Baby Boom

Tomorrow, my good friend Candy will give birth via Caesarean section to her first son and second child, Nonoy. She's now in the hospital - the same hospital where I am going to also give birth next month. It's exhilarating to note that anytime this July or August, I'll give birth to a baby boy, too. I met a co-teacher's husband this afternoon. His wife also gave birth last May, and I could see that he's on seventh heaven because of his son. Next month, it'll also be my husband's turn of showing off our son to our family and friends. I expect a lot of changes after I give birth. One of which perhaps is that uncontrollable emotion of being in a bubble of bliss every time I hold my baby. I can't wait.

Father's Day

Here's our Thirdy boy at 26 weeks. He's 34 weeks as of today. 6 more weeks to go and we'll be parents! Well, we're parents now - almost but not quite. Happy Father's Day to Thirdy's Dada! 

Poem XI

Time moves fast, but I'm paying up so slow

I'm a bit in a hurry

because of my little Thirdy.

I can't wait to pay them all up

I can't wait for all these notices to stop.

But how many more months?

and how many more years?

Before I could sleep without any fears.

But all I ever want to say

Is I've got one down today

And I've only got two more to go

So I don't mind even if I'm slow.

Poem X

The road to financial freedom is tough

I have to pay up my debts, man, it’s rough!

Every day I think of ways

So I can make up for my foolish days.

I have to earn, I have to save.

It’s tough but I have to be brave.

I regret my young, impulsive decisions,

My vain, materialistic inclinations.

I have no choice but to face

The consequence of my once crazy days.

Let the Gestation Begin

10 weeks

11 weeks

13 weeks

14 weeks

16 weeks

17 weeks

23 weeks

25 weeks

26 weeks

29 weeks

30 weeks

31 weeks

32 weeks

33 weeks

34 weeks

35 weeks

 36 weeks

37 weeks

38 weeks

August 2, 2015 (day before I gave birth)

Birth Story: Teacher Jeanar

Whatta Pedia!

Jeanar was insulin dependent all throughout her pregnancy. It was a risky gestation period but she managed to have a normal vaginal delivery, though baby Blue came out at 33 weeks only. Because of her diabetes, her OB suggested that she get a pediatrician ASAP as her baby is also at risk. So she went to see a well-known pedia in Iloilo City. She was shocked when the doctor asked her frankly, "What's your job and your husband's job? Can you afford me?" She was only 24 years-old that time, so she and her husband didn't have a stable job just yet. In the end, Blue stayed at the hospital for 21 days, but they were able to pay the pedia with the help of family members. Blue is now a healthy 8 year-old boy.

32 weeks

from pre-nuptial to pre-natal

I thank the Lord everyday for the gift of love and family. We're 32 weeks and counting!