Friday, January 30, 2015 2
Hello Readers! How are you? Hope all of you are doing fine. Anyway, I’m so thankful sa lahat ng sumali and nag participate on my giveaway contest ko this month (wohoooo)  and I promise na this year I will conduct more giveaways on my blog so please stay tuned always ha. This is my simple way to share our blessings that we received this 1st qtr of the year.

There are 50 participants in my giveaway promo and my first option was to pick the winner via random.org but my husband told me na since personal message/ birthday greetings for our baby ate is included in my mechanics dapat daw piliin namin is yung may pinaka magandang greetings and wishes. So I listed all your comments/wishes/greetings in a sheet of paper and binasa namin mag-asawa isa-isa and finally, after few minutes we picked the winner. ^_^  (Honestly, ang hirap mamili ng winner kasi lahat ng comments nyo ang gaganda and ramdam mong mula sa puso.)

That is why, we decided to choose not only 1 but 4 winners! 3 winners that will take home consolation prizes and 1 grand winner. So congratulations to all of you!


GRAND WINNER:

Jenina Tuazon


WINNERS:
Fibi Ruth Roberto
Lovely Sillo Tan
Angeline Espineli


Again, congrats guys! I will email you to get some details for shipping the prize. Until next giveways! 

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Friday, January 30, 2015 2
HEAD LIGHT

One day before Rhian's 1st birthday, my husband and I decided to pick-up the hard copy of pictures at Baby Shower Studio so after that we went to Trinoma para bumili ng mga candies and other giveaways for her party. So eto na, papasok ng parking..

 Ian - Hala, parang wala tayong ilaw. Ang dilim eh.
Me - Huh? Meron naman.
Ian - Mukhang sira yung ilaw ng sasakyan natin.. Tsk tsk tsk.
Me - Huh? Meron naman ha, ayan ang lakas oh.
Ian - Hindi eh, wala talaga. Dalhin natin sa Ford si Joaquin next week.

 Right after nyang sabihin nyo, tiningnan ko sya.

 Me - E kaya naman pala madilim ang tingin mo naka shades ka. Kamote ka talaga!
Ian - Ay oo nga, ano ba yan.

 So imagine yung tawa namin after nun. 

PREGGY ISSUE


Nagbayad kami ni Ian sa Meralco last Thursday and since preggy ako with baby #2, pumila ako sa PWD/Senior Lane. Habang nakaupo at naghihintay..

 Teller - Ma'am Senior po?
Me - Huh? Buntis ako.

 Sa shopwise, since mahaba ang pila sa counter I decided na pumila uli sa PWD/Senior Lane.

 Cashier - Ma'am Senior po?
Me - Huh? Ms. Buntis ako. Gusto mo pakita ko sayo ultrasound ko. (Sabay ngiti.)

 Nagtataka naman talaga ako, nung dati na hindi ako preggy napagkakamalan akong buntis.. Ngayon naman na buntis ako, hindi naman nila ako tinatanong. Mukha na ba akong senior? Hehe. 

 SPERM CELL (Rated SPG)

 I still can't believe that I'm pregnant with baby number 2. We were so happy because of another blessing from God. So our conversation goes like this after we found out that I am pregnant.

 Me - Ikaw kasi eh, sabi ko sayo control tayo eh. Yan tuloy ate na si Chingching.
Ian - Okay lang yan, blessing from God yan. May kilala nga ako na halos maubos na yung ipon nila para lang magkaanak eh. 
Me - Oo nga blessing from God yan, tska ang swerte mo kasi nabiyayaan ka rin ng napakaraming active sperm cells. Haha
Ian - Oo noh, billions kaya to. Kaya hindi ko na kailangan magpa sperm count tska na prove ko na hindi pala ako baog.
Me - Oo na, ikaw na ang pinagpala.
Ian - Naisip ko nga magdonate ng sperm cell eh.
Me - Ay susme, lakas naman ng loob nito mag donate. 
Ian - Naisip ko nga rin, paglabas ni baby no. 2 sundan agad natin eh para 3 na sila agad tska para mas mapatunayan natin na marami akong sperm cells.
Me - Utang na loob! 

 Ako naman, naisip ko naman na sana ginawa ni Lord na after manganak ng babae, lalake naman ang susunod na manganak para malaman nila ang hirap magbuntis. Agree?!

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Thursday, January 29, 2015 2
Hello readers, sorry for not updating my blog hindi naman sa super busy ako pero sa panahon ngayon para bang tamad na tamad ako. All I want is to SLEEP! Intindihin nyo na ang buntis. Hehe. Compare to my 1st pregnancy, ibang iba yung nararamdaman ko ngayon. Well, sabi naman nila iba iba naman talaga ang pagbubuntis, hindi pare-parehas. I’m not complaining though, I’m happy because I’m pregnant and there are lots of perks being pregnant woman. Sa grocery, sa bank, sa pagtawid sa kalsada, sa pagsakay ng jeep, sa restaurant at marami pang iba. Ika nga nila, I enjoy mo lang sya kasi ang sarap ng feeling.


Anyway, I want to share with you kung ano-ano yung mga nafefe-feel ko this 2nd pregnancy. I really hope as I enter 2nd trimester, mas maenjoy ko na sya.

Morning Sickness

During Rhian’s time, I never experienced the so-called “Morning Sickness” as in wala akong na feel anything like nausea and vomiting but now, grabe ang hilo ko! There are times na parang umiikot paligid ko and I have no choice but to close my eyes, pray and relax. I know everything is normal because I’m pregnant and I will overcome this as soon as possible.

Image from here


No Food Intake

Fine! Sabi nila pag preggy ka mas madami nakakain mo. Yes that’s right. Ganon ang nangyari sakin before as in kain ako ng kain lahat kinakain ko and alam ko kung anong gusto ko. But now, wala akong gustong kainin. To the point na halos sikmurain na ko kasi hindi ako nakain then bigla nalang hahanapin ng tyan ko is food na may sabaw or anything na may mainit para higupin ko. Sometimes, when I tasted the food after ilang subo ayaw ko na. I don’t know why basta para bang isusuka ko sya pag tinuloy ko pa kaya in the end hindi nalang ako kumakain. Kaya once I want to eat something, my husband do all his best para ibigay sakin yun. Hehe.  




Sleepy Head

I also experience this kay Rhian, but this one is really different. Maybe because ngayon gumigising ako ng madaling araw para padedehin and icheck si Rhian kaya mas lalo akong inaantok unlike before na pag gusto kong matulog, matutulog lang ako basta na walang inaalala. Now, masandal lang tulog ako. Haha.

Image from here.

I’m currently on my 7th weeks and sabi nila medyo kita na daw ang baby bump ko. Ewan ko lang ha, pero para kasing taba ko lang yun. Haha. We really hope and pray na Baby Bunso is a BOY para quota na kami. Some of our goals and plans for 2015 medyo nabago and some of them na move because of baby bunso. God has different plans for us and we trust him so much. At the end of the day, we pray to him and give thanks for all the blessings that we received.  


So that’s it pancit. I will announce the winner of my giveaway tomorrow. My husband and I will read all your wishes for Rhian and will choose one winner who will receive special gift packs from #TeamVillareal. 
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Monday, January 26, 2015 9
You read it right. We’re pregnant!


This pregnancy is unplanned and unexpected but having a baby is always a blessing from God. Yung iba nga dyan halos maubos na yung pera nila para lang magkaroon ng anak while some of them waited for many years para mabiyayaan ng anak, kaya we are so thankful for another blessing this year. I told you before; we claim that 2015 will be our year again.  Before year ends, our baby number 2 will come. Wohooo… We’re so excited and I just can’t hide it.

If you will ask me, how and when did I found out that I am pregnant? I will make some kwento. (with matching kilig pa.. Hihi)

Right after the earthquake in Metro Manila (correct me if I’m wrong, that’s 2nd week of January), super duper mega to the highest level ang pagkahilo ko, I thought because of that earthquake kasi super lakas naman talaga nya. Then, I observe my feelings kasi sabi ko parang lagi akong nahihilo and parang nasusuka at nagbu-burp. So I assume na because uminom ako ng softdrinks kaya nagka acid reflux ulit ako (Hindi ako nag sosoft drinks ever since, kaya baka nabigla yung tyan ko nung uminom ako ng napaka lamig na coke – that’s what I thought ha)  Moving forward, I wonder why until now  wala pa monthly period although I assume na naman na irregular kasi talaga ako, but the last time I remember I had my period was November and January 3rd week na wala parin ako, so again sabi ko baka next week magkakaroon na ko, but I have this feeling na parang iba talaga. So last January 15 (Holiday due to papal visit) I went to the office for overtime work, I decided to buy pregnancy test. So before I start working, I went to the comfort room and viola 2 lines appeared. I was shocked and shaking, I don’t know what to say or what to do so I texted my husband and sent him the picture of pregnancy test. He told me to try it again after lunch, so I did. And guess what, 2 lines again meaning positive talaga. That very moment, mixed emotions ako happy, nervous, excited basta iba sya compare nung nalaman kong preggy ako with Rhian. I’m still on denial, nasa isip ko kasi pano na si Rhian, I should stop breastfeeding her because of my pregnancy, what if this pregnancy is ectopic, what if hindi ko maalagaan si Rhian ng maayos kasi maselan ako. Super daming questions ang nasa isip ko that time, that’s why I’m so thankful to my very supportive and lovable husband.

And to end my pagka praning, my husband and I went to Makati Medical Center for check-up. I had my transv ultrasound to double check if I’m pregnant, and hooray! I’m already 6-weeks pregnant that time. Wohhoooo.. Hindi ko alam na last December pa pala ako preggy e halos pagoda ang beauty ko that time, buti nalang no bleeding and malakas heartbeat ni Baby Bunso.


Until now, we can’t believe na ate na si Rhian. Some of my friends told me na maaga kong nasundan si Rhian, na keso CS ako ang hindi pa heal yung wound ko but you know what, Ian and I believe in God - remember what Pope Francis told us during his papal visit here in the Philippines, “Allow yourselves to be surprised by GOD.” So talagang na surprise kami. Hehe.

Anyway, to answer all your thoughts/questions about my 2nd pregnancy. Eto sasagutin ko na lahat. :)

1. Maaga pa nasundan na agad si Rhian.

Again, I reiterate what I told you. This pregnancy is UNPLANNED and UNEXPECTED. Maybe God wants us to be a family of 4 this year. Big blessing from him right.

2. Hindi pa heal masyado yung tahi mo sa loob, need pa ng 3 years bago mag totally heal yun.

According to my OB Gyne, as long as I had my monthly period back plus I do breastfeeding for almost 1 year meaning, heal na yung tahi ko and functional na lahat ng parts ng body ko.

3. Kelan ka manganganak? Kaya mo bang mag normal?

September 2015. Since Emergency CS ako kay Rhian, this time schedule CS na daw ako.

4. Boy or Girl?

I prefer boy para quota na. But either will do as long as healthy sya.

5. May plan pa kayo for baby number 3?

What?! Baby number 3 agad? Hehe. Pag boy na si baby bunso, malamang hindi na. Masakit kaya ang recovery pag CS and masakit rin sa bulsa. Haha.

6. Musta pagbubuntis mo ngayon?

Ibang-Iba! As in! Hirap ako sa pagkain, sa pagtulog at ngayon ko nararanasan yung sinasabi nilang morning sickness, kc kay Rhian wala akong hirap. Kita mo nga noon, nagluto pa ko ng babaunin namin the following day ng biglang pumutok panubigan ko. Hehe.


We were not able to post or tell anyone about my 2nd pregnancy as soon as nalaman namin kasi ninanamnam pa namin yung saya and we just waited for the right time to announce it, hindi muna namin sinabay sa pagbili ng car and birthday celebration ni Rhian. So that’s it pancit. I will update you regularly about my 2nd pregnancy. For now, playtime muna kami ni Baby Ate. :)
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Wednesday, January 21, 2015 20
The Secret Of Happiness Is To Count Your Blessings...


Truly, God is so good. Last December, I listed the blessings that I/we received last 2014 and this year, I promise to continue it. Sabi nga nila “Count your blessings. Name them one by one. Count your many blessings and see what God has done.” So every time may biyaya kami from God, I make sure to write it down here in my blog.

For our first blessing this year is a brand new car. Yehey! We’ve been eyeing to purchase brand new car right after the car accident happened to us last October 2014. Super hirap kasi ng walang sasakyan lalo na may baby kaming kasama lagi plus the fact na may photobooth business kami, mahirap I taxi or I Uber yung mga gamit namin. So before year end, my husband and I decided to buy new car instead of house. Yes, inuna muna namin yung sasakyan then to follow nalang yung bahay. Okay pa naman kami sa nirerentahan namin eh and of course, one at a time db. ^_^

Our first option was the Mirage G4 but after reading some reviews nag change ang mind ng asawa ko. I am not familiar with the cars, basta ang alam ko lang is sumakay ng kotse. Hehe. I trust Ian na kung ano man ang mapipili nyang bilhin, 110% naka support ako sa kanya, so when he told me na gusto nya yung EcoSport Titanium ng Ford wala syang ibang narinig sa akin kung hindi “GO”! Hehe. But seriously speaking, before we purchased brand new car, we need to consider our budget. Mahirap na baka naman mag short kami, meron nga kaming sasakyan pero wala naman makain, mga ganon scenario. Since ako ang financial controller sa aming 2, at being a frugal wife instead na mapaaga yung release ng sasakyan namin, na release na sya last 3rd week of January before Papal visit. So imagine pano kami nagkasundo ng asawa ko sap ag bubudget. Hehe. (Kaya mas maganda talaga meron quality time for each other ang mag-asawa. ^_^)

January 14, Wednesday: Releasing Time
This is it!
Patiently Waiting
Meet our baby boy, Joaquin.
(Ford EcoSport Titanium - Mars Red)


 January 15, Thursday: Car Blessing

What a better way to start the service of a new car than have it blessed.



We are now planning to visit National Shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage in Antipolo City for another car blessing.  This church is popular pilgrimage destination for people who are about to board on a trip.

Until now, I can’t believe that we have this now. Para kasing pinapangarap lang namin syang mag asawa dati, pero eto ngayon nagkatotoo na. Thank you Lord. Thank You.

Always remember that BLESSING CAN HELP YOU LIVE A BETTER LIFE. 

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Tuesday, January 20, 2015 9
Nine Months Full of Love


Dearest Rhian,

One year ago today your daddy and I received a priceless gift ever, one that has made our family rich and complete. OMG! I can’t believe it’s been a year already. Ang bilis talaga ng panahon. Let me tell you this one baby, you came into this world on January 20, 2014 at 8:21 am via Emergency C-Section at 6.11lbs., 9.1/2 inches. Yes! Emergency CS honey, after almost 9 hours of extremely labor pains I tried to delivery you via normal but you are so makulit and pilya that time, I pushed so hard but still ayaw pang bumaba ng head mo, mukhang nag enjoy ka sa loob ng tummy ko. And when my OB doctor found out that your heartbeat was starting to slow down they decided na I Emergency CS ako, kahit ano kakayanin ko, only the best for my baby.  I’ll never forget that morning as I saw you. No words can explain how I feel that time, its PRICELESS! All the pains are worth-it. You are so beautiful, you are special and unique. By the way anak, your Daddy was the first one to saw and swaddle you in  the hospital, medyo hilo pa si Mommy that time eh.

Mommy and Baby Rhian
Family Picture

Moving forward sweetheart, the past year has been one of the best years of our lives. My first 2 and half months being with you (Thanks for Maternity Leave), were blissful. I’m proud to say that I've watched you grow and develop your own personality. You laughs make everyone giggle, you are so lovely kasi. Your Daddy loves you so much, and you know what, he was able to come home early just to see you, play with you and help me in taking care of you.


Rhian, you taught me to be a good mother. I know I can’t protect you all the time, but believe me I will do everything for you. I promise to love you unconditionally, I will take care of you even if you have your own family someday, I will always pray for you that God will guide you in everything you do; I will be your forever bestfriend and your number 1 fan.  Chingching, there is no one like you because you are special and unique.

Sweetie, as you enter the toddler stage mas marami ka ng madidiscover and remember that Mommy and Daddy are here for you. Lahat ng questions mo about life, susubukan namin ipaliwanag sa abot ng aming makakaya. I want you to be humble always, to make friends, to be grateful every day of your life, have fear in God and always see the blessing and the lesson in things.


If you have problems anak, you can always tell me and I will listen carefully. Like what I always told you, I will do everything for you. Kaya nga lagi akong nag pray kay Lord to give me and your Daddy more strength para makayanan namin lahat and to be the best parents for you. Being your mom is such a privilege and I am honored to be called “Mommy”.  You are the reason why I always wake up with a smile on my face, you are the reason why your Dad is doing his best to be a good father and provider.


Anak, you know what I am the luckiest Mommy in the world to get to hold you in my arms and kiss your tiny toes everyday. If only I can stop the time and forever baby ka nalang, ginawa ko na siguro but this is reality. Rhian, thank you my sweet loving baby girl for showing me how amazing it can truly be.

Let’s enjoy the day with all the blessings that we received. Baby Love, always remember that Mommy and Daddy love you so much.

 Happy 1st Birthday Rhian.



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Thursday, January 15, 2015 4
Lord, Thank you. Thank you very much! Today, I am grateful for a brand new day full of blessings, more than my two eyes can see and greater than my heart can feel. 

I'm so thankful for the blessing that we received this month. God has another plan for us and we accept it with all our hearts. I cannot disclose it to you guys for now but soon I will tell you the two BIG blessings that we received recently, for the meantime gusto lang muna namin ng asawa ko na namnamin yung saya. 

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Wednesday, January 14, 2015 10
Good Bye 20’s! Hello 30’s!

Until now I can’t believe na 30 years old na ko. Waahhh. It feels like 25 y/o parin ako. ^_^  Well, wala naman sa itsura ko na 30 na ko right?! Do you agree with me? Hihi. I’m so excited to celebrate my birthday this year, because this is the 1st time I celebrate it as a mom. We decided not to have bongacious party or something; I want a simple celebration with my family.  So how do I celebrate my BIG 3-0?! Before I start, excuse me for my selfless selfie. Naks. 

Top: Uniqlo
Pants: Uniqlo
Shoes: SM Ladies


1st Stop: Ford Makati

Can you guess what are we doing here? Let the picture speaks for itself. Hihi.



2nd Stop: Juami’s 1st Birthday

We were invited by our friend who happens to be Rhian’s 2nd Pedia Doctor in the birthday party of her son at Chili’s in Greenbelt.



3rd Stop: Greenhills Chapel

Of course, hindi pwedeng hindi mag thank you kay Lord for all the blessings that I received for the past 30 years and for gift of life.

4th Stop: SM Jazz Mall

Our initial plan is to have dinner at Viking at SM Jazz Mall para libre ako at isa lang ang may charge, unfortunately and sad to say fully booked na yung Vikings so they cannot accommodate us. Huhu. They told us to book earlier or ahead of time before coming, but since nag anticipate kami na konti lang ang pumupunta sa Jazz Mall, hindi na kami nagpabook. On the other side, happy parin kasi natuloy ang lunch namin sa Vikings the following day with 20% discount kasi Makati residents kami. Yehey!

5th Stop: Fratini’s Restaurant

Since failed yung Vikings namin and tired na kaming pumunta pa sa Greenbelt just to take our dinner, my husband and I decided to just look around kung san kami pwedeng kumain. Fortunately, Fratini’s Restaurant offers 50% discount to all pasta and pizza just make sure you order drinks to avail this discount. Viola!

Rhian is so sweet. Oh, I love you so much baby love!


The following day, we continue our birthday celebration:

6th Stop: Vikings

Finally, natuloy rin kami. I’m so happy parin kahit na hindi namin na avail yung birthday treat okay lang kasi may 20% discount naman. I’m so touched kasi kinantahan nila ako with matching sayaw sayaw pa. Nakakatuwa lang and ang sarap ng feeling. #AngBabawNgKaligayahanKo

Happy Birthday To Me! ♥


7th Stop: Landmark Chapel

It’s 1st Sunday of the month so we heard mass at Landmark Chapel.

8th Stop: Max’s Restaurant

My husband treats my family at Max restaurant. Actually dapat Vikings rin since nagustuhan namin yung service and food they offer, but due to our budget constraints we opted to stick with our initial plan. Thank you Ninong Max for the free 1 whole chicken. Since sa Max nag celebrate ng christening reception si Rhian ng binyag, automatic na Ninong na nya si Max. Imagine, every year until they reach 7 years old, all Max’s inaanak’s can claim Christmas and Birthday presents from their doting Ninong Max. They are also privileged to receive treats like free Max’s corner bakery goodies every time they visit Max restaurant of course with a minimum purchase of Php 200.00. Plus they also get a special 15% discount on their 1st and 7th birthday celebration at any Max’s restaurant in the Philippines.


See, this is how I celebrate my 30th Birthday. So simple but priceless for me. Cheers!
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