Shopping For My Girl

I always loved shopping but it’s definitely a different feeling buying stuff for our little girl. The joy’s just more amazing and pure. Last weekend we bought her a stroller. I’ve had this certain model in my mind for quite sometime now. The mister and I saved up for this in particular. I’m picky but heck, all the best for my miss! Yesterday, the Storksak arrived at our doorsteps. I’ve spent hours looking for that perfect diaper bag; thankfully, I found it!

I may sound materialistic and people perhaps think that I buy all-pricey merchandise but at least they’re worth my penny. And quality is just something I can never compensate. I’d rather purchase reasonably expensive goods that could last for how many years than cheap one-to-two-usage craps, right?

I also finished my baby registry. My brother and my friend planned my wedding shower soon. Yay! I really don’t like asking for gifts but this is practical for us. (I made sure I asked for useful ones, though.)

Ah, it’s now single digit weeks of waiting. We’re down to more or less 9!

Fast Forward

Today marks our “first date” anniversary (if there’s such a thing!). I don’t want to be sentimental but I always reminisce this 10th of November 2007. It’s because this day then changed everything in my world (well perhaps in his too!). I’m claiming that this Disneyland adventure with him (and bien, as our third wheel) was the turning point in my life.

I must admit he’s an amazing conversationalist but that’s about it. His appeal was quite ordinary, he's dressed in the usual jeans, shirt, and sneakers (while I was complete with my scarf and Uggs). I thought he was kind of conceited then and very much the suplado-type. He won’t even budge in even if I begged him to pose solo for the camera. We started that way. Me, being my “feeling-close” yet sarcastic self and him, having this look that said he couldn’t believe he’s stuck with us for the whole day in the happiest place on Earth! Not even in my wildest dream that I guessed we’d click.

But three years after, here we are now in our best state yet. We’re married and expecting our little one in less than two months – in my mind, how crazy life could really get? Seriously.

Getting There

I consider myself a control freak. I want everything to be done my way, at my own time, using my own pace. Being pregnant made me realize that some things shouldn’t be so predictably planned; that I have to trust the people around me more because they care for me (can you imagine my brother throwing me a my baby shower?!); and that I have to accept the fact that the world doesn’t revolve around me very often and I could be happier if I could make it go around somebody else (ahmm right now, the little miss!).

It’s a humbling experience knowing that I cannot chuck just any kind of food in my mouth or drink whatever I used to enjoy drinking before (REAL coffee and alcohol, to be exact!). It’s the feeling of prioritizing the baby’s health over my own satisfaction. This whole experience is teaching me to value those loved ones that have been supportive of me since day one of my pregnancy. This has opened my eyes as to how much the mister loves me. He’s been trying so hard to make me as comfortable as possible even if it means he’ll have to sleep in a less bed space than normal. Knowing that my family and friends are all excited to meet my daughter in January gives me an overwhelming confidence to brave motherhood.

Two and a half more months, I could hardly wait!

Para Kay Elysse

*i'm beginning to fall, more and more, in love with HER everyday.

Ngayon palang nakikini-kinita ko na ang magiging halaga mo sa buhay ko. Kung papaanong hindi pa man kita nakikita’y nahuhulog na ang loob ko sa’yo; animo’y balang araw daragdagan mo pa ang saysay ng mundo. Kung ano pa man ang nagawa kong mahusay para ikaw ang syang ibigay ay ipinagpapasalamat kong lubos.

Ngayon palang pinapangarap ko na ang iyong mga ngiti. Kahit pa imposibleng paraan para mapasaya ka ay iniisip ko nang malalim. Laging pinaplanong masaluhan ka sa lahat ng pait at giyera ng daigdig; pantasya kong tinig mo na’y marinig. Kung papaanong magniningning o iirap ang mga mata mo’y palaisipan kong parati.

Ngayon palang pangako ko nang magiging lakas mo ako’t takbuhan. Kahit ilang bagyo pa’y sasamahan kitang sumuong at umalpas; tatabihan kitang humiling sa mga tala at mabighani sa buwan. Kapag kulimlim ang langit mo, ako ang sayo’y aalalay; balang araw mararamdaman mo rin itong dakila kong pagmamahal.

And We’re A Day Closer Into Meeting The Little MISS!

Updates? Hmmm, to start off… I’m looking more pregnant everyday, finally! I was just excited to wear maternity clothes and now I can actually buy them.

*here's a proof of my ever-growing belly

Since I still feel super active, the mister and I plan “mini-weekend-getaways” every now and then. We make it a point to be a little laid-back, though. Like relaxing on a resort hotel, going on a date and eating out, or simply watching a movie. I realized that some couples nowadays tend to take for granted how it is to be husbands and wives because they’re too overwhelmed by family life. That’s why we made a pact to never forget our “us time”. We’re blessed that my family is here to help us out in rearing our soon-to-be child.

During my last appointment, my OB-Gyne told us that we’re having a girl! She’s actually moving a lot now, especially at night! I’m becoming more familiar with her sleeping patterns. I’m happy that Vince can feel her squirming too. Unlike before when he was thinking that she’s totally ignoring him.

At first, we preferred to have a little guy but after knowing that my initial glucose test and some abnormality exam turned out to be both negative, we were just in bliss. We’re so grateful that our daughter is growing healthy, we couldn’t ask for more.

After all, a “mini-me” sounds VERY enticing! Don’t you think?! ;]