Bear with me, I'm pregnant

I don't know if its just me but I guess most pregnant women can be extremely sensitive. Or maybe some people are just really insensitive or innocent.

Here are some things I hate hearing from people:

"Your tummy is so big but you're payat!" Every woman and pregnancy is different. Of course my tummy is big, I'm carrying three. I should worry if it's small and not all expectant moms should gain gazilion pounds. It can get a little annoying to hear people say I'm payat or should I be flattered? As per Dr. A. the baby should be the one growing big and NOT the mommy. I believe him.  Being big doesn't mean the baby is in good health. Every pregnant woman I know is only concerned about one thing --- delivering a healthy baby. When people around me say I'm payat, I feel like they assume I'm not eating. I eat well A LOT! And my babies are fine.

"Triplets? Hindi ba delikado yan?" Grrr. Can they just shut up if they don't have anything good to say? Or maybe they're just too naive to understand things? I know some of them are sincere and mean well. Some just don't know what to say. I can't help it, but this line makes me freak out.

"Eat well, you are eating for 4 now." I eat well but I don't believe in eating for 4. Should I force myself to eat even if I'm full already? Note: I'm eating like 4-5 times a day instead of 3 full meals. I get hungry most of the time.

"Wow triplets, swerte yan! (while rubbing my tummy)" Phuleeeeez, I'm not a po-on! You don't need to rub my tummy, hope to be lucky and prayers to be answered. That's insane! Few people are only allowed to touch my belly --- my husband, my family, close friends and my doctor.

Hormones or whatever, bear with me. This too shall pass.

Week 21

I feel there's an increase of oil production in my body. I'm having zits on my forehead and my hair is extra oily. Ugh! Since I cannot visit my derma and salon for treatments (shocks, I can't wait to have my hair styled and colored...) I have to resort to solutions that won't harm my little ones.

To start off...

I clean my face using Cetaphil (morning) /or Shu Uemura foaming cleansing water (at night). When I'm wearing mineral make up (I'm a Colorescience fan), I use Shu Uemura cleansing oil to wash my face. I exfoliate twice a week using my new love and discovery:

Cure Natural Aqua Gel

Learn more about Cure here. I so love this product! Xave is also a fan! *beams*

Most importantly, I moisturize moisturize moisturize!

Remember mommies, there's no excuse to be fugly when pregnant okay? *wink*  Since I'm a bit oily these days, I only apply oil-free moisturizer to some dry parts of my face (cheeks) skipping my T-zone until my skin goes back to normal. I use Clinique Dramatically Different Lotion GEL. I'm not hiyang on the lotion version.

My hair is low maintenance. I only use and hiyang to Pantene (Hair Fall) shampoo and conditioner. I read somewhere that once or twice a week, we need to remove residue caused by shampoos, conditioners and styling products from our hair (just like exfoliating our skin) by using an anti-residue shampoo then go back to your favorite shampoo.  Neutrogena has this anti-residue shampoo that I have yet to try.

Been searching for it locally but no luck. I guess I need to find time to check on some PX stores nearby.

So there you go. Instead of feeling depressed due to some physical (and emotional) changes happening in us caused by pregnancy hormones, not to mention the stress in completing all medical tests and worrying about the results,  be happy and feel beautiful. *smiles*  Find time to relax and enjoy 'pamper me time', indulge and be positive. You'll be surprised with the outcome. *wink*

Missing Bee...

It's official, I'm having separation anxiety. I feel I'm beginning to be overly dependent on DH. I want to see him and be with him everyday, every hour, every minute. I don't want him to be out of my sight! *hehe* Last night, I felt I was a cast from a telenovela. Imagine this:

1. In the car leaving for Manila
2. Goodbye kiss to DH
3. Tears falling down my cheeks, sobbing
4. Windows up, lights off so nobody will see me doing #3.
5. Mobile phone in silent mode (just one SMS from DH will surely make me lose my composure)
6. Pretended to be sleeping while weeping.

Blame it to my pregnancy hormones.

Seriously, I miss Xave very much. *sad* I can really feel that he's not around because the house is sooo quiet. Nobody is singing in the shower. I can use the computer 24/7. Nobody is hugging me to sleep, etc.

Sigh...

Daddy felt babies' kicks for the first time!

I'm going 21 weeks and getting bigger and bigger each day. I'm having more difficulties moving (getting out of bed and changing positions) and walking (malling). Getting in and out of the car needs greater effort. I get tired easily and feels like I'm always catching up my breath. The good side, my back pains were lessened. Thanks to the tummy belt and sleep bra. To other expectant mothers out there, invest in a good sleep bra it helps to have a good good night sleep! *smiles*

Remember the Giordano classic round necks shirts in different colors that were so famous before (highschool days)? Those are my pambahay/pantulog the thinner the better! *haha* Now, they don't fit me anymore. Hanging na kase eh! *haha*  I'm using DH's shirts as my night shirts and some of his boxers shorts instead.

I can feel my babies dancing (in me) more frequently. Many times, DH has been trying to feel my tummy for kicks but babies tend to be shy and I tell DH baka ayaw nila sa kanya and he'll give me a sad face. *hehe* Tonight, (night before he leaves for Bataan) he felt the kick for the first time! He was speechless, stunned and teary eyed...then he planted 3 kisses on my tummy. I know he'll be a good Dad to our babies. *smiles*

Week 10: One, Two, Oh wait...One more???

Nice picture and cute babies!!!

Had my 2nd ultrasound today. It’s so amazing to see the babies moving! ☺ Guess what? I’m not having one, not two but three babies! Fraternal triplets! ☺ I still couldn’t believe that I have 3 babies inside me. What a blessing from God! ☺ We are praying that we’ll have 2 girls-1boy or 2boys-1 girl and of course all healthy.

Based from the ultrasound, babies are doing great and their sizes are all the same which is a very good sign. No signs of possible spotting or bleeding as well. Whew, thank God!

Snapshots: (click all pictures to enlarge)

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Week 10 baby

Photo credit: www.babycenter.com

Just to share some changes in me:
- morning sickness started Week 8 to present and I usually have it at night
- nausea, vomiting, excess saliva,
- irritability, food cravings and aversions
- clothes are getting tight

We simply feel soooo blessed! ☺

Week 4

I’m noticing some changes in me. Let me share some:

- minor cramps
- sleepy/always tired/lazy
- frequent urination
- hunger

I always want to see my dear hubby (DH) and cling to him. Hahaha. I feel my tummy is getting bigger since I can no longer fit in my old jeans and shorts but I don’t mind. I’m enjoying my pregnancy!

I was advised by Dr. A. to use Aveeno moisturizing cream for stretchmark prevention.

Aveeno Skin Relief Moisturizing Cream

I had it with me many months ago, I’m so well-prepared! Hehe.

Can’t wait for my 1st ultrasound which will be in 2wks time...