Hello Third Trimester!

Hi everyone! I know I know, I've been away for almost three weeks because of back pains and momsomnia. :P A lot of things had happened, and now we are quite busy preparing for our litle man's arrival. we just can't wait to see our little man! Time flies so fast that I already reached the third trimester mark! And as of today, I only have 11 weeks and 5 days left! I'm excited and at the same time nervous. Giving birth is not a joke, I have read a lot of painful (yet rewarding) stories about it. How blessed can I be to experience it soon!

Yesterday I was brave enough to watch a video of a doula experiencing nature birth. I was in awe the whole time! The woman is super brave to gave birth in a lake without the help of anyone! (oh there's her husband who's taking the video, and her kid playing around.) I've seen how the baby's head came out! I freaked out and told my husband that I've been really nervous. Can I also do the same? (Not the entire nature birthing, but the strength to let our baby out!) Given that John is an optimist, he cheered for me and said that when that day comes, God will give me everything to let our baby out. And now I decided not to watch any videos again. :P

We have also started shopping for our baby. John said now that we're approaching the end of my pregnancy and the start of parenthood (naks!), we can finally buy the essentials! I just felt a bit disappointed that we bought items mostly in white. (At least he said yes to a blue doraemon receiving blanket!) Other than that, everything is plain. We didn't buy a lot of clothes since we have no idea how big the baby is, We also checked cribs, strollers, everything! I fell inlove with this stroller!

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Safety First Jordan edition stroller with car seat!

My initial plan is to get a blue stroller, but for practicality purposes, we will be getting a neutral colored one so that our little man's sister/brother can still use this. Although we haven't bought this yet since we are still looking for a good deal. 

Here's a list of the items that we bought for our baby bacon. (we still have a long list to go, but at least we have already started with the basics!)

3 pcs. white shirt (string side closing)

3 pcs. white shorts

3 pcs. white pajamas

mittens (with strings)

cotton cap

2 pcs. receiving blanket (they are in blue with cute prints!*insert happy dance here*)

2 pcs. 0-3 months onesies

1 swaddle blanket 

Whew! We're just looking for the perfect bottles for baby. A lot of moms said Avent is the best brand, so we're eyeing for a newborn bottle set. John told me I have to invest in feeding bottles because we will be using this for a long time so I obliged.

That's it for now!

much love,

the excited mom-to-be.