Bubbly Blabber

It has been my motto in life to always do my best in everything whether it is career related or in my personal life. So of course, now that I am a mother, I want nothing but the best for our precious little princess. Honestly, I grew up thinking that formula milk is the way to go especially because I was bombarded with different milk ads on tv. Some claim that babies will be intelligent when they drink a certain milk brand, others claim that they will be more healthier etc. I have nothing against formula milk, it is just that I overlook the note of the milk companies in their ads – breastmilk is still best for babies. But when I got pregnant, of course I made a lot of researches on motherhood, pregnancy and child care. I read books, downloaded baby applications on my phone, joined internet communities, attended childbirth class and of course, interviewed mommy friends. From there I learned that truly, breastmilk is the best source of nutrition for our baby. I am very fortunate...

I know my due date is already near that is why we have been preparing for the big event. We prepared her room already. I have made the necessary arrangements at work. I already got the approval to work from home from December 17 onwards or until I give birth. After all my due date is still on the 31 st . I have drafted my birth plan and just for final approval from my OB. There are just some more things to pack in the diaper bag and our own hospital bag. Bottomline, to some extent, we were ready. Though, at the back of my mind, I really want to give birth on December 18. If you ask me why on the 18 th simply because it is my favorite number. But God has really prepared a plan for each one of us. It may not be the same as our plan, but definitely it is the BEST. On my 37 th week, in the early morning of December 12, 2011, I felt something weird inside. It was like a ‘twitch’ in my side. I got up and went to our bathroom. I saw blood in my pee. At that instant, I realized ...

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 l...