Last Saturday, Dionne had her regular checkup. It’s still the reliever because the doctor seems to be having a grand time on her vacation. She called her secretary days before to inform her that she’s extending her stay. We just hope she’ll be here in time for the delivery.
Speaking of delivery, I still haven’t realized how near it is until Dionne came out from the doctor’s office. She handed me a piece of paper which I thought was her meds. She told me that it was an endorsement for the delivery room. If it hurts or any other sign, we’re going to the delivery room.
WHAT?! I was dumbfounded when I heard it. It took me some time to process the information… Wow. It’s been eight months since the news. Issie is going to be with us soon.
Anytime soon. Wow.
Last October 20, Joven and I went to The Medical City to attend a breastfeeding workshop conducted by Latch, Inc. Since it was a day after the Glorietta incident, not all the 20 couples who registered came. We were the early birds (considering we came in 5 minutes before the supposed start of the session). The TMC personnel and Latch counselors warmly welcomed us. The 3-hour workshop covered topics such as Benefits of Breastfeeding, Positions and Latching, Breastfeeding Chart, Myths and Misconception, and more. They also showed us a very interesting video on Breast Crawl. Galing! After the discussions, they opened the floor for questions. I’m glad that all of mine were answered. I think that I am more confident now as I was before on breastfeeding Issie. I’m glad we took time to attend the workshop.
Punks not dead! Meaning… This blog is still alive! Hehe!
I have been meaning to blog about how things were doing on our end but I always end up doing something else. So after twenty years, here I am trying to remember what happened two weeks ago…
Two weeks ago, Saturday (September 29), we went to my OB for my regular prenatal check-up. Turns out that my doctor’s in a conference and on a vacation at the same time. Apparently, there’s no press release yet on when she’d be back. Argh! Her secretary referred us to her OB reliever. Good thing the reliever is a kind lady doctor who’s easy to talk to. She seemed to have more TLC than my OB. Haha!
After my check-up, Joven and I (with my office friend and her family) headed to the faraway land of Las Pinas to see the mermaid princess, Sofia Roxanne, on her first birthday.
We had a blast! Parang debut (ng mommy)! Hehehe!
Here are some pics from Irish’s cam:
We had fun little Sofia! Mwah!
Last Saturday, I had another prenatal check-up (the doctor told me that my check-ups are in two-week intervals now). Unfortunately, my OB is still out of the country (I’m hoping that she’ll be back before I go into labor — but I’m starting to lose hope already). The nice OB reliever saw me and assured me that I need not worry about anything. She gave me nice pieces of advice on eating right (I guess I’m gaining weight again… nuninu) and not to tire myself too much (i.e.,
bawal makipagsiksikan sa sementeryo). All in all, Issie and I are OK.
After the check-up, Joven and I went to Glorietta to do some shopping. Him of magic cards (unfortunately, the box he wanted was out of stock) and me of baby stuff. I got myself this month’s issue of Baby Mag and this! We initially wanted this but opted for the previous one because it will give us more space para malagay din yung mga gamit namin. Hehe!
After attending mass yesterday, we went to SM to buy more stuff for Issie: panties (nakalimutan! haha!), diaper clamps, and comforter for her crib. I have yet to check her list if we forgot anything else we initially need.
We also took time to see a movie, Stardust. Nice and funny. 
On the pregnancy… I feel that my tummy is heavier
na talaga. I can’t stay standing or walking too long. I need short rest periods when malling. Nuninu. I can still go up the LRT without stopping to rest (but not as fast as I can a few months ago). I also find myself tossing and turning in my sleep — finding the best position, I guess. Issie’s jabs and stretches, when she’s not exactly pleased on how things are on her end, has become painful at times.
I’m not complaining about anything though. I know that I will always fondly remember these things in the future… when I talk to expectant moms, to long-time moms, to Joven, or to myself.
Thanks Daddy! Thanks Dionne!
Thanks to Brymac’s expertise, here again are the pics from Batch 1, digitally remastered.
“Full Moon”
