My World

Its been a while since I last blogged. I’ve been so busy taking care of my baby who is now 3 weeks and 5 days old. Both of us are still trying to adjust and so far, I can say that I’m getting the hang of it.. being a hands on mom that is. I’m still trying to master the skills and learn some new techniques in taking care of the little one. I am also proud to say that I’m breastfeeding. It was tough at first but I’m glad that we have both adjusted to it.

I will post my birthing story soon (as requested by Nikki) when I have more time. This little boy is a handful kasi! I have so much to share so stay tuned.

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After almost 3 weeks of waiting, she’s finally here.

Classic 2.55 Medium Flap in Lambskin

I wish though that I got it in Caviar leather since the Lambskin is really delicate and much softer so it tends to have more wrinkles and scratches easily. I should’ve done more research about it But its all good. Its really gorgeous and elegant. I just have to be more careful storing and carrying it around. Hopefully I could own another (a bigger) one within the year

I’m still in denial that I am already out of the 20s age bracket… still feel as though I’m just 25. Haha!

My friend told me “you should do something momentous since you’re now 30″. I replied, pointing to my big, stretch mark-infested tummy “Isn’t this more momentous?!” We both laughed. In just a few weeks, I will pop this little rascal out. I’m excited to finally meet this little boy who’s been causing all the aches and pains I’ve been feeling lately. Not to mention the start of my sleepless nights cause I can’t find the most comfy position while lying down without being feeling suffocated. I feel so nervous at the same time about the whole process of labor and giving birth. No matter how many stories and advices I get about it, I still feel so scared as this is the first time I will be confined in a hospital (actually got operated for appendicitis.. but I was just 2 years old then!) and will be in so much pain (at least from what my friends have shared). So now, I’m just holding on to what I have read and heard from everybody “It’ll be all worth it when you see and hold your baby”.

Anyway, moving on to my birthday celebration…

Friday, April 17: I was on birthday leave. It was also the perfect timing since I had a scheduled check up with my OB. Baby is doing very good. Just the right size and weight (at 2 kilos) for the age he is in. My weight gain was back on track. Just gained 2 pounds as of my last check up 2 weeks ago. I’m so glad I’m still within the ideal weight gain. After that, I met up with my family at the new Eastwood Mall to have dinner at Thousand Cranes Shabu Shabu. The food was great but the service really sucks. I don’t wanna go into details but the service people there have a lot of training and learning to do from their counterparts in Greenbelt and Trinoma branch.

Saturday, April 18 (my actual birthday):  My friend Karen, who passed the recent bar exams, and I were supposed to have a joint celebration but since the schedule was in conflict with her husband’s, we decided to schedule it some other time. Nevertheless, my friends wanted to have dinner since we have so much catching up to do. We decided to eat at The Stock Market at Bonifacio High Street. Food was great but it wasn’t something I would crave for. After dinner, we just had coffee, cold fraps actually since the weather that day was really hot.

Here are some pictures:

At the Stock Market

The Boys at Starbucks

So, what did I get for my birthday? Something in black.. with gold..  Arriving in 2 weeks!!

Thanks Kelly! Made me do something handwritten after a loooong time

Correction: I am RIGHT handed This only proves that I am so forgetful lately because of lack of sleep. As you all know, the summer weather is at its peak.. add to that all the symptoms of third trimester pregnancy (heavy tummy, itchy stretcmarks, manas, etc)!

TAKE ME TO SAN FRANCISCO PLEASE!!!!!

This is how big I am at 7 months. Taken during the wedding of my cousin last March 21.

With my mom, dad and two sisters.

So, do I look like a whale now coz I feel as big as one! Haha!

Got our 4D ultrasound last Wednesday, March 18. It was really exciting to see our baby’s face for the first time.

Here he is!!

 Chubby Cheeks!!

 Looks like he’s smelling his feet!! Haha!

So, does he look like me or Paolo? I’m getting more and more excited to finally meet him!

Now that I’m on the last part of my second trimester (turning 6 months on Monday) and we know the gender of our baby (read all about it here), we are now starting to shop around for crib, stroller, bottles, teats, blankets and clothes. I never knew though there were a lot of things to consider and there are so many choices available out there. We plan to buy most, if not all in the US since its cheaper even if we add the cost of shipping the balikbayan box.

The sites that I visit everyday are Target and Babies R Us. Target was my one of my fave stores (aside from outlets and Forever21) when I was in the states last year. They have the nicest stuff at reasonable price. Its like SM but more chic and fab! Here, I found the crib that we saw in Rustan’s (Graco Pack N Play) at a little less than half the price in Rustan’s. When I checked yesterday, they were on sale!! Exciting isn’t it? I just hope that this will fit in the box!! Or else, major frustration! I’m also getting this cute bib from BabyBjorn, some onesies from Gerber (which I find really reasonable at $8 for a 5 pack set), Circo and Carters. As for me, I’m getting some nursing bra which is good for everyday/nighttime use (at only $12.95) and leggings. They are on sale too so I have to make my choices asap as stocks may run out.

Babies R Us is really a haven for baby needs. They carry a lot of brands and  more choices for each brand. Here I found a complete BPA free line of bottles, teats, pacifiers, sippy cups and mealtime sets. For the feeding bottles, my top choice would be Avent. I’m still thinking about Dr. Brown though as I’ve read from the reviews that the small parts are hard to clean.. but I still want to try and see if my baby will like it. My friend from the states recommended Playtex bottles with Drop Ins coz that what her 5-month old baby uses and she finds the drop ins very efficient as she hates sterilizing bottles. Now, instead of narrowing down my choices, its getting wider which makes it more difficult for me to decide. Meanwhile, let me share some of the stuff I’m getting over at Babies R Us.

The Kiddopotamus SwaddleMe Blanket, Carter’s Receiving Blanket and the Fisher Price Rainforest Bath Center. I’m getting all excited with all these gears that my baby will be using

Last and most important would be the breastpump. I’m getting a Medela Pump In Style Advanced from www.addalittlelove.com. Its cheaper than Target and Babies R Us, although I’m planning to buy accessories for Medela at Target/Babies like the milk storage bags/bottles, a nipple shield and the microwave steam bag for sterilizing . I hope that breast feeding will really work for me so I can fully take advantage and maixmize the use of the pump.

There goes my initial list of things that I need to buy for our baby. For the stroller, we’re thinking of getting a Maclaren since its the most reasonably priced one. As for the car seat, we’re still thinking what brand/model/type would be best for us and the baby ofcourse.  If you still have some suggestions in mind on what would be the best to get for the baby in US, please let me know. There might be still some room in the box.