The stork will be busy this year

Almost everybody is either on the way or trying to be pregnant. My brother texted me an oops message yesterday :D just when I thought they'd wait for another year. God really has another plan for them pala talaga :) A couple of N@Wies are also expecting already. Yesterday, minnie and I met with J&J with little J, and they casually mentioned that now that dani's almost turning two, that maybe it's time for a second baby. If you'll ask me two years ago, I would have agreed. However, the more I think about it, I am perfectly happy with just one. For now, indeed I am, forever.. hmm.. we'll see. I thought it's just a matter of financial readiness but it's more than that. What I do know is that the time i'm spending with my child is not enough and I would love to cherish every moment every chance I'd get. Also, not forgetting the time for myself and for hubby :) Yes, I'm feeling a little bit of pressure, and I maybe convicing myself here a little bit, it does help to know and revisit one's goals and priorities para naman I wont turn green with envy :)

To all fathers and mothers-to-be, I am so happy for you guys but please stop poking me and asking me when's my turn ok?! :D When its time, its time :) Indeed, the stork will be busy this year and the next, but not in my turf.


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Maybe self assessment will help.

I Saw Red

Sorry ha, may hangup pa sa slowrock post hihi.. Mari just tagged me, pahabol sa Love Month

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Here are the rules:

1. Post YOUR photo wearing red, may it be a red top, bottom, the least would be red accessories if you hate wearing red… If you can’t find one, you still have an option…. Either post your Significant Other’s photo or your child’s photo, if you have one. Of course, they should be wearing red.

2. Let us know the reason why you were wearing red that particular day. Was it your birthday? Is red your fave color or was it the shirt that you first saw in your closet that day?

3. Tag 3 people close to your heart. By the way, they have to be in your blogroll. No cheating heart pleaseeeeeeee!

4. Once you’re tagged, could we please keep it going - just for this month?

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Since, I'm pretty sleepy already and I wanted to get this tag done, I googled "kitakitts" under images and saw this. Twas taken year 2005 and unknown to people at work, I was 8 weeks then :D

Mommy Survey

Saw this from Aggie but snagged it from Toni.

1. Was your first pregnancy planned? Not exactly plotted but we're not really NOT trying.
2. Were you married at the time? Yes, even before I just don't want to have a baby out of wedlock
3. What were your reactions? Mixed emo, sad and happy. Sad kasi tataba ako haha, sad kasi when the baby comes out bawas date nights na. Happy kasi babies are a bundle of joy diba and nawala ang fear ko na hindi magkababy. Excited and scared kami ni hubby kasi bagong challege, dami questions and fear on parenting.
4. Was abortion an option for you? Nope. Never!
5. How old were you? 27
6. How did you find out you were pregnant? I was clueless hehe I wasn't feeling well and hubby teased me baka buntis ako kasi medyo delayed na nga rin. Nagsolo ako, bought a Home Preg Kit did it during lunch break at work hehe.
7. Who did you tell first? Hubby! Here's how :D
8. Did you want to find out the sex? Yes, I was opting for a boy but hubby wants a girl
9. Due date? June 3, 2006
10. Did you have morning sickness? Thankfully wala naman.
11. What did you crave? Spag, Buco, native kakanin.
12. Who/what irritated you the most? Who? Ala naman.
13. What was your first child’s sex? Girl.
14. Did you wish you had the opposite sex of what you were getting? Hmm.. Honestly I was opting for a boy sana kasi I have a girlfriend who's panganay and she really had a hard time kasi her family relied on her a lot and by default became the bread winner after graduation. Parang she couldn't marry whenever she wanted kasi nga she still have financial obligations.
15. How many pounds did you gain throughout the pregnancy? 40lbs++
16. Did you have a baby shower? Yes, my former officemate insisted that we hold one before ako manganak. It was fun but unnecessary ;)
17. Was it a surprise or did you know? I knew kasi nga kulit nung officemate ko.
18. Did you have any complications during your pregnancy? None, healthy as a horse.
19. Where did you give birth? St. Claire Medical Center.
20. How many hours were you in labor? 8 hours since I got admitted to the hospital :D
21. Who drove you to the hospital? Pareng Neil, we just got our car a few weeks back and hubby's still learning how to drive. He didn't trust himself to be sane/calm enough to do the driving haha
22. Who watched you give birth? Hubby doesn't want to see all those blood so just the doctors and nurses.
23. Was it natural or C-section? Normal delivery but doc has to use forceps to help the baby come out.
24. Did you take medicine to ease the pain? I am indebted to the inventor of Epidural.
25. How much did your child weigh? Dani weighs 6.3lbs then
26. When was your child actually born? May 31, 2006 earlier than expected.
27. What did you name him/her? Daniella Veronica
28. How old is your first born today? She's 15months as of this writing :D I have to fix my lilypie ticker hehe

Ahh.. to relive the birth pains.. honestly, i can't remember it anymore makes me want to make babies every 9 months haha kidding :D In case you're interested here's my birthing story.