What you can expect at this month’s checkup:
You can expect your practitioner to check the following though there may be variations depending upon your particular needs and your practitioner’s style of practice:
• Weight and blood pressure
• Urine, for sugar and protein
• Hands and feet for edema (swelling), and legs for varicose veins
• Symptoms you have been experiencing, especially unusual ones
• Questions or problems you want to discuss
What you may be feeling
You may experience all of these symptoms at one time or another, or only one or two. Some may have continued from last month, other may be new. Don’t be surprised, no matter what your symptoms, if you don’t feel pregnant yet.
PHYSICALLY:
• Fatigue and sleepiness
• A need to urinate frequently
• Nausea, with or without vomiting, and or excessive salivation
• Constipation
• Heartburn, indigestion, flatulence bloating
• Food aversions and cravings
• Breast changes
• Occasional headaches (similar t headaches in women taking birth control pills)
• Occasional faintness and dizziness
• Tightness of clothing around the waist and bust; abdomen may appear enlarged, probably due to bowel distention rather than uterine growth.
EMOTIONALLY:
• Instability comparable to premenstrual syndrome, which may include irritability, mood swings, irrationality, weepiness.
• Misgivings, fear, joy, elation – any or all of these.
Source: What to Expect when you’re Expecting
I think I have almost all of the physical symptoms which never really had problems to when I had Bela. I guess it is really true that each pregnancy is unique. I just wish that this phase is really over as I am really having a hard time at work.
The Second Month
Monday, November 23, 2009
Me @ 2nd Month of Pregnancy
This picture was taken by my Kumareng Kathy last week during Bela’s birthday party. I am already on my 8th week of pregnancy during that time. When I had Bela, my baby bump became obvious when I was already on my 5th month but things are really different now on my second pregnancy. I am only on my second month but people can really tell that I am pregnant.
Just like last Friday, I took the LRT on my way home and since there are no more seats available, I have to stand up. But there was a nice lady who offered me her seat and she even said that I have to sit down because I am pregnant. It was nice really because at least I am given special treatment but I can’t help but ask myself, “is it really that obvious already?”
Looks like I will really gain a lot of weight this time so I am already preparing my Kettlebells so I will go on a work out as soon as I give birth so I can go back to my pre-pregnancy weight right away. With Bela, it took me a year before I was able to loose those unwanted fats and I am really hoping that it will not take that long with my second pregnancy. LOL.
Just like last Friday, I took the LRT on my way home and since there are no more seats available, I have to stand up. But there was a nice lady who offered me her seat and she even said that I have to sit down because I am pregnant. It was nice really because at least I am given special treatment but I can’t help but ask myself, “is it really that obvious already?”
Looks like I will really gain a lot of weight this time so I am already preparing my Kettlebells so I will go on a work out as soon as I give birth so I can go back to my pre-pregnancy weight right away. With Bela, it took me a year before I was able to loose those unwanted fats and I am really hoping that it will not take that long with my second pregnancy. LOL.
Bye Mela! We will miss you
Last weekend, I met up with my high school friends again for our send off party for one of our dear friend, Mela who arrive a couple of weeks ago for a short vacation here. We met up at their house for some last chit-chats before she leaves on Wednesday.
Of course, our event organizer Me-ann was really prepared with games and prizes to add to the fun. We had a Pinoy Henyo game where the contestants have to guess a word that will remind us of our days in ICAM. Then we shared some good food, good chat and some great bonding time with old friends.
We are really glad that Jhoanne and Jaja where able to join us this time though we miss Issa because she has to go to Batangas for his son. But we already planned our Christmas party and it will be at Me-anne’s place on December 27. It will be a potluck party and we will also have exchange gifts plus Mela donated loots for the game prizes. I am sure it will be one fun and crazy party. (This reminds me that I really have to look for a good online backup where I can safely store and share my pictures and other files. With the numerous events lined up this coming holiday season for family gatherings, reunions with friends and Bela’s last birthday party pictures, I am sure our hard disk will be filled with thousands of pictures again that Howell will be taking. So I really need a very reliable backup for these pictures).
It was really nice to see you guys again. Miss you guys so much and hope we can do this kind of get together more often.
Of course, our event organizer Me-ann was really prepared with games and prizes to add to the fun. We had a Pinoy Henyo game where the contestants have to guess a word that will remind us of our days in ICAM. Then we shared some good food, good chat and some great bonding time with old friends.
We are really glad that Jhoanne and Jaja where able to join us this time though we miss Issa because she has to go to Batangas for his son. But we already planned our Christmas party and it will be at Me-anne’s place on December 27. It will be a potluck party and we will also have exchange gifts plus Mela donated loots for the game prizes. I am sure it will be one fun and crazy party. (This reminds me that I really have to look for a good online backup where I can safely store and share my pictures and other files. With the numerous events lined up this coming holiday season for family gatherings, reunions with friends and Bela’s last birthday party pictures, I am sure our hard disk will be filled with thousands of pictures again that Howell will be taking. So I really need a very reliable backup for these pictures).
It was really nice to see you guys again. Miss you guys so much and hope we can do this kind of get together more often.
Fryin' Ace
I am now Level 8 in Café World. This means:
• I am now called Fryin' Ace
• I can hire a second server
• I can buy more modern furniture so I can remodel my cafe
• I can now gift Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail and Pink Roses
I am so hooked in this game that even though I still feel so tired from our busy weekend, I managed to get out of bed at 8:30 AM because I know that I have to serve my spitfire roasted chicken right away so it will not get spoiled. LOL. And I even asked hubby the other day to log me to my Facebook account because he is up early so he can check the dishes that I am cooking. My friend Mai is right, Café World is really addicting. LOL. But I promise this will be the last application that I will be adding to my Facebook account. Otherwise, I will be lagging in my online tasks and all I can do at home is plow, plant, harvest, cook, serve and remodel my Café.
• I am now called Fryin' Ace
• I can hire a second server
• I can buy more modern furniture so I can remodel my cafe
• I can now gift Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail and Pink Roses
I am so hooked in this game that even though I still feel so tired from our busy weekend, I managed to get out of bed at 8:30 AM because I know that I have to serve my spitfire roasted chicken right away so it will not get spoiled. LOL. And I even asked hubby the other day to log me to my Facebook account because he is up early so he can check the dishes that I am cooking. My friend Mai is right, Café World is really addicting. LOL. But I promise this will be the last application that I will be adding to my Facebook account. Otherwise, I will be lagging in my online tasks and all I can do at home is plow, plant, harvest, cook, serve and remodel my Café.
New Moon: Have you watched the movie already?
Picture snagged from: newmoonmovie.org
My friends are all talking about it and up to now I still haven’t seen the movie. My blogging friends Kathy, Aggie, Joy, Mai and Litzie went on a movie date last Friday (on the exact opening date) to watch New Moon and I am really jealous. Unfortunately, I have no more leaves left so I can’t take a day off from work to join them.
I was supposed to watch it yesterday with my cousins and sisters but our nine year old cousin (who is a true Twilight fan) wants to watch with us but she is not allowed to stay late on a Sunday, which is the only free time for me, my cousin and my sister so we decided to just reschedule it on Friday. But I was just talking to my sister and she has a class on Friday until 9 PM so looks like Friday is also not a possible date.
Oh Edward and Jacob, I can’t wait to see you on big screen. They say that the movie is better than the book version and Jacob was really a hunk and a sweet and perfect guy in this movie. Hopefully before the week ends, I will be one of the happy Twilight fans who were able to finally see the vampires in action again.
I was supposed to watch it yesterday with my cousins and sisters but our nine year old cousin (who is a true Twilight fan) wants to watch with us but she is not allowed to stay late on a Sunday, which is the only free time for me, my cousin and my sister so we decided to just reschedule it on Friday. But I was just talking to my sister and she has a class on Friday until 9 PM so looks like Friday is also not a possible date.
Oh Edward and Jacob, I can’t wait to see you on big screen. They say that the movie is better than the book version and Jacob was really a hunk and a sweet and perfect guy in this movie. Hopefully before the week ends, I will be one of the happy Twilight fans who were able to finally see the vampires in action again.
Happy
I just logged in to hubby’s Amazon account to check the status of my orders and I am so happy to find out that all of them have now been shipped:
Shipment 2 and 3 have been delivered already which means I might receive it before the week ends or next week while Shipment 1 and 4 is due to arrived in Virginia on November 23 and 24 respectively so for sure it will be in Manila before Christmas. I am so happy because these orders contain our gifts for Bela and my gift for three of my cousins. So at least I was able to strike something from my long Christmas shopping list.
I went to three malls yesterday and they already extended their mall hours for the holiday season so this will give me more time to shop. This reminds me that I still need to find a cigar gift set for my dad and I need to order the Belle de Jour planner for my sister, cousin and Bela’s teachers.
Actually I am already in panic mode as I know that Christmas is just around the corner and I haven’t finished at least half of my Christmas shopping list. I still don’t even have a gift for hubby. Hopefully I can finally say goodbye to my morning sickness and pregnancy blues so I can finally find the groove to hit the mall and do some serious shopping.
Shipment 2 and 3 have been delivered already which means I might receive it before the week ends or next week while Shipment 1 and 4 is due to arrived in Virginia on November 23 and 24 respectively so for sure it will be in Manila before Christmas. I am so happy because these orders contain our gifts for Bela and my gift for three of my cousins. So at least I was able to strike something from my long Christmas shopping list.
I went to three malls yesterday and they already extended their mall hours for the holiday season so this will give me more time to shop. This reminds me that I still need to find a cigar gift set for my dad and I need to order the Belle de Jour planner for my sister, cousin and Bela’s teachers.
Actually I am already in panic mode as I know that Christmas is just around the corner and I haven’t finished at least half of my Christmas shopping list. I still don’t even have a gift for hubby. Hopefully I can finally say goodbye to my morning sickness and pregnancy blues so I can finally find the groove to hit the mall and do some serious shopping.
Welcome to my Café
Welcome to my Café! Yeah, I am now hooked to Café World, an online game in Facebook.
My cousins, my sisters and my friends are all talking about it but I did not give in at first as I am happy with my farm in Farmville. But I got bored one day and decided to give Café World a shot and boy was I hooked.
Super Chunk Fruit Salad
Triple Berry Cheesecake
Spitfire Roasted Chicken
Caramel Apples
These are just some of the menus that you can cook in Café World (If only I get to eat the dish that I cook here, then it would have been better. LOL. But I am sure I will need the best diet pills after each game. LOL). Then after cooking, you get to serve the dish to the patrons that visit your Café and you will earn coins for that.
My Café still need a lot of work. I have to redecorate the walls, the floors, the chairs and the tables and it is nothing compared to the high-end cafes of my neighbors like the Café of Peachy, Aggie, Kathy, Mai and others. But I am really saving up for it as I really can’t wait to remodel my boring Café.
My cousins, my sisters and my friends are all talking about it but I did not give in at first as I am happy with my farm in Farmville. But I got bored one day and decided to give Café World a shot and boy was I hooked.
Super Chunk Fruit Salad
Triple Berry Cheesecake
Spitfire Roasted Chicken
Caramel Apples
These are just some of the menus that you can cook in Café World (If only I get to eat the dish that I cook here, then it would have been better. LOL. But I am sure I will need the best diet pills after each game. LOL). Then after cooking, you get to serve the dish to the patrons that visit your Café and you will earn coins for that.
My Café still need a lot of work. I have to redecorate the walls, the floors, the chairs and the tables and it is nothing compared to the high-end cafes of my neighbors like the Café of Peachy, Aggie, Kathy, Mai and others. But I am really saving up for it as I really can’t wait to remodel my boring Café.
Gold, anyone?
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Now that our family is growing, hubby and I have been talking that we should really start saving up for our kids’ future. That is why we are looking at some investments options.
Our friend just made new investments in precious metals like gold and silver and so she suggested that we try it out also. We checked out the website of Monex and I really learned a lot about precious metal investment.
Gold and silver are rare metals that won’t depreciate in time. It also has high re-sale value and it is universally acceptable so we can easily sell it to convert it to cash. With the help of expert Monex staffs, we will be assured that we will get the best offer in the market. And once we decide to make our investment, they can easily arrange for the delivery at our home or they can even arrange for its safe storage.
Getting precious metals is a safe and secure way to invest our money so we sure that we are really making the right decision for our hard earned money.
Our friend just made new investments in precious metals like gold and silver and so she suggested that we try it out also. We checked out the website of Monex and I really learned a lot about precious metal investment.
Gold and silver are rare metals that won’t depreciate in time. It also has high re-sale value and it is universally acceptable so we can easily sell it to convert it to cash. With the help of expert Monex staffs, we will be assured that we will get the best offer in the market. And once we decide to make our investment, they can easily arrange for the delivery at our home or they can even arrange for its safe storage.
Getting precious metals is a safe and secure way to invest our money so we sure that we are really making the right decision for our hard earned money.
Party Preps Update
I am back to party preparations again (well I better be because it is this weekend already. LOL).
1. I already confirmed with Jollibee Blue Wave Macapagal our final orders. I also requested that they let Jollibee participate during the parlor games and since I bought lots of prizes, I also requested that they add more games since I paid for one hour extension also.
2. I already spoke with Zirene and Angelette and the souvenirs are now ready for pickup. I will also pickup the cake on November 13 at their office in Rockwell.
3. I already booked Jollibee Mendiola for Bela’s party at Hospicio de San Jose on November 15 at 3 PM.
4. I will be going to Jollibee Banawe to place our order for Bela’s party at school on November 17.
All that is left for me to do is label the prizes and for Howell to finish the layout for the tarp and hopefully he can send it for printing tomorrow.
1. I already confirmed with Jollibee Blue Wave Macapagal our final orders. I also requested that they let Jollibee participate during the parlor games and since I bought lots of prizes, I also requested that they add more games since I paid for one hour extension also.
2. I already spoke with Zirene and Angelette and the souvenirs are now ready for pickup. I will also pickup the cake on November 13 at their office in Rockwell.
3. I already booked Jollibee Mendiola for Bela’s party at Hospicio de San Jose on November 15 at 3 PM.
4. I will be going to Jollibee Banawe to place our order for Bela’s party at school on November 17.
All that is left for me to do is label the prizes and for Howell to finish the layout for the tarp and hopefully he can send it for printing tomorrow.
NFL for Christmas
It’s the Christmas season once again and as soon as my daughter’s party is over this weekend, I will start to shop for Christmas gifts for all our friends and relatives. Of course at the top of my list are my gifts for my husband and my daughter.
Buying gifts for my husband is really very easy because he is into sports especially football so I am thinking of getting him NFL Merchandise. I checked out the site of NFLUniformset.com and I found some nice uniform set that I am sure hubby will really love. I can buy a pair or two of his uniform sets of his favorite team and he can display it together with his NFL action figures that I gave him last Christmas. I was even thinking of getting the Kids NFL Uniform team locker because this is really perfect for the uniform sets that I will be getting for him.
I am sure my husband will really be happy once he sees my gift for him. I know he really wants to buy a uniform set because that is the only piece that is missing from his collection.
So for NFL fans our there, check out NFLUniformset.com for great NFL merchandise.
Buying gifts for my husband is really very easy because he is into sports especially football so I am thinking of getting him NFL Merchandise. I checked out the site of NFLUniformset.com and I found some nice uniform set that I am sure hubby will really love. I can buy a pair or two of his uniform sets of his favorite team and he can display it together with his NFL action figures that I gave him last Christmas. I was even thinking of getting the Kids NFL Uniform team locker because this is really perfect for the uniform sets that I will be getting for him.I am sure my husband will really be happy once he sees my gift for him. I know he really wants to buy a uniform set because that is the only piece that is missing from his collection.
So for NFL fans our there, check out NFLUniformset.com for great NFL merchandise.
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Causeway Batch 4
Monday, November 9, 2009
I got an email from Caryl, our Causeway guru that she is now accepting orders for Batch 4 of our Causeway loots. LOL. I was actually in KL when I first received her email and I did not find the time to check out the Causeway website and I was really glad when I learned that they haven’t ordered yet. So at least I still have a chance to place my order if I find anything nice on the site.
Actually, these are the first few pieces that I like:
But I noticed, the models wearing the clothes that I like are really skinny and sexy. LOL. If only I am just fat and I would just need weight loss products, then maybe after a few weeks I will fit into these clothes. But since I am pregnant, then I have to wait for nine months ++ before I fit into these clothes. LOL.
Anyway, I am sure there will be a few pieces here that have loose designs. So bye for now as I have to concentrate while I checkout the Causeway site.
Actually, these are the first few pieces that I like:
But I noticed, the models wearing the clothes that I like are really skinny and sexy. LOL. If only I am just fat and I would just need weight loss products, then maybe after a few weeks I will fit into these clothes. But since I am pregnant, then I have to wait for nine months ++ before I fit into these clothes. LOL.
Anyway, I am sure there will be a few pieces here that have loose designs. So bye for now as I have to concentrate while I checkout the Causeway site.
Eating Healthy
I am craving for Bolognese pasta the other day. I asked hubby to buy me one but he end up getting Carbonara Pasta from Yellow Cab.
Last Friday, I went to SM to buy presents for the parties that we will be attending that weekend. It was only 5:30 PM and I am already so hungry so I decided to eat at Pizza Hut so I will satisfy my craving also for the Bolognese pasta.
But instead of Bolognese, I end up eating this:
Puttanesca, Caesar Salad and mango juice. Really healthy right. After I read about colon cleanse and after I learned that I am pregnant, I am trying to eat as much healthy food as I can as per advise by my OB also. Now I am craving for Amici’s spinach pasta. LOL. Hope hubby will still have the energy when he reach home so we can have a short trip to Amici in Tomas Morato (oh the perks of being pregnant. LOL).
Last Friday, I went to SM to buy presents for the parties that we will be attending that weekend. It was only 5:30 PM and I am already so hungry so I decided to eat at Pizza Hut so I will satisfy my craving also for the Bolognese pasta.
But instead of Bolognese, I end up eating this:
Puttanesca, Caesar Salad and mango juice. Really healthy right. After I read about colon cleanse and after I learned that I am pregnant, I am trying to eat as much healthy food as I can as per advise by my OB also. Now I am craving for Amici’s spinach pasta. LOL. Hope hubby will still have the energy when he reach home so we can have a short trip to Amici in Tomas Morato (oh the perks of being pregnant. LOL).Dom's 1st Birthday
We had a blast at Dom’s (my inaanak), first birthday party. Howell was actually the official photographer and I am sure (though he was really dead tired when we reached home), he enjoyed twice as much as us as he just loves taking pictures.
He hasn’t downloaded the pictures yet but it was a very fun party. My favorite is Wanlu and I can’t stop laughing and be amazed by his magic tricks. I also love Sonjas cupcake and I think I finished four cupcakes (LOL). I was not able to try Starbucks as I can’t drink coffee now because I am pregnant. Bela enjoyed the games and all the prizes she won. She can’t leave the Balloon Artist and if it was really up to her, she might have stick beside the balloon artist and have asked him to do all kinds of balloon sculptor. Bela also like the butterfly tattoo that she had on her cheek done by the Arts N’ faces artists (we will also have them at Bela’s 4th party at Jollibee). And I just love the souvenir – a storage box. It is very useful and Bela can use it to put her toys every time we go out.
I love everything about the party. Even this Picture booth and since we were early at the venue, we were able to have our picture taken while Howell is still not busy. Here are the pictures which I downloaded from Partypicslive website:
Happy birthday again Dom and thank you for inviting us to your party.
He hasn’t downloaded the pictures yet but it was a very fun party. My favorite is Wanlu and I can’t stop laughing and be amazed by his magic tricks. I also love Sonjas cupcake and I think I finished four cupcakes (LOL). I was not able to try Starbucks as I can’t drink coffee now because I am pregnant. Bela enjoyed the games and all the prizes she won. She can’t leave the Balloon Artist and if it was really up to her, she might have stick beside the balloon artist and have asked him to do all kinds of balloon sculptor. Bela also like the butterfly tattoo that she had on her cheek done by the Arts N’ faces artists (we will also have them at Bela’s 4th party at Jollibee). And I just love the souvenir – a storage box. It is very useful and Bela can use it to put her toys every time we go out.
I love everything about the party. Even this Picture booth and since we were early at the venue, we were able to have our picture taken while Howell is still not busy. Here are the pictures which I downloaded from Partypicslive website:
Happy birthday again Dom and thank you for inviting us to your party.
The Good News
Saturday, November 7, 2009
I know I have to look for short term health insurance NC but I guess I have to make a post here about the good news.
I just got back from my first OB checkup. I have been delayed for almost three weeks now and I have been feeling strange lately as I am always nauseated and I feel like I want to vomit. Lately I have been feeling so tired and sleepy that I always end up sleeping early and not finish any of my online tasks. So two days before I left for the KL Conference that I will be attending, I decided to have a pregnancy test and it is positive, I am pregnant.
We were the happiest person on earth when we learned of the good news as we really, really wanted to get pregnant before the year ends so we are really thankful for this great blessing from the big Man up there. My OB said that I am already on my 7th-8th weeks already. I thought I am only down to my first month but I was wrong. No wonder why I have been getting morning sickness already as I am already down to my second month.
I will have my ultrasound and blood work up and I will definetly post updates here. Please pray that I will have a safe pregnancy.
I just got back from my first OB checkup. I have been delayed for almost three weeks now and I have been feeling strange lately as I am always nauseated and I feel like I want to vomit. Lately I have been feeling so tired and sleepy that I always end up sleeping early and not finish any of my online tasks. So two days before I left for the KL Conference that I will be attending, I decided to have a pregnancy test and it is positive, I am pregnant.
We were the happiest person on earth when we learned of the good news as we really, really wanted to get pregnant before the year ends so we are really thankful for this great blessing from the big Man up there. My OB said that I am already on my 7th-8th weeks already. I thought I am only down to my first month but I was wrong. No wonder why I have been getting morning sickness already as I am already down to my second month.
I will have my ultrasound and blood work up and I will definetly post updates here. Please pray that I will have a safe pregnancy.
My 2nd Baby
My new baby, my dream bag, LV Neverfull Damier MM.I got if when we went to Singapore last week. I hesitated at first to buy it as I know that we should start saving especially now that I am pregnant. But hubby pointed out that since I am pregnant, it might take years again before we get to go back to Singapore and for sure if expenses pile up for the coming of the second baby, the more I will hesitate to buy my dream bag. And so I gave in.
I know we still have to buy a steam cleaner but when I saw the bag and when I was actually able to try it on, I can’t let go of it. So I went home happy, with my new baby. I actually was able to use it already during the conference. I love it better than my speedy because it is more spacious and I love the long strap than the short strap of my speedy. It is easier and more convenient to carry it around.
I guess this is my last LV purchase. Yes, I promise. I will really try to make this my last one. LOL.
