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Aug 17, 2020
9 min

Why I get annoyed when strangers mistake me for a domestic helper

As a mom I am no stranger to being judged. But once people come to the conclusion I am a domestic helper the judgement has a stronger...

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What I want new moms to know. A quick run down- I know you're busy

Théa Mercado

Jul 19, 2019
3 min

What I want new moms to know. A quick run down- I know you're busy

The most important thing new moms need to know boils down to two things: "You'll be fine," and "you are doing your best and that is good eno

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Théa Mercado

Nov 7, 2018
6 min

Once a Catholic...

"Tell a person that you're the Metatron and they stare at you blankly. Mention something out of a Charlton Heston movie and suddenly...

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Théa Mercado

Oct 23, 2018
4 min

Last Call: The End of Exclusive Pumping

It was almost a lifestyle as the pump had a huge influence on my daily life. Now I've decided it's time for me to stop and turn off the...

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Théa Mercado

Sep 17, 2018
3 min

Super Typhoon

When a super typhoon hits Hong Kong there is excitement.... and aircon parts in the air. Every two years or so Hong Kong encounters a...

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Théa Mercado

Aug 23, 2018
7 min

Confinement Lady Unrest

I thought getting a traditional confinement lady to take care of me in the first postpartum month would set me up to a good start into...

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