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Today

2010-05-12T07:08:00.000-07:00

I had pancakes and hot choco for breakfast

Then this for lunch

Patatine Fritte | Mint Iced Tea | Farfalle alla Genovese | Gamberetti | all images from Cibo

And since I’m still craving for protein, I got this for dinner

from http://www.janedchua.com/2008/07/28/not-so-tender-at-tender-bobs/

And as if I hadn’t had more than enough for now, eating like there’s no tomorrow, I still had a fill up of this. Of course, it’s because I’ve always been craving for it’s peppermint icing (despite being too sweet).

(ok, this one’s from yummy.ph)

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THROWING UP NOW but these are food at least once in my life I splurge on and did not regret (yes, love ‘em). Right now though, I can’t even remember how home cooked meal tastes like. I want sinigang. I want steamed tilapia stuffed with overly spiced tomato and onions, or lightly salted inihaw na liempo and galunggong, and paksiw na pata, and pesang bangus, perhaps.

Arranged 'em!

2010-05-08T19:11:00.000-07:00

I've arranged my books and craft materials weeks ago when I know it is a lot more safer to do housework on the heavier side. I took a photo of it for my own inventory and a self-reminder because I think this is the most efficient arrangement I did so far (I rearrange a lot).

The bottom shelf is for all the crafts/pens/scraps (the little unboxed pieces I put in the wrapped shoe boxes you see while the bigger ones are all thrown into that rectangular plastic).
The second are for my documents, filed papers and notebooks.
The third row is for my medical bibles (the more important ones at eye level)
The fourth level is for my older medical books and review materials
The top most shelf is for all other random references (mostly, bargain buys which I just collect just in case it comes useful in the future)

We also had humongous amounts of handouts for school so what I did was to bind them per 2 semesters mostly using a ring binder (we bought ours a few years ago for a little more that P2000) or a padding glue for lesser amount of pages. I'm not exactly a consistent organized person and when I do my compilations, I multi task - so you have to give me about a week before I fully organize my school things.

The compiled handouts (and the yet unfiled ones in folders, *tee hee*) are found on the shelf similar to the one in this photo. They live together with my other leisure reads (fiction books mostly) that are located in the living room.

Be organized. Love your things.

32nd Week

2010-05-06T00:56:00.000-07:00

I was supposed to have my 3 week interval check up on the 14th but I decided to go to the clinic yesterday to drop off my US results.

Weight increase and blood pressure is fine. She read the ultrasound and was as equally happen as I am (I think) that baby is fine, appropriately sized for his age, weight is alrightdaw (but I’m reading foreign books and if I’ll base his weight from those books, he’s lighter than average). It may be that I really just have a small tummy (darn, but how come mytummy’s always fatty and big even if I lose weight ? ). My fundic height measured 28 cm, by the way. She said since everything’s fine, that would be my last ultrasound before giving birth.

(ok, be ready for some girl stuff here)

Anyway, I wasn’t supposed to be checked but , if you could remember, I wrote about my last check up and results as well as my worry about fluid leaks here. I asked doc about how I could differentiate between wee wee (a bit of incontinence, you know that feeling when you urinated sometimes while walking or probably while your baby is having a body jam inside the tummy) and amniotic leak. So she explained again it’s totally normal to have that whitish secretion but she added that you shouldn’t be really wet. Even a teaspoon or tablespoon clear fluid you see on your undies, with the tingly, warm feeling that something is leaking out of your va-j just like you’re having your menstruation is a leak. She asked when I started having but I can’t remember. It wasn’t often, anyway, and just like I said, I thought it could have been a full bladder plus a karate kiddo cramped up in my small tummy.

Well, as she was measuring my fundic height, she also observed my currently contracted uterus and we waited until it softened again. She said if it occurs often and for how long. It doesn’t last long but it happens frequently lately, yes – and not painful, I said. On being not painful, that may be something to watch out for because it might be that before even I know it I’m already in labor.

Anyway as a precautionary measure (I already mentioned about being prone to infections and early labor), she gave me medicines – two antibiotics (from what I learned, it’s two because you want to cover a wide range of agents – in which one med is just meant to deal with those belonging to one end of the spectrum and another medicine would be the one to cover the other end..) and another medicine as a uterine relaxant. I’m to take the antibiotics for a week while the tocolytic, I would take until I get about my 37th week.

Ok. And so she said I better be in bed rest as well, to which still asked towards the end,can’t I really do my walks anymore? Too early and still dangerous for labor at this time – she said. I should walk again though once we hit our 37th.

I’m not that stubborn (hmpft, partner kinda says I am). Oh well, maybe a bit. But not when it comes to this. I’ll just do cabs when going out, no more walking, more couch person-ing (apparently, I thought I was having way too much already) and a lot more food delivery from now on.

Left overs

2010-05-04T00:03:00.000-07:00

So I have broccoli, carrots, celery, and parsley. The smallest I can find in the supermarket is good for a number of dishes. So here's what I made (since I'm alone, my quick meals are usually good for 2-3 persons):

Chicken Sandwich

I have more than 1/4kilo of whole chicken breast which I boiled together with some celery, onion, salt and pepper. I removed the chicken, cooled it, shredded the meat into strips and divided it for the sandwich spread and the noodle soup for later use.

Here's how I like my spread: put in chicken strips, finely chopped 1/4 of a small red onion, celery stalks (blanched), a baby carrot (also blanched), pickled relish, salt, sugar, and pepper. I put in just enough mayonnaise to keep it a bit moist. I put in a bit of everything. I particularly love the celery and a touch of fresh onion leaves + the crunchiness of carrots =).

To prepare it in the sandwich, a heated soft wheat bread would be great with a bit of unsalted butter and then some slices of fresh cucumber + another dash of pepper!

Creamy Vegetable Noodle Soup

I sauté the chicken meat together with garlic and onion, added the chicken stock from the boiled chicken breast then put in spaghetti noodles (broken into smaller pieces) and when it's half cooked, I added chopped broccoli, carrots, celery (again!) and then milk as I put off the flame. Season to taste. I wanted to put in some malunggay leaves but it's not currently available at the supermarket. Yummy, as well. =)

Red Sauce

The last time I made red sauce was during the holy week, thus it was meatless. I decided to make another one this time adding meat.

So, like any other, you saute garlic, onion, mushrooms and ground beef (1/4 kilo was too much... ahahaha). Add a can of diced tomatoes and a small pack of tomato paste, a bit of water. I added beef bouillon cube, pickles, celery, sugar, salt, pepper then allow it to thicken a bit.

I put a portion of it into another container for cooling, before I am intending to freeze it to be enjoyed later on (well, within a week's time).

The remaining part I left heating, I added carrots and cheddar cheese until it melted. Lastly, I put on chopped basil leaves and parsley and dried oregano. I still readjusted the taste. There.

Sunset Concert

2010-04-27T17:40:00.000-07:00

DURING THE EARTH DAY CELEBRATION, I was lucky to get a front row seat at PPO’s free concert at the front ramp of CCP (it was first come first served after all!). After about 5 songs, a few minutes of entertainment from a puppeteer (didn’t catch his name) and Tolits, I decided to check out the bazaar of Filipino products beside CCP before heading back home.

This is one of the fun things of staying here - concerts and plays (they're inexpensive too, actually) are so accessible!

Online surfing

2010-04-27T17:32:00.000-07:00

These past days, I spend the entire mornings surfing mommy and craft blogs. It's not really more about boredom but because maybe,there is someone out there just like me (even just a bit), who writes as well. I would like to read those. I'm also gather ideas for possible craft projects for the little one (Divisoria date, anyone?)

Last night, I was in the mood to look for places to go to. Sonya's Garden (Bed and Breakfast) popped up and the other interesting place is, Alfonso Hotel Farm, Casa San Pablo. I'm making another mental note of Casa San Pablo in Laguna. I like the really quiet country feel with the opportunity to have a cultural tour within the area (This isn't a promotion blog or something.).

It's good I'm still preggy so I can't really go to places yet because I think to really enjoy what they offer I also need to really save first (ehehe). I'm still excited though. From my experience, parents usually bring us to malls so I expect the Little One would get used to that place early on as well. As I said, I would like to bring my son to places - explore cultures sana. (Oh, well, siguro kasi, it's something I think I'm missing kaya ba ganoon?)

Lurking.

2010-04-25T16:55:00.000-07:00

I've been visiting a couple of mommy blogs lately and a lot of them are members of BC Bloggers so I was attracted to join this growing community. Here's the invite and I'm really hoping I'll gain more online friends!

Calling all bloggers who want to gain friends in the blogosphere and build links at the same time – BC Bloggers 3 is now open. To join just visit Mommy Diary, read the requirements, and fill out the Application Form.

Sewing

2010-04-22T07:10:00.001-07:00

About a year ago (I think), mother and I were scouting for an electric sewing machine (window shopping is more appropriate). She used to sew all our curtains, among some random stuffs (not dresses, I think she mentioned she did before but since my tita is a dressmaker, we never had a problem with dresses for any occasion). She got a bit busy and our old sewing machine finally surrendered so no more sewing projects for us.

Anyway, I suddenly remembered all about sewing because of this

This project (and the photos) is a quiet book I learned from Naptime.

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I think this is so fun. I see sewing as the counterpart of children’s coloring books for adults like me who isn’t really gifted with an artistic eyes and hands but who seem to have all their hyperactiveness concentrated on their wrists and fingers. (haha, get it?)

At… akalain mo yun, making quiet book is all over the net pala (so as other crafts). Here’s another one.

HAHA. SANA HINDI LANG BY THEORY ko to magawa. I wish I still have my old colorful socks (I think they’re perfect for this project)… and ooohhh, the baby clothes as canvasses, and so as the overused baby towels!

Now, I want to go to Quiapo, or Divisoria. This stay-at-home thing is starting to get into me.

First Baby Shopping

2010-04-21T00:54:00.000-07:00

We grabbed the opportunity to shop during this weekend’s mall sale. I think it’s just about the right time (and this time, I’m not talking about the drama that’s going on with me this past days). We already have the basic baby clothes (we just bought everything from one brand and asked the sales person for everything that’s needed and that made everything hassle free), feeding bottles (got the expensive one, I hope it’s worth it) and sterilizer.

We also looked for a crib and stroller but they were not on sale, so we just decided that we’ll survey some more.

This one’s a bit of a want purchase for both my mother and me.

Of course, the sales person sales-talked us about it a bit at first. But come to think of it, it would be good for me as well so I don’t have to worry while sleeping in bed (specially if ever I do end up getting CS) and I could even put it on top of my table while studying so I’ll still have my eyes on the baby (or maybe even read to him, my lessons?) all the time… well, for as long as he still fits in it. It’s also portable (folds into a bag), so mother said, it’ll also be used at Sanmat (so we won’t need to buy two cribs, sana.

(I browsed the review at Amazon just now and The complaints are mostly about overgrowing the co-sleeper a bit too fast or it doesn’t fit well in their bed. I hope baby will be able to use this for a longer time.

Gratitude

2010-04-20T03:01:00.000-07:00

It might be too early for this, but I'm already thinking of fun activities I can do with my Little One, specially that I still go to school. One thing I'm excited about is reading together. I'm not exactly your intellectual bookwork but I love to read and I know how it can be both an uplifting and educational experience. That's why I want to share it with my son as early as possible (as early as now? ahaha). Bedtime story is a must. I'll probably teach my son's caregiver to love books as well and to encorporate it with his playtime.

[can't wait.]

Anyway, here's another idea I got from a fellow blogger. Although I have to wait until the Little One can talk and understand what being thankful is about, as well as to count and name things (ooohh, I really can't wait to watch him as he discovers the world!)... we could do this during our bonding time too... 5 Things We are Grateful For

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In the meantime, let me count ways first on how I can still rearrange stuffs in our place to fit all the stuffs that we've yet to acquire (yup, yet to buy crib, another cabinet for his clothes and toys, and his books!)

Ordinary People

2010-04-17T09:55:00.000-07:00

I like her version...

... so I decided to check out the original. (So this is how he looks like.. ehehe. ) I'll check out his other songs some other time because I'm only familiar with this one.

Goodnight.

Nesting Instinct

2010-04-15T20:43:00.000-07:00

SO, there is a different term for being obsessive compulsive during pregnancy!

This is cool. This explains why I had urge to do a revamp of my shelves and closet (and I tell you, I'm so proud of 'em!) Why I suddenly learned to sweep and mop the floor twice a day (when I normally only do it.. uhhm, twice a month? *ehehe*). Why I change my sheets weekly (well, 3-4 weeks will do for me).

... and that's why I suddenly find all the cords scattered here in our home, a bit depressing

That Nesting Instinct During Pregnancy
Nesting

28 Weeks

2010-04-11T20:28:00.000-07:00

You are 28 weeks, 5 days past the first day of your LMP.
Your baby is 26 weeks, 5 days old.
Average length: 15 inches
Average weight: about 2 pounds 10 ounces

First day of last menstrual: 09/22/2009 .
Date of conception: 10/06/2009 .
Due date: 06/29/2010 .

Your AFP should be drawn between 01/05/2010 and 02/09/2010 .
Your glucose tolerance screen should be drawn between 03/09/2010 and 04/06/2010 .

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forgot to get the link *sorry*

Some girl talk

2010-04-07T22:58:00.000-07:00

I had a date with my friends, one of which is just having a short vacation here in the Philippines. Since we have a balikbayan, we ate at Kalye Juan - kare2, lechon kawali, lumpiang ubod, sisig, and calamares (it was a set meal) then had dessert atCafe Breton (they serve big servings of yummy crepes!)

We much enjoyed the food and the other small talks. Ooohh, I love how Hazee lights up when she talks about the baby and gives me wonderful, wonderful hugs.

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Kung saan ka masaya, go on and do that. We say this to each other (of course, after laying all the other options we could ever imagine). I'm doing exactly that... without knowing how, when or from where (ehe, tula na ito)

April Update

2010-04-06T22:12:00.000-07:00

That's how taba we are right now. Baby's ~25.5cm in length (head to bottom) and he's in a breech position. I just suddenly remembered tonight the why's of being breech - one is baby's preference position but the others are really a bit more complicated such as having a short umbilical cord, or having it twisted at a certain part of the baby's body (that's why it's not really advisable for a hilot to force turn a baby).

Anyway, I also brought in some questions including my on going mild edema. OB said it a bit early that I'm already experiencing swelling. It's one sided (it's more on my right lower extremity than the left) and this may be caused by my preferences in position. Less sodium intake is also more important now, because of this, as well as maintaining adequate hydration.

It also led me into asking about the significance of sleeping position, whether left sidelying is preferred more than right. OB said they (the doctors) advise left side lying for hypertensive pregnant women and those with small babies. This position has something to do with relieving the pressure on the larger vessels, the aorta and specially those that supply your tummy and the legs. Since I also don't have a problem with that as of the moment, any will do. That's yey for me because I have a preference for right side lying.

I also asked if there's no need to have additional tests specially that I don't limit myself much into eating sweets. Takot rin naman ako noh. Ehe. Anyway, and so she asked if I'm drinking sweets and I reply, more of eating. As per her advice - if you said no I wouldn't have advised it anymore but since you said yes, go on and have another glucose challenge test.

So we're already on our 28th week - oooh. Baby's activity pa pala. OB asked me to monitor baby's activity which should be at least 10 times every two hours (well, I heard in one book it's 10 times every hour), in the morning, afternoon and the evening. Cool. We're really almost there ano?

That's just about it, next follow up with my doctor will be after 3 weeks.

Got time?

2010-04-04T23:02:00.000-07:00

I rediscovered a game I used to play way back in high school with my classmates. I play at Yahoo Games before and we usually play late night until early morning on weekends - either Scrabble or Word Racer. I could play 4 Scrabble games in a row before, and mind you, I lose way more than I win. But I don't know, I still love the game.

I play with complete strangers now (well, my active Facebook account doesn't have friends in it, and my peers are not quite a fan). I still lose but I have fun - and it's a good sedative.

Message me, if you'd like to play =)

We're learning something tonight

2010-04-01T00:41:00.000-07:00

CHARLIE BROWN:
(Spoken)
I'm so happy. That little red-headed gril dropped her pencil.
It has teeth marks all over it. She nibbles her pencil.
She's human! It hasn't been such a bad day after all.

(Sung)
Happiness is finding a pencil.

SNOOPY:
Knowing a secret.

LINUS:
Telling the time.

SCHROEDER:
Happiness is learning to whistle

LINUS:
Tying your shoe for the very first time

SALLY:
Happiness is playing the drum in your own school band

CHARLIE BROWN:
And happiness is walking hand in hand
Happiness is two kinds of ice cream

LUCY:
Pizza and sausage

SCHROEDER:
Climbing a tree.

CHARLIE BROWN:
Happiness is five different crayons

SCHROEDER:
Catching a firefly.
Setting him free.

CHARLIE BROWN:
Happiness is being alone every now and then.

ALL:
And happiness is coming home again.

CHARLIE BROWN:
Happiness is morning and evening, daytime and night time too
For happiness is anyone and anything at all
That's loved by you

LINUS:
Happiness is having a sister

LUCY:
Sharing a sandwich.

LUCY AND LINUS:
Getting along.

ALL:
Happiness is singing together when day is through,
And happiness is those who sing with you.
Happiness is morning and evening,
Daytime and nighttime too.

CHARLIE BROWN:
For happiness is anyone and anything at all
That's loved by you.

LUCY:

You're a good man, Charlie Brown.

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Haven't watched any of this cartoon (or even cartoons in general, even as a kid) but I'm hoping to get a good download because the characters seem interesting. This is good, I guess? Let's find the whole collection and hope Raphael would enjoy it in the future.

Bed

2010-03-31T23:04:00.000-07:00

Nothing beats lying in bed and putting my feet up high. Ngalay was indeed associated with the swelling. Staying a long time in bed makes me feel sick though (and sad sometimes). I need to stay up and keep moving even if I'm kinda confined in this four walled tower.

I'm looking forward to what the OB will say regarding my swelling or my weight.

Seriously, I do hope my Little One's doing well. He's been a good baby and he doesn't give her mother a hard time (compared to what she hears from others' pregnancy). Maybe he knows most of the time they will only have each other so he's trying to make it easier too for both of them. I wish I could already kiss him right now. Our little angel, Raphael. He is, right?

I'm doing better emotionally I think. I'm a lot better actually that I'm already thinking of my hospitalization. The most painful cut I had came from a paper cut. The only times needles were inserted in my body was when I had my CBC and when I donated blood. The only time I spent more than 24 hours in a hospital was to watch over someone else. But actually being the one wearing the gown?

That's more than 20' already or writing with my legs way up. Will get up now,for the meantime.

Making his presence felt

2010-03-31T22:18:00.000-07:00

He's really coming alright.

This morning as I was doing a quick grocery. I see our reflection through windows. I then, feel him more strongly - intermittently as I walk.

Sometimes, I imagine his little hands holding on tightly on whatever it can hold on to because he doesn't want to let go yet. Maybe, it's the umbilical cord he's holding on too that's why it feels like a lightning just struck me. Maybe he accidentally pulled on his sac that's why it feels like something is tearing up inside.

Sometimes I still wonder if I can still keep up with this. For how long I can keep up. Sometimes I wish there is something I can hold on too; something that won't break or tear apart no matter how painfully tightly I'll grasp it.

But he's one strong little man, don't you think? I should be too.

Three days

2010-03-27T22:25:00.000-07:00

… and counting.

Well, today, I did my laundry early. I had to because I'm almost running out of clothes to wear, mostly because of my out of town trip with my friends(and the exponential tummy growth).

I also started cleaning seriously (decided to slow down on mopping so I’m just done with the bedroom – skipping the area under the bed of course!). I’m also still figuring out how to clear some more cabinet space, or plainly more safe space (and storage of things) for the baby.

All these, after doing the walk. I was just supposed to buy some meds at the drug store but the sky is attractive (sun was starting to set) so I walked further…. and further… I'll try to do this often (got no other place to go, malls just make me sick) I hope, from now on so I can have even a bit of outdoor exercise.

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And the Little Boy seems to love dancing. Well, at least when the tummy actsup, gentle pelvic rocking (that’s like making kembot) in a forward bent position seems to work for me right now. (Oh, and it’s also been consistent that I wake up feeling him playing inside – or maybe it’s his kalikutan which wakes me up?)

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No more self-pity. Off to bed. Happy Sunday.

26 Weeks

2010-03-19T06:39:00.000-07:00

Pandesal Morning

2010-03-15T22:32:00.000-07:00

Self imposed bed bound but I'm not sick. I just feel like wearing my PJ's all day while studying for Pharma (hmm, on the side reading Picoult and Net-ting).

Tummy. My current favorite (no, it has always been my favorite) part of the body. I just found something weird - the shape or the (position perhaps?) of my uterus. You see, when I do positions resembling abdominal crunches, my tummy tenses and shapes weirdly. Imagine all the fatty ares (for me are the sides, the bilbils) deflecting and then that weird firm vertically and slightly laterally placed with curved borders show up (alongside with the belly button being more prominent - that's the expected shift from it being inverted to an everted umbilicus).

A bit freaked out of how it looks but it's alright. I'm more freaked out though of diastasis recti. It's what you call what happens when your rectus abdominis (that's the pandesal muscles) separates on the midline because it's too weak ( for example, to accommodate your tummy's expanding size and tension. I guess this is another reason why you avoid excessive lifting of heavy things (I read though, it's still ok up to a limit as long as you do it properly ... so no worries there, and no tamad excuses, or need for extra help, really).

And baby's preference to stay on the right side (because I sleep right sidelying most of the time). Kinda finding ways to make him stay on the left, so my tummy will be more symmetrical. Pwede ka ya un?

I had pandesal and hot chocolate this morning, and bought eggs that to use for egg sandwich.... because for me that's the perfect match (just like tuna is for wheat bread while chicken is for white bread... just my preferences though any combination will do).

Happy Morning.

Chilling

2010-03-12T22:39:00.000-08:00

My current deskstop display. =)

My Karate Kid

2010-03-12T22:37:00.000-08:00

FINALLY, baby's showing up, even in my uniform (and yes, probably a week longer then I'd need bigger skirts). Just please, please, I also don't want to gain much (I mean, too much that I'll have increased risk for gest diabetes and preeclampsia)

I've been telling you about the kicks. Now, I suddenly remembered what OB said that tummy looks bigger than usual (uhhm, yes, see me naked, my body looks madaya when clothed) because I am small. Now if baby would be big enough, and with the size of my trunk, it is quite impossible that I wouldn't have that squirming worthy painful kicks and stretches when the baby reaches all the way to my ribs?

I'm back into that stage where I wake up at night because of the need to pee. Something that's funny is how I get up. Since I sleep on my side, my tummy tends to settle on the side after sometime (that means rather than on the midline, the baby would also be on the side). So when I have to change position, I just can't just that quick because, ooohh, ouch.

Unintended cover up

2010-03-08T22:50:00.000-08:00

One last thing. My photo in uniform was taken days after I took the first one. I just realized how deceiving my uniform is. The first one was taken here at home, the second was during our poster presentation last Friday. I dunno. I find it astig in a way. I'm not hiding him or anything (sabi ko nga, I won't deny, or lie about the baby, they just have to ask). I don't use binders or belts, by the way

It's been a rollercoaster ride for me. At one moment I'm so up there, the next time I'm literally dragging myself to move, and sometimes, everything just stops. (Wow, that's the exact order actually, sometimes, the momentum is there that you can actually work non-stop until you realize you used up all your energy that you can't do more.. and then you slow down, and then it's finally over, and then...). Haist. Friends are starting to wonder. It's either I tell them, or I lose them as well (ah yes, some of them are matampuhin, I often wonder why they think am missing-in-action because I found replacement friends). I hope they will understand that when the time comes that I tell them, I hope everything is much more better, or plantsado (you're right to smell pride too).

We're having a boy!

2010-03-06T22:43:00.000-08:00

THE LITTLE ONE has been malikot (playful?) since last night. Naghahabulan sila ng ultrasound tech kanina. (I was whispering before that na quiet muna siya, but then, he might have thought I'm playing with him on top of my ultrasonographer sharing a lot of things.

Tiring day. I just got to edit more private info on the photos and then share them with you. Heading to bed in a while.

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NOW THE STORY.

The US-tech showed me during the US that Little one is no doubt a he (she said, ayan oh, bayag... which made me laugh hard during that time, got no photos of it though).

I also reported to my OB-GYN the results of the ultrasound via phone. Hi-tech. Everything seems alright according to the results. My concerns before were neural tube defects (wasn't able to take folic acid) and insufficient amniotic fluid (this one is paranoia because of the number of congenital defects insufficient amniotic fluid causes, plus, I feel awkwardly wet sometimes... TMI). No problem seen in the ultrasound concerning that. Baby's size and weight is also pretty much consistent with the congenital age. Nothing urgent and besides, OB explains some things (and welcomes questions) on the next consult, therefore I can wait (.... but I think I'll be bringing copies of my US in school just in case I bump into someone I can ask for help, eheehe.)

6 mo ultrasound

2010-03-06T05:44:00.000-08:00

Oooh,baby’s lying in prone position.

Purple

2010-02-27T05:47:00.000-08:00

My current bedmates:
my handouts, books and highlighters

2010-02-14T09:23:00.000-08:00

When the rain is blowing in your face,
and the whole world is on your case,
I could offer you a warm embrace
to make you feel my love.

When the evening shadows and the stars appear,
and there is no one there to dry your tears,
I could hold you for a million years
to make you feel my love.

I know you haven't made your mind up yet,
but I would never do you wrong.
I've known it from the moment that we met,
no doubt in my mind where you belong.

I'd go hungry; I'd go black and blue,
I'd go crawling down the avenue.
No, there's nothing that I wouldn't do
to make you feel my love.

The storms are raging on the rolling sea
and on the highway of regret.
Though winds of change are throwing wild and free,
you ain't seen nothing like me yet.

I could make you happy, make your dreams come true.
Nothing that I wouldn't do.
Go to the ends of the Earth for you,
to make you feel my love

Hello 2nd Trimester

2010-02-12T05:54:00.000-08:00

Saying hello to 2nd trimester. My multivimins is Obmin and I’m also taking Calcium and Iron. (Oh, and I’m alredy using the Belly belt or extender so I can still use my old jeans)

Our First Three

2010-01-14T05:57:00.000-08:00

Monday 2010

2010-01-04T09:43:00.000-08:00

First Monday of the year.

I decided to change my OB, as suggested by Dr. M. Since Mom also suggested that I consult a doctor whose main hospital is nearby, I went for my friend's OB whose clinic is at the hospital near both my pad and my school. So there, trust and accessibility check!

Basically, she again briefly asked for my medical history and did a little counselling on the right foods to eat. Oh no because it's not easy to have a decent diet at the very least (I live alone, eat student meals, fastfoods, convenience store food, you get the point), how much more a baby-in-the-making diet.

She also emphasized that I increase my calcium w intake since I really do not drink milk since I can remember. Ayan, sige I'll try the chocolate flavored high calcium (the 500 mg/ serving) milk although it's good because finally, I'm asked to drink Ca tablets alongside the multivitamins (*relieved*). The goal is 1000 mg a day now and 1500 for the last three months.

I also asked na rin about my loss of weight just to be sure (lost around 10 lbs), although the book says it's quite normal for the first trimester. I still think it's more of the loss of appetite for me than the frequently expected vomiting. Anyway, no problem about that as well as my blood pressure - mine is low normal, even before.

First Trip to Divisoria

2009-12-04T09:37:00.000-08:00

...and my first night shopping there.

It was an adventure for me and my classmate. We decided to take the train to Carriedo and take another jeepney ride hoping it will a shorter trip. It was fine I guess except that we forgot it was already rush hourand the train would most likely be overflowing (and incompatible pheromones get stimulated which then makes your corrugator supercili contract, sorry).

Anyway, we found the right street eventually, Laiya, where everything related to dressmaking and crafts can be found (*nanay makes a mental note*). We were able to buy most of the things we need for our candidates' costumes but it's still a bit more expensive than what I expected. *pagod*

Going to Divi at night? Not advisable. Oo nga naman, the place is not well lighted and most of the stores' trashes are already EVERYWHERE... At this time, it's not people you're actually bumping or stepping into - but rather spilled food, boxes, basura, basura, and more basura.

Hmmm... however, seeing boxes and boxes of fresh fruits, BEAUTIFUL mangoes, sweet smelling oranges are not bad at all. *Yummy!*

It's our last week before Christmas break and it's BENIGN, thank God!

Hello there Sweetheart

2009-11-20T09:27:00.000-08:00

Here's our little alien. Alien genes result to alien kid right?

I was crazy that day, so itching to have the ultrasound. I tried going the day before, a Sunday. Yes, I know. Nobody told me out patient diagnostics are usually closed on a Sunday.

OB said I need to have trans-v after two weeks (and not earlier than that or else, pababalikin lang ako some other time). The first time I had my ultrasound the gestational sac was still *empty* so I was a lot worried.

It's fine now. There he is. Here he is.

He's my Sweetest Cheesecake!