Liwanag's Fisrt Birthday Photoshoot

Wow it's been a really long while since my last post. There have been a lot of things that have kept me busy and one of them is my daughter Liwanag or Lili as we fondly call her. We celebrated her first birthday last March 11 but before the birthday. We had a photoshoot with of course her Dad, Kulay Potograpiya as our photographer. Sharing our favorite photos on that shoot.

Location: Riverfront Corporate Center or most commonly known as outside Crocodile Park

OOTD: Pillow Dress made by local WAHM, Smartmum Online, Headband crocheted by my friend Ailyn, shoes from Crib Couture

 

OOTD: Denim Jacket from Gap, Tee from Old Navy, Skirt from Cotton On, Tutu Skirt made by my friend Roselle

My 2nd birthing experience

I thought  giving birth to Kulay was the greatest of my life but then I had a repeat performance. Here's what happened.

March 10

10:30 am
I went to my OB for my weekly check up. I am at 38 weeks 3 days. She conducted an IE for the first time and found my cervix still closed. She then told me she would insert three Evening Primrose Oil Capsule to soften my cervix and let me lie down for 20 minutes. She then prepared my admission for labor papers just in case.

7:30 pm
I noticed blood and mucus on my undies and urine when I was peeing at Gmall. I didn't feel any pain or strong contractions so we had dinner at KFC with hubby and son and had our grocery and went home.

10:00 pm 
Still no labor but I decided to go to the hospital for a check up. Car won't start so we waited for a taxi.

11:00 pm 
Arrived at Davao Doctor's, the OB at the Delivery room conducted an IE and found my cervix to be opened at 1-2cm she then inserted more EPrim caps. As per my OBs instruction I was advised for admission since labor might start at an unholy hour. And so I spent the night at the Labor Room while Mike slept at the OB ward. 

March 11

5:00 am 
Still no labor and they conducted another IE and cervix is at 3cm. She also performed a membrane sweep.

10:30 am 
My OB arrived and conducted another IE and cervix is opened at 4-5cm. My OB joked that I should give birth before 4pm because she have classes.

2:30 pm 
My contractions are becoming stronger and is starting to be painful, I told the midwife. The resident OB conducted an IE and cervix is opened at 7cm and it is fully effaced. They then prepped me for delivery and brought me to the Delivery room. We waited for my OB and during the wait, I heard a pop and my water bag broke and then the pain intensified. I feel the urge to push but they told me to wait. I tried to fight the pain by breathing.
My OB arrived and so I started to push...after 3 push...Liwanag came out at 3:07pm..wailing loudly and was placed on my chest.

Thank you Lord for a safe delivery and a healthy baby.

Turning 32!

I officially turned 32 today! Lampas na sa Kalendaryo pero hindi pa sa Lotto!. I used to dread turning 30 but when I actually reached the 30s...the numbers ceased to matter. I don't feel my age at all. I thought I'll be wiser and more mature as I grow older but I didn't. I am still the same old me...still childish and immature  even though I am now a wife and a mother. Despite all my flaws and failures, I feel very blessed and I can't wish for anything more except maybe for a bigger salary,bigger house,trip around the world, ipad :) Seriously, I am content and happy with everything that I have because what really matters to me is my family... and being with them. My only wish is to have good health always for myself and my family and that we will continue to be happy and blessed. Thank you so much Lord!

Kulay is One

My son turned one last December 3,2011. He is finally ONE, a whole number a whole year old and is past the months stage. He has now 6 teeth, eats anything, can walk but not steady yet, can dance and can utter mama, papa, dede, ta (tara, let's go) and chiki (butiki/lizard). He is, I believe, a happy child who smiles a lot but can throw tantrums when restricted. He is such a source of constant joy to us. He showed us that we have such  a huge capacity to love. He changed our lives and gave it more meaning,purpose and direction. We love him so much and I wish for him to have good health always and a wonderful life ahead.