Girl Talk ( men keep out! )

Let's talk serious business here ladies ( pardon to all my male readers~if there's any :D). As you all know that I recently gave birth (dah!) and a lot of things have changed. Emotional, mental and most especially physical. In the physical aspect, weight gain is the only subtext and this includes enlargement of arms, thighs, waist and breast. Yes, the boobsies. When I was pregnant i didn't only grew to the next size but the next cup as well. Now that I finally have given birth and breastfeeding, I wonder if I'm still the same size as I used to be when I was pregnant or moved further to the next size.

I've watched a show before (can't remember if its Oprah or Lifestyle Channel) where the resource person said that your underwear (especially brassiere) can make or break your appearance and wearing the right size of bra can make you look sexier and thinner.

So, in my quest to get back into my old shape again, I stumbled (thru googling of course!) into the site of Playtexbras where they teach you how to measure the right bra size for you. I was surprised to know that I've been buying the wrong size and cup all these years.

If you'd like to know your right bra size, click here.

Phone Tag

my mouse potato days are coming to an end. YouTube has been my new addiction lately especially with AJ's videos that I love to watch over and over again.

Anyway, I saw this video which is so funny and I want to share it with you guys.

*Love the bathtub scene and the Year Book scene. Enjoy!

not so psyched up for work

Less than a week and counting...

Storm storm go away... come again another day.

Someone asked me which I liked better... sunny or rainy days? I like the latter.. the sound of the rain on the roof (i can hear APO hiking society's ..."pumapatak nanaman ang ulan sa bubung ng bahay") the cool breeze of the wind, the steaming coffee at hand while sitting crossed leg staring out the window, cuddling in bed with someone dear or eating arrozcaldo. These are the things I like about rainy days. But no way to storms! I hate the fact that your day at the office hasn't started yet but your already drenched. And worst, if you have to meet a client and no time to get dried up. I hope this storm goes away soon and not ruin my first day high at the office.

Speaking of office, now that the day is getting near... I don't feel like going back but I have too. I guess the 2 months vacation has slowed my momentum in waking up early and facing stress with a big smile on the face. Though I miss the people at work, the work itself is no longer as exciting as it used to be. Especially now that I heard there are some changes in our department, new policies, etc. How I wish I can be a stay home mom and just be with AJ all day and Surf the net, update my blog, answer emails, update my friendster, chat with family and friends. I think I've become a lazy mouse potato mom. I need something to energize me, to get me moving, keep me on my toes and prepped me for work... I need to go shopping!

But mind you, shopping for my (post preggy) size is an ordeal. My hubby and I went to buy some pants at (SM) Surplus and I went to the fitting room 3 times before I got the pants that fits my thighs. Don't dare ask my size.. lets just say, the tag carries 2 digits already and I used to be a size 8. I wanted to buy 6 pants but only 3 of them still has my size. Oh well .. I guess I have to deal with this at the moment until I get to be sexy again.. hehehe! I'll settle for cute, right misty?

You..complete me

I'll be back to work in ten days and I am spending as much time as I can with AJ. When I say spending, its not just during his playtime or bathtime but even when he takes a nap, i hold him as long as my arms can bear his weight. For hours and hours I can stare at his face and smell his milky breath and it brings completeness in me.

Early this afternoon while I was in the process of burping AJ, he fell asleep on my shoulder. His face was facing me and I can smell his sweet milky breath (actually his whole body smells like milk, hehe!). With his eyes close and face so calm, I saw a hint of smile in his lips.. then an all gums smile (so cute!). I giggled at the sight of this. And then he giggled back... I started laughing when he did this. And after a few seconds he laughed again. By this time I was laughing hysterically (with tears all over my face). And while I'm like a crazy person laughing all by myself, AJ is sleeping soundly on my chest. It was the best laugh I had in years. My day is already complete.
I remember that line from the movie Jerry Maguire where he said to Dorothy,

"You... complete me."

Yup, a woman completes a man but for me a child completes a woman. I can now answer with full knowledge that Ms. Universe question, What is the essence of a woman? Haha!

more to lose

Two more weeks and I'm back to the workforce. This is the time that I have been dreading to come. No, not the going back to work (not really!) but the fitting of my pre-pregnancy clothes. I have been planning to do this a few days back but this morning I finally got the courage to actually get my clothes from the closet and tried them on. I inhaled deeply before trying them on, hoping (and praying) that they will fit. As I put on some of my longsleeves, they won't even go past my arms. To my dismay, I didn't continue fitting my tops since it is hopeless and I'll just be more upset. Next, I tried on 12 pairs of pants... and 10 of them won't go past above my knee. But, I have 2 pants that I was able to pull up - up to the waist.. but unfortunately, it wont zip. Whhaahhhh!Oh no, this is not a good sign... This definitely sounds like a shopping emergency. I just hope that there are mid year SALE at the malls this weekend so I can at least buy some decent fitting work clothes and won't drain my credit card limit.

Another thing is that, I hate looking at mirrors. All I see is an overweight mom that needs to get her act together and eat less, go to the gym and exercise. I already lost 19 lbs of my preggy weight but I still have 21 more pounds to loose to get back to my post pregnancy weight. Gosh, just by doing the math, I'm already loosing hope of getting back into shape in time for my friend's wedding in December.

... I can do this... I have to... if I still want to fit into my old clothes. Sigh!

Playtime with AJ

AJ's playtime is funtime..mommy holds the camera while AJ does his "first day hi" impression (rexona ad) and stretching.

Tummy Time

On a stormy day of July 14, 2006, Baby AJ is trying to lift his head... will he be successful this time? Will this day mark his first milestone? Watch and see...

Happy 1st Month Birthday, AJ

mama and the birthday boy

di pa marunong mag blow ng candle si AJ

eyebugs ni mama ang laki!

Happy Birthday!

Happy 2nd Birthday... my blog. May we have more interesting stories to share, more great photos to post and more rave and rant for the years to come. Thank you for being a part of my life.

Here.. have a piece of cake.

Tomorrow, we'll be celebrating another birthday.. its Andre Jonah's 1st month Birthday. Time flies so fast... I can't believe its been one month since I was in the delivery room. I'm actually on my way out right now to buy AJ's cake and do some grocery shopping. I'll be back in a jif.. in the mean time.. enjoy the cake.. it looks delicious, isn't it.

I will be there

I will hold your hand and guide you to every step you make, to every road you take , to every challenge you take.

You will never walk alone for I will stand by your side in all the days of your life.

I will be there.

Love, mama.

AJ's sleep time song

I have read in an article that you should sing only one song when you want your baby to go to sleep. The song should only be sang during bedtime. So that if the baby hears the particular song, it will remind him that its sleeping time already. And today, I learned a song that AJ easily falls sleep into(with matching rocking motions). It was out of no where, I sang this song during his nap time (after his bath time) and I was amazed how quickly he fall asleep. I thought he was just tired but when I sang it to him again this afternoon.. he went back to sleep while drinking his milk. And as I sang the song.. the lyrics sinks in and its exactly what I feel for AJ.

Top of the World by: the Carpenters

Such a feelins comin over me/ There is wonder in most everything I see/ Not a cloud in the sky/ Got the sun in my eyes/ And I wont be surprised if its a dream/

Everything I want the world to be/ Is now coming true especially for me/ And the reason is clear/ Its because you are here./ Youre the nearest thing to heaven that Ive seen/

(*) Im on the top of the world lookin down on creation/ And the only explanation I can find/ Is the love that Ive found ever since youve been around/ Your loves put me at the top of the world/

Something in the wind has learned my name/ And its tellin me that things are not the same/ In the leaves on the trees and the touch of the breeze/ Theres a pleasin sense of happiness for me/

There is only one wish on my mind/ When this day is through I hope that I will find/ That tomorrow will be just the same for you and me/ All I need will be mine if you are here.

lyrics courtesy of LyricsFreak

Tummy Time

Its the weekend and this means... bonding time for daddy and baby AJ. Since Adrian is at work during weekdays.. this is the only time that he gets to babysit. So while he was having quality time with our "tabachingching potpot" I took some pictures of them. AJ enjoys cuddling and having his tummy time in his daddy's chest. Some milestones this week ... He can already lift his head and can already turn his body to one side (but can't go back to his previous position yet...maybe next month...) He also smiles a lot these days.. especially when I'm breastfeeding him.. so cute! hahaha! He is getting heavier by the day... my arms are still aching from carrying him. He no longer has double chin.. because its already a triple chin (haha!). Thighs and arms are so big you'll love to pinch them all they long. See pictures below so you'll know what I'm talking about.

Tummy time with Daddy

"tabachingching potpot"

AJ loves to smile

Triple chin

mall rat no more...

Today, I have a realization... I'm no longer a mall rat. Maybe I've out grown it since our office for 3 years is located inside a mall... or maybe because I already have other priorities in life other than hanging out in the mall. I say this because today, was my first time to visit the 3rd largest mall in the world.. The Mall of Asia. And OMG! I'm overwhelmed with how big it is. We went there to meet up with Tita Nida, Ninong Cres and Chichi (and other relatives) who were leaving for L.A. tonight. My hubby and I planned to do some grocery shopping as well while we were there and include some sight seeing. Since we were meeting our relatives at the SM Department Store, we parked our car at the south parking area so we won't need to walk too far. But when we learned that the Hypermart was at the other side of the mall (North Building) we decided to pass on our plans. The thought of walking from the south to north building and back to the south parking area (with grocery bags at hand) was so tiring already. We actually didn't leave the south building at all and just passed the time chatting over coffee and Wendy's burgers 'n fries outside Gloria Jeans which is right beside the department store.
If it was an amusement park.. I might have faced the challenge to go around... but it wasn't, so never mind... and the shops I'd be seeing there also have branches at smaller and manageable malls. I won't be going to the Mall of Asia again for shopping purposes... I'll only go there for an IMAX movie experience. Nothing else.

Since I'm no longer a mall rat... I might as well be called a mouse potato nowadays. haha!

photo courtesy of wikipedia

when it all started

I know.. I know... A new template.. again!? This might have been the 8th template in my 2 years of blogging or maybe 9th or 10th (who's counting anyway?!) But of all my previous templates, I'd say that this one is the most personal because of the photos above and my hubby also helped me edit this template (thanks Be!). So why the new template? Its because I am celebrating my BLOG ANNIVERSARY this month (July 12 to be exact). It was two years ago when I discovered Blogger.com and since then, my internet life has never been the same.

Have you ever looked back what your first post was? I did.. and it goes like this...

My First Blog

woke up this morning with my new harry potter order of phoenix paperback book beside me. so lazy to get up but I need to be in the office by 8:30am due to our weekly sales meeting... can't wait to go home!

posted: Monday, July 12,2004

happy yet sad

Yesterday was my hubby's 30th birthday. We had spagetti and mango cake at home to celebrate this milestone in his life. Since I don't have salary for 2 months (I'm on maternity leave remember?), I didn't get him any expensive gift so I just bought a cute picture frame (which can hold 2 photos) and placed Andre's pictures in it and wrapped it. Its not the most expensive gift but its the most precious gift I can ever give him... Now, the picture frame is sitting on his office desk.

But eventhough its Adrian's birthday, I was not 100% happy. This is because, last Monday, we learned that our baby's newborn screening result shows that he is positive with G6PD and the result on his Galactosemia test are inconclusive. Thus, yesterday morning we went to the National Institutes of Health so that Andre can give another blood sample for them to confirm if he indeed have the above diseases. Unfortunately, the results will only be available on the 19th. All I can do now is pray that the result will all be negative.

Please help me pray for our beloved little boy.

AJ's hairdo or dont's

Facinated with my baby's locks so I've actually combed his hair with different styles every after bathtime. So far he looked good on The Mr. T and the Punk hair dos.

Just one of my many tales from the crib episodes.

Book Review: Tales from the Crib

Tales from the Crib, by: Risa Green.

I bought this book when I was 7 months pregnant but I was only able to read it this week because of this overwhelming new role that I am in. And since we don't have internet yet.. this is my solitude...reading. Anyway, I'm only halfway through the book but I'm already writing a review because I'm so entertained by it since I can relate to the heroine's situation.

The lead character Lara, also just gave birth to her first daughter Parker and the story revolves around how she is coping up as a new mom (stress level to the max!) ~ breastfeeding, the sleepless nights, the weight loss challenge, etc... ~ and her insecurities as a wife, a mother, a daughter etc. Her adventures are a page turner and so funny. New moms who are chick lit fanatics will most likely be entertained with this book than those single fans out there since they are the ones who can mostly relate to the character's situation (just like me!).

I'm giving this novel 4 stars for now... I'll see if I'll change my rating when I get to the epilogue. Tatah!

Book review perfect score is 5.

Return of the Mommy

I'm Back! I missed doing this.. Seriously.. after all those sleepless nights and aching muscles from pacing Andre or should I say.. dancing him to sleep, this is what I hope to do while he is asleep. I'm just so glad that our dsl is up and running again. You assumed right, that since I am able to do this today... it means that Andre is sleeping and since its a weekend, I'm giving his Daddy a hands on experience to what I do everyday when he is at work.

While I was on hiatus, or should I say Leave of Absence as Misty commented to my last post... I was busy fixing our things since we moved to our new apartment. Of course I am only allowed to do this when Andre is sleeping. He is a handful but I'm glad that he does not cry too much unless he is hungry or he is wet from his pupoo. He is also getting heavy by the day.. and I can feel my biceps hardening each time I lift him... this is my actual workout everyday. But I still don't fit in my pre-pregnancy jeans and shirts. This is kinda frustrating cause I don't want to wear my maternity clothes anymore. I guess I have to go back to the gym as soon as I get an approval from my OB so I can save myself from another shopping spree of work clothes.

Anyway, I have 28 days left before my maternity leave expires so I'm spending quality time with Andre as much as I can. I'm surely going to miss him badly when I'm back to work already.