Pregnancy | Mommy To Be Must Haves

Carrying another life for 9 months can be exciting, challenging and overwhelming.

With Addy, I had no symptoms at all! 9 months was easy peasy! I was actually expecting to have the same with my second baby however, as they say, no babies are alike and no pregnancy is alike.

I had morning sickness with Arriana. Let me correct that, ALL DAY sickness! I will be able to eat without vomiting around 6pm. Yes, during day time, I will vomit even just a sip of water.

Here are some products that I used while I was pregnant with Arriana

Breastfeeding | #TheStruggleIsREAL

 Just to be clear, No! I am no expert when it comes to breastfeeding. Just like the rest, I had to read a lot of articles and forums while I was pregnant. I am just lucky to have friends who had successful breastfeeding journeys. They are my great support system. 

Back in 2009, Addy was considered premature in size because in Canada they follow of course the average size for Canadian babies. Addy had to mixed feed because he was jaundice and I gave birth winter time so no luck to sun bathe him. 

So with Arriana, I want to breastfeed her full time while I can. As early as 3 months, I was preparing for it. I want to ensure that my birth plan will be followed accordingly even post partum. I am glad that Makati Medical Center is a breastfeeding advocate hospital. They follow the DOH protocol so this means, NO BOTTLES, NO BREAST PUMPS allowed.

Parenting | Arriana Janelle

So we welcome my second child named Arriana Janelle. For those who know my back story, I always wanted the name Arriana. If Addy was a girl her name will be Arriana Laurene. But as we all know, Addy is a boy. See what happened to Kuya Addy's name here

Catching Up

I had a very challenging 2015 that is why my last updated post in my blog was dated Februarry 7, 2015 when Addy turned 6.

I will find time to update my blog post as much as possible.

Stay tune!

My Birth Story | Baby Number 2

My last preggy photo

March 5, 2016 me and my partner decided to watch a movie in SM Aura. After the movie, we drop by at his friend's house for his birthday Salubong that is already March 6. Everyone was telling me that I might give birth that day. I always answer, "No! I always talk to Arriana and now I tell her she can come out March 8 onwards to give me time to finish some errands"