I got these cuties from the States (Carter's Gilroy) - at discounted prices! Thanks to Ninang Iris who was kind enough to buy these for her.
Thursday 29 July 2010
Baby Fashionista
Lookie, lookie! Sobie has a lot of clothes, and she's not even born yet. :) A fashionista in the making! From the looks of it, pretty soon she'll be needing a closet of her own. :)
I got these cuties from the States (Carter's Gilroy) - at discounted prices! Thanks to Ninang Iris who was kind enough to buy these for her.
I got these cuties from the States (Carter's Gilroy) - at discounted prices! Thanks to Ninang Iris who was kind enough to buy these for her.
Tuesday 27 July 2010
Weight Issues
I'm now tipping the scale at 60++ kgs.! Gosh, all my life I've never weighed more than 60! I can no longer hide the fact that I'm preggers. :)
Monday 26 July 2010
4 months
In the next few weeks, I will be filing my maternity leave. The idea of not going to work for four straight months (or even more) excites and scares me at the same time!
Sunday 25 July 2010
Let the planning begin!
Planning a party - I LIVE FOR THIS. Remember how long it took me to plan our wedding? :)
Call me OC but this early, I am already planning Sobie's baptism. I figure it's best I plan ahead while I'm still not busy. I can just imagine how occupied I'll be once our little princess is born - nappy changes, breastfeeding (I hope...) and all the drama. It's also near Christmas and New Year so I doubt if suppliers would have the time to entertain meet-ups and inquiries. Plus I have our house to decorate - okay, this deserves another blog entry.
So what have I done so far:
Church - B and I want to hold it at Santuario de San Antonio, same Church we got married last December. I've attended several baptism ceremonies there and can I just say, the baptistry is really lovely! They also hold private baptisms so that's really a plus! So last week, I inquired. One of the requirements to reserve a slot is the birth certificate - sadly wala pa. Hahahaha. So note to self - after giving birth and securing Sobie's birth certificate, punta na agad ng SSA. :)
Venue - We already have one in mind but I prefer not to share it yet. Thanks to my dear father in law who managed to reserve it for us - connections, connections! Hehehe, pati siya do nakaligtas sa mga errands. :) Will blog about this some other time. But for now, we're 90% sure about it. It's within Makati Area.
Photo Coverage - I am seriously considering Ging Lorenzo. I have inquired already, still waiting for her reply.
Party Planner/Venue Styling - I've shortlisted around 3. Still waiting for all quotations then I'll pick one. I want to take advantage of their early bird promotions.
Ninong/Ninang - work in progress though I've informed a few already. Still completing the roster.
Theme - Picked! Definitely not a cartoon character - I will reserve that for Sobie's first birthday.
Baptismal Gown - none yet. Might just buy off the rack if I see something pretty.
Reception Dress - c/o Tito Doc/Ninong Arnel. He will have one made from Randy Ortiz. Yay, I'm sooo excited. :) I can tell Sobie's going to be a kikay!
Invites - Shortlisted some suppliers. Still waiting for other quotations. I'm still contemplating on DIYing this... But would I be able to pull this off? We shall see...
Favors - Not finalized but definitely not the kind that gathers alikabok over time. It has to be of practical use, may be even edible (cupcakes?)
Preps - B suggested we check-in in one of the nearby hotels in the area - this part, I am hesitant about. Ang gastos! :) On the hand, it would be a great venue for the pictorial. Now, I'm imagining Sobie (and me) posing near the stairwell of Manila Pen or Makati Shang. Hahahaha. Erase! Erase!
DIY - Baptismal candles
Others - B wanted to bring beer kegs, hahaha. I like the idea. But I think it would be unfair to me. I will be breastfeeding then which means I can't drink :( (Oh, the things I do for you Sobie!)
So, there! Not bad right? Considering I have like 6 months to go. (Hinde ako excited, hindi ako excited :P)
We have a strict budget for Sobie's baptism so I'm really trying my best to scrimp. Wish me luck.
Call me OC but this early, I am already planning Sobie's baptism. I figure it's best I plan ahead while I'm still not busy. I can just imagine how occupied I'll be once our little princess is born - nappy changes, breastfeeding (I hope...) and all the drama. It's also near Christmas and New Year so I doubt if suppliers would have the time to entertain meet-ups and inquiries. Plus I have our house to decorate - okay, this deserves another blog entry.
So what have I done so far:
Church - B and I want to hold it at Santuario de San Antonio, same Church we got married last December. I've attended several baptism ceremonies there and can I just say, the baptistry is really lovely! They also hold private baptisms so that's really a plus! So last week, I inquired. One of the requirements to reserve a slot is the birth certificate - sadly wala pa. Hahahaha. So note to self - after giving birth and securing Sobie's birth certificate, punta na agad ng SSA. :)
Venue - We already have one in mind but I prefer not to share it yet. Thanks to my dear father in law who managed to reserve it for us - connections, connections! Hehehe, pati siya do nakaligtas sa mga errands. :) Will blog about this some other time. But for now, we're 90% sure about it. It's within Makati Area.
Photo Coverage - I am seriously considering Ging Lorenzo. I have inquired already, still waiting for her reply.
Party Planner/Venue Styling - I've shortlisted around 3. Still waiting for all quotations then I'll pick one. I want to take advantage of their early bird promotions.
Ninong/Ninang - work in progress though I've informed a few already. Still completing the roster.
Theme - Picked! Definitely not a cartoon character - I will reserve that for Sobie's first birthday.
Baptismal Gown - none yet. Might just buy off the rack if I see something pretty.
Reception Dress - c/o Tito Doc/Ninong Arnel. He will have one made from Randy Ortiz. Yay, I'm sooo excited. :) I can tell Sobie's going to be a kikay!
Invites - Shortlisted some suppliers. Still waiting for other quotations. I'm still contemplating on DIYing this... But would I be able to pull this off? We shall see...
Favors - Not finalized but definitely not the kind that gathers alikabok over time. It has to be of practical use, may be even edible (cupcakes?)
Preps - B suggested we check-in in one of the nearby hotels in the area - this part, I am hesitant about. Ang gastos! :) On the hand, it would be a great venue for the pictorial. Now, I'm imagining Sobie (and me) posing near the stairwell of Manila Pen or Makati Shang. Hahahaha. Erase! Erase!
DIY - Baptismal candles
Others - B wanted to bring beer kegs, hahaha. I like the idea. But I think it would be unfair to me. I will be breastfeeding then which means I can't drink :( (Oh, the things I do for you Sobie!)
So, there! Not bad right? Considering I have like 6 months to go. (Hinde ako excited, hindi ako excited :P)
We have a strict budget for Sobie's baptism so I'm really trying my best to scrimp. Wish me luck.
Saturday 24 July 2010
It's a Girl!
We will name her SOPHIA BEATRICE - a name fit for a princess. Her nickname is SOBIE (reminds me of an LV purse [Sobe] I soooo covet... hehehe)
Let the shopping begin! :)
Friday 9 July 2010
Monday 5 July 2010
Just Us
Sharing with you our recent road trip. Yes, just him, me and our then 13-week old baby . No driver, no bodyguard for a change! Loved it! :) Oh and no TV,too! :)
We stayed one night at Virgin Beach Resort, Laiya, Batangas then drove to Tagaytay City. We initially wanted to stay at The Boutique but sadly, it is fully booked. We had a sumptous lunch at a nearby Filipino restaurant, Pamana where I had my favorite crispy tawilis. Yummy! We decided to stay overnight at The Nurture Spa, where hubby had his full body massage. Unfortunately they didn't offer prenatal massage so I settled for their facial massage and foot spa. The following day, relaxed and rejuvinated, we headed back to the city.
We stayed one night at Virgin Beach Resort, Laiya, Batangas then drove to Tagaytay City. We initially wanted to stay at The Boutique but sadly, it is fully booked. We had a sumptous lunch at a nearby Filipino restaurant, Pamana where I had my favorite crispy tawilis. Yummy! We decided to stay overnight at The Nurture Spa, where hubby had his full body massage. Unfortunately they didn't offer prenatal massage so I settled for their facial massage and foot spa. The following day, relaxed and rejuvinated, we headed back to the city.
Sunday 4 July 2010
What have you done?
Thought it would be fun to answer the following. Try it :)
I underlined the ones I've done so far...
01. Bought everyone in the bar a drink
02. Swam with wild dolphins
03. Climbed a mountain
04. Taken a Ferrari for a test drive
05. Been inside the Great Pyramid
06. Held a tarantula
07. Taken a candlelit bath with someone
08. Said 'I love you' and meant it
09. Hugged a tree
10. Bungee jumped
11. Visited Paris -- Yeah, and lurved it!!! :)
12. Watched a lightning storm at sea
13. Stayed up all night long and saw the sun rise
14. Seen the Northern Lights
15. Gone to a huge sports game - Is Ateneo-La Salle game counted? I say, YES!
16. Walked the stairs to the top of the leaning Tower of Pisa - well, technically i didn't walk up the stairs pero counted na yung visit namin! Hehehe.
17. Grown and eaten your own vegetables
18. Touched an iceberg
19. Slept under the stars
20. Changed a baby's diaper - SOON!!!
21. Taken a trip in a hot air balloon
22. Watched a meteor shower
23. Gotten drunk on champagne - Hahaha, last night in Rome. With matching drama drama pa with B.
24. Given more than you can afford to charity
25. Looked up at the night sky through a telescope
26. Had an uncontrollable giggling fit at the worst possible moment
27. Had a food fight
28. Bet on a winning horse
29. Asked out a stranger
30. Had a snowball fight
31. Screamed as loudly as you possibly can
32. Held a lamb
33. Seen a total eclipse
34. Ridden a roller coaster - In Ocean Park, HK with my sister.
35. Hit a home run
36. Danced like a fool and not cared who was looking - Boracay!
37. Adopted an accent for an entire day
38. Actually felt happy about your life, even for just a moment - EVERY SINGLE MOMENT!
39. Had two hard drives for your computer
40. Visited all 50 states
41. Taken care of someone who was shit faced
42. Had amazing friends -- and still have
43. Danced with a stranger in a foreign country - Hahaha, in SG! A foreigner started dancing with me while I was holding a glass of screw driver.
44. Watched wild whales
45. Stolen a sign
46. Backpacked in Europe
47. Taken a road-trip
48. Gone rock climbing
49. Midnight walk on the beach
50. Gone sky diving
51. Visited Ireland
52. Been heartbroken longer than you were actually in love
53. In a restaurant, sat at a stranger's table and had a meal with them
54. Visited Japan
55. Milked a cow
56. Alphabetized your CDs
57. Pretended to be a superhero
58. Sung karaoke
59. Lounged around in bed all day - been doing that lately...
60. Posed nude in front of strangers
61. Gone scuba diving
62. Kissed in the rain
63. Played in the mud
64. Played in the rain
65. Gone to a drive-in theater
66. Visited the Great Wall of China
67. Started a business
68. Fallen in love and not had your heart broken
69. Toured ancient sites
70. Taken a martial arts class
71. Played D&D for more than 6 hours straight
72. Gotten married
73. Been in a movie
74. Crashed a party
75. Gotten divorced
76. Gone without food for 5 days
77. Made cookies from scratch
78. Won first prize in a costume contest
79. Ridden a gondola in Venice
80. Gotten a tattoo
81. Rafted the Snake River
82. Been on television news programs as an "expert"
83. Got flowers for no reason
84. Performed on stage
85. Been to Las Vegas
86. Recorded music
87. Eaten shark
88. Had a one-night stand
89. Gone to Thailand
90. Bought a house
91. Been in a combat zone
92. Buried one/both of your parents
93. Been on a cruise ship -- just a dinner cruise - Hmmm, not really a ship, but a yatcht.
94. Spoken more than one language fluently
95. Performed in Rocky Horror
96. Raised children
97. Followed your favorite band/singer on tour
99. Taken an exotic bicycle tour in a foreign country
100. Picked up and moved to another city to just start over
101. Walked the Golden Gate Bridge
102. Sang loudly in the car, and didn't stop when you knew someone was looking
103. Had plastic surgery
104. Survived an accident that you shouldn't have survived
105. Wrote articles for a large publication
106. Lost over 100 pounds
107. Held someone while they were having a flashback
108. Piloted an airplane
109. Petted a stingray - Sentosa!
110. Broken someone's heart
111. Helped an animal give birth
112. Won money on a T.V. game show
113. Broken a bone
114. Gone on an African photo safari
115. Had a body part of yours below the neck pierced
116. Fired a rifle, shotgun, or pistol
117. Eaten mushrooms that were gathered in the wild
118. Ridden a horse
119. Had major surgery
120. Had a snake as a pet
121. Hiked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon
122. Slept for more than 30 hours over the course of 48 hours
123. Visited more foreign countries than U.S. states
124. Visited all 7 continents
125. Taken a canoe trip that lasted more than 2 days
126. Eaten kangaroo meat
127. Eaten sushi
128. Had your picture in the newspaper
129. Changed someone's mind about something you care deeply about
130. Gone back to school
131. Parasailed
132. Petted a cockroach
133. Eaten fried green tomatoes
134. Read The Iliad - and the Odyssey
135. Selected one "important" author who you missed in school, and read
136. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
137. Skipped all your school reunions
138. Communicated with someone without sharing a common spoken language
139. Been elected to public office
140. Written your own computer language
141. Thought to yourself that you're living your dream
142. Had to put someone you love into hospice care
143. Built your own PC from parts
144. Sold your own artwork to someone who didn't know you
145. Had a booth at a street fair
146. Dyed your hair
147. Been a DJ
148. Shaved your head
149. Caused a car accident
150. Saved someone's life
I underlined the ones I've done so far...
01. Bought everyone in the bar a drink
02. Swam with wild dolphins
03. Climbed a mountain
04. Taken a Ferrari for a test drive
05. Been inside the Great Pyramid
06. Held a tarantula
07. Taken a candlelit bath with someone
08. Said 'I love you' and meant it
09. Hugged a tree
10. Bungee jumped
11. Visited Paris -- Yeah, and lurved it!!! :)
12. Watched a lightning storm at sea
13. Stayed up all night long and saw the sun rise
14. Seen the Northern Lights
15. Gone to a huge sports game - Is Ateneo-La Salle game counted? I say, YES!
16. Walked the stairs to the top of the leaning Tower of Pisa - well, technically i didn't walk up the stairs pero counted na yung visit namin! Hehehe.
17. Grown and eaten your own vegetables
18. Touched an iceberg
19. Slept under the stars
20. Changed a baby's diaper - SOON!!!
21. Taken a trip in a hot air balloon
22. Watched a meteor shower
23. Gotten drunk on champagne - Hahaha, last night in Rome. With matching drama drama pa with B.
24. Given more than you can afford to charity
25. Looked up at the night sky through a telescope
26. Had an uncontrollable giggling fit at the worst possible moment
27. Had a food fight
28. Bet on a winning horse
29. Asked out a stranger
30. Had a snowball fight
31. Screamed as loudly as you possibly can
32. Held a lamb
33. Seen a total eclipse
34. Ridden a roller coaster - In Ocean Park, HK with my sister.
35. Hit a home run
36. Danced like a fool and not cared who was looking - Boracay!
37. Adopted an accent for an entire day
38. Actually felt happy about your life, even for just a moment - EVERY SINGLE MOMENT!
39. Had two hard drives for your computer
40. Visited all 50 states
41. Taken care of someone who was shit faced
42. Had amazing friends -- and still have
43. Danced with a stranger in a foreign country - Hahaha, in SG! A foreigner started dancing with me while I was holding a glass of screw driver.
44. Watched wild whales
45. Stolen a sign
46. Backpacked in Europe
47. Taken a road-trip
48. Gone rock climbing
49. Midnight walk on the beach
50. Gone sky diving
51. Visited Ireland
52. Been heartbroken longer than you were actually in love
53. In a restaurant, sat at a stranger's table and had a meal with them
54. Visited Japan
55. Milked a cow
56. Alphabetized your CDs
57. Pretended to be a superhero
58. Sung karaoke
59. Lounged around in bed all day - been doing that lately...
60. Posed nude in front of strangers
61. Gone scuba diving
62. Kissed in the rain
63. Played in the mud
64. Played in the rain
65. Gone to a drive-in theater
66. Visited the Great Wall of China
67. Started a business
68. Fallen in love and not had your heart broken
69. Toured ancient sites
70. Taken a martial arts class
71. Played D&D for more than 6 hours straight
72. Gotten married
73. Been in a movie
74. Crashed a party
75. Gotten divorced
76. Gone without food for 5 days
77. Made cookies from scratch
78. Won first prize in a costume contest
79. Ridden a gondola in Venice
80. Gotten a tattoo
81. Rafted the Snake River
82. Been on television news programs as an "expert"
83. Got flowers for no reason
84. Performed on stage
85. Been to Las Vegas
86. Recorded music
87. Eaten shark
88. Had a one-night stand
89. Gone to Thailand
90. Bought a house
91. Been in a combat zone
92. Buried one/both of your parents
93. Been on a cruise ship -- just a dinner cruise - Hmmm, not really a ship, but a yatcht.
94. Spoken more than one language fluently
95. Performed in Rocky Horror
96. Raised children
97. Followed your favorite band/singer on tour
99. Taken an exotic bicycle tour in a foreign country
100. Picked up and moved to another city to just start over
101. Walked the Golden Gate Bridge
102. Sang loudly in the car, and didn't stop when you knew someone was looking
103. Had plastic surgery
104. Survived an accident that you shouldn't have survived
105. Wrote articles for a large publication
106. Lost over 100 pounds
107. Held someone while they were having a flashback
108. Piloted an airplane
109. Petted a stingray - Sentosa!
110. Broken someone's heart
111. Helped an animal give birth
112. Won money on a T.V. game show
113. Broken a bone
114. Gone on an African photo safari
115. Had a body part of yours below the neck pierced
116. Fired a rifle, shotgun, or pistol
117. Eaten mushrooms that were gathered in the wild
118. Ridden a horse
119. Had major surgery
120. Had a snake as a pet
121. Hiked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon
122. Slept for more than 30 hours over the course of 48 hours
123. Visited more foreign countries than U.S. states
124. Visited all 7 continents
125. Taken a canoe trip that lasted more than 2 days
126. Eaten kangaroo meat
127. Eaten sushi
128. Had your picture in the newspaper
129. Changed someone's mind about something you care deeply about
130. Gone back to school
131. Parasailed
132. Petted a cockroach
133. Eaten fried green tomatoes
134. Read The Iliad - and the Odyssey
135. Selected one "important" author who you missed in school, and read
136. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
137. Skipped all your school reunions
138. Communicated with someone without sharing a common spoken language
139. Been elected to public office
140. Written your own computer language
141. Thought to yourself that you're living your dream
142. Had to put someone you love into hospice care
143. Built your own PC from parts
144. Sold your own artwork to someone who didn't know you
145. Had a booth at a street fair
146. Dyed your hair
147. Been a DJ
148. Shaved your head
149. Caused a car accident
150. Saved someone's life
Friday 2 July 2010
19 Weeks
Baby is exactly 19 weeks today. One more week and I'm halfway through my pregnancy! Yey! :)
This week, I've been feeling some little movements in my tummy. Baby sure is making his/her presence felt. :)
This week's cravings - still Quarter Pounder!
This week, I've been feeling some little movements in my tummy. Baby sure is making his/her presence felt. :)
This week's cravings - still Quarter Pounder!
Thursday 1 July 2010
Shopping!
I'm so excited to shop! Well this time, not for myself but for our dear baby. I was told to hold off until I'm on my 8th month... that's like 3 1/2 months from now! :(
Pattern: Little Hoot
I like this design because it's gender neutral. It's also not as expensive as the other models. Hehehe, trying to be a practical Mom. :) I am also considering the following:
Pattern: Little Wonders
Because I foresee that we will be 'gala', I also want:
Alano Travel System
I have more in mind but eto muna for now :)
Images from Graco
Anyway, here are some of the stuff that I'm eyeing for baby:
(NOTE TO SELF: SAVE! SAVE! SAVE!)
Graco Pack 'n Play Classic PlayardPattern: Little Hoot
I like this design because it's gender neutral. It's also not as expensive as the other models. Hehehe, trying to be a practical Mom. :) I am also considering the following:
Pattern: Little Wonders
Because I foresee that we will be 'gala', I also want:
Alano Travel System
I have more in mind but eto muna for now :)Images from Graco
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