Bubbly Blabber

photo source These days it's common to include a birth plan in your pre-baby preparations. A birth plan allows you to make choices about labor and delivery while you are still able to participate in the decision making—before the only thing on your mind is the next contraction. reference I have made my birth plan on my 32th week.  This has been approved already by my OB, Dra. Socorro Caedo-Lim.  AMENITIES I would like take pictures and/or video during labor and delivery I'd like the option of returning home if I'm not in active labor. If possible, I would like to do enema at home or forego enema OTHER INTERVENTIONS As long as the baby and I are doing fine, I'd like to: Have intermittent rather than continuous electronic fetal monitoring Remain ambulant except when my bag of water has burst Episiotomy and local anesthesia only if necessary Epidural only when requested VAGINAL BIRTH After birth, I would like the following: Immediate latc

Okay, now that my “surprise” baby shower is already over, I will confess that it is actually my idea. Hehehe J I have requested my sister in law, Toni, to organize a baby shower for me. I told her that I want it as a surprise. Hehehe J She immediately said yes and I was so happy! I just made a guest list and a wish list. Then everything else, all the nitty-gritty details such as the exact date, food etc. are all up to Toni. A BIG THANK YOU TO TONI!!! Thanks for making the invitation, for the freshly baked cupcakes and the over-all preparation. I can’t thank you enough… J Of course, there are people who have helped Toni to make my baby shower successful. 1)     Teacher Jill – Thank you for organizing the games. At least now the ‘oldies’ know and what to expect in baby showers 2)     My 2 moms – Mommy and Mama Lily for the food 3)     Den-den and Nuni, Kuting and Djay, Marge – for also bringing some food J 4)     Gerard, my ever-supportive husband who was in-charge of invitin

Here's part 32 of my project 365... Happy browsing! Day 311 – November 8, 2011 Even though Daisy did not report to office yet, she had some goodies to share, straight from Singapore. Thanks Dhey! J Day 312 – November 9, 2011 The Wellness Committee organized a fun run at Nuvali, Sta. Rosa. Since I am preggy, I joined the activity but of course I did not run. I walked for 30 minutes, accompanied by my hubby. J It was truly a fun run/walk! Congratulations to the Wellness Committee for a successful activity! Day 313 – November 10, 2011 I am so blessed to have the sweetest colleagues! One of them is Alice Quesenberry, the global test operations manager, who despite of her busy schedule, finds time to check on me and my baby once in a while. Thank you for everyone who continues to pray for me and my baby! J Day 314 – November 11, 2011 It’s Friday lunch out day! J We had lunch at Kanin Get It, Nuvali. Thanks to Ma’am Norma and Cille for the free dessert! J Day 315

I was once asked by my sister in law on the first thing that I will eat after I give birth… hmm… that made me pause and think for an answer. I could not think of anything. My doctor actually does not prohibits me from eating certain foods but of course, I am just more conscious of my diet. Now that I am pregnant, I don’t drink softdrinks nor coffee… Iced tea – only once in a while… I also try to refrain from eating junk food. Lastly, of course, no alcoholic beverages for me. But then again, even though I refrain from drinking or eating certain foods, I do not crave for it. I do not think that I will ask for such foods immediately after giving birth. So what do I terribly miss? I miss my SHOES!!! Don’t get me wrong, it’s not that I am barefooted all the time… What I mean is, I miss high heels, wedges, platform shoes and sandals. Those are my signature shoes – the footwear that makes people think I am tall and that I have long legs… hehehe J Actually, pregnant people are not

Here's my speech no. 9 for Toastmasters. ================================== Steward of Singapore Before you raise your eyebrows and think that I am about to change my career and become a flight attendant to Singapore, hold your horses and listen to my speech. I am definitely not qualified to become a stewardess for obvious reasons but not to disappoint you further; I am still here to talk about Singapore. Singapore can be found in Southeast Asia and is regarded as one of the world's richest countries. Most travelers simply pass through, or only allocate three days, all of which are spent complaining on how expensive things are in Singapore. Unfortunately the little city-country has garnered a reputation over the years as being a budget smasher and even Singaboring. While there is no denying that Singapore certainly is more expensive than the other countries in Southeast Asia, you actually can enjoy this pleasant city. Fortunately, I have found a wealth of interesting -- and

As a sign of my gratitude for my family, relatives, friends, colleagues, loved ones and people who just happen to browse my blog... Here is an improved lay-out of my blog! I tried to maximize the space and I enlarged the pictures for easy viewing... You can browse the previous entries and see that the pictures are bigger... Hope you like the new look! Again, thank you for everyone who spends time in reading my blog. For feedback, suggestions and comments, feel free to email me at bernadette.samson@gmail.com or you can leave a comment in any of my entries. Happy browsing!

Here's part 31 of my Project 365... Happy browsing! Day 301 – October 29, 2011 It is our usual Satur-date… we preferred Bonifacio High Street so that we can do our “walking routine”. Note that I have been walking, five times a week, at least 30 minutes per day, as preparation for Giulia’s coming. J Day 302 – October 30, 2011 It’s Ina’s birthday celebration! Happy birthday Ina! We enjoyed your kiddie-themed party! J Day 303 – October 31, 2011 Since we had a jam-packed day, yesterday – Ina’s birthday celebration, Cemetery Visit, Hamil’s birthday, we decided to take some rest for today. Good thing, my sister is already here. She is now our official cook at my mom’s house. She prepared potato soup, beef salpicao, shrimp with herbs and buttered corn… super yummy! J Day 304 – November 1, 2011 Today is our last day of our long weekend… and of course, we ended it with canvassing for baby stuff and of course, a little shopping… I am so happy that I was abl