All About The Memories

Thanks to Litzie and Alpha for the comments on Iyah’s slip ons on my last post, that was from Gymboree. Speaking of Gymboree I love that store, I shop for Iyah’s clothes, shoes and accessories from their online store…there’s always a sale so at least I can justify my purchases (lol). The shipping gets me though, I pay $40usd for the shipping most of the time. Still they have the cutest clothes for girls and they ship really fast too. There’s one Baby Gap boutique here I think, I haven’t been there though…maybe I should go and have a look. This girl have her closet full of clothes I tell you, she got lots more from her birthday too…and I was expecting her to receive more toys. She seems to be lacking in that department so my next shopping trip will be for her toys…no more clothes or shoes for a while. This is my latest (and hopefully the last until Christmas) purchase for Iyah’s wardrobe.

Isn’t it cute?! A girl can never have too much shoes…even the little ones too. Hubby won’t agree though…lol. I think this would be good for everyday use.

I don’t think I know anyone who doesn’t have a credit card or two around here. Having one is as common as having a mobile phone in your purse wherever you go. Recently, I’ve noticed that credit card features are improving tremendously making consumers have more use for it than for making purchases. There are balance transfer credit cards as well as cash back credit cards which are really great features in my opinion. Of course the credit card you choose depends on you and your lifestyle so what works for others might not appeal to you. We’ve looked through several credit cards before deciding which one to get and we’re glad we did. We’re not the type of people who will sign up with every credit card that comes in the mail so it was a big decision for us. Ultimately you decide which one is best for you and right now you have a lot of options to choose from.

Clearly we need to child proof the house. She’s always getting her hands where they shouldn’t be these days. Oh my I have to watch her more closely now. She also opens the drawers of the TV rack and everything else she can open. I think it is good that she is developing her curiousity but I also worry that she might hurt herself. Oh she leaves an awful mess after she’s done with the drawers. I have to remind myself to keep my books and scrapbooking supplies on higher drawers.

A friend of mine who migrated to UK with her family two years ago is now planning to buy her own place. She talked to me about Uk Mortgages and how different it is from back home. She’s not sure when she will really buy a property or a home but she is trying to get as much information as she can at the moment. She is thinking of meeting with a mortgage broker to find out mortgages and what she needs to do and prepare if she wants to apply for one. It also helps that there’s a lot of information online about mortgages, I did my search and found out about mortgages guides and I forwarded the link to her. I think it will be really helpful in the end if she knows about all these things when she’s finally ready to apply for a mortgage herself.

My One Year Old Princess

No birthday kwentos yet, I just want to share one of Iyah’s first birthday pics…just look at her, this is my recent favorite photo. I think she looks beautiful here (and I’m allowed to say that here…lol). She has grown so much…I love her to bits. I’m really thankful that she cooperated with me when I took this photo, it doesn’t happen all the time but when I capture images like this…wow. Friends commented on how she really knows how to pose in front of the camera (judging from the guestbook photos), really I just get lucky most of the time.

Going to a theme Park can be a fun and enjoyable experience for the whole family. Except for my mom I think almost everyone I know would love to visit once in a while. In the UK, Pleasure Beach Blackpool is one of the popular tourist attractions. It is their oldest theme park that is home to the world’s best rides as voted by their visitors. Among the popular rides at the theme park are The Pepsi Max Big One, Infusion and Big Dipper. The park attracts about six million visitors a year, now that’s a lot of theme park goers. Visit their website here and check out their latest deals. You find out the the latest happenings at the park through the website as well. Check out all the rides and find out more about them as well. You could also register to receive the latest news and special offers.

Since I found out that Iyah’s rash is indeed baby eczema I had to find out all about it and post the article I found here. This was really informative to me. I got some good tips on how to ease her discomfort and help heal the rash faster.

What causes eczema?
No one knows for sure, but we do know that eczema is often inherited. So your baby is more likely to have it if you or some other close family member has either had eczema, or had asthma or allergies. Eczema is not an allergic reaction to something, but it can be provoked by allergens in your baby’s environment or diet, or in your diet if you’re breastfeeding. Eczema can also be aggravated by heat, by irritants that come in contact with your baby’s skin (like wool or the chemicals in some soaps, lotions, or detergents), by changes in temperature, and by dry skin.

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How common is eczema in babies?
While 3 to 6 percent of the population has eczema, about 10 to 20 percent of babies have it in the first year of life. Many improve or are no longer troubled by eczema by the time they’re 2 years old.

What can I do to treat my baby’s eczema?
Taking good care of your baby’s skin is crucial if he has eczema. Here are some tips:
• Try to keep your baby’s skin from becoming too dry. Talk with your child’s doctor about how often to bathe him. Many experts now believe that daily bathing can be helpful for babies with eczema. Just don’t make the water too warm, because very warm water dehydrates the skin faster than lukewarm water. Use mild soaps, and wash and shampoo your baby at the end of bath time so he isn’t sitting in soapy water. As soon as you get your baby out of the tub, pat his skin dry and then apply plenty of moisturizing ointment, cream, or lotion right away (within two to three minutes).

• Allow your baby’s skin to breathe (and not overheat) by dressing him in natural fabrics like cotton. Avoid wool and other scratchy materials, though, because these can irritate his very sensitive skin.

• Switch to mild, fragrance-free soaps and shampoos, or those made for sensitive skin. Use mild, fragrance-free detergents for sensitive skin when laundering your baby’s clothes and bedding, too.

• Rapid changes in temperature can make eczema worse, so try not to let your baby get too hot and then cool quickly, or vice versa.

• Pollen, dust mites, and animal dander can also trigger or worsen eczema. You might want to consult an allergist, who can provide tips on how to reduce allergens in your home. These tips may include more efficient ways of vacuuming and dusting, using air filters, and possibly getting rid of carpets and upholstered furniture.

• Help your baby avoid scratching. He may try to get relief by scratching with his hands or by rubbing his face against his crib sheet when he sleeps. But scratching or rubbing can further irritate or inflame his skin and make matters much worse. Use the softest sheet possible in his crib, and keep his nails short. Put him to bed with cotton mittens or socks on his hands. If your baby has a lot of trouble sleeping because of eczema, talk with his doctor. She may suggest a baby dose of an antihistamine that will cut down on the itchy feeling and make your baby more drowsy, too. Source: baby center

It is sad that there’s a lot of case of eating disorders these days especially those involving teenagers. If you read about New York eating disorders warning signs and about groups that aims to help out those who are suffering from this condition then you must be relieved to know that there’s a place people can turn to for help. At Avalon Center’s website you wil find useful information on how to recognize the signs of eating disorders. This is especially helpful when you suspect a friend or a family member of having an eating disorder. It also gives information on how to reffer a patient to their treatment center. Their program offers a multi-disciplinary team of eating disorder specialists and a 7.5 of daily programming. I think an eating disorder is a serious illness and should be dealth with immediately.

With Iyah’s chickenpox vaccine that is. She didn’t even cry, what a brave little baby girl she was. She did flinch a bit and was almost going to cry but I hugged her so she stopped. We’re going to have the MMR vaccine in January. So her pedia gave us medicine for her cough and two creams for her eczema (bleh!) on her elbow. I hope it clears up soon, it is really itchy and her scratching made it worst. We didn’t wait very long at the children’s centre, we were on time so in just a few minutes it was already our turn. While waiting Iyah played at the play area, it was fun to see her enjoy herself there. I didn’t forget to bring my camera, I forgot to bring extra batteries and the ones I had with me died after only three shots (sigh). I hope I could scrap those photos somehow. If only I could get disney world tickets for her as a treat for being so behaved today. Anyway everything is fine, her weight and height and everything else is fine…yay for Iyah!

Hubby’s aunt who lives in Seattle is considering a remortgage of their home. I know remortgage is very popular in the US and I think this is a wise decision on her part. This is the first she will apply for a remortgage so I think she’s doing her research first on cheap mortgages before making any decision. I think knowing more about mortgages will work on her advantage when it is time to make that application. There are plenty of deals available on the market today when it comes to remortgages so I’m sure she is bound to find one that is suitable to her.