We are so very thankful to God for this second gift!
07.08.12/ 5 weeks 6 days :Took a Home Pregnancy Test discovered I am pregnant!
07.14.12/ 6 weeks 5 days :1st ultrasound - have seen the gestational sac and yolk sac. Heart beat 127bpm
08.18.12/ 11 weeks 5 days :OB appointment - low blood and dizziness (given iron supplement)
09.01.12/ 13 weeks 5 days :OB appointment - OK!
09.22.12/ 16 weeks 5 days :OB appointment - OK!
10.27.12/ 21 weeks 5 days: OB appointment - everthing looks fine.
11.10.12/ 23 weeks 5 days: Passed my glucose challenge test and found out we are having another baby boy!
12.09.12/ 27 weeks 6 days: Congenital anomaly scan - Saw my baby Matteo in 4D, he looks so handsome! Have a low lying placenta - need to be careful
12.22.12/ 29 weeks 5 days: OB appointment - Heart beat 155bpm
01.05.13/ 31 weeks 5 days: OB appointment - given Duvadilan due to contractions, given 1st dose of tetanus toxoid
01.19.13/ 33 weeks 5 days: OB appointment - OK!
02.02.13/ 35 weeks 5 days: OB appointment - given 2nd dose of tetanus toxoid
02.09.13/ 36 weeks 5 days: BPS ultrasound - 8/8 Passed! Baby is in breech position.
02.16.13/ 37 weeks 5 days: OB appointment
02.26.13/ 39 weeks 1 day: Matteo Carwyn's birthday! Delivered via Cesarean
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Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
The cost of raising a child
Just want to share this one, it was forwarded to me...
The government recently calculated the cost of raising a child from birth to 18 and came up with $160,140 for a middle income family. Talk about sticker shock! That doesn't even touch college
tuition.For those with kids, that figure leads to wild fantasies about all the money we could have banked if not for your child.
For others, that number might confirm the decision to remain childless. But $160,140 isn't so bad if you break it down. It translates into $8,896.66 a year, $741.38 a month, or $171.08 a week.That's a
mere $24.44 a day! Just over a dollar an hour. Still, you might think the best financial advice says don't have children if you want to be "rich". It is just the opposite.
So, what DO you get for your $160,140?
> Naming rights. First, middle, and last!
> Glimpses of God everyday.
> Giggles under the covers every night.
> More love than your heart can hold.
> Butterfly kisses and Velcro hugs.
> Endless wonder over rocks, ants, clouds, and warm cookies.
> A hand to hold usually covered with jam.
> A partner for blowing bubbles, flying kites, building sandcastles, and skipping down the sidewalk in the pouring rain.
>Someone to laugh yourself silly with no matter what the boss said or how poorly your stocks performed that day.
For $160,140, you never have to grow up.
> You get to finger-paint, carve pumpkins, play hide- and-seek, catch lightning bugs, and never stop believing in Santa Claus.
> You have an excuse to keep: reading the Adventures of Piglet and Pooh, watching Saturday morning cartoons, going to Disney movies, and wishing on stars.
> You get to frame rainbows, hearts, and flowers under refrigerator magnets and collect spray painted noodle wreaths for Christmas, hand prints set in clay for Mother's Day, and cards with backward letters for Father's Day.
For $160,140, there is no greater bang for your buck.
> You get to be a hero just for retrieving a Frisbee off the garage roof, taking the training wheels off the bike, removing a splinter, filling a wading pool, coaxing a wad of gum out of bangs, and coaching a baseball team that never wins but always gets treated to ice cream regardless.
> You get a front row seat to history to witness the first step, first word, first bra, first date, and first time behind the wheel.
> You get to be immortal.
> You get another branch added to your family tree, and if you're lucky, a long list of limbs in your obituary called grandchildren.
> You get an education in psychology, nursing, criminal justice, communications, and human sexuality that no college can match.
> In the eyes of a child, you rank right up there with God.
> You have all the power to heal a boo-boo, scare away the monsters under the bed, patch a broken heart, police a slumber party, ground them forever, and love them without limits, so one day they
will, like you, love without counting the cost.
Author Unknown
The government recently calculated the cost of raising a child from birth to 18 and came up with $160,140 for a middle income family. Talk about sticker shock! That doesn't even touch college
tuition.For those with kids, that figure leads to wild fantasies about all the money we could have banked if not for your child.
For others, that number might confirm the decision to remain childless. But $160,140 isn't so bad if you break it down. It translates into $8,896.66 a year, $741.38 a month, or $171.08 a week.That's a
mere $24.44 a day! Just over a dollar an hour. Still, you might think the best financial advice says don't have children if you want to be "rich". It is just the opposite.
So, what DO you get for your $160,140?
> Naming rights. First, middle, and last!
> Glimpses of God everyday.
> Giggles under the covers every night.
> More love than your heart can hold.
> Butterfly kisses and Velcro hugs.
> Endless wonder over rocks, ants, clouds, and warm cookies.
> A hand to hold usually covered with jam.
> A partner for blowing bubbles, flying kites, building sandcastles, and skipping down the sidewalk in the pouring rain.
>Someone to laugh yourself silly with no matter what the boss said or how poorly your stocks performed that day.
For $160,140, you never have to grow up.
> You get to finger-paint, carve pumpkins, play hide- and-seek, catch lightning bugs, and never stop believing in Santa Claus.
> You have an excuse to keep: reading the Adventures of Piglet and Pooh, watching Saturday morning cartoons, going to Disney movies, and wishing on stars.
> You get to frame rainbows, hearts, and flowers under refrigerator magnets and collect spray painted noodle wreaths for Christmas, hand prints set in clay for Mother's Day, and cards with backward letters for Father's Day.
For $160,140, there is no greater bang for your buck.
> You get to be a hero just for retrieving a Frisbee off the garage roof, taking the training wheels off the bike, removing a splinter, filling a wading pool, coaxing a wad of gum out of bangs, and coaching a baseball team that never wins but always gets treated to ice cream regardless.
> You get a front row seat to history to witness the first step, first word, first bra, first date, and first time behind the wheel.
> You get to be immortal.
> You get another branch added to your family tree, and if you're lucky, a long list of limbs in your obituary called grandchildren.
> You get an education in psychology, nursing, criminal justice, communications, and human sexuality that no college can match.
> In the eyes of a child, you rank right up there with God.
> You have all the power to heal a boo-boo, scare away the monsters under the bed, patch a broken heart, police a slumber party, ground them forever, and love them without limits, so one day they
will, like you, love without counting the cost.
Author Unknown
Sunday, July 29, 2012
Our family is growing by two feet
It was one of those happiest feeling you won't easily forget....
June 28, 2012 came by and I still haven't got my period yet. I let one week passed thinking its just delayed but beginning to have some doubts because usually my period is regular.
July 8, 2012, finally got the chance to do some testing using a pregnancy kit. 2 dark pink lines!
July 9, 2012, contemplating on how to tell/surprise my hubby. I decided to announce the big news to hubby by saying it straight up.
July 10, 2012, I told my husband by giving the pregnancy test result to our little boy Migi and asked him to give it to his dadee.
July 14, 2012 through transvaginal ultrasound it was really confirmed that our family is growing by 2 feet.
June 28, 2012 came by and I still haven't got my period yet. I let one week passed thinking its just delayed but beginning to have some doubts because usually my period is regular.
July 8, 2012, finally got the chance to do some testing using a pregnancy kit. 2 dark pink lines!
July 9, 2012, contemplating on how to tell/surprise my hubby. I decided to announce the big news to hubby by saying it straight up.
July 10, 2012, I told my husband by giving the pregnancy test result to our little boy Migi and asked him to give it to his dadee.
July 14, 2012 through transvaginal ultrasound it was really confirmed that our family is growing by 2 feet.
Sunday, February 12, 2012
A Dragon Baby
January 23, 2012 marks the start of the Year of the Dragon. According to the Chinese zodiac, it is the luckiest birth sign because it is the only mythical creature among the Chinese zodiac. They believe that babies born in this year are destined for success and power. They are said to have courage, wisdom and brings their entire family good luck. Across Asia, there is a rise of births whenever year of the dragon comes around.
Our nephew, John Paul Arceno was born last February 8, 2012 to proud parents Kuya Bobot and Ate Ging. We hope that you grow up to be strong and smart. You already got a head start being born in the Year of the Dragon. Still, superstitions or not, remember that we love you very much and we welcome you to the Arceno Family - Baby JP.
Our nephew, John Paul Arceno was born last February 8, 2012 to proud parents Kuya Bobot and Ate Ging. We hope that you grow up to be strong and smart. You already got a head start being born in the Year of the Dragon. Still, superstitions or not, remember that we love you very much and we welcome you to the Arceno Family - Baby JP.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Baby Solid Food
It is really rewarding not to mention cheaper than store bought jars to make your baby fresh homemade food. Migi started his solids when he was 6 months old. We usually give him one variant for one week (example one week of mash potatoes or carrots). What I've noticed is that come weekeneds he has this expression in his face and if only he could talk I think he will say "What Mommee!!, Mash potatoes again!!!". It is also easier to plan and buy in bulk. His pediatrician recommended that if a baby will start solids, parents must give babies the same food for at least 4 days to easily see if he will developed any allergies. Migi already tried the following food: Mash Potatoes, Carrots, Porridge, Avocado, Mango, Banana, Melons.
Now that Migi will be turning 8 months tomorrow. I think its time to plan his menu like we do for the family. Of course, if I were to be given mash potatoes everyday for 1 week, I would definitely complain.
Menu for Migi this week.
1. Carrots with Apple Sauce
Peel, core the apple and cut into chunks.
Same with the carrots, Peel and cut into chunks.
Boiled the apple and carrots together.
Mash the apple and carrots or use a blender for a smooth consistency.
2. Creamy Banana-cado
Mash the Avocadoes and Banana
Put some milk and serve
3. Mango Tango
Using a blender, puree Mango and Banana together
4. Avocado with Apple Sauce
Peel, core the apple and cut into chunks
Boil the apple
Mash the Avocado
Using a blender combine the two together for a smooth consistency.
5. Potatoes and Squash
Peel and dice potatoes and squash
Boiled them
Puree as needed
6. Apple and Chicken
Puree together chopped cooked chicken and some cooked apples
Now that Migi will be turning 8 months tomorrow. I think its time to plan his menu like we do for the family. Of course, if I were to be given mash potatoes everyday for 1 week, I would definitely complain.
Menu for Migi this week.
1. Carrots with Apple Sauce
Peel, core the apple and cut into chunks.
Same with the carrots, Peel and cut into chunks.
Boiled the apple and carrots together.
Mash the apple and carrots or use a blender for a smooth consistency.
2. Creamy Banana-cado
Mash the Avocadoes and Banana
Put some milk and serve
3. Mango Tango
Using a blender, puree Mango and Banana together
4. Avocado with Apple Sauce
Peel, core the apple and cut into chunks
Boil the apple
Mash the Avocado
Using a blender combine the two together for a smooth consistency.
5. Potatoes and Squash
Peel and dice potatoes and squash
Boiled them
Puree as needed
6. Apple and Chicken
Puree together chopped cooked chicken and some cooked apples
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
What changed after I become a Mom…
First and foremost, the saying is true, you will never truly appreciate your mom until you are one yourself. I love and appreciate my mom now more than ever. From the time we are still in our mothers womb until we became independent through their guidance is a great feat. Kudos to all the moms out there.
Second. You know the true meaning of early to bed, early to rise. At seven months, my son sleeps at 8:00pm and wakes up before the sun comes out, usually at 5:00am. And if we get really lucky he wakes up at 4:00am. hehe Oh how I miss the days when I woke up and it is already noon. =)
Third. You forego buying the expensive shoes or cell phone you’ve been dying to have for something that your son will be needing like a crib or a stroller. During shopping his needs comes first.
Fourth. You’ll know why God made your breast. Even though I only breastfed for 2 months (due to low supply), breast milk contains important nutrients to help give your babies immunity to certain ailments. Breast milk is still best for babies!
Fifth. You’ll wonder why that toothless smile from your baby after you’ve arrived from the office removes all of your stress.
Sixth. You take care of yourself more because you know there’s a little person depending on you to take care of him until he grows up.
Oh how I love our son. And I hope he will forgive me if ever I make some boo-boos as a first time mom.
Second. You know the true meaning of early to bed, early to rise. At seven months, my son sleeps at 8:00pm and wakes up before the sun comes out, usually at 5:00am. And if we get really lucky he wakes up at 4:00am. hehe Oh how I miss the days when I woke up and it is already noon. =)
Third. You forego buying the expensive shoes or cell phone you’ve been dying to have for something that your son will be needing like a crib or a stroller. During shopping his needs comes first.
Fourth. You’ll know why God made your breast. Even though I only breastfed for 2 months (due to low supply), breast milk contains important nutrients to help give your babies immunity to certain ailments. Breast milk is still best for babies!
Fifth. You’ll wonder why that toothless smile from your baby after you’ve arrived from the office removes all of your stress.
Sixth. You take care of yourself more because you know there’s a little person depending on you to take care of him until he grows up.
Oh how I love our son. And I hope he will forgive me if ever I make some boo-boos as a first time mom.
Saturday, April 17, 2010
BPA free bottles
Choose a bottle that is BPA free for your baby.
First what is BPA? It is short for Bisphenol-A, which is a chemical that is actually an artificial estrogen. It is used to create the plastic called polycarbonate. Research have shown that BPA are harmful to animals and people especially for babies. It appears to mimic the effects of estrogen, interfering with hormone levels and cell signaling systems. People exposed to high levels of BPA have a greater risk of developing uterine fibroids, breast cancer, decrease sperm counts and prostrate cancer. If you want to avoid any bottles that contains it, look for the #7 recycling symbol or “PC” on the bottom. That’s usually a sign that the bottle contains BPA.
There are many bottles that are BPA free like Avent, Born Free etc. As for my baby, his bottle is Tommee Tippee although it’s expensive, its BPA free and its teat mimics mum’s breast so you can switch easily from breast to bottle and back again without the trauma.
First what is BPA? It is short for Bisphenol-A, which is a chemical that is actually an artificial estrogen. It is used to create the plastic called polycarbonate. Research have shown that BPA are harmful to animals and people especially for babies. It appears to mimic the effects of estrogen, interfering with hormone levels and cell signaling systems. People exposed to high levels of BPA have a greater risk of developing uterine fibroids, breast cancer, decrease sperm counts and prostrate cancer. If you want to avoid any bottles that contains it, look for the #7 recycling symbol or “PC” on the bottom. That’s usually a sign that the bottle contains BPA.
There are many bottles that are BPA free like Avent, Born Free etc. As for my baby, his bottle is Tommee Tippee although it’s expensive, its BPA free and its teat mimics mum’s breast so you can switch easily from breast to bottle and back again without the trauma.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Baby Signs
Migi is already 7 months old and we are teaching him some Baby signs. What are baby signs? It is a technique that will enable to communicate with your baby before your baby can talk. Research says that infants develop the fine muscles in their hands before they develop those required for speech, so they will be equipped to communicated with their parents before they can speak.
We decide to teach Migi 3 signs for now. Milk, Diaper, and Sleep. This is because babies usually gets frustrated if their needs isn’t easily met. We will show the sign everytime we do the activity. Example when he is drinking milk, we will use the sign before or during the activity. Below are the figures for signing Milk, Diaper, and Sleep.
Research says we must keep signing until the baby begins to sign back. Usually babies can takes weeks or months before making their first sign and you can teach babies to sign as early as 6 months.
Will keep you posted if Migi begins to sign back. =)
We decide to teach Migi 3 signs for now. Milk, Diaper, and Sleep. This is because babies usually gets frustrated if their needs isn’t easily met. We will show the sign everytime we do the activity. Example when he is drinking milk, we will use the sign before or during the activity. Below are the figures for signing Milk, Diaper, and Sleep.
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| To sign “sleep”, lay your head on your hands. |
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| To sign ” milk, open and close your fist as if you were milking a cow |
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| To sign ” diaper”, open and close your first two fingers and your thumb at your waist. |
Research says we must keep signing until the baby begins to sign back. Usually babies can takes weeks or months before making their first sign and you can teach babies to sign as early as 6 months.
Will keep you posted if Migi begins to sign back. =)
Friday, April 9, 2010
Mommy’s Letter to Migi
Dear Migi,
Happy 7th month birthday! Time flies so fast, you’ve grown and changed in the past 7 months… your not a baby anymore you’re a little boy now.
You can already walk using the walker and its a first step towards your independence. You can already roll over so many times just like an action star. You snore like your dadee when you sleep at night. Everyday I thank God that I am with you and can see all of your milestones.
I love you so much and my world is much a better place now since you are in it. Thank you for just being you and I will do my best as your mommy.
– Mommy
Happy 7th month birthday! Time flies so fast, you’ve grown and changed in the past 7 months… your not a baby anymore you’re a little boy now.
You can already walk using the walker and its a first step towards your independence. You can already roll over so many times just like an action star. You snore like your dadee when you sleep at night. Everyday I thank God that I am with you and can see all of your milestones.
I love you so much and my world is much a better place now since you are in it. Thank you for just being you and I will do my best as your mommy.
– Mommy
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