Today, I am thankful for:
eskimo kisses from my little man
the cooler weather
left-over paksiw
surprises in the mail
moments that remind me that I am blessed + loved
What are you thankful for today?
8 Best Reasons To Send Flowers
Flowers make a great gift and one of the reasons is that they’re so flexible. We all know when they’re appropriate and most of us think we should send flowers more often than we do. And yet some people don’t send flowers at all. They claim that it’s pointless since they just die anyway; but we disagree. We think that someone who thinks that flowers are pointless is missing the point completely.
Flowers represent more than just a few pretty petals; they are a vehicle for expressing feelings and wishes for someone. It’s for these people that we write below the 8 best reasons to send flowers.
Reason #1: Sympathy
If something has recently gone wrong in someone’s life then you might want to send them flowers. It’s a nice touch to let them know that you are thinking of them in their time of need and that they’re not alone.
Reason #2: Stuck in Hospital
Being stuck in hospital for any time at all isn’t fun. No one enjoys being sick and hospitals aren’t known for being the most enjoyable locations, so having flowers sent to your room can really life your spirits and make your day. They let you know that others care about you and improved mood can really make your stay in hospital as unpleasant as possible.
Reason #3: Birthdays
It doesn’t matter how old you are, birthdays are still a special day. Perhaps it’s a holdover from our younger years when our birthdays were treated like truly special days, but as you get older they lose some of their sheen. Receiving flowers on your birthday from someone you care about can make you feel like you did when you were a kid, so sending flowers to someone on their birthday is definitely a good idea. [Read more…]
Bridging Baby Steps: Changing The Lives of Couples With Fertility Problems
a photo with my little man many moons ago
When I count my blessings, I count my little man twice. Having him in our lives have enriched us in so many ways we could ever imagine. Indeed, having a child is one of the best adventures anyone could ever have.
Unfortunately, not most couples are given the opportunity to have children. In fact, 15% of the population is suffering from fertility problems.
Turning Dreams to Reality
Infertility is defined by the World Health Organization {WHO}, as “a disease of the reproductive system defined by the failure to achieve a clinical pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sexual intercourse.”
Based on a 2011 Synovate survey, one out of 10 Filipinos are suffering from infertility. There are different factors that affect a couple’s ability to procreate such as socio-cultural practices, including the marrying age, educational status, and professional goals.
Aside from those, Dr. Virgilio M. Novero Jr., head of St. Luke’s flagship Center for Advanced Reproductive Medicine and Infertility {CARMI}, infertility can also be traced to issues affecting both the female and male reproductive systems, and medical conditions that compromises the quality of egg and sperm cells.
Since 2013, the local arm of the world’s oldest pharmaceutical and chemical company, Merck Philippines, has been proactive in their fertility awareness campaign.
The campaign, aptly named “Bridging Baby Steps,” aims to continue education on infertility and raise awareness about the in-vitro fertilization {IVF} methods available in the country through seminars and information dissemination.
Merck’s Fertility Awareness 2017 Bridging Baby Steps will be held at the Garden Ballroom Hall 3 and 4 of Edsa Shangri-La Manila on 21 October, 2017, 2PM. Join to learn more about egg-freezing and fertility preservation, debunking the myths on infertility, and treatment options for infertility. Registration is free. For more details, visit Fertility Awareness Philippines on Facebook.
Thankful Thursday: Of Love + Gratitude
This week I am grateful for
a hearty meal with my family
the cold weather {but I hope the storm will be kinder to the places she passes by when it landfalls}
a productive day
an envelope from Japan
running errands
early morning realizations
my little one’s heartwarming smiles
lovely freebies and printables
catching up with friends through Facebook
What are you thankful for today?
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