you'll be walking hand in hand.

As your baby is gaining both curiosity and mobility, try channeling their need to explore into fun and challenging activities, like hide-and-seek. Hide yourself or hide some toys. Cover the toys and let her find them.

Read story books to your baby over and over again. Make sure to add lots of dramatic voices and sounds when you can.

Look through a book and make up a story about each picture. Let your baby turn the page when she's ready.

Offer your baby a push toy, even if she's not walking yet.

Create silly routines that make your baby laugh, and where she has a role. Puff your cheeks up with air and let the air "explode" when she pokes you with her finger.

jOsHuA VIDEO

2007-04-30T23:15:00.000-07:00

10 MONTHS GROWTYH AND DEVELOPMENT

New Attention Grabbers

Forget the toys. Babies are fascinated by everyday objects. Your baby would rather play with car keys, pots, pans and the remote control.

And soon she'll take this fascination to a new level. At around 10 months, babies start imitating everyday behaviour. So your 10-month-old may try to use the phone, brush her hair or stir her cereal with her finger. This is more than simply having fun. Your baby is learning through observation.

Social Communication
Most babies learn the meaning of the word "no" at around this age. And although your baby probably won't say it, she will understand it. Saying "no" firmly and clearly is a good way to set limits, especially when your baby's safety is at stake.

Don't be surprised if your 10-month-old starts shaking her head from side to side when she doesn't want to do something. This head shake is one of the earliest gestures babies make.

Separation Wariness
This month your baby may start acting a bit funny around strangers. What happened to your sweet, affectionate, outgoing child? "She's not usually like this," you say when she cowers and cries around relatives or friends.

Parents often feel embarrassed and anxious when their babies get "clingy." But stranger anxiety and its twin, separation anxiety, are actually healthy signs. The fact that she's experiencing them means your baby is learning the difference between familiar and unfamiliar situations.

She's also learning about object permanence. Meaning she's beginning to understand that things continue to exist even when she can't see them.

Separation anxiety occurs because your baby knows you're out there somewhere and she wants you back.

Help stimulate your baby's mental and language development by getting him involved in pretend play, like making a telephone call, having a tea party, or building a sand castle.
When you play with interactive things like pop-up toys, talk to your baby about the colours or movements. Ask him what he likes best about it.
Give your baby an empty box and lots of little toys. Slowly put each toy in the box, and then empty it. Help your baby fill the box and then dump it out, then let him play the game on his own.
Encourage your baby to pull himself to a standing position. Respond with lots of praise when he succeeds.
Let your baby hold onto your fingers and try to walk, always praising and encouraging him along the way.

College Friends

2007-04-30T23:10:00.000-07:00

9 MONTHS GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

Acting Intelligently

Naturally, you think your baby is a genius. Every new parent does. But until now, your smart little cookie didn't have what the experts call intelligence, meaning the ability to solve a problem by figuring out an effective response to a new situation.
Watch your nine-month-old when he encounters a problem. For example, what does he do when you "disappear" behind an obstacle such as a couch? He wants to play with you, but the couch blocks his path. A few months ago, he could only cry. This month, clues like the sound of your voice help him find a solution. He crawls around the couch and smiles triumphantly.

"Mama" and "Dada"

As far as babies are concerned, "baby talk" is serious business. That's part of why it's so funny to be parents. Your baby may be babbling, but he seems to think he's making perfect sense.
Your baby has been mimicking adult speech patterns for weeks, combining vowel sounds (ah, uh) and consonant sounds (da, na). This month he will start making more combinations that sound like words ("mama," "dada"). Eventually he'll make a connection between the words and the objects they refer to.

Gaining Control over Relationships

A nine-month-old is worlds away from a six-month-old, both socially and emotionally. Your baby will rely on his advanced motor and cognitive skills this month to get the attention he craves. He'll reach out his arms and demand to be held. Insist on sharing your food. Crawl happily toward you when you walk in the door.

Your baby has a new feeling of control over his relationships and interactions. Sometimes this makes life difficult for Mom and Dad. Why sit still for a diaper change when playing is so much more fun?

She is on the go and the world is hers for the taking. As she learns to move on her own, she will enjoy her freedom but will need your help.

Set up some bedtime, bath time and feedings routines with your baby. It will help her start to know what will happen next and help her develop her feelings of security and comfort.

If you haven't been using gestures with your baby, like shaking your head yes or no, and waving bye-bye, now's a good time to start. Soon, she might start using this "sign language" with you.

Build a large pile of blanket steps, or a mound of pillows for her to crawl on. Encourage and applaud her explorations, as exploring promotes cognitive development.
Give your baby a squeaky toy and show her how it works. Give lots of praise and kisses when she makes it squeak.

Play finger games with your baby like "Itsy Bitsy Spider" and "Jack and Jill went up the hill," walking your fingers up her arm as you recite the rhymes.

2007-04-28T00:25:00.000-07:00

8 MONTHS GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT

At eight months your baby may:

Sensory / Intellectualsystematically investigate toys, people and her surroundings
Languagetry standing up
Social /Emotionalplay social games
Playing Detective

Your eight-month-old is like a detective on an important case. Clues about how the world works are everywhere. She's suddenly fascinated by everything; a scrap of paper, a human face, a tree moving in the wind. Your baby will spend this month systematically looking, listening and touching.

By eight months, your baby can see objects at a distance. Try standing at the doorway when someone familiar comes to visit. See how she starts to smile and wiggle in greeting? Her improved vision gives her more information about her surroundings.

This month your baby will start investigating toys by turning them around in her hands. You can imagine her thinking, "Hmm, this is interesting." Examining is a fine motor skill. It's also an incredible developmental milestone. Focusing her attention on an object allows her to learn more about it.
Standing Up

Your baby has focused on using her arms and hands during the past few months. Now she's turning her attention to her legs. Expect to see more ambitious crawling. You'll notice her sitting for longer periods, even standing up. She will achieve these feats because of her stronger, more limber muscles.

Her hip and knee joints are starting to "lock" in, instead of collapsing under the weight of her body. Soon she will be pulling herself up on the sofa or even standing in place.
Peek-a-boo

At eight months, your baby will love games like "Peek-a-boo." Another favorite is "Pat-a-cake". Experts call these games social play. They're fun for the whole family. And they're also a great learning opportunity.

Even simple games have rules. Your baby will discover how to coordinate her part of the game with yours. She will also learn that games have a sequence of events. You cover your eyes with your hands. You open your hands and say, "Peek-a-boo." Then everybody cheers and laughs.

The stimulation of being in different environments is good for your baby. Take him with you to the supermarket, museums, the zoo, and other busy places.
Make funny, unusual noises and encourage your baby to copy you.
Play music designed especially for babies and children.
Lift your baby to a standing position and let him dance, bounce, or walk.
Crawl with your baby. Give him a round of applause and lots of kisses for his efforts.
Put toys in a net bag, and show your baby how to take things out and put them back.

Krispy Kreme! Yummy!

Delicious!

See! I can stand up!

Picture Picture with my Ninangs

2006-12-30T22:50:00.000-08:00

MY NINANG PEARL, DEANA, SUSAN AND MARICHU

MY NINANG RITA, JANICE AND HONEY

2006-12-08T07:20:00.000-08:00

I really want to stand up!!!

This is my new friend, polishing my shining armour head!!!!!

Rockwell Mall

2006-11-30T04:37:00.000-08:00

CHRISTMAS IS COMING!

Dine In at Burgoo Restaurant

Joshua with the Bridemaids

2006-11-30T04:21:00.000-08:00

I feel Terrific

You see! How Good I am

Joshua 7 Months New Food

2006-11-30T04:13:00.000-08:00

Mixed Fruits & Soya

Mixed Vegetables & Soya

Apple Flavor

A nutritionally complete, cereal-based weaning food composed of milk and wheat, or soya and rice. It now has the added breakthrough ingredient PREBIO1 (for all wheat variants). Available in various variants: Rice, Wheat Prebio 1, Wheat Banana Prebio 1, Mixed Vegetables, Choco Cereal Prebio 1. The complete first solid food with Prebio 1.

Happy 7th Month Birthday Baby Joshua (Nov 17, 2006)

2006-11-14T06:54:00.000-08:00

JOSHUA IMMUNIZATION (Hepa B #3 & Measles)

2006-11-14T06:35:00.000-08:00

Today is Joshua immunization for Hepatitis B#3 & Measles. Right now, he's 6 months and 4 weeks and 3 days more he will be on his 7 months. During his visit to Dr. Dolendo at Makati Med, they check again his birth weight from 7.2 to 7.6, his birth length from 64 cm to 67.5 cm, his head circumference from 40.5 to 43 and his vitamins level will be .6ml. The doctor said that he can eat na daw mashed potatoes, banana and rice with sabaw. My boy was growing so fast na talaga, anyway, sobrang laki rin ng gastos but oks lang that's why mommy really needs to work hard to sustain the needs of my only beloved cute son. he!!he!!he!! spoiled brat kasi!!!Next visit will be on Dec 14, 2006 and 1 day to go will be my sister wedding.

7 MONTH BABY DEVELOPMENT

2006-11-13T03:49:00.000-08:00

Dropping Games

This month your baby will enjoy dropping things and watching them fall. Sitting in his high chair creates the perfect opportunity to drop a spoon, a rattle or whatever else is handy. Pick it up and he'll drop it again. This cycle can become frustrating for Mom and Dad. But your baby is learning lots in the process. Amazing as it seems, dropping helps your baby to understand an object's characteristics. Heavy or light? Hard or soft? Noisy or quiet? Your baby is also learning that his actions make things happen; cause-and-effect. Your baby is developing a memory of the object; remembering that it still exists as it falls through the air and lands on the floor.

Reaching with One Hand

As your baby masters sitting up, you'll notice that he's beginning to grab things with one hand, instead of two. This step allows your little guy to make all kinds of new discoveries. Holding a toy with only one hand means that he can use the other to do something useful. Push a button, for example, or pull a lever. In the next few months, he'll get much better at using his hands as tools. Fingers are tools, too. Have you noticed that your baby sometimes picks things up with a palmer grasp, using his fingers to push something into his palm? Around this age, he may also begin picking up small things by pressing his thumb against the base of his pointer finger. This is called the scissors grasp.

Hearing and Language

Your seven-month-old is a remarkably good listener. That's why he's already making big strides toward learning how language works. He listens carefully to the words he hears most often, like "mommy," "daddy" and his own name. Amazingly, your baby knows the sound of some familiar words. When babies hear people talk, they hear a continuous stream of words, all slurred together without periods or commas. But your seven-month-old is already learning to pick out where words begin and end. The next step is understanding what words mean which usually begins between eight and ten months.

7 MONTH BABY ACTIVITIES

Your baby is creating "spatial memories" of familiar places, like her crib and feeding chair.

Help her develop richer memories by switching her position in the crib, and moving or turning her feeding chair.
Play simple cause and effect games with your baby, letting her be an active partner. Like moving your hands toward her as you count to three, then giving her a good tickle.
Show your baby magazines and picture books. Hard books are fun for her to hold and look through.
Hold your baby in front of a mirror. Point to her image and call her by name.
Play some upbeat music and dance. Explain what you're doing.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOMMY (Nov 9, 2006)

2006-11-11T23:19:00.000-08:00

Happy Happy Happy Birthday Mommy!! Well, she turned 26 now and my gift is a sweet precious momments card which indicate that " Dear Mommy, I promise that I will be a good boy. I will take care of you no matter what happens. I love you very much! Love Joshua. How sweet am I? Anyway, mommy, prepared a lot of foods like Pansit(her specialty), Roasted Chicken, Crispy Lumpiang Shanghai, Rice, Pizza Hut Super Supreme, Mango Juice and Red Ribbon Chocolate Mousse. My 2 ninang came also: ninang janice and ninang honey.

My Birthday Card for my mommy

Her chocolate mousse cake

my ninangs

our food

2006-11-08T00:48:00.000-08:00

Me & My mommy at Alabang Town Center

L-R (My Grandma, me, my mommy and my tita) Happy Happy Birthday Lola (Oct 21, 2006)

This is my Polyviflor Multivitamins + fluoride. This vitamins is to maintain the good health of joshua

This is my new toothbrush, I always use it because to clean my sparkling teeth and my gums as well. It helps to prevent cavity

LIKE MOTHER LIKE SON,,,,,

2006-10-30T06:41:00.000-08:00

Sunbating time!!!

Playing Time!

I'M HERE AT KAMISETA

2006-10-18T01:16:00.000-07:00

Around 6 months of age your baby’s iron stores will become depleted and you should be introducing foods rich in iron. Start with an iron-fortified infant rice cereal. Rice cereal is the food least likely to cause an allergic reaction. After about a week, you can move on to other cereals such as barley or oats. Feed cereal after breastfeeding or formula feeding. Once things are going well with cereal, you can begin to add other foods such as vegetables and fruit. Offer them separately. Begin with pureed vegetables, like sweet potatoes, squash or peas and fruit like apples, peaches or pears. They should be smooth and easy to chew and swallow.
Remember: Breast milk or infant formula should remain the main food for the first year.
Cautions!
Do not use honey until 1 year to prevent botulism (a form of food poisoning). Do not use egg whites until 1 year to minimize any possible allergic reaction (but egg yolks are okay at 6 months). Do not use raw eggs. To prevent salmonella poisoning cook all eggs well. Do not add sugar or salt to your baby's food. Instead, let him enjoy the natural tastes of food.
If warming baby food, stir and test before feeding to make sure it is not too hot.
Using a cup
When your baby is about 6 to 9 months old, he may be ready to try drinking from a cup. Start with a covered cup with a spout. Give him time to master this new skill. Then you can give him a regular cup to try.
Lots of variety
Try to give him as much variety in his diet as you can to help him form good eating habits. Offer lots of different flavours and a variety of interesting colors and shapes. There probably will be some new foods that he seems not to like. Be sure to continue offering them to him. He may grow to like them.
A lifetime of healthy eating. As you help your little one make the transition to solids, you are also helping him form good eating habits. So choose carefully the foods you feed him. Don't forget that children are natural mimics. You'll want to be a good role model and eat your greens, too. Try to monitor your baby's eating habits without setting too many limitations. To help yourself stay even-keeled, talk to your doctor about the normal course of growth. So you know what kind of ups and downs to expect. Don't connect food to approval or comfort, or you could establish a pattern of emotional eating that will last for years to come. Restricting food too much can cause a child to become nervous about its availability and to overeat.
At six months your baby may:
Sensory / Intellectualbegin to use subtle hand and arm gestures to communicate
Languagesit by herself
Social /Emotionalstart mimicking your behaviour
Learning to Communicate
Amazingly, this month your baby may reach and gesture with her hands. It might be her way of imitating you or trying to tell you something. But you probably won't notice it. Her communication skills need lots of work. You're not used to having a baby who says "Give me", even if it's only with her hands.
Watch your six-month-old closely. You'll see she sometimes tries to use gestures, body language and eye contact to get her point across. She will also start babbling this month. By paying closer attention to adult speech, she is able to make sentence-like strings of vowels and consonants. It's up to you to guess what she means when she says "Ba ba ba" or "Da la da la."
Sitting Up
Sitting up takes a combination of strength, balance and coordination. Your baby will probably start with a tripod pose. That means she'll keep her hands on the floor between her legs. Gradually, she'll learn to sit up straight and let go of the floor. By the end of the month, she'll actually play in this position.
Monkey See, Monkey Do
At six months, babies begin to imitate others. Your baby wants to be like you. Open your mouth and your little monkey will open hers, too. Bang a toy, shake a rattle, splash the bath water, and with a little encouragement, she'll delight in following your lead.
At six months, babies begin the steps towards mastering some major skills: from sitting up, to crawling and standing. All this mobility and coordination will bring a sense of independence, and some frustration.
Build on your baby's more developed physical control by sitting him up, unsupported. Surround him with pillows to cushion his tumbles and rolls. Of course, always keep an eye on him.
Lay your baby on his stomach and lift his legs a few inches off the floor. Encourage him to push his upper body off the floor with his arms.
Sing nursery rhymes pronouncing the words clearly, and varying the loudness of your voice. Rhymes help babies build up their sound repertoires and early reading readiness.
Clap your baby's hands together while you sing to him.
Stand where your baby can see you, and tell him you're going to pick him up. Hold out your arms. When he smiles, coos, or reaches for you, pick him up.

2006-10-18T00:54:00.000-07:00

My mom bought me a new bib kc naubusan na ako and at the same time it's so fun for me na ngatngatin . Maybe I changed 5 alredy!!!! By the way I met 3 girls here!! pogi ko daw

Paging Rusty Lopez, size 6, brown color, please hurry so the customer will not worry!!

Happy Shiny people laughing !!!!!!

This is my new bumpin car!!

Just another rainy day, just another phone call away!!!

STROLLER KO PO ITO!!!!

2006-10-18T00:17:00.000-07:00

Last Sunday, my whole family went to G4, para maglibang at mamasyal kasi sobrang bored na sa bahay. While we were walking, we saw nice baby store beside oshkosh bgosh. A stroller, na sobrang bagay kay joshua koykoy kc everytime we go out we always carry him especially kuya rain and we know nakakangawit na rin sa likod ang pagkarga, kaya we decided to buy na lang. As in ayaw ng umalis ni joshua sa kanyang baging stroller, we bought in a reasonable prices compare to graco na super expensive talaga and to think after a year sa bodega lang mapupunta ang gamit na ito. But, anyway, cute talaga ng baby na ito!!!mwah!!mwah!!!

2006-10-18T00:00:00.000-07:00

STROLLERS

Strollers and Baby Carriages Children outgrow baby carriages quickly. That's why convertible carriages/strollers have become popular. When choosing a carriage/stroller, get one with a wide base to minimize the risk of it tipping over. If there's a basket attached to the stroller, it should be low and near the wheels for better balance. Make sure the model you choose has easy-to-operate brakes on the wheels. Once you choose a stroller or carriage, read the manual carefully. Of course you know never to leave your baby unattended. Consider these guidelines for safe usage of a stroller: Always secure your baby with the seat belt and harness. When you're opening or closing a collapsible stroller, it's best to keep your baby away from it so his fingers don't get caught in the hinges. If you use a collapsible stroller, be sure your baby can't reach the release lever when you're stopped. Use the carrying basket instead of hanging diaper or shopping bags on the handles. That could make the stroller tip over.

Happy 6th Month Birthday Baby Joshua (Oct 17, 2006)

2006-10-17T23:00:00.000-07:00

6th month Baby Development

2006-10-17T02:04:00.000-07:00

Body Movement

Lifts chest and most of tummy off floor by pushing up on extended arms. Rolls from back to tummy easily. Rocks and kicks a lot. Rolls around in delight. Sits erect briefly, using hands on floor for balance and support. Bounces when held erect. Likes seeing the world when standing.

Thinking Skills

Follows your direction of pointing. May point at new things. Babbles and "talks" to toys and to himself in mirror. Intently listens to his own voice. Understands your speech by the tone of your voice. Recognizes names, basic words, familiar household sounds. Enjoys manipulating other people's faces by poking, pulling and studying them to understand his separateness from them.

Emotional Development

Very sociable -- smiles, laughs hilariously and enjoys being with people. May be more selective about with whom she socializes. When she can't do something, may become frustrated, whine or explode in rage. Smiles at herself in the mirror (but does not recognize it is her reflection until she is more than one year old). Is very curious to explore the world around her. Plays by herself longer because she can sit better now. Appears to make decisions when choosing to play with toys.

Enfapro A+

2006-10-16T01:35:00.000-07:00

Enfapro A+ contains added DHA and ARA (Omega 3 & 6 fats), nutrients naturally found in breastmilk, to help support brain and eye development. Both formulas are iron fortified and contain more calcium than other formulas to help build strong bones and teeth.Enfapro A+ has more calcium than Enfamil A+, to help build strong bones and teeth. Enfamil A+ and Enfapro A+ both contain DHA and ARA (Omega 3 & 6 fats), nutrients naturally found in breast milk, to help support brain and eye development. Enfapro A+ is a calcium enriched milk based formula for babies six months of age and older that has been specially formulated to fulfill your baby's changing nutritional needs. It contains DHA and ARA (Omega 3 & 6 fats) nutrients naturally found in breast milk, to help support brain and eye development. The Canadian Paediatric Society recommends that cow's milk not be introduced before 9 to 12 months of age. Enfapro A+ is gentler on your baby's digestive system than cow's milk and helps make the transition from breast milk or formula to cow's milk easier.

There are 6 Nutrition on which Baby Joshua Needed:

1.) CALCIUM - Your baby's essential calcium deposits will be created almost entirely during childhood and young adulthood, while his bones are still growing and mineralizing. Calcium’s main role is to mineralize and develop bones, it is also crucial in blood clotting, muscle contraction and nerve transmission.

2.) FATS - Babies need fat. Fat is a great source of energy. Babies’ tummies are so small they need a very concentrated source of energy to support their rapid growth. Fat provides energy and essential vitamins.
Fats are also very important to your baby for brain and nervous system development. Your baby uses fats, such as DHA and ARA (Omega 3 & 6 fats), to form the membranes of all new cells in his body. Your baby's brain is more than 60% fat. And the fat he gets will help the brain triple in size by the end of the first year.

3.) IRON - is a factor in red blood cell formation. Iron helps carry oxygen to all parts of the body to allow for growth and movement. Too little iron can lead to iron deficiency anemia which causes tiredness, irritability and a low attention span. In children, low iron levels can lead to a reduced ability to learn and depressed growth. Babies and young children grow much more rapidly than adults, therefore iron is even more essential for them during this crucial stage.Up to the age of 6 months, babies who are exclusively breastfed will receive enough iron from breast milk. For formula fed babies, the Canadian Paediatric Society recommends they be given an iron-fortified formula from birth. Iron-fortified formula, in combination with a baby's internal iron stores, ensures that they receive enough iron during the first 6 months. After that time, breast milk or iron-fortified formula, combined with solid foods high in iron, ensures that your baby receives the necessary iron up until one year.

4.) FLUORIDE - is a naturally occurring substance that is proven to protect teeth.When teeth are in direct contact with fluoride it strengthens the tooth enamel making it more resistant to cavities and decay. If fluoride is consumed when baby’s teeth are developing, it will circulate through the bloodstream and get built into the tooth enamel while it forms.In many communities across Canada, fluoride is added to the municipal water. But if there's less fluoride in the water than 0.3 parts per million, like in most areas of Quebec, the Canadian Paediatric Society recommends that you talk to your dentist or other health professional about a fluoride supplement, like Tri-Vi-Sol with Fluoride. If you're not sure if your main water supply is fluoridated, you can call your municipal office to find out.Check with your baby’s dentist or doctor to make sure your baby is getting the right level of fluoride.

5.) VITAMIN D - Breast milk is the best nutrition for your baby. But did you know that it might contain only 15 to 40 I.U. (International Units) of vitamin D per liter? That’s a mere 10% of the recommended daily intake.
Important organizations like the Canadian Paediatric Society, Dietitians of Canada, and Health Canada jointly recommend that all breastfed, healthy term babies in Canada receive a daily vitamin D supplement of 400 I.U. Health Canada recommends, if you are breastfeeding, that you begin giving your baby a vitamin D supplement at birth and continue until they are one year old or until they get 400 I.U. of Vitamin D from their diet.

6.) WATER - When babies are fed breast milk or fed infant formula as their sole source of nutrition, they normally do not need extra water. The fluid they get at feedings provides their bodies with all the water they require. When babies start solid foods, your doctor may suggest adding drinking water to their diet.

Cerelac......

2006-10-15T20:55:00.000-07:00

Since, Baby Joshua will turning 6 months tomorrow. He's going to start eating cerelac (rice & soya). Rice is a rich source of methionine, and soya is a rich source of lysine, both essentials proteins needed for baby's growth. Soya also contains fiber, starting baby on the health habit of including fiber in his baby daily diet. It also said that cerelac supports optimal growth during the critical period of rapid growth and development. It plays an important role in providing enough energy, proteins, vitamins, and minerals. It is a complete meal which delivers 20-30% of his daily nutritional requirements. At this stage Baby Joshua will now starts sits in a high chair, starts to crawl, turns his head towards sounds and picks up objects and puts them into his mouth. The preparation of this are the ff: A) Wash your hands before preparing Baby's food. Make sure all utensils are thouroughly clean. B) Boil clean drinking water for 5 minutes and allow to cool. C) Measure 150 ml water and 50g or 5tbsp. of cerelac into baby's bowl. D) Stir until the pap is smooth and feed your baby with a clean spoon.

BEEP!!!BEEP!!!

2006-10-10T01:54:00.000-07:00

I really love to smile

Bumpin' around

my side mirror is missing

Joshua Infant Feeding Plan

2006-10-10T01:15:00.000-07:00

2006-10-10T00:23:00.000-07:00

Yesterday we went to his Pediatrician( Dr. Rita Dolendo) in Makati Medical Center for his Immunization again. They call it Mantoux Test (TB Test) which is worth P 5, 000. Right now, he had to drink this ISONIAZID PYRIDOXINE HCI once a day for 2.0 ml for Antituberculosis

2006-10-08T09:38:00.000-07:00

This is my Pigeon Cooling Teether, Joshua always bite this. It stimulates development of joshua's mouth and fingers. Ideal shape for baby to chew and grasp. Babies like to put things in their mouths, this is a natural reflex, part of their development. But sometimes, babies may also experience the discomfort of teething. As a mother, I believed that the Pigeon Cooling Teeter will give my joshua something satisfying to chew on. The handle is designed so that it is easy for baby to hold. This teether has been filled with fully tested, sterilised water and absolutely safe.

Last week, I went to SM Makati (Baby Section) Since, my son is 6 months na, I decided to buy a Johnson's Baby Powder na napakabango talaga and his cute yellow ducky para sa kanyang pagligo, para naman he could hold and grasp at the same time. Tuwang tuwa naman siya, especially kapag pininidut niya ang kanyang mga ducky. he!!!! he!!!!!. This Pigeon Breast pump naman ay very convenient, but unfortunately, I'm not that confortable with this kasi mas prefer ko talaga yung natural way and at the same time it's very complicated. I believed that this Breast pump is advisable for working mom especially during the absences to your baby.

2006-10-08T09:00:00.000-07:00

This is my fairytales books which includes: Peter and the Wolf, The Sly Fox and the Little Red Hen, The Wolf and the Seven Little Kids, The Three Little Pigs, Thumbelina, Hansel and Gretel and Little Riding Hood.

What a great story! My favoriite was The Three Little pigs, HE!HE!HE!

This is my first educational flashcards which includes mammals and reptiles, shapes and colors, animal kingdom and the most important is the alphabet and the numbers. Everyday, me and my mom review this things.

IST FITTING

2006-09-26T05:17:00.000-07:00

My Mommy and My Tito Rain

This is my mommy karen, first fitting para sa wedding ni Tita Kaye at Tito Rain, of course, made ito ni Ms. Zandra Lim

Galing ni Batang Bibo!

2006-09-25T23:26:00.000-07:00

Grabe, ang galing galing talaga ni baby joshua, wala pa siyang 6 months and yet and dami dami na niyang mga body movements na nakakaaliw talaga. Her doctor told me na pang 7 months na yung growth development niya and he really gain weight. Nakakatuwa.

MY HAKUNA MATATA FRIENDS

2006-09-25T23:06:00.000-07:00

Presenting King Joshua!

My Mommy said that I'm look like a monk

Did you know that my asset is........(secret)

JOSHUA GROWTH DEVELOPMENT AND IMMUNIZATION RECORD

2006-09-21T17:59:00.000-07:00

Joshua Cake and his development

2006-09-21T07:55:00.000-07:00

Eye-Hand Coordination
Reaches with her eyes first, then her vision guides her hands to precisely grasp an object. Turns and shakes the object. Begins one-handed reaching for toys; may transfer objects hand to hand, then put in mouth. Hand begins to adjust to shape of object when reaching. Enjoys grabbing another person's hair, glasses or necklace and enjoys grabbing her own feet to suck on her toes.
Thinking Skills
Compares part of self to an object to differentiate himself from objects outside in the world -- for example, sucking on his thumb, then sucking on toy to feel the difference. Learns to anticipate the result of his action -- hitting a dangling toy will make it swing. Adds new elements to speech, such as yell, purr, blow "raspberries," and smacks lips. Mimics adult expressions and gestures as he babbles. Listens very intently to the human voice. Develops rhythmic dialogue to take turns in "conversation." May vocalize to draw his mother's attention when she is conversing with someone else. Vision is improved to adjust focus to near and far. Developing depth perception. Sees in full color; likes orange, blue, green. Watches and follows a familiar person leaving the room. Looks where you look.
Body Movement
Can lift chest higher off floor by pushing up on hands. May creep or "commando" -- crawl a few feet when on tummy. Enjoys changing body position and moving. Leans head forward to grab toes when lying on back. Can hold his entire weight on his legs when supported in a standing position. Helps pull himself to a sitting position by lifting head and flexing elbows. Enjoys sitting propped with pillows. (Note: It's not safe to leave baby alone in this position.) Is too active to stay in infant seat. Babyproof the house now!
Emotional Development
Indicates discomfort by pulling, poking or scratching at self. Shows dislike by pushing things away from her. Explores genitals by poking and pulling. Enjoys loving exchange with caregiver during feeding time. May increase sucking time at breast or bottle. Wakes quickly in the morning. May comfort herself by playing with a toy before you get her from the crib. Hesitates and studies people outside her immediate family. Has attention span of 10 to 15 minutes to play with toys alone. Gives easily read behavioral cues. Extends hands, legs and body to you for "pick me up"; looks down to floor, squirms and fusses, meaning "put me down"; expressionless stare means "I'm bored"; cranky and nothing soothes means "I'm tired." Likes to play peekaboo. Learns to cough at will in order to attract attention.

Happy 5th Month Birthday Baby Joshua (Sept 17, 2006)

2006-09-21T07:18:00.000-07:00

Do I look like a Pope?

Papa don't preach!!!

Camera pose again!

abc session with my lola

I really need to memorize all these letters

Now, I know my abc, next time want you sing with me!

My Cute 5 months hands and toes!!!

2006-09-21T07:08:00.000-07:00

They say that I have a doll hands!!

They also said that I had a nice toes!!Yipee!!

Toys Kingdom

2006-09-11T06:45:00.000-07:00

Let me check the mozart playlist

My sensor toy keeps me tiring

My bugs bunny stress ball helps me to relax

What if I put this thing on my mouth

Pirates of Carribean

2006-09-11T06:34:00.000-07:00

Hello Everybody :) I'm Captain Joshua

Always remember that we should always wear our unique attire

Lastly, our body needs a cleopatra massage

1st Malling (glorietta)

2006-09-11T04:06:00.000-07:00

Now, I'm starving again, I want to eat kfc hot and crispy chicken

Presenting.....Mr. Joshua and Jollibee

Wow, nice color of your hair (Mc Donald)

Mommy, I need to change my diaper now!

lola, mommy, tita and their cute angel (joshua)

My yaya vicky

hoo!hoo! lola is very sophisticated!

I feel tired now, however, glorietta still the best mall for me!

Gerry's Grill!

2006-08-23T15:49:00.000-07:00

please! I'm concentrating to my sensor toy!

I really want to use this spoon!

Batang Bibo #1

Batang Bibo #2 and Batang Bibo #3

Waiter, I need some very very cold water!

Where's our food lola?

oh! boy, I feel so relax!

2006-08-22T17:12:00.000-07:00

Gerry's Food (Sisig, Pakbet, Inihaw na Manok at Kilamin at siyempre joshua espesyal)

My 4th Month Birthday

2006-08-21T19:23:00.000-07:00

Body Movement

Arm and leg movements are better controlled. Rolls over from tummy to back with ease. When lying on tummy, his legs straighten, and he will make swimming movements with both arms and legs. Holds head erect when sitting. Kicks legs a lot. Splashes hands and feet in bathtub. top of page

Eye-Hand Coordination

Head and eyes move in coordinated motion. Both hands grasp at approximate size of object to manipulate it, then baby puts object in her mouth. Easily tracks objects with her eyes. Watches moving people and gazes across a room. Explores own body with hands. Looks for complexity and novelty in surroundings.

Thinking Skills

Mouths everything to explore objects. Prefers bright colors of red and yellow to black and white. Begins to realize he is distinct from objects "out there" and to realize his actions cause something to happen. Enjoys listening to speech and music. Babbles for his own pleasure with chuckles, giggles, shrieks and laughs. Listens to himself talk. Says "da, ba, ma, pa, ga" consonant sounds. Notices how his speech influences adult actions -- "m-m-m" brings Mom to feed him. Looks around to find source of a sound. Is quieted by music. top of page

Emotional Development

Responsive to play for one hour at a time. Shows signs of being tired -- will yawn, rub eyes, refuse to play, suck thumb or become restless and irritable. May drool and be fussy if teething. Is developing her unique personality within a predictable daily routine -- how active she is, how intensely she responds to things, what her patience and tolerance for frustration are. Senses if her behavior is unacceptable to parent during daily interactions. Reacts to your tone of voice and expression. Expresses joy, unhappiness, contentment, tiredness. Crying decreases as she expresses feelings with new sounds, gestures. Recognizes family members with whom she lives. Loves to laugh and play with people. Vocalizes more to real person than picture. Demands social attention by fussing. Cries if play is disrupted. Attempts to soothe self when crying. Yells, fusses if frustrated. top of page

Innocent pose!

My Fabulous pose!

Me and lola

Blowing my Candles

Happy 4th month Baby Joshua (Aug 17, 2006)

I'm just wondering if Tito Rain thinks that I'm heavy like a dumbell

My new socks from Tita Kaye