mommy writesHow to be an Assertive PatientAn assertive person as defined by Cambridge Advanced Learner’s Dictionary is someone who behaves confidently and is not frightened to say...
mommy writesRelax to SleepIt’s already past midnight but I’m still lying on the bed awake. I envy my husband who is sleeping soundly beside me. He has been...
mommy writesAmazing Effects of Pregnancy (Emotionally and Socially)Pregnancy is usually a much-anticipated experience especially for a first time mom like me. My husband and I want to have a baby as soon...
mommy writes5 Things to Consider Before Deciding for Your Baby’s Name My name is not common but I know a few people who have the same first name as me. My first name is based on one of the planets and I’m...
mommy writes5 Things I Do Now That I’m Not on BedrestI was on bed rest for 57 days. Time really flies. At first, it was hard but as time passes by, I started to accept that this is for the...
mommy writesPersonalized Scripture Affirmations for Pregnant MomsWhenever I feel negative emotions, I try to focus on positive things. I believe in the power of the mind and affirmations are crucial for...
mommy writesBedrest Extended and Inspiring Quotes for Mom on BedrestI was hoping that my bed rest will last only for a month. Unfortunately, it seems that I’ll be doing this until the most awaited day...
mommy writesSongs for My ChildWhen I found out I’m pregnant, I was beyond excited. I made a lot of plans and one of my plans is to make a video for my baby. I searched...
mommy writesVaginal Bleeding in PregnancyWhen I bled for the first time during my pregnancy, I was shocked because I knew that there was something wrong. From what I’ve read,...
mommy writesOnline Class While on BedrestI saw an article about a free online class offered by SEAMEO INNOTECH on a newspaper. Coincidentally, I was on bed rest when the class...
mommy writesHow I Maintained My Sanity While on BedrestBeing on bed rest is not easy. If I could choose I’d rather work all day than to rest all day. But for my sake and my baby’s sake I had...
mommy writesHow I Beat Constipation in PregnancyPeople don’t usually admit that they have constipation but this is common especially for pregnant women so I want to share the foods/...
mommy writesSupplements I Took During My Pregnancy1. Folic Acid It is used to protect babies against neural tube defects or birth defects. I was expecting that I’d have a honeymoon baby...
mommy writesValentine’s Day Poem It’s already Valentine’s Day and it’s my second time to celebrate this special day together with my husband. I decided to make a poem for...
mommy writesA Public Thank-you PostI wasn’t expecting to have a baby shower so I was really surprised when it was announced that I will have it. Unfortunately because of my...
mommy writesWorry Not (How to Avoid Unnecessary Worrying)I know that worrying does not do me any good but since I started having vaginal bleeding, I’d been worrying a lot. I have a lot of...
mommy writesWhy I Miss Walking During Home ConfinementI was born and raised in Baguio which is a mountainous region in the Philippines. Our house is located at the foot of a series of steep...
mommy writesAbout MeHi I’m Venus aka Mommy Writes, a Pinay mom from Baguio (the first Creative City in the Philippines). Thank you for stopping by. I’d...
mommy writesThe Day I First Had Pregnancy BleedingI was having a smooth pregnancy. Many people commented how blooming I was. They guessed that I’d be having a baby girl since my...