Parents-To-Be

Finally...

Last two weeks, October 8, 2010 to be exact, we received a very beautiful blessing.

Since I was delayed for weeks already (LMP: August 19), I thought of having a home pregnancy test. At first, I was hesitant to take it (got a feeling it’s going to be negative again), but what the heck, I still tried. So after waiting for a minute or so, I was literally shocked, surprised, and mixed emotions when I saw the two lines.



I called the husband and showed to him the result. He just said, buntis ka? Funny, but still I could not believe it. Some friends said that we give it another try, so I asked the husband to buy another tester and viola, POSITIVE again.

Husband did not go to work so he accompanied me to the clinic for an ultrasound, and there we saw our little bundle of joy. He got a heartbeat already! (Sayang, hindi naminnarinig). Anyways, since we are very ecstatic with the news, I posted that night at my Facebook account the result. I was still in mixed emotions and I could not ask for anything else – safe and healthy pregnancy is all I need.




Now, according to pregnancy calendar, I am on my 8th week. I am happy and excited but at the same time anxious. I’m just lucky that I have a husband who spoils me from time to time, wonderful family who never stops pampering me and friends who are happy for us as well.

To my dearest baby, I can’t stop thinking of your baptism and birthday party just to keep me sane. You are the most precious gift I have and I promise to take care myself so you will always be safe and healthy. I love you to the nth power.

Happy Easter!

So how did you spend your holy week?

Hope you were able to reflect and had some much needed rest.

As for me, my holiday started on April 2, Friday (since we are following AUS holidays) until Monday, April 5 (Easter Monday). The husband, on the other hand, was already on vacation Wednesday after lunch (sarap!).

Usually, we are spending the Holy Week out of town but since I wasn't able to file a leave earlier, we decided just to stay home for a change. We just had a quick get-away outside the city for some R&R during the weekend.

So going back on our Holy Week penance, we were able to do the Sacrament of Confession friday morning and then went on visiting 7 churches (all in QC only) for our simple Bisita Iglesia. It was nice to do this tradition pouring all your heart out while imagining the sacrifices of our Jesus Christ.

Happy Valentines Day!

To My Dear Husband,

Happy Valentines Day!

Thank you for understanding my tantrums and stubborness!

I love you so much to the nth power.

You are the only person who makes my world upside down.

I am so glad I found you ~ my husband, my bestfriend, my everything.

Looking forward for more Vday together!

Hugs & Kisses,

Andrea

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Usually, we are spending Sunday lunch with my family. But since it's Vday, I told the husband that we are going to have a "lunch date". We drove to Timog at 12noon. I initially wanted to eat at Alfredo's but he doesn't like the idea. So, we searched for other restos in the area and found Red Crab/The Flying Pig.

I would say that for it's price, it's kinda pricey. But it's worth every penny since I am with the husband. LOL!

Davao Here We Come...

I promise myself that this year will be our travel year! And true to my words, we already travelled to Baguio last January (together with my family & family friends).

This february, we will have a quick get-away to Davao (city tour and overnight stay at Pearl farm). Yahoo!

I honestly can't wait to have an R&R. I saved so much for our Pearl Farm trip and hopefully, I would be able to experience their Ylang-Ylang Spa (of course with the husband too!).

Well, I haven't searched yet for the city tour since hubby's friend will be the one to tour us but I already have some ideas on places to go to. I just hope that we could try davao rafting, for experience, visit Hamigit falls, Eden Park, and of course the market for some Davao shopping experience.

As for Pearl Farm, I really have high hopes for this resort since mostly foreigners are visiting this place.

Hay, I can't wait for our vacation!

We survived!

Luckily yes…

We celebrated our first year wedding anniversary last December 20. Nothing really extravagant since our schedules are both full-packed and the fact that I am cramming for the holidays (still need three gifts and that includes the husband’s gift -hehehe). Just looking forward for our Davao trip (and Pearl farm) this coming February 2010.

Prior getting hitched in 2008, we are in bf/gf relationship for 5 years. Families and friends always warned us that it’s a different story if you are living together already… And I must say that it is absolutely RIGHT (without any blink of an eye). Aside that you are both sharing the house expense (utilities, groceries, dining out, travelling, etc), you are also adjusting to each other’s values – which is kinda challenging. Oh well, I have lots of qualms during our first three months and I would say that the adjustment period was really tough. Good thing I have my family and good friends who is willing to share their experiences (not being biased) and yes, it opened my eyes to a LOT of things about married life. But I tell you, up to now, I am still struggling and I guess the husband too. LOL!

As they say, it will be a long journey ahead of us and we are bracing ourselves for more @-,--

Definitely A Year Wiser!

...And so I turned a year older last November 30!

I don’t usually go to work since my birth date falls on a legal holiday. But since I am now a Contractor and my birthday is not considered as international holiday, I did my usual working day routine. The only difference is I ordered breakfast for me and the husband since I am so lazy to cook (birthday ko kaya). Of course, Jollibee to the rescue!

Then, the husband handed me his birthday gift! Ahem ahem... with matching “Honey, happee birthday!” Yup yup..





Everyone in the virtual office greeted me with a bang (one of my bosses greeted me at 4am- AUS time of course) in skype. The ugly part is, my internet connection got disconnected at 11am… What a headache! I swear, nakakainis sya.. But amidst my unhappiness, I was able to get back to work with my bro-in-law’s internet connection (which reminds me that I really need a back up connection). So anyway, I waited ‘till 4pm since the husband and I need to go to Edsa Shang to deliver some goods and yes, eat dinner as well. Another food tripping!

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If there’s an extra special gift that I received?? – Well, I am looking forward to it in the near future *wink*. For now, I am happy with ALL the blessings coming our way (for me and the husband). If there’s something that I really wish.. well, BIG SECRET un. I know it will come at the right time.

Like what I’ve said, I wish for good health for me, for the husband, and for our families; great and wonderful opportunities in terms of work, travel, adventures and life; happy marriage; and things that money can’t buy.

God has given me so much blessings for the past 31 years. Like what I’ve said, I have a great family (Papa, Mama, and Mon), a hardworking and patient husband, great friends, and supportive relatives. For that alone, I am blessed!

Isn't He The Sweetest..

After my OB check up yesterday, I felt very bad as if my heart crashed. No, there's no bad news or anything. But the thing is, I just realise that no matter I restrain myself from the pressure of family and friends regarding baby news, I am so much affected. So, I asked the husband if he wanted us to follow my OB's work up plan. Well, he likes kids so I guess he is just waiting for my answer instead. I bought the medicines and vitamins at the pharmacy and then went home for dinner. I am quiet the whole time and really thinking too loud. What am I supposed to do... isip isip...?

I was tinkering with my laptop and talking to a friend in Skype when suddenly tears began flowing in my eyes... Oh my... Again, this is it... Pressured na ako! Actually, I am not pressured of getting preggy (cause I know it will literally come at the right time), I guess it's more like I am pressuring myself to take my OB's order so everyone would stop asking me if there's a baby coming. Kainis!

I could not say if we were both okay last night. But this morning, before he left, he just bid his usual goodbye morning kiss. He knows that if I am not speaking, something is wrong and he is right. Again, I am quiet the whole time, went back to my laptop and work on some opportunities.

By 10am, I got a text from the husband if I am okay. -- I just said " I wanna go somewhere else alone.. Then he said, let’s just watch movie later... And instantly, a smile was put into my face... Grabeh, the big lump that I was feeling this morning was gone.

So tell me, Isn't He the Sweetest Person on Earth? I tell you, he is the only person who could make me smile when my spirits are low and if my days are dark! He may not be my ideal Romeo, but I would say that he is to me the best person that could really, really ponder to my stubbornness. Thanks husband!

The Birthday Boy

Last weekend was honey's birthday. I told him to reserve Sats and Suns for me (though, we had a simple celebration the day before his birthdate) since I plan to go to tagaytay for a quick getaway.

We hit the road before lunch on a sunny saturday since we both need to run some errands... I never thought that the hotels in tagaytay will be fully booked so I did not make any reservations beforehand. Hay, sayang ang Taal Vista Hotel (kainis!). Initially, I wanted to stay at The Boutique but due to some reviews, I was really turned off. I was already panicking when the clock ticks at 9am since we do not have any hotel reservations yet. Heaven thank you, we were saved by One Tagaytay Place for our accomodation. The hotel is quite new, that's why everything is still well-kept (hahaha) and for it's price of a one bedroom suite, sobrang sulit.. oh well, except that we had a typical breakfast buffet (maybe I expect more). Other than that, the service is okay....

What did we do.. of course, we went to Pink Sisters (to say thank you for all the blessings -- it's my first time there!), ate lunch-merienda at Leslie's tagaytay and went to People's Park. We were supposed to go to Caluerga but sobrang late na and we both really want to rest.

Sarap talagang magpahinga away from all the hustle and bustle of city lights and sounds.

Here are some pics...


-- sobrang liwanag!


-- picture perfect :)


--- hehehe ... mga inaantok lol!

I told myself that every five or six months, we will be taking a break. Hay, if you only knew my schedule... pasaway!

Post Mother's Day Special

Last Sunday, after mass, hubby and I went to the nearest mall in our vicinity to buy flowers and cake for my mom and our Ate Linda (our nanny for ages). Definitely, I already expected the price increase in flowers and the long queue for buying a cake. I just wished that I ordered online prior to this event to avoid lining up. Haay..

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Since "Our Lady of Fatima" is also scheduled to be picked up at our home, my mom prepared sumptuous meals (I baked a cake too!) for the attendants and to celebrate her birth date and mother's day as well. It was a quick preparation since we only have three (3) hours to prepare everything and I could say that her tacos are the best sellers. I am planning to prepare that too in the coming days.

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Honey and I was so tired that day and we instantly fell asleep when we hit the sack!

Happy Easter

Just got back from a grand vacation and I would say that we (hubby & I) had so much fun!

Short Trip to Caramoan Island

In my previous post, we were supposed to visit Caramoan Island this coming Holy Week. But plans were postponed since the husband and I will accompany my parents for a grand vacation instead.

Lucky for us, my hubby’s aunt and her hubby went on vacationing here in Manila and invited us (together with Kuya’s family) to go with them to Caramoan. It was a long trip for us (took us 12 hours), given that we took the bus going to Naga, then a van going to Sabang port, and a boat ride to Caramoan town.

But if you’ll ask me if everything was worth it.. the answer is YES YES YES!

Knowing that the breeze of the ocean makes your inner senses calm especially with all the stresses here in Manila. It was definitely a retreat for me and hubby. I even told the husband that I can live in that island as long as we have our own house, a yacht, and an internet connection… ahahaha.. silly me… But hey, it is one of the short trips I enjoyed and I am looking forward to visit Caramoan island once more, this time with a company of good friends.

Goodbye To SingleHood

Last December 20, 2008 was the much awaited event of my life. Finally, after being with my honey for more than five years and together with our families, relatives, friends, and family friends, we said our "I do's" and become partners for life.

As a teaser, I am leaving you with this pic. I chose a traditional march down the aisle. The man who first love me unconditionally held me gently while the man that I will share the rest of my life forever is waiting for me at the altar.

31 Days To Go...

Busy Bee

Honey is on leave for a week and 2 days.. Since I call this the last leg of our wedding preparations, we have accomplished so far like getting our NSO birth certificates (which by-the-way is the most hassle part of preparing our docs), submitting our BANNS and Permit to Marry, awaiting for the arrival of our Cenomar so we could apply for Marriage License, got our souvenir boxes (this has another story), and final proof of our invitations. We were able to buy also our souvenirs for our Ninangs (another gift from mom) and so much more. Indeed, he has a busy and fruitful day-off or leave afterall..

To The Highest Level

I just blog days ago regarding all the stresses I am feeling right now. And if there's something that would complicate or add into this situation, perhaps, I will suffer from an emotional stress. Which I hope not.

Last Saturday morning, around 4 am, Leo (my husband-to-be) got into an accident. He knew that I am awake that time because my shift will end at 9am, and yes I am the only person that he could call at the wee hours of the morning. He told me that his windshield was broken and he is in quezon avenue. He asked me to come there and so I said yes. I asked also what had happened, if he was drunk, what happened to the car, and so on. But the only words that he keeps on saying is “puntahan ko sya”. I asked my brother to accompany me and he said that we asked my dad’s permission first. At least he would know where we are. To my surprise, my dad volunteered to go with me and we headed to quezon avenue.

I know Leo was so worried cause I have been receiving non-stop text from him. He is worried about the car, the additional expenses, that he will be on leave for a week, and so on. But what I was thinking right now if he is safe more than ever. When we saw him at quezon avenue, I knew already that he is drunk. I could smell the beer plus he looks so wasted. Though he suffered from bruises on the head, thank God it wasn’t deep. The only fear I have back then is what if something really bad happened.

I don’t want to aggravate things even more but I was in deep shit when I learned that he was drunk, he drove fast and yes he fell asleep while driving. Reason why he bumped in one of the island or post in quezon avenue. I actually can’t stop myself from texting him in ALL CAPS “ You should have thought about it.” I mean, hello, we have months before our wedding and yes we are really saving our moolahs to the max cause we have unexpected expenses. I know it hurts but sometimes, there is a need for a reality check.

I contacted his parents in the US, cause I know more than ever, they need to know what happened. As expected, they were in shock, hurt, and of course mad a bit but those were only their initial reactions. They advised me to accompany Leo at the hospital to at least be checked by a doctor and be given of first aid. As expected, Leo is more than concerned with his vehicle. When we were in the car, I couldn’t even bother to say something. I was bit low, I wanted to cry, in my mind, this guy that I am bound to marry is totally irresponsible with his life.

The doctor said that since he was conscious and that he didn’t vomit, there is no need to undergo x-ray. He was given anti-tetanus, antibiotics, and pain reliever for his medication. Still, I was blank. Maybe I was really mad not because of selfish reasons but because more than anything else, I was expecting that he should be MORE careful since we have months away before our big day. A s if someone slapped me in my face so hard. After our hospital stint, I was trying to convince him to stay in our house for the meantime, at least I will be there to check on him from time to time. But he keeps on insisting that he’ll just go home and rest there. Well, I am too tired of insisting also that’s why we parted ways after eating breakfast.

I went home really bad. And still I wanted to cry but no tears are coming out. What a strong person I am! I hit the sack but I really could not sleep and so I just helped my mom in the kitchen since we will be having a house blessing at lunch time.

Still, I got a text from Leo that he is so sad and so on and the usual me, tried to comfort my future husband who I know more than anything else is suffering with so much pain. What else can I do but give him strength. I just wish that this time, he will listen and learn from this.

.. We Celebrated

I was suppossed to blog this a week ago but since I got so busy last week, I failed to post this!

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I have blog about my parent's anniversary here few days ago. Of course, we did celebrate their big day! As usual, we had dinner. Mom reserved a table for six (6) at Saisaki, 7pm.. I actually can't rememeber the last time we ate here. I guess that would be five years ago already so when my mom reserved this for resto, got a big smile on my face.. Love japanese!

Aside from me.. the big boys are happy too (dad, my bro and Leo). Leo had three rounds for main course before giving up and go for desert. Oh well, I know his capacity. As for me, I just had a little of everything. Of course, I cannot pass strawberry ice cream for desert, my ultimate favorite. And since five of us ordered refillable ice tea, we got home 5 teddy bears in different colors...

After our BIG meal.. we are then prepared for more laughs.. I actually suggested that we go for ballroom dancing since my parents has been hitting the dance floor lately and of course it's the best way to loosen up. But then, we couldnt find a place in QC area so instead we hit the comedy bar, Klownz.

I have been to different comedy bars and the last time we watched this kind of show, we ( was with my parents too then) were kinda frustrated.. So I said myself, what is the difference.. EB (Eat Bulaga) performers? Duh! But to my delight, there is really BIG difference! Though of course, there are still some "gritty nitty" words that you hear every now and then, their act is "professional". And even my parents were satisfied with their performances.

I am not a Wally & Jose fanatic. But that night, they rocked the house and I become a fan literally!

We went home all smiles at 330 am!

Weekend...

…Mine was great!

After are “so-called “ tampuhan, I finally realize that we shouldn’t fight over small things..Though I have to admit that I plan not to make the first move, it won’t do good for both of us right? So after our mass last Sunday, I finally put the nerve of making the first move.. after all, we both need to adjust to our personalities. And I was much happier..

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We will be meeting a lot of suppliers, ninongs and ninangs starting next week. Hopefully we could watch the performance of our wedding band this coming month..We better need to sit down and talk. I hope we could squeeze it in our schedule.

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My blog money haven’t arrive yet! Kainis. Hopefully this week I’ll be able to get it. Need it badly

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My friend who will be getting married on Jan 2, 2009 has scheduled our measurement taking this coming Sunday, Aug. 24. Yes, I am one of her secondary sponsors..

Battle Over Weight

I was reading Valerie's post on weight lost (which is so interesting by-the-way) since I need help on this before my first gown fitting on Sunday. Haayy.. I hate gaining too much weight.. It's so sad also that my metabolism is too ssslow and yes I admit that I dont have enough activity too..

But anyway, how can you control your food intake if your husband-to-be is a food lover or lets say loves to eat most of the time. When we were still on our early days of our courtship, of course, I didnt realise that he eats too much (he stands 5'9 and is engaged to a LOT of activities so I guess he doesnt gain weight too much unlike me) plus we have other activities back then and at the same time I am in sales job so tripping to clients is my form of exercise already.

Five years ago, I dont weigh this much! And now, I badly need to lose weight for my big day.. My plan was... well,, I started eating small servings so I could naman enjoy life as well. I am just a sucker for sweets and that's really hard to resist.. And for this week, I bought fruits -- grapefruit and papaya for my meal.. Let me see if I can stand it.. On the other hand, since breakfast is our only bonding time before he goes to work.. I guess I should not deprive myself and join him for breakfast. Also, since my ipod is loaded with some dance songs, I a little dancing move wont hurt either!!

Movie Dates

This week we had a luxury of watching two movies, Dark Knight and Wanted. Though honey and I prefer the latter, it was somehow our escape to our wedding preps and work.. It's a good thing also that every Mondays, Leo could go home early (as in early) that's why he can accompany me to my grocery shopping. And since we had more time this Monday, we were able to squeeze in a movie date. We actually cannot remember the last movie we've watched. Yes, it's months ago already.. But anyways, it was really a nice theraphy (aside from massage and shopping of course!) though I must say that we are kinda not satisfied with Dark Knight. Oooppss... Sowee!! And since, I accompanied him yesterday in buying his tires (he got a huge discount -- thank you to my friend Rose, who works in a car magazine), he treated me and watched Angelina Jolie's Wanted.. Can I just say that she's is simply Amazing..

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Was looking for something and then suddenly I found this pic.

This was taken during a Bloggers event sponsored by Coke and yes we brought home packs of Coke Zero!

Thanks Mica for this pic!