VLOG | Introducing Baby #2

Finally, the newest member of MSCO has arrived. Meet our baby number 2:

Atsi Maggy excited to meet shoti :)

Baby Maes' born last Easter Sunday, April 5 via Cesarean Section in UST Hospital. I'll post our birth story soon. 

TIPS| Philippine Hospital Protocols

3 more weeks and BB#2 is here! In preparation for that, I'd like to share with you guys the 3 hospital protocols that should be followed when you give birth. 

1. Unang Yakap (Essential Intrapartum and Newborn Care (EINC) Protocol mandated by Department of Health Administrative Order No. 2009-0025 dated December 01, 2009) - Before I gave birth to Maggy, I thought unang yakap can only be performed for those who gave birth via Normal Delivery. How misinformed was I, sigh. Nevertheless, I asked my current OB that I want to do this with BB#2. She assured me that there won't be any issues (regardless if I'm CS). Yay!
2. Rooming-In (Republic Act 7600 or “The Rooming-in and Breastfeeding Act of 1992" [5 April 1993]) - if both mom and baby are well, this should be followed once the mom is out of recovery room. Based on experience, we have to wait for 24 hours before Maggy was roomed in. There was some concern with Maggy's heart then which turned out to be benign. 
3. Milk Code (Milk Code Executive Order 51) - No formula milk should be allowed in the hospital. Medical practitioners should also educate you on how to properly breastfeed your baby. Maggy was cup fed with formula when she was in the nursery and I was still in the recovery room. According to the sub-pedia then (our original pedia was out of the country when Maggy was born), this is to prevent her sugar to drop since I had GDM. 

Here are the links related to the protocols mentioned above:

• http://unangyakap.doh.gov.ph/ao20090025.pdf
• http://unangyakap.doh.gov.ph/enc.html
• http://www.pcw.gov.ph/law/republic-act-7600 
• http://www.lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/…/ra_10028_2010.html
• http://www.milkcodephilippines.org/abouteo51.php#reporting

If the hospital failed to perform these protocols you may report here:

Atty. Nicolas B. Lutero III

Director IV, DOH Health Facilities and Services Regulatory Bureau

DOH Trunkline: 651 7800 local 2502

FAX: 711 9572

Email: Familyhealthoffice@gmail.com / bhfs.recordssection@yahoo.com

Address: Bldg 15, Rizal Ave. cor Tayuman St. Sta. Cruz, Manila

Website: http://www.bhfs.doh.gov.ph

 

Pregnancy Update | 35 Weeks

Whew! Finally I was able to at least sit long enough to write a blog/edit a video. Today marks my 35th week (+6 days) in my 2nd pregnancy. I'm getting excited (and sleepy) as the big day comes near. Excited because finally, I get to meet baby #2 and sleepy because I get tired easily these days. 

Anyway, we had our check-up last Saturday and will be having them weekly until April 8. Yap, we already picked shoti's birthday! Yay! According to my OB, if I get any signs of labor:

• Contractions
• Bloody Show (mucus plug)
• Water Break

Maes can come out earlier than April 8. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that he'll be a good boy and stay inside until that day. 

The check-up was pretty routine: 

• Weight check - no weight gain since last month (February 14 check-up)
• IE - aka internal exam; cervix still closed
• BP - aka blood pressure 100/70

I was given admission request in preparation for April 8 or just in case I go into labor before the said date and a prescription for malunggay capsules in preparation for breastfeeding. I can't believe I'm almost thru my 2nd pregnancy and how time flew faster than the first. Although 3 more weeks is still a long time to wait. :)

VLOG | How to find the best insurance for your car?

As moms we know that prevention is better than cure, right? So we invest on things like vitamins and vaccines to make sure that our kids stay healthy and if we have extra, we avail health cards "just in case" those vitamins and vaccines failed us. Car insurance is sort of the same thing since we pay companies to make sure we're covered "just in case" something happened (knock on wood). 

We had to avail a new insurance policy last January for our car and my husband had delegated this task to preggy 'ol me. Trying to locate the nearest branch of accredited insurance companies was easy. Going to each of them and submitting the requirements with my toddler is another. Good thing I stumbled upon a link shared by one of my friends from Cebu. 

MoneyMax is a company that provides a comparison of insurances available for your car type. All you have to do is visit their website or check out their Facebook page, answer a simple survey (questions include: car type, make and model, and your email/contact details). You will then get a table comparison of the insurance provider, their price and services included. Isn't it great?! I mean, what better way to compare "specs" than to see them side by side. This way, it'll be easier for you to decide which one suits your needs best.

Here's a picture of my husband and I with MoneyMax agent Warlough and his manager Anzel.

Just a heads-up though, you will receive a phone call from one of their agents the next day (if not within the day). They'll inquire if you'd like to avail any of the insurance providers on the given table and they'll help you out in getting the best deal. After receiving the requirements, it'll take about 2 days for you to receive your electronic policy. Then you're off to pay the said policy at the insurance company itself. Yup, no need to get worried 'coz you only need to give your payments to the insurance company's cashier. 

I think this is really convenient especially to those who're busy and don't have the time to scout insurance companies. Give this site a try when you're in the look out for insurance, it's fast, easy and best of all free (the comparison table, ok? not the insurance). 

TIPS | Activities That Keeps Toddler Busy

Do you have a toddler who has a lot of energy? I do! In this age, I must admit that I struggle to make sure she doesn't spend too much time with gadgets. If you have the same goal as well, here are some activities that will surely catch your toddler's attention (for a certain amount of time).

1. Mega Blocks: Create 'n Play Junior - This can keep my daughter busy for an hour to an hour and a half tops. One of her god-parents gave this to her for Christmas and she absolutely loves this. These blocks are big enough for her to hold on to and won't be a choking hazard. If all goes well, your toddler will be moving up to Duplo or Lego sooner or later. This will give them more blocks to play/create with. 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

   

   Thanks, Ninong Carl!

2. Play Doh: Sweet Shoppe Double Desserts - There were times when I can't help but let her watch using my iPad. This is where she discovered Play Doh and apparently how to make "ice cream." She's been asking me to make these "ice creams" since Christmas. And I was honestly contemplating if I'll buy her one. Good thing she got one as a present, whew! This toy needs adult supervision to make sure that they don't try to taste their creations (or put clay in their nostrils). Once you've established the do's and don'ts of this activity, they can pretty much entertain themselves for a good 2 hours. I still advise to check on your kids once in a while to make sure they're not trying to sneak one on you. 

   

   Thanks, Ninong RP!

3. Wooden Puzzles: Alphabet - Teaching Maggy the alphabet has been challenging for me. We tried using flash cards and interactive Leap Frog toys, but she doesn't seem to get a grasp of it. Sure, she can recognise those things illustrated on the flash cards but not the letters they start with. Luckily, one of Maggy's friends gave this to her as Christmas present. Although this activity can only occupy your child for 30 minutes tops, its still 30 minutes :P. So far, we're on letter D (we started February 8).
   
   
   

   

   Thanks, Z & Q!

4. Universe of Imagination Discovery Blocks - This is just like Mega Blocks sans the little circle that locks them together. I've heard from one of my mom friends that developmental pediatricians use these to assess kids' developments. Although I'm not sure how they actually do it, I just let my daughter do her own thing while playing. We also use this to learn colors and shapes. There's another variety of this which is a bit smaller but I prefer the chunkier ones. It's easier for their little hands to pick them up plus it's not a choking hazard. 
   
   
   

   

   Thanks, Ninang Diane!

   Maggy's fortunate enough to receive these toys as gifts. They are however, available in our local department stores, Toy Kingdom and ToysRUs. There's a more affordable version of the wooden alphabet puzzles in Divisoria.

What other activities do you guys have? I personally would love to make some DIY-homeschool activities for Maggy but sadly I can't right now. Please check out our new video below as well :) Thanks :)

Pregnancy Update| 34 Weeks

Hello Friends :) I wasn't able to do much last week as I had contractions and was advised to take a bed rest. It all started last Sunday after the family's post Chinese New Year celebration in Glorietta. I think I got too excited to be out of the house, lol. The result was as you've guessed, contractions. At first, it was once a day during night time. It was really challenging to get some sleep , ugh. Then, it progressed to twice a day.

I got really scared (I was 33 weeks pregnant last week) because I don't want for my son to end up in NICU just because gusto ko maggala. I texted my OB when the contractions won't stop, she advised me to come see her earlier that scheduled. She then, advised me to take bed rest for 5 days; did IE (I think this stands for internal exam?) to check if my cervix is opening up; advised to take Isoxsuprine and get a urinalysis.

Isoxilan from Bio Femme

Thank goodness baby is ok, cervix is not yet open but I have "slight" UTI. I'm continuing my meds until end of march though and the husband ask me to be on bedrest for the rest of my pregnancy as well just to be sure. He did however, gave me an earful earlier T-T


Please check out the vlog that we did on the day we went to OB's clinic here  :)

VLOG| Mga Pamahiin para sa Buntis

You've probably heard a lot of things that you should or shouldn't do from our elderly when you were/are pregnant. Here are some of them:

1. Bawal pumunta sa burol/lamay - I think I've heard this one countless of times, although no one can actually tell me why. My husband is very strict when it comes to this particular pamahiin. From what I've heard from other moms, aantukin ka daw sa labor or it's because the formalin used there is bad (emphasis on really bad) for you and your unborn baby. Even though I haven't visited any wakes during my pregnancy with Maggy, I was in and out during my delivery with her. I blame the drugs used to induce me to labor. 
2. Bawal magtahi habang buntis - According to this pamahiin you would most likely end up having a C-section because of the sewing. I had no idea about this during my first pregnancy. I sewed (or at least tried to) mini cloth wipes in my attempt to be that eco-friendly mom who only uses re-useable everything. As you know I had a C-section in 2012 so this could be true. However, I also have a couple of friends who I know for a fact did a lot of sewing while they were pregnant and still had Normal delivery. 
3. Bawal tumambay/magstay ang buntis sa pintuan - Mahihirapan ka daw manganak kasi ma-stuck ang baby habang nanganganak. I don't personally know anyone who likes hanging out in doorways and I don't have that habit either. I have different "beliefs" for this one thanks to Charmed ;P
4. Kailangan maligo kapag lumindol at bawal tumingin sa buwan/eclipse - Correct me if I'm wrong because I only vaguely remember this, you're really not supposed to look at the eclipse directly. I think it's bad for your eyes or something. So I recommend not looking at it regardless if you're with child or not, for your eyes' sake. Magkakabalat daw sa mukha na parang buwan kapag tumingin sa buwan. I have a cousin who has a birthmark on her face but I'm not sure if her mom looked at the moon. I have to ask her about that...but she probably won't remember.
5. Hakbangan ang asawa para siya ang maglihi - Self-explanatory, pretty easy to execute. I've tried it. No matter how many times I do it, hindi siya naglihi. I had high hopes for this pamahiin. Tsk.

I'm not judging anyone who believes in the things mentioned above. Personally, I'm not a superstitious person so I don't follow or believe them with all my heart. Let me know if you've heard of other pamahiin while you're pregnant. Did you follow them? Why or why not?

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TIPS| Mommy Hospital Bag, What to Bring?

Since there's only at least 7 weeks to go before our delivery date, I decided to pack-up the things I'll need for the hospital. I will be bringing 1 "carry-on" sized bag and an eco bag and here are the contents:

1. Eco-Bag
   
• Caress Maternity Pads (2 packs) - PHP60 for 8 pads in Walter Mart; I haven't tried this brand yet, I used adult diaper and Modess maternity pads when I had Maggy in 2012.
  
  
  
• Caress Underpads (1 pack) - PHP168 for 10 pads in Walter Mart; I used hospital issued underpads back in 2012 and it cost me PHP40-45 each. This will prevent you from destroying the sheets, mahirap na matagusan.
  
  
  
• Toilet Paper
• Bathroom Slippers
• Newborn Diaper (pack of 4) - PHP30 in Landmark; as I've said from my previous post, this is expensive when bought in the hospital
  
  
  
2. Zebra-Print Bag
   
• Documents
• Marriage Certificate of Parents (photocopy and original) - hospital will ask for this when registering the baby.
• Medical Documents - bring all lab results since the beginning of your pregnancy for additional reference.
• PhilHealth/SSS - for those employed, forms are available online or thru your HR.
• Health Card
• Clothing
  
• Underwear - bring the ones that you don't mind having stain on. Bring at least 4
• Nursing Bra - for easy access during breastfeeding
• Pambahay - bring comfortable clothes, make sure your boobs are also easily accessible with these clothes for breastfeeding. Bring clothes good for 3-4 days.
• Hospital Gown - this is optional, but since I already have 2 from when I had Maggy, I might as well bring it. 
• Towel 
• Clothes for your husband - bring as much as needed.
• Socks - it gets cold in the hospital, this can help you get warm :)
• Cardigan - In case you're expecting guests, this can be a great cover-up on top of your pambahay
• Going-home outfit - Again, has to be breastfeeding friendly as the baby tends to feed a lot during this period.
• Binder - to help you feel firmer on your mid-area.
• Toiletries
  
• Nursing Pads - Although you may not have over flowing milk on your first few days, it's still better to come prepared.
• Wet Wipes - for wiping surfaces or to help you freshen up
• Cotton Buds
• Toothpaste/Toothbrush
• Deodorant
• Lotion
• Perfume
• Pen/Notepad
• Soap
• Alcohol
• Vitamins

I will also be bringing my usual bag (the one I always bring when going out), that contains gadgets and my make-up kit. But I don't think I will be wearing any make-up after delivery. I hope this list helps you in preparing for the things you'll need to bring to the hospital for your delivery. 

Let me know if I miss out anything or share the things you've brought on your delivery day. Also, please check out our youtube channel and don't forget to subscribe :)

Pregnancy Update| 31 Weeks

Belated Valentine's Day everyone!

We had our monthly check-up last Saturday and it's the worst thing ever. Traffic was so bad on the way to España. I forgot that a lot of people go to Dangwa during Valentine's day since flowers are waaaaay more inexpensive there than in malls. We had to take a detour but we already lost an hour. Good thing the my OB did not arrive until 3pm (we arrived at around 12noon).

So, on with the updates:

1. No wait gain since my last visit, Yay! Total weight gain so far is 22lbs. I was trying to make it as little as possible as I was hoping for VBAC.
2. Maes' (BB#2) position has changed since the last ultrasound which is great if I'll be going on labor now.
3. As suspected, I have UTI.
4. Although my previous OB stated that I had a low segment transverse CS, medical records says otherwise. I will have to go on scheduled CS instead of my dream of doing VBAC. 

According to my OB, should something happen to me or Maes she will be held liable as the cut made during my previous delivery is not the best if you want to try VBAC. Oh well, the important thing right now is to have him delivered safely. 

After checkup, my husband and I bought ourselves ice cream from Dairy Queen. Yup, that's valentine's day for us. How did you guys celebrate yours? 

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VLOGS| What's in our Hospital Diaper Bag?

Less than 9 weeks to go before my due date and I'm getting our bags pack just in case in comes in early. Here's the list of things we're bringing for our baby.

1. Changing mat (comes with the bag) - to avoid spoiling bed sheets when changing baby's diaper.
2. New born diapers - The hospital provides a pack with their newborn kit. But based on experience, newborn babies tend to soil their nappies more often so bringing your own stash is preferable than buying in the hospital pharmacy.
3. Baby clothes - I personally brought 4 sets of frogsuit and 2 sets of pyjama+shirt. 
4. Bath Essentials
1. Hooded towels
2. Sponge/Loofa
3. Baby friendly bath soap/shower gel
4. Alcohol
5. Socks and Mittens - It tends to get cold in hospitals and these can help your baby get warm and cozy.
6. Baby Wipes - for cleaning baby's butt ;P
7. Receiving blanket - to keep baby warm at night :)
8. Bonet/Hat - para hindi mahamugan si baby
9. Burp Cloth - to protect your clothes from baby's barf
10. Nursing Cover - in case you're not comfortable nursing in front of your hospital guests. Mine is from Next9 that I bought 2+ years ago. You may purchase one here.
11. Saya Carrier - First few nights with a newborn can be challenging but this helped me soothe Maggy when she was on that stage. You can purchase one here.

I hope I did not forget anything. I'm just basing this list on my memory when Maggy was born. Please let me know what else you think I should bring to the hospital or share your own list :)

Our video showing all items listed above can be viewed on this link. 

TIPS| 5 Things You'll Need to Prepare for Your Breastfeeding Journey

Breastfeeding is challenging. Breastfeeding is also rewarding. Breastfeeding has benefits for both mom and baby. As I prepare myself for another round of breastfeeding, here are some tips to help fellow moms as well.

1. Breastpads
• Disposable: These are widely available in most department store's baby section. They range from 400php to 800php depending on the quantity and brand. I've personally used both Avent and Pigeon. Although, it's been almost 2 years since I extensively used breast pads. Baka di na accurate yung review ko. I'll just post a review once my milk start to come in. 

  

  Avent Breast Pads

  
  

  

  Pigeon Breast Pads

• Re-useable/Washable: These are also available in department stores or online stores such as Tiny Tots or Babymama. They may be a bit more pricey than their disposable counterparts. I personally have not used one before. But I recently received a pack of 4 as a freebie which is great. I'll include this in my breast pad review in the future. What I did before was use Maggy's clean lampin to "catch" breastmilk. We had so many and I'm not using it on Maggy anyway. This was a cheaper alternative if you find breast pads expensive.

  

  Avent Washable Nursing Pads

  
  

  

  Adorable Nursing Pads Design by Tiny Tots

2. Nursing Clothes
• Using nursing clothes makes it easier for moms to breastfeed discreetly. They are available in the maternity section of department stores such as SM and Robinsons and you can also find them online. I particularly like the designs from Mamaway and Tiny Tots. Mamaway has a store in Shangri La Mall in Ortigas (or is that in Pasig? I'm not sure) and was able to try out some of their apparel during the Baby Fair. I'm definitely going back to buy some. Tiny Tots on the other hand is an online store that sells pretty much everything that has to do with babies. They're nursing clothes are affordable and definitely don't look like "nanay" if you know what I mean. Check out their collection on this link.

  

  Nursing Clothes collection by Tiny Tots

  
  

  

  Nursing Tops by Mamaway

  
  

  

  DIY Nursing Tops found in Pinterest

3. Breastpumps
• For a working mom, breastpump is a must if you want to continue giving your baby breastmilk after going back to work. A friend gave me an Avent Single electric pump when I was pregnant with Maggy. He bought it in HongKong. Unfortunately, the pump's motor broke down and I was in bed rest then so I was not able to have it repaired. I used the manual parts instead to build up my stash. It was ok at first but I started to feel the strain in my right wrist. I decided to look around and found Unimom Forte, read the reviews and bought it from BabyMama. I'm glad I did. I was able to build a stash that lasted until Maggy's 2nd birthday and donate three times. Avent breastpumps are available in department stores while Unimom can be bought in BabyMama website.

  

  Unimom Forte

  
  

  

  Avent Single Electric Breastpump

4. Supportive Husband (or Boyfriend/Partner)
• Have I mentioned that breastfeeding your baby is challenging especially in the first 2 weeks? Yes? Add postpartum depression to that equation and soon you'll be questioning that decision to give your baby the best or if you actually are giving her/him enough. Having a supportive husband can keep you on track or at least re-assure you that you're doing your best for your child. This, in my opinion, is the best words to hear when you're in doubt. He should be your number 1 confidante whenever you feel like giving up. My husband NEVER suggested to give formula milk to our daughter when I was crying because she was crying because I thought she's not getting any milk from me. I'm thankful that he's the one giving the "lecture" whenever we hear that Maggy is "malaki na" for breastmilk.
5. Breastfeeding Support Group
• Having a supportive husband is one thing. Having someone who's going through the same thing is another. Imagine? Pareho kayo ng pinagdadaanan. For me, every challenge become much bearable if you have friends who can relate with what you're going through. Sa friends ko (as in friends talaga ha?), ako lang ang mommy. I have no one to share my woes with. I have no one to ask or verify my questions to. Both my mom and MIL did not breastfeed because of different reasons. That's why I was really happy when I found an online support group for breastfeeding moms. This is a group founded by Pinays who are or did breastfeed/breastfed their kids. You can find all sorts of information regarding breastfeeding and share experiences as well. If you want to join this group, just type Breastfeeding Pinays on your Facebook search button and click on join.

I hope these tips will help you in your decision to breastfeed. Let me know if I missed out on anything or if you have anything you'd like to add :) I also have a new youtube video regarding the same topic uploaded already. :)

Pregnancy Update| Week 30

Finally, I was able to get my "to-do" list done. 

We went to University of Sto. Thomas Hospital last Friday, February 6. I knew, based on experience, na mahaba pila sa Hematologist. I suggested to have us listed there first before actually getting the laboratory and  ultrasound done. As expected, I'm the 20th patient waiting. I asked the secretary if it's ok to just come back in an hour so we can do other things while waiting. She said yes.

So off we go to find the OB-Ultrasound. It was on the Mezzanine of the main hospital building (not the medical arts). Since the OB-Sonologist is still in his clinic, we decided to go to the pathology laboratory. This was located on the ground floor of the same building. Waiting time took about 20mins. I was informed that the results will be available 2 hours after the sample specimen has been collected. 

Going back to OB-Ultrasound room, I was a bit disappointed that the doctor hasn't arrived yet. Got more irritated when a supposed "doctor" went antipatika mode on me. The conversation goes like this:

ME: Ate, matatagalan pa ba yung OB? 
(I called her ate because she's not wearing any lab coat or any sign that she's a doctor. Plus she's just sitting behind the counter)
Madame Doctor: Hindi ako "ATE", doctor ako
ME: ah ok. wala kasi nakalagay e

It was a good thing I brought my manners with me that day. But GRRRRRRR still.

We've waited for about an hour when the OB-Sono in charge finally showed up. They called my husband who was sitting outside the room (only patients are allowed to wait inside). I was glad that BB is doing good and that the doctor confirmed that he's 100% boy. Only downside is that he changed position again.

Last thing on our agenda that day is the Hematologist, Dra. Irene Castillo. She was unfortunately not available that day but had someone to look after her patients. They took my CBC and as usual I failed the hemoglobin count. I have to continue taking Folic Acid just to make sure that it doesn't go down as much that I need to have blood transfusion. 

Here are the list of procedures done that day plus how much it costs:

• Urinalysis - 278php
• Ultrasound - 1150php
• Hematologist + CBC - 1000php

It was a tiring day, but I'm glad that I was able to finish it all in time for my check-up next week. You can check out my pregnancy vlog/mommy vlog on my youtube channel.

Thanks :)

VLOGS| Grand Baby Fair Year 5

You know you're a mom when you missed the National Bookstore Warehouse Sale for the 2015 Grand Baby Fair. But that blog post is for another day.

 


Husband and I originally planned to go to the sale on its 2nd day (January 30). Unfortunately, traffic is bad (as usual) on that day so we had to post-pone it and went on Saturday (January 31) instead. 

This was the first time for me to go to a baby fair. When I was pregnant with our first, we were in Cebu and I'm not sure if they held an event like this there (I was mostly on bed rest then). I was so overwhelmed, ang daming tao! There are also a lot of things on sale: clothes, feeding essentials, diaper (cloth and disposable), wipes, etc. There were also booth for Cord Life, Wilkins, some photo studio (for your newborn or maternity photoshoots).

Although we were only there to buy baby clothes, we still have all the gears from when Maggy was a baby, we can't help but go through each aisle and look at the merchandise. I noticed that there are more sale items for baby girls than baby boys. 

Here are some guide to survive a baby fair:

1. go to the venue early - before 10am, if you're planning to bring a car because the parking is a nightmare (-_-)
2. make a list of items you're planning to buy - this makes it easier to stay focused even if you see a lot of great deals.
3. set a budget - even if all items are on sale, it will get expensive the longer you stay there.
4. bring water for drinking - you may not feel thirsty, but all that walking and scanning for the best deal will dehydrate you

There, how's that for my first trip to a baby fair? If you want to see the items we bought, I uploaded a baby haul on our channel. 

Let me know if you have other suggestions on how I can do better on the next baby fair. :) 

Pregnancy Update| Week 29

Hey Guys, another pregnancy update:

I just took the OGTT yesterday (a day earlier than what we originally planned). The procedure was available in Medical City's branch in Walter Mart, which is convenient. It costs 1190php which is the same price (more or less) as the last time I took it in 2012. They open at 8:00 am and you have to use the entrance at the side of their covered parking area.

I got there a little over 8:00 am and I was 4th in line in the laboratory section.

My OGTT drink at 75g.

They will get your blood 3 times, first is before you drink the beverage. The next 2 is an hour and two hours after you drank it. Thumbs up to the nurse/med tech (?) who took my blood. I did not bruise for the first time, yay! The result was supposed to be ready by 6:00 pm but we have to go out and pick up Amah (grandma) in Quezon City. By the time we got to Walter Mart, they're already closed (8:00 pm).

Anyway, I was able to get the results today.

Results.

Yay! I passed! Barely on the first hour but still. I'm still determined to go on diet so I won't get as big (or at least the baby) as my previous pregnancy. So, the only thing left on my list of to do before my next check up is the following:

• Urinalysis
• Ultrasound (week 31)
• Check up with a Hematologist

Hopefully, I can get all these accomplished before end of next week. 

Another update is that I've uploaded my first ever youtube video. Yay! Nay? I dunno. LoL. Let me know what you think :) (sorry, the video is in Tag-lish).

5 Things na Ayaw Marinig ng Buntis

Pregnancy Update| Week 28

Two blog posts today, yay!!!

I will be on my 29th week by tomorrow and I still haven't done my OGTT. Ugh. We've been busy with the holidays and then the Pope coming to Manila. Oh well, the husband promised to bring me to the hospital by Thursday to get it done. 

Aside from OGTT, my new OB (Dra. Jocelyn Laygo), asked me to do a urinalysis, ultrasound and visit a Hematologist. I've been diagnosed with Thalassemia in 2008 so she wants to be sure that I won't need extra care for when I give birth. 

The reason we changed OB is that my previous one won't be available on my due date and is already set on me delivering via scheduled CS. I was aiming to have VBAC this time as suggested by my OB from Cebu. So, I'm pretty happy that we have to change since Dra. Laygo encouraged me to go into labor first and try to go for NSD. I will keep you updated on that one. 

I will doing restaurant food reviews next so stay tuned :)

Introduction

I was planning to get a blog meant for my "food trips." Then I saw that I was already registered to blogger.com since 2012. Oooooops, my bad. I think I created this to log my thoughts as a newly wed. Hmmmm...

Anyway, I will be posting or at least try to post regularly about the restaurants that we've (husband and I) tried and will try. I will also be posting some mommy stuff or anything related to becoming/being a mom. 

I do hope I can keep this up. Wish me luck ;)