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How I Name My Boys

Late post… This was suppose to be done last week, but apparently I got all busy and all that I forgot all about it.
This post is about Janice’s Week 3 question about “Kid’s Name“, how did I coined my 2 boys’ names… And here’s the behind…
My sons’ name first:
- Stephen Matthew is the Kuya
- Sean […]

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It’s Riff not Alf

I have to correct myself as early as now… It’s actually “Riff” and not “Alf” as the last time I told my son, Matthew.
Who’s Riff you ask? Well, he’s the new dinosaur character on the “Barney and Friends” show on PBS.
I don’t know where I read it, but I thought the name of the hardrosaur […]

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Learning Shapes, Colors and Animals

The first time I ever did the grocery was couple of years ago. My wife and I usually do the groceries together. It’s like a family thing to do (well, at least for me). This was the time when my wife gave birth to our first born - Matt.
And a couple of days ago, I […]

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Radioactive Iodine Treatment for Hyperthyroidism

I have been taking anti-thyroid medicines for a couple of years now… Yes, even before I became a daddy.
I have hyperthyroidism.
I’ve been taking medicines like Strumazole, Thiamazole and Tapazole to relax and normalize my thyroid. My endocrinologist vigorously monitors my T3, T4 and TSH levels. And my last checkup with her, said that I am […]

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Couvades Syndrome :: Pregnant Fathers?

I have very bad news for you first time father-to-be. Did you know that 20% of all fathers experienced he symptoms of pregnancy and labor? This is called the Couvades Syndrome.
Weird but true. But don’t worry; they are not really pregnant of course. It may not be true but the symptoms are very real.
What are […]

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