MOMents with MomNica

14/12/2025

kung maka iyak akala mo Minamaltrato eh 😬

Kung makaiyak akala mo napapano abot hanggang baranggay ang iyak 😂

12/12/2025

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Adding a newborn to the family is a joyful experience, but most parents are surprised by the challenge of caring for a toddler at the same time. Toddlers are learning independence, testing boundaries, and needing constant attention just as a newborn demands round-the-clock care.

The emotional shift can be intense. Toddlers may feel jealous, confused, or anxious about the new sibling. Tantrums, clinginess, and regression in behavior are common because their brains are trying to process big changes while still learning self-regulation. This stage is often physically and mentally exhausting for parents.

Neuroscience shows that toddlers thrive when they feel safe and included. Simple strategies like involving them in diaper changes, letting them help with feeding or bath time, and giving focused one-on-one attention can reduce stress for everyone. Naming feelings, modeling patience, and creating small daily rituals also strengthen their sense of security and emotional resilience.

It is normal for parents to feel stretched thin. Remember, toddlers are not trying to be difficult. They are navigating a big change in their world. With empathy, structure, and patience, both children can feel loved and supported during this transition.

01/12/2025

Kasya daw ang 500 pesos na pang noche buena, samantalang pang 2 linggong diaper ko lang yun kulang pa 🥲😂

25/11/2025

May mga araw talaga na hindi mo alam kung pagod ka lang
o malungkot ka na.
Yung tipo na pagkatapos mo asikasuhin lahat
kumain sila, naligo sila, naka-ayos sila,
tapos bigla kang mapapahinto at iisipin:
“Paano naman ako?”

And then you feel guilty pa,
kasi iniisip mo, “Dapat grateful ako, dapat kaya ko ’to.”
Pero mama, normal ’yan.
Normal mapagod.
Normal umiyak nang tahimik sa gilid para walang makapansin.
Normal yung may moments ka na
parang ikaw lang ang nag-aalaga sa lahat
pero walang nag-aalaga sa’yo.

Minsan mapapasabi ka na,
“Kawawa naman ako.”
And you know what?
Hindi siya drama.
Hindi siya kahinaan.
It’s a sign na tao ka
at may puso ka na napupuno rin.

Pero sana habang nandiyan ka sa ganung feeling,
maalala mo rin ’to:
You’re not failing.
You’re not invisible.
And you’re not alone.

You’re a mom who keeps showing up
kahit hindi ka okay.
A mom who keeps loving
kahit drained na.
A mom who keeps choosing her family
kahit minsan wala nang natitira para sa sarili.

Hindi ka kawawa, mama.
Pagod ka lang.
And you deserve rest.
You deserve a hug.
You deserve someone to tell you,
“I see you. You matter.”

And here’s the hopeful part
this won’t be your season forever.
Mapapalitan din ’tong bigat ng mas magaan na araw.
Mapapalitan din ng tawa, ng lakas, ng peace na tagal mo nang hinihintay.

You’re growing, mama.
You’re healing slowly.
And you’re becoming stronger
in ways you don’t even notice yet.

One day, you’ll look around and say:
“Buti hindi ako sumuko. Ang layo na ng narating ko.”

MOMents with MomNica

16/11/2025

2020 vs 2025 ✨
Marca and Marco's 1st Month 🩵❤️

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