Baby Chronicles: Presenting baby Gabriel

Born on February 22, 2010 at 10:04 PM.

I’m so relieved..and happy..and tired! Details soon. :p

Baby Chronicles: Still waiting at 38 weeks

I’ve been talking to the baby often now. Yesterday I told him if he comes out na, I’ll give him a toy. Hehe.. My mom is here already, we’ve ironed all his clothes and he’s the only one missing. I want to see who he looks like already, or if our combined genes will look good on the baby. I’m more intrigued than excited, really. I know it’s going to be hard, the labor I mean, but I think I would want him outside, than inside me now because I want to share the burden now with my husband. Don’t get me wrong, he’s been really supportive. I would hear no complaints when I asked him to do certain things (like massaging my swollen feet, getting my evening milk before I go to sleep, picking up things that I’ve dropped because I can hardly bend now, etc), but since he told me he’ll share the burden of taking care of the baby (dapat lang di ba?!), then he’ll get what he wants! :p

Before I give birth, here’s the picture of my weird distorted belly:

 

And here’s my mom! She’s so excited about the flora and fauna, she even thought this is a real dog!

She’s cute, my mom. Haha.. And I’ve missed her..And now she’s here! Yey! :p

Perfect love…

…drives away all fears - 1 John 4:18

Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! Enjoy your day with your loved ones! :p

After I give birth, I will..

1. Yes, drinks lots of coffee! You don’t know how much I’ve missed drinking coffee. True, I sometimes still have coffee (like once a week and only when I really need to be awake), but I don’t drink more than half a cup because I know the little one will keep me awake at night. Just a few more weeks, I can hardly wait!

2. Eat chips! Because of my feet and hand swelling, I haven’t been eating salty food, and of course chips with all its additives and MSG, is a definite no-no!

3. Start losing weight by Pilates. My pre-pregnancy weight is only 54 kilos. Don’t ask about my weight now though! I gain more than I’d like to. So I better start getting into shape. That’s why I’m also so adamant in breastfeeding. I’ve heard they really do help in uterine contraction thus helping you lose those excess weight you’ve gained especially in the tummy area.

4. Continue my driving lessons since we already bought a car. I’m hoping to get my P license before we go to the Philippines for a vacation.

5. And of course, care for our little one. That’s my top priority. :p

Baby Chronicles: 36 Weeks Today!

Wow, I’ve been pregnant for 252 days now! I can’t believe I only have a month to go! This is my last day at work today too. After today, my husband told me the other day, my new job is to take care of our baby. Aba, sinuswerte! It’s both our job to take care of our baby, I told him! Kala niya ha?! Hehe..

Last night, I dreamt about our baby boy. It’s weird because I know he’s just a newborn in my dream but he can crawl and sit up already. The other weird thing is he’s already eating and his favorite? Pretzels!

Anyway, I don’t think the baby’s gone down yet (lightening), but it sure is uncomfortable now in my pelvic area (especially when I sit too long),my legs and feet (when I stand too long), and my back and ribs (when I sleep). See, I can’t stop complaining now that I’m almost near the finish line. I’m learning now that it will take so much sacrifice to become a mother, and pregnancy and giving birth is only a small part of it.

On a lighter note, I can feel the baby getting bigger and stronger as I would always feel the knees and elbows now when he moves. How do I know that it’s the elbows and knees? Well because it’s pointy and it hurts more. There I go again, another complaint. Ok, I’ll stop doing it now. Gotta.Stop.Complaining.

Maybe I’ll just think of my baby boy, at how cute and healthy he will be when he’s already here with us. When I think about it, I can’t help but smile and get excited. :p