Weekend (February 27-28)

Hello blog! I missed you, and I miss my old self and routine too. We are in the big process of adjustment of having two kids these past months, but, but we don't complain and we will not complain. We are tired and sleepless but we are happier. Anyhow, since we are still making adjustments, and even Kuya D, we make it a point to spend more quality time together. So last weekend was spent more with the kids. Minsan lang naman sila dadaan sa stage na yan, so we will enjoy it and will put couple time on hold muna. lol 

Weekend started with kuyaD's antics and a lot of dramas, wittiness and funniness. He never fails to make us smile panic haha. So here he is sporting his "police officer" look using his gun, belt and penguin eye goggles as accessories. I promise myself to blog another deionisms in the future.

We spend saturday to do some "run fun" according to D. Look at these adorable monkeys stretching before jogging.

D and daddyR running together. 

Sometimes they will stop because tumutug-tug daw ang puso ni D lol

And eto na nga, napagod na ng tuluyan haha. 

The rest of the weekend was spent eating, sleeping, watching movies, sharing tickles and giggles with the kids. Nakakapanibago because usually we go to malls and eats out during weekends, ngaun we stay at home na. Oh well, iba na ngaun, quality time and tipid moments na lol. 

Here our two loves playing. D busy with the iPad, and S with her hanging toys. Simple joys. 

Surely that was not our ordinary weekend, but a simple memorable weekend where we a lot more time to the kiddos.

P.S

S can now interact and even giggle into mommy's crazy jokes! And Kuya, well he's slowly beginning to learn loving S. Wala ng mas masaya pang buhay sa kung annung mayrron kami ngaun. #Blessed.

G,  

BabyS' Birthstory

They say your life will change once you have a child, and I super agree to that. I gave a life to two beautiful kids and they turn my world upside down many many times but I don't regret any of it. Giving birth and seeing your baby for the first time is the most fulfilling moments in our lives. So let me share how babyS said "Hello" to the world.

*this is the exact post I wrote for an FB group I join"

" Date of birth : Nov 21, 2015 @10pm

3.2 kilos and 43 cm

39 weeks and 6 days

Due date : Nov 22, 2015

Normal delivery, painless. 

Long story, dahil ang haba tlaga labor process ko.

Oct 30 - regular check-up ko, OB did an IE and 1cm na daw. Panic mode ako kasi Hindi pa tlaga ako ready sa work and even mga gamit ni baby. Pero okay naman daw to continue my everyday activities. Nag work pa ako the next week. 

Nov 7 - check up again, 2-3 cm na. Almost ready na lahat so medyo relax na ako, sabi ni OB within next week baka lumabas na daw si baby, pero I have an important event pa ng Nov 9-10 so nagbed rest muna ako at minimize kilos para hndi pa muna lumabas si baby. Nov 12 nagfile na ako leave, and started walking na din para mapabilis. 

Nov 13 - check up again, 3-4 cm na, pero mataas pa si baby kahit andmi ko na walking na ginawa. OB advised me na I aadmit na niya ako Nov 17, kasi hndi bumababa si baby and nagdidilate na ako. Pero she advised me to walk pa din to speed up the process. She also discussed the possibility of cord coil kaya hndi bumababa si baby at mabagal ang progress ko. 

Nov 17 - 5cm na, pero takot ako maCS or induce, (induced ako sa first born ko 5cm nagstart and 22 hours labor) kaya I ask OB if okay ba wait kmi until sat Nov 21, if hndi pa tlaga lumabas papa admit na ako para induce. Okay naman sa knya kasi baby is okay naman, and normal delivery naman ako nung first baby ko. Basta sabi lang niya be ready anytime. 

So sobrang walking tlaga ako, eat pineapple and linis ng Bahay para mapa anak, pero puro BH lang nararamdaman ko and mawawala kapag nag change position or after empty ng bladder. Ung balakang ko sumasakit after a long walk pero mawawala din. 

May nagsabi sa akin if ung gap ng boobs mo at top ng tiyan mo kasya na hands mo, yun daw ung mababa na si baby at malapit ka na manganak. Pero sa akin wala tlaga nagbabago. 

Nov 21 - I am still hopeful na manganak ako spontaneously, nagagalit na hubby ko and father ko kasi baka napano na daw si baby e sinabihan na nga ako OB na admit na. By 6pm I decided na cge na papa admit na ako for baby's sake. 

7pm - I took dinner na muna, naligo ng bongga dahil matagal ako bago makakaligo. 

8pm - arrived at the hospital emergency room, resident OB performed IE and 8cm na daw ako. Panic silang lahat. 

8:30 PM - nasa delivery room na ako, buti andun din OB ko, may scheduled CS kasi. Nag IE siya 5-6cm pa lang pala. Medyo nainis siya sa resident OB kasi nagmadali pa naman daw siya isara ung tahi ng CS pero hndi nko inalis sa delivery room, pi-nop nalang niya water bag ko, then nagbigay ng buscopan. She also advised na ire ko lang kapag masakit para bumaba si baby. 

After a while 7cm na, hndi na ako makausap sa sakit, they gave me pain reliever pero parang wala ng effect. Hndi ko na matandaan ibang mga ginawa nila dahil sobrang sakit na tlaga. All I remember is I was crying in pain na talaga, the nurses and anaesthesiologist are asking me na umire ng maganda para makalabas na si baby, even my OB pero napagod na ako tlaga sa sobrang sakit. 

I woke up in the recovery room ng 11:45pm, I immediately ask for my baby sabi nasa nursery lang daw and room in na din paglipat ko sa room by 12:30am. 

Baby is out by 10pm pala. The nurses pushed the baby nalang daw. Pinatulog nalang nila ako, pero I remember naman I saw baby na inangat ni OB at nagcry. Nag unang yakap din daw pero hndi ko na maalala. And she has single cord coil sa neck and nagpoop agad. So thankful ako at nagdecide ako na magpa admit na din. Baka if nagmatigas pa ako maghintay napano na si baby. 

Looking back, sa lahat ng hirap at tagal ng paghihitay namin Kay Summer, worth it naman dahil healthy at safe siya. "

Now, babyS is turning 3 months in 3 days exclusively breastfeed and a happy healthy baby.
We are truly blessed.

G, 

2015 Photoshoot

R and I may not have all the things we wanted when we turn 30, but we have the best blessings from above. A happy, healthy and bigger family. Our priciest possession so far. #superblessed

D is FOUR!

My baby boy is now 4 years old! Yes, just like that. And little more years, I'l have a teenager na! OA lang db? but honestly, time flies so fast and kids do grow faster as well. That is what as much as I can I am enjoying his childhood, even though it is harder with babyS now (talk about balancing time with two kids) I am getting there! 

D's 4th birthday is the simplest so far. But we made sure he gets all (well almost) everything he wanted. 

Remember the birthday tradition of blowing of candles and giving the gift first thing he opened his eyes in the morning? He loved it, and I guess I will definitely do this every year until he's married lol or even if he is hahaha

Months, before his birthday, D has a list na of everything he wanted for his birthday, and I just made a mental note haha.

1. Cars - yes toys again!
2. Go to Ocean Park - We did this earlier since we figured out it will be difficult na when babyS arrived. But no, he wanted to come to see the penguins.
3. Bubbles - Yes, bubbles while daddy is doing the laundry haha.
4. Balloons - Yes, lots of them
5. Carnival Cake - Yes, this although from goldilocks, ay hard to find and order din pala, so I had it customised instead.
6. Invite his friends - Yes, we did the party at the school.

D celebrated for 3 days, pero simple lang everyday. First day, we cooked simple lunch at home. We sang happy birthday and he blew his first cake, we let him pray and it goes like "thank you Lord, Salamat po sa birthday ko, sa handa kakain na ako madami, matutulog na palagi,  ..... " adorable isn't?

Next day, we went out and eat ice cream, then his final birthday. I am now a fan of simple birthday celebrations at home #hasslefree. 

And as D turns four, his terrible two stage has gone double! haha

- he asks unlimited questions he knew the answers 

- he's curious about everything and to the point I also cannot explain the idea 

- tests everyone's patience to the highest level

- questions our rules and sometimes tries to disobey them, just to see what will happen

- he's into dismantling and destroying toys

- he's sooo picky eater

- he knows to assert what he wants into the tiniest details and stand by it, even if we spank him (yes we do it sometimes)

- know how to sneak outside our gate to play 

- he's can eat all by himself only if we eat at Jollibee or McDonald's

- he does't want to ride the shopping cart anymore and run along the aisle to get whatever food he wants

- he will run and hide at you while doing the shopping

- he can reason out about everything he do

- throws tantrums (mega) if he wants something

- he's into "don't make me sleep mommy" stage

But as he aged, he's also showing some signs of maturity, KuyaD na kasi. 

- he knows how to listen (sometimes)

- he can open the refrigerator or the goodie box to get his own food, even get his own water

- he can now pack his toys, shoes and some gadgets

- he now chooses his outfit and knows how to wear them (sometimes)

- he can look after babyS (sometimes) when I do something

- his social skills improved, he can sometimes share and play with other kids

- he knew how to make lambing to the grannies so he can get any toys, food and passalongs he want

D is growing as an adorable child right?! and I super hope we are doing the right thing raising him. 

Mommy G,