baby don't come to me yet...

i'm not actually worried of getting pregnant not in time. but just to make sure that my baby won't come out without me having enough fonds, here's some of the methods i've research that might be helpful for you also..

CALENDAR METHOD

The calendar method attempts to predict ovulation using a woman's menstrual history. By keeping a written record of each cycle, you can determine when you're least likely to conceive.


Effectiveness rate. The typical effectiveness rate among users of the calendar method is 87 percent. This means that 13 out of 100 women practicing this method for one year will get pregnant. The calendar method isn't dependable if your cycles vary in length.

Side effects and health risks. The downside of using the calendar method is the requirement for prolonged abstinence or use of barrier methods and the need to monitor your cycle for several months before using the method. This method doesn't protect against STDs.

How to use the calendar method. If you decide to use the calendar method, you'll calculate which days you're likely to become pregnant. During that time, abstain from sex or use barrier methods. Here are some tips for using this method:

Keep a record of the number of days in each cycle, counting from the first day of one period to the first day of the next period. When bleeding starts, circle that day.
Check your record of previous months, find the shortest cycle and subtract 18 from the total number of days. For example, if your shortest cycle is 26 days, 26 - 18 = 8.
Starting with the day that you circled, count ahead eight days and draw an X through that day. That's the first day you're likely to be fertile. That's also the first day to practice abstinence or use barrier methods.
To find the last day you're likely to conceive, subtract 11 days from your longest cycle. If your longest cycle is 30 days, 30 - 11 = 19. Starting from the first circle, count ahead 19 days and draw an X through that date. That's the last day you need to practice abstinence or use barrier methods.
Keep a cycle record for at least eight of your cycles before relying on this method. You must not be using hormonal contraception while you keep these records.

Cost and availability. Using the calendar method costs nothing, but classes that teach this technique may charge fees, which vary from region to region.


STANDARD METHODS

Who Can Use the Standard Days Method?
The standard days method is most effective for women who have cycles between 26 and 32 days long. It is estimated that it takes about 5 hours to properly learn to use the standard days method, and it is recommended that you first meet with a trained counselor to be sure you understand this technique before using it.

How to Use the Standard Days Method
To use the SDM you will need to count the days of your menstrual cycle, starting with the first day your period begins.

Count the first day of your period as day 1.
On days 1 to 7 you are not fertile and can have unprotected intercourse. (Provided neither partner has an STD, it is medically safe to have sex even while menstruating!)
On days 8 to 19 you must avoid sex or use a barrier method if you do not want to get pregnant.
From day 20 until your period starts you can have unprotected sex.
Most women who use this method use special color-coded beads called CycleBeads to help keep track of where they are in their cycles. The figure below shows a set of cycle beads used for the standard days method.



Effectiveness of the Standard Days Method
Although the perfect use failure rate is only 5%, the typical failure rate is 12% per year. This rate will be higher for women who have sex during the fertile time, even if using another method of birth control during that interval.

Benefits and Limitations of the Standard Days Method
Because this method is completely natural it addresses the needs of diverse populations with varied religious and ethical beliefs. It also provides an effective alternative for women who want to use natural methods for medical or personal reasons. Other advantages of standard days method include the ease of use, low cost, and complete lack of side-effects and health risks. The standard days method does not offer any protection against sexually transmitted disease.

i think i'm pregnant.....

hi, i am more excited than worried... if u think u are preggy... here are some evidences that will tell thta you are really pregnant.


The 1st Trimester Stage of Pregnancy

Changes in Your Body

During the first three months of pregnancy, or the first trimester, your body undergoes many changes. As your body adjusts to the growing baby, you may have nausea, fatigue, backaches, mood swings, and stress. These things are all normal.

Most of these discomforts will go away as your pregnancy progresses. And some women might not feel any discomfort at all! If you have been pregnant before, you might feel differently this time around. Just as each woman is different, so is each pregnancy.

As your body changes, you might need to make changes to your normal, everyday routine. Here are some of the most common changes or symptoms you might experience in the first trimester:

Tiredness

Many women find they're exhausted in the first trimester. Don't worry, this is normal! This is your body's way of telling you that you need more rest. After all, your body is working very hard to develop a whole new life.

Try these tips to ease exhaustion:

Get at least eight hours of sleep every night, and a nap during the day when possible.
When you are tired, rest or relax.
Start sleeping on your left side. This will relieve pressure on major blood vessels that supply oxygen and nutrients to the fetus. If you have high blood pressure during pregnancy, it is even more important to be on your left side when you are lying down.
If you feel stressed, try to find a way to relax.
Nausea and Vomiting

Usually called "morning sickness," nausea and vomiting are common during early pregnancy. For many women, though, it isn't limited to just the morning. Although it can seem like it will last forever, nausea and vomiting usually go away after the first trimester.

Try some of these tips to help prevent and soothe nausea:

Eat frequent, small meals (6 to 8 small meals a day) rather than 3 large meals. Avoid fatty, fried, or spicy foods.
Try eating starchy snacks, like toast, saltines, cheerios, or other dry cereals when you feel nauseated. Keep some by your bed and eat them before you get out of bed in the morning. If you feel nauseous in the middle of the night, reach for these starchy foods. It's also a good idea to keep these snacks with you at all times, in case of nausea.
Try drinking carbonated drinks like ginger ale or seltzer water in between meals.
Ask your doctor if you should change prenatal vitamins if it seems to be making your nausea worse. Sometimes taking your prenatal vitamin at a different time (e.g. at night not in the morning) can also help.
Ask your doctor about taking vitamin B6 for nausea and vomiting that doesn't get better with dietary changes.
If you think you might be vomiting excessively, call your doctor. If you lose too much fluid you might become dehydrated. Dehydration can be dangerous for you and your baby.

For some women, the nausea of the first trimester is so severe that they become malnourished and dehydrated. These women may have a condition called hyperemesis gravidarum (HG). HG refers to women who are constantly nauseated and/or vomit several times everyday for the first 3 or 4 months of pregnant.

HG keeps pregnant women from drinking enough fluids and eating enough food to stay healthy. Many women with HG lose more than 5 percent of their pre-pregnancy weight, have nutritional problems, and have problems with the balance of electrolytes in their bodies. The persistent nausea and vomiting also makes going to work or doing other daily tasks very difficult.

Many women with HG have to be hospitalized so they can be fed fluids and nutrients through a tube in their veins. Usually, women with HG begin to feel better by the 20th week of pregnancy. But some women vomit and feel nauseated throughout all three trimesters.

Frequency of Urination

Running to the bathroom all the time? Early in pregnancy, the growing uterus presses on your bladder. This causes frequent urination.

See your doctor right away if you notice pain, burning, pus or blood in your urine. You might have a urinary tract infection that needs treatment.

Weight Gain

During the first trimester, it is normal to gain only a small amount of weight, about one pound per month.

Changes in Your Baby

By the end of the first trimester, your baby is about three inches long and weighs about half an ounce. The eyes move closer together into their positions, and the ears also are in position. The liver is making bile, and the kidneys are secreting urine into the bladder. Even though you can't feel your baby move yet, your baby will move inside you in response to pushing on your abdomen.

Doctors Visits

During the early months of pregnancy, regular doctor visits (prenatal care) are especially important. Become a partner with your doctor to manage your care. Keep all of your appointments-every one is important!

During the first prenatal visit, you can expect your doctor or nurse to do the following:

ask about your health history including diseases, operations, or prior pregnancies
ask about your family's health history
do a complete physical exam
do a pelvic exam with a Pap test
order lab tests
check your blood pressure, urine, and weight
figure out your expected due date
answer your questions
1st Trimester Tests and Procedures

For special genetic or medical reasons, you may need other lab tests, like blood or urine tests, cultures for infections, or ultrasound exams in the first trimester. Your doctor will discuss them with you during your visits.

The most common tests recommended in the first trimester include:

Nuchal Translucency Screening (NTS)

This new type of screening can be done between 11 and 14 weeks of pregnancy. It uses an ultrasound and blood test to calculate the risk of some birth defects. Doctors use the ultrasound exam to check the thickness of the back of the fetus' neck. They also test your blood for levels of a protein called pregnancy-associated plasma protein and a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). Doctors use this information to tell if the fetus has a normal or greater than normal chance of having some birth defects.

In an important recent study, NTS found 87% of cases of Down syndrome when done at 11 weeks of pregnancy. When NTS was followed by another blood test done in the second trimester (maternal serum screening test), 95% of fetuses with Down syndrome were identified.

Like all screening tests, the results are sometimes misleading. In 5% of women who have NTS, results show that their babies have a high risk of having a birth defect when they are actually healthy. This is called a false positive. To find out for sure if the fetus has a birth defect, NTS must be followed by a diagnostic test like chorionic villus sampling or amniocentesis.

NTS is not yet widely used. If you are interested in NTS, talk to your doctor. If she is unable to do the test, she can refer you to someone who can. You should also call your insurance company to find out if they cover the cost of this procedure. NTS allows women to find out early if there are potential health problems with the fetus. This may help them decide whether to have follow-up tests.

Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS)

CVS is performed between 10 and 12 weeks of pregnancy. In CVS, the doctor inserts a needle through the abdomen or inserts a catheter through the cervix to reach the placenta. The doctor then takes a sample of cells from the placenta. Experts use this sample to look for problems with the baby's chromosomes. This test cannot find out whether your baby has open neural tube defects. About 1 in 200 women have a miscarriage as a result of this test.

Questions in my Finals

1. Enumerate the Philo-sociological views pointed out in the films you
have watched; and explain how were these views expounded about the
existence of man and God.

a. The Emperror's Club: People make mistake to learn, a
person become a failure when he cannot get up from our mistakes.

I'd like to point out the scene when Mr. Hundert change the result
of the final exam. - This manifest the differenec between man and God,
Mr. Hundert is human so he made mistakes. God positioned the brain above
all other organs so that we can weigh things rationally, but Mr. Hundert
was not objective. After the revelation, he considered himself as a
failure; however, God teaches us to forgive people by forgiving ourself.
People may commit mistakes but God, is always be there to forgive us.

b. Gandhi: I like the view of Gandhi against the inquisitor,
Britain. Human is not designed to be perfect, we have our strenghts and
weaknesses. Through the many trials we may find ourselves laying flat on
the ground, but their will always be a light that gives us hope. Gandhi
believe in the existence of God in the middle of sufferings, he beleive
that there an indefinable mysterious Power that pervades everything. He
said, "I feel it, though I do not see it. It is this unseen Power which
makes itself felt and yet defies all proof, because it is so unlike all
that I perceive through my senses. It transcends the senses. But it is
possible to reason out the existence of God to a limited extent." I can
relate this to the Footsteps on the sand -- that during the times of
trouble we there was only set of footprints; during those times, that
when God carries us.

2. Explain the principles taught by Lao Tze, Confucius, Buddha, Gandhi,
and Jesus Christ about Social unrest agianst Peace, Human Suffering and
Development?

> Lao-Tze's - his principle is Taoism, the "Way" of life.
It is
the natural order of things. It is a force that flows through every
living and sentient object, as well as through the entire universe. When
the Tao is in balance it is possible to find perfect happiness. For me,
it is most likely a struggle of finding the inner balance. And when it
is achieved, the person will also achieve peace, and human sufferings
will not be experienced because he/she is contended to live a simple
life together with nature.

> Confucius - It focuses on human morality and right action. Just by
understanding the first sentence by heart, Confucius significantly means
peace. We can achieve peace when people act accordingly and embrace the
law of morality. In governments, in order to govern others one must
first govern oneself. When developed sufficiently, the government's
virtue spreads beneficent influence throughout the nation. And people
live in a peaceful life, free from human sufferings.

> Buddha - what i understood, a person has to meditate and talk to
himself, this will help people understanding the true nature of
phenomena, thereby escaping the cycle of suffering and rebirth.
Buddhism's goals are: achieve Nirvana, renunciation of the worldy
matters, and the cultivation of wisdom. Peace is achieved when a person
reached Nirvana where he escaped the cycle of sufferings and rebirth and
encompasses the road of holy life.

> Gandhi - advocates NON-VIOLENCE. He said " In its dynamic
condition means conscious suffering. It does not mean meek submission to
the will of the evil-doer, but it means the pitting of one's whole soul
against the will of the tyrant. Working under this law of our being, it
is possible for a single individual to defy the whole might of an unjust
empire to save his honour, his religion, his soul and lay the foundation
for that empire's fall or its regeneration." The statement can be
summarized: Peace is achieved without the violence.

> Jesus Christ - one of the principles of Jesus taught to his
disciples is forgiveness. The world is full of chaos: inside the
family; in the community; ans amongst countrymen. In the government that
we have today, politicians constantly bombard bad publicity agiants one
another. And this maximized the sufferings of the poor who are much
affected. If everybody is just as forgiving as jesus, we will have
peace and harmony not only in our hearts and the people around us. And
all else follow including human sufferings will also be elimianted.

3. Explain what has insurgency or terrorism brought to the ideals of man
and society.

> The word terror means an instance that causes fear or anxiety.
Terrorism has brought great impact to man and society. The witnesses
will experience substancial stress due to the experience that they went
through. In a certain area for example, the people will no longer be
productive and will only be able to recover in a long period of time.
Families are afraid when one family member is outside the house.
Children can no longer play, and everyday when adults go to work the
place will keep them reminisce the incident. This does not only affect
the people in the immediate location but also to the whole society.
Clearly the media plays a critical role in the aftermath of a disaster.
The media provides needed information, makes announcements, and gives
instructions regarding services that are available to victims and their
families. They are a resource for the community and can provide a source
of hope. However, too much trauma-related television viewing may have a
negative impact, especially on children.


4. Explain how relevant is studying Philo-social Foundation to you being
a Language teacher?

> Studying Philo-social foundation is relevant not only to Language
Teacher but as well as being a Science teacher. Language teachers or
science teachers, have the opportunity of teaching foreign students who
do not use English as a second language. Most of the students are
Koreans and Japanese( for ESL teachers), and we already know that they
have their own beliefs, religions and philosophies in life. With
philo-social foundations, language teachers will not only know how to
deal the different personalities of the students but also understand
their culture and beliefs. One good thing about Philo-social foundation
is, it will allow students to understand ourselves more; allow to
examine what belief or philosophy influenced us.

oriental philosophies

BUDDHISM

What it's all about? > Is a moral philosoply/ religion
base upon the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama.
> Buddha (from the
ancient Indian Languages of pali and Sanskrit) means "one who has
awakened". It is derived from root
budh" meaning " to
awaken" or to be enlightened.


Beliefs / teachings > Liberation from suffering may come by
training the mind and acting according to the laws of karma i.e. with
the right
action, good things
will come to you.
> Basic Teachings:
Three Marks of Existnce; The Four Noble truths; The five Stratas; The
six Realms; The Eightfolds paths

Words of Wisdom: > It is proper fopr you to doubt... do
not go upon report.. do got upon tradition.. do not go upon hearsay
> No to do any evil, to
cultivate the good, to purify one's mind, this is the Teaching of the
Buddhas.
> By endeavor, diligence,
discipline and self-mastery, let the wise person make (of himself) an
island that no flood can
overwhelm.


TAOISM

What it's all about? > Is one of the great religions /
philosophies of Ancient China. It was adopted as a state religion of
China, with Lao Tzu

honoured as a diety.
> Lao Tzu. He was a
contemporary of Confucius and wrote a book called the Tao Te Ching,
composed some time between
the sixth
and third century centuries B.C.

Beliefs / Teachings > Tao can be defined as path or road. The ways
of Tao is the way of Nature and ultimate reality.
> Believe in yin-yang:
yin the negative element and yang the positive element


Famous Qoutations > If people do not revere the Law of
Nature, It will inexorably and adversely affect them.
If they accept it with
knowledge and reverence, It will accomodate them with balance and
harmony.
> Being one with Nature,
he is in accord with the Tao. Being in accord with the Tao, he is
evelasting.


CONFUCIANISM



What it's all about? > Confucianism means "The School of
the
Scholars"; or, less accurately, "The Religion of Confucius") is an
East
Asian ethical
and philosophical system
originally developed from the teachings of the early Chinese sage
Confucius.

Beliefs/ Teachings > Confucianism is a "code of conduct"
> His way to please God or the
gods is through a "good conduct" with your family, neighbors, and
society... if you are a
good person,
God is going to like you, as we already commented in Taoism.
>Confucius said: A virtuous
man has three awes:
1- Awe
for Heaven's decree,
2- Awe
for great men.
3- Awe
for saints' words... When worshipping God, one must feel as if He were
visibly present.

Famous Qoutations > Hold faithfulness and sincerity as first
principles.
> I am not one who was born in
the possession of knowledge; I am one who is fond of antiquity,and
earnest in seeking it there.
> Everything has its beauty but
not everyone sees it.


HINDUISM


What it's all about? > The word Hindu is derived from the
river Sindhu, or Indus. Hindu was .primarily a geographicall term that
referred to India or to a
region of India (near the
Sindhu) as long ago as the 6th century BC.
> Hindus themselves prefer to
use the Sankrit term sanatana dharma, "moral order", "duty"
and " right
action".
> Hindus believe in: Brahma -
corresponds to the creative spirit form which the universe arises;
Vishnu -corresponds to the force of
order that sustains the
universe; Shiva - corresponds to the force that brings a cycle to an
end.

Beliefs / Teachings > The Hindu acknowlegde that there are many
paths by which people may seek and experience religious understanding
and
direction. It also claims
that every individual has the potential to acchieve enlightenment.






SHINTOISM

What it's all about? > "the way of the GODs:, originating in
prehistoric times and occupying an limportant national position for long
in the history of Japan,
particlularly in recent times
> kami means God or deity, or sometimes
soul
> it's characteristics is a great love
and reverence for nature in all it's forms and for natural artifacts and
processes. Shinto is about
expressing one's own love of the
natural landscape of Japan and the people and spirits that reside within
it.


Beliefs / Teachings > Absolute Universal Self is not affected by
the spiritual and the material. the invisible and the visible, the real
and the ideal.
> Absolute loyalty to the Sovereign
Emperor, who is regarded as a direct descendant and representative of
God, respect for ancestors,
profound feeling of piety towards
the parents and love for children form the fundamenta structure of the
great Universal Way.
> The Mirror, the Sword and the Jewel
symbolize wisdom, courage and benevolence or intelligence, will and
love.


Famous Qoutaions > The heart of the person before you is a mirror.
See there your own form.
> Even the wishes on an ant reach to
heaven.
> Leave the things of this worl and come
to me daily with the pure bodies and pure hearts.
> A single sincere prayer moves heaven.
You will surely realize the divine presence through sincere prayer.



JAINISM


What it's all about? > tha jain Philosophy bases its doctrine on the
absolute necessity of conquering the lower nature form the realization
of Truth.
> Jain or jaina means a follower of
Jina which applied to those people who have conquered the lower nature,
passion, hatred etc.
> There are six real substances which
constitute the world: space, time, matter souls, Dharmastikaya (fulcrum
of motion) and
and Adharmastikaya (fulcum fo
stability or rest).
> The Jains worship there liberated
souls ( tirthankaras) who have destoryed all karmas and attained
salvation as thier God.

Beliefs / Teaching > Janism believes that whole universe can be
divided into categories:Jiva ( soul) and Ajiva (non-soul). There are
seven propositions
called seven tattvas or realities in
Jainism:
= Jiva (Living
Substance)- there is something called the living.
= Ajiva (matter
or non-living) - there is something called the living
= Asraya ( the
influx of karmic matter) - the living and nonliving come in contacta
with each other
= Bandha (
bondage of soul by karmic matter)- the contact leads to the production
of some energies
= Samyara ( teh
stopping of Asyara) the process of thi0s contact could be stopped
= Nirjara ( the
gradual removal of karmic matter) - the existing energies could also be
exhausted
= Moksha ( the
attainment of perfect freedom or salvation) - salvation could be
achieved.

Quotations > Right faith is the belief that the Jaina
Tirthankaras are the true God, the Jaina Sastras are the true scriptured
and the jaina
saints are the true
preceptors.
> Right knowledge reveals the nature of
things as it is and with certainty.
> Right conduct is the Jain ethics.

CHRISTIANITY


What it's all about? > Christianity is based upon the teachings of Jesus

, a Jew who lived his life in the Roman province of Palestine.
> Christianity believes in one God, while
the central figure in Christianity is Jesus

(or Christ), a Jew who came into this world by
immaculate conception to a virgin
named Mary

. His birth is celebrated at Christmas

with hymns and gift giving. It's believed
that Jesus was not only man, but also
the son of God and lived his life without sin.