Preggo Diaries week 25.

Hello everyone! This week had been quite a roller coaster ride of emotions for me. Like what I have said, I am a worry wart first time mom so get worried when I don't feel my baby kicking for quite sometime. But my baby had been so cooperative that every time a worry, he sees to it that he makes his presence felt. Alam yatang praning ang nanay nya!hehe! There are times in a day that I don't feel him moving, but during night time, he goes ballistic! Crazy to the extent that I can no longer sleep! But that's okay, I'd rather feel him moving than to sleep. My husband even told me that while I'm sleeping, he felt the strongest kick ever! Ay nako anak, bakit kung kailan tulog ako tsaka ka nagpasikat sa daddy mo!:P So far I'm enjoying this pregnancy. No more bed rest orders from the OB and I can go around the metro without any worries. But of course, when I get tired, I rest. Priorities.

And for some good news (again), I already conquered my fear (not!) last Thursday and had the guts to take my OGTT test. Honestly, I'm more afraid of the procedure rather than the results. I am not a fan of sweets, in fact I don't eat chocolates, nor drink soda. But I am afraid of needles and blood! The process of three blood extractions is just unbearable. :( But I said I will do everything for the baby, so I faced the fear! haha. And as expected, I made it with flying colors! (naks!)

Thank God my sugar is normal, meaning, no gestational diabetes threats this pregnancy. I still have to minimize drinking milk tea though. My doctor allowed me to drink milk tea, eat chips and all, but I have to control myself. So when I crave, I eat a little and divert my attention to something else. haha! So that's it for this week! I will have my check up last week, will just update everyone!

much love,

Pregnancy Diaries. Week 24.

I know this is a bit late, but I'm updating everyone anyway. :) I am on my 6th month of pregnancy already!! Time flies soooo fast! Last week had been a not-so-busy week, but I just feel so guilty sleeping really late last Wednesday! I've met an online buyer so I have to go to Trinoma and John and I watched a movie after. It was such a waste of time! I wish I slept rather than sitting inside the cinema watching that film! I keep on saying sorry to our little man because I know he should've slept rather than hearing the movie. Lol. Anyway...

I know my husband told me that we should start buying stuff for our baby a month before arrives, but I told you I have the lowest EQ! And so when I met a friend in Greenhills, I bought this for baby bacon!

I just got him onesies. I can't resist these cutesies! Don't worry, they're not really expensive. The nivea wash was from his dad, bought during the blue week sale. And the socks, we got them when we found out that we're having a boy. We're just so excited that we're trying our best to stop ourselves from buying. (Actually I am quite surprised that John bought something, he's the frugal type and not into buying, AT ALL.) But maybe, since he got it 50% off, he knows it's a good deal already! 

I felt bad that we weren't able to go to the mommymundo event last weekend. A lot of fellow soon to be moms said it's better not to go because there are only a few good deals and Makati is just to far from me. :(

Preggo Diaries Week 23.

Yikes, it's almost the end of my 23rd week and I haven't had my update yet. And that is because I have been out and about almost every day of the week. I thank God for a very cooperative baby, I haven't been feeling any pains (except for heartburns). I allow myself to rest when I need to. But I am just an explorer like that and I always go out with friends just to have dinner or chat. I also have a very "legit" bump now, as I am approaching my 6th month already. Whoa, time flies so fast. I can still remember posting that I got a BFP and now I am just three months away from seeing our little munchkin! If you can remember, I had been religiously taking my picture with the same dress every week to see how much my bump (and my body) has grown. And for this week...

I am really surprised to see my bump "that" big. Before I thought it's big, but now, I feel like I swallowed a melon!:P And yes, I'm expecting it to be bigger and bigger as I am just a month away from my third trimester. Katakot!

I can't remember if I have mentioned it here before, but I'm going gaga over guavas. I've been eating it almost everyday! But I've been having heartburn so my OB told me that is because it is rich in vitamin C. So now I have to say adios to my favorite guava! But that's okay, I'm replacing it with melon and other fruits instead. :)

much love,

Happy Mothers Day!

This might be a day late, but I'd like to greet every mom (and soon-to-be moms like me) a happy mothers day!:) I know you've got the toughest (yet the most rewarding) job in the world, and that is raising your kids. I am surprised that a lot of my friends are already sending me greetings, even if my little one is still inside my growing tummy. Anyway, I'd like to dedicate this post to three of the most special women in my life this mothers day.

1. Nanay.

She's my mother. I know I don't look like her (I look like my father) and I'm her exact opposite. She's strict, prim and proper, and a certified workaholic. On the other hand, I'm the chill and happy kid. That's why we're always arguing about things. From my shade of lipstick (I like hot pink, she's into nude and soft colors), to everything about life. But despite that, I still owe her a lot. I know I can't be like her, but I still thank God for giving her as my mom because she taught me life the hard way. She helped me to be independent, and let me work for things the hard way. In that manner, I was able to appreciate everything that I have, because everything is hardly earned. We're not the emotional type of a family, but I am pretty sure she knows how much we love her and appreciate her, especially now that I will be a mom soon. I know everything will be easier having her around.

  2. Inang Anita.

Growing up, my parents had been very busy working for us. And my dearest Inang Anita had to take care of me since I was born. She had been my everything, my forever kakampi especially when my nanay and tatay gets mad. I am her first apo, so that means I am also her ultimate favorite. I remember telling her we should die together, because I don't think I can live without her. But she passed away two years ago. I must say the pain is still there, it doesn't and will never go away. I still miss her every single day. And I remember her when I'm happy, or when I need someone to talk to. I bet my life would be different if she's still alive. And this mothers day, I want to thank her for being the best lola anyone could have. I know she's happy in heaven, and I can only wish to see her in my dreams every night. I know my baby is okay because she's telling God that our baby should be okay and healthy. I miss you my beautiful inang. Every. single. day.


3. Ate Perly.

Apart from my inang, she served as my "nanay-nanayan" up to now. She's one of my cousins and she's taking of us with all her heart. From the clothes that we'll wear, up to the food that we'll eat. She had been with our family since my parents got married. She deserves some credit today, because her sacrifices are incomparable. She didn't get the chance to get married and have kids, but I swear my siblings and I will take good care of her when she gets old. Now that I am starting to have my family, she still remembers me, sees to it that I don't get hungry and all. I share my married life stories to her, and she never fails to motivate me to be a better wife. We're just so blessed to have Ate Perly in our life!

I know this day should not be just the day that we honor our mothers. They deserve all the love and appreciation every single day of our lives. And for me, I will try my best to be just like these three to my little one. :)

much love,

Preggo Diaries Week 22.

Time flies so fast. I am now on my 22nd week and everything is going smoothly. I am just so happy and relieved that the baby is healthy and normal. So now we move to other priorities like shopping for baby needs and looking for the best baby name for our little one. Like what I have mentioned in my previous post, we decided to keep the gender a sweet secret for a little element of surprise. Now I will try my best to control this low eq by keeping the name to ourselves first.

Actually last Saturday, I panicked a little because I still do not have a name for the baby. (As if I will give birth the next day!) I'm such a girl with the lowest eq, so I researched for possible names for baby bacon. (Commercial: As I type, there's a little party going on inside my belly, the baby is moving and I can see my belly moving too!) Luckily, I found two options! I asked for my husband's approval of course, because I admit that sometimes, I tend to be really impulsive and our baby's name is indeed a big deal for us. So we narrowed our choices and we're left with two options now. Of course I still can't reveal them now!

So let's just change the topic! At 22 weeks, I am itching to shop for our little one. There are a lot of choices, necessities and cute stuff that I see in the baby section! But the thing is, I am one clueless mom to be. I have zero experience in this and I have no idea what are the things that we should prepare before the baby comes out. I told John we can already shop as early as now because we know the gender already, but he said, we shouldn't. (Sometimes, it's hard to have a very frugal husband!) It's a good thing though, because we are saving up for other expenses. I just can't contain my excitement seeing cute cribs and fancy little clothes! Now I am trying my best to be reasonable and practical. I came up with a list of the things that a clueless mom should consider. (Please take note that I am a newbie, definitely not a pro so please bear with me.)

1. Research.
This is the first thing that I did. I looked for forums, threads and books that can help me to sort out everything. From feeding bottles to diapers, sterilizers to newborn clothes, research had been my best friend. I belong to this online group called Newly Weds at Work and the group had been very helpful to me. I am also an active member of female network, where I get to interact with first time moms too. Some already gave birth and some are already in their third trimester. At least I get to know their experiences.

2. Ask fellow moms.
I am fortunate enough to have some friends who just gave birth and who have babies. I ask a lot of questions. As in A LOT! From pains, to new experiences, emotional swings etc! Now that their babies are out and experienced giving birth first hand, they have a lot of things to share.

3. Invest on the right things.
At first, I thought I should get all the expensive (and good quality) stuff for the baby. From cribs, to feeding bottles, clothes, strollers, name them all! Only to find out that most of them will only be used for a few months. Based on what I have learned, we should invest on feeding bottles and stroller. Not so much on cribs, as the baby will grow up fast. I will just share some of the mommy tips as I learn them.

4. Discuss everything with your husband/partner.
As in everything! As you all know, I am blessed with a very supportive partner who loves to kiss my tummy every time he can. Every time I feel like being impulsive, or I am panicking because I am a worrywart just like that, I talk to him. And he keeps me sane. Minsan talaga may pagkabaliw lang ako! I tell him, oh the baby needs this! He'll say, no, hindi sulit. I'd like to think that he'll be the disciplinarian type of father, because he can balance things when I get too emotional.

5. Enjoy every step of being preggo.
I think this is the most important aspect of pregnancy. Sure, it can bring a lot of worries, and can make you freak out when you feel like something is wrong, but it is indeed a very fulfilling and exciting journey. We have prayed hard for this blessing to come, and now that it is finally happening, I can't contain my happiness! Pregnant people should appreciate not falling in line in banks, government offices and the like! Now I feel so special!

That's all folks! I hope I helped some of my fellow first time preggos like me. :)


much love,

Congenital Anomaly Scan. Done!

Yesterday was one of the most anxious days of my life. If you have been reading my blog, I had my CAS scheduled yesterday. I was nervous (and excited) because I am really hoping that my baby will be a healthy and a normal one. I have been fervently praying for good results since day one. And yesterday was our judgment day. I must admit that there are times that I've been eating junk foods, I had been exposed to pollution and other dangerous stuff as well. That made me nervous. I told myself if I can just turn back time and avoid everything that is harmful for the baby. 

We left the house at around 9 because I decided to go to Quiapo first before going to the clinic. I know I need to pray first, and ask for God's blessing. (After all, this baby is a product of prayer and novena) It was extremely hot! I just whispered a short prayer. Lord, ikaw na po ang bahala. Then we went to SM Megamall for my check up. I was in the 2PM slot and we arrived just in time. Dr. Tangco was the OB-Sono who was in charge of the procedure. She was a pleasant doctor, introduced herself and then we had the procedure. She first showed me a 3d image of the baby's cleft, just to be sure that the baby is free from cleft palette deficiency. She said I have nothing to worry about, that we will be having a healthy baby. I felt relaxed after hearing that. (But yeah, not so much as she is thoroughly checking every little detail of our little munchkin. We counted the fingers and toes, thank God there are five for each hand and foot. Heart, lungs and other organs are normal too! As a soon-to-be mom, the feeling is unexplainable. It was such a huge relief and joy to see and know that you have a healthy baby growing inside you. 

And then the most exciting part (at least for my husband) came after. We knew our baby's gender already!

We decided to share the exciting news to our family and few of our closest friends. Just for the element of a little surprise!:) I am not good in keeping good news such as this, but we're planning to have a maternity shoot and that is when we'll reveal our baby's gender! For now, please continue to pray for the baby, that he/she may be well until the 9th month! We can't wait to see you our little munchkin! :)

PS. That's our happy faces after the procedure! We're excited soon-to-be parents and we are indeed thankful for the upcoming blessing!:) Now time to shop!:)

much love,