Upset

Nothing grand, sale was only at 10% and most of the major items were out of stock to think I was their first customer for the day. Settled to buy 3 cribs but they only have one on stock/ display (with scratches) and I didn't like it. I had to wait for new stocks to arrive. Sigh. Got some small items like nasal aspirators, hair brushes, burp pads, etc. just so I won't leave the store empty-handed. Frankly, there was nothing good to buy. Online shops like Amazon, BabiesRus, etc. are still the best if you want variety and better prices. Oftentimes, they give promos specially if you buy more (ex. buy 1, get 1 50% or free).  

Good deals seldom never happen in Philippines! *sad*

Baby Company Sale

Good news to all moms out there. 

Oh, I love sale.

Attention Much?

More often than not, 9 out of 10 people think I'm due anytime. Wherever I go, may it be in the mall, bank, grocery or church they can't help but notice stare at me maybe because of my body built, I'm petite and has a tummy that is unusually big. I don't like the attention, but I appreciate some perks!

Let me share some:

1. I hate going to the banks due to long queues. Bank staffs normally approach me and I get to skip the line. On ATMs, strangers let me go first so I can go back to the car immediately. I love it!

2. I'm always offered seats wherever I go. I feel like a VIP! *haha*

3. I'm the priority on elevators and escalators. They give way but sometimes it's embarrassing already.

I also get to meet and speak with quite a number of strangers already.

Normally they'll ask me if I'm due anytime and if I'm alone (looking and sounding worried) everytime I tell them 'no, I'm on my 5th month only' I can see big question marks on their faces. For the brave ones more curious people I'm given follow up comments that my tummy is big for 5 months...

They never fail to amaze me everytime I tell them that I'm expecting triplets then I smile. *haha* If only I have video cam with me all the time, it would be nice to capture their comical reactions. I've even encountered some Lolas clapped their hands and jumped while in St. Pio chapel queuing for the relics. Apparently, she's a Lola to a twins.

Earlier in a bank, a korean looking guy approached me and as expected tried to guess that I'm due anytime. I got the same reaction. He said he's good on guessing baby's age based on tummy size since his wife is an OB-Gyne/Gyne-Onco (in Medical City and St. Lukes). I think he's a doctor, too but I failed to ask.

I'm sure our babies will get more attention when they come out. I should be ready and get used to to it...

Afraid!

Last night was a nightmare. I woke up past 3am I couldn't breathe. I felt something was wrong. I got scared, teary-eyed. I was helpless. I thought I'm gonna die (of course I'm exaggerating). Tried to relief myself by clearing off my nose (there was nothing inside), applied tons of Vicks on my nose, throat and chest (thinking it might help me go back to sleep). I prayed real hard...then, tears started falling.

Called up Hubby (he's out of town) and cried some more.  Seriously, it was a frightening experience. Wish he's here to hug, comfort and rub my back. He has work...I get to see him on weekends only. I don't know how long I can endure this situation. 

I hope I won't experience this again tonight and the nights to come. It was hard.

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*

The Bones Pliage

I like colors, I love anything pink and I want this!

The "Bones" Pliage by Jeremy Scott. Inspired by Scott's Spring/Summer 2010 ready-to-wear collection shown at London Fashion Week last September.

I love the tiny white bones playfully poking in and out of the bubblegum-pink cotton canvas. Looks like Flinstones!

It's limited edition. Not sure if this will be available in Philippines so I better bug some friends to buy this for me! *crossed fingers* This would be a nice diaper bag for my girls. *hehe*

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*

Whoa-Ho!

OMG-OMG-OMG!

I just felt my babies move! I know it's OA but my eyes are watery as I write this...

I'm sitting on our bed, my back on our head board while infront of laptop (laptop on my lap) I suddenly felt kicks of my babies and looked down...saw my tummy moving, waving...

Amazing!