It was the morning of April 2, 2020 when I gave birth to our third child, Aeda Sicilia IV. We went to the hospital at 3:00 am, excited but at the same time worried of what will happen. Preparations were done upon our arrival but because of Covid-19, additional protocols were done and/or removed. Upon … Continue reading My birthing experience: Aeda
So I am writing this frw hours before we go to the hospital. Change of plan, we're going to deliver Baby Aeda tomorrow morning. After my ultrasound a while ago, I was advised by my OB that baby is ready and I can deliver the soonest because of the threat of Covid-19. So I talked … Continue reading The night before
Uncertainties and anxiety I am about to give birth on April 4, 2020, less than a week from now. Aside from the mixed emotions and uncertainties that I am having in giving birth, I am also anxious for the past weeks because of the Covid-19. My mind is clouded with 'what-ifs' and 'what-to-dos' but I … Continue reading Pregnancy in the time of Covid-19
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I never wrote something about our incoming baby girl, not because I do not want to but because I want to just keep it to ourselves after what happened to Baby Tres. Baby Aeda will be our rainbow baby. But I am already 30 weeks pregnant and expecting to delivery this wonderful baby by April … Continue reading Aeda Sicilia IV
Today is Ria's convocation day for the second trimester. We took a whole day leave to attend the event as she is to receive a certificate as a qualifier for high honors award. We were late. And when we saw her, she was crying already because we were not able to accompany her when she … Continue reading Today, we failed as parents
I have been married for nine years, and I thought I already knew what I have to know about love few years after marriage. I was sort of complaining to my husband, directly or indirectly, on why he isn't very expressive of his love for me and his children. I was always asking him "Do … Continue reading The Five Languages of Love
de·mise dəˈmīz/ noun 1. a person's death. Early embryonic demise. This phrase has been circling my mind for three days now. Monday. October 1, 2018. We went for a scheduled ultrasound to check baby's cardiac activity since the last one stated that the heartbeat was still weak, normal for a 6-week old fetus. When the … Continue reading Demise
In 2010, I decided to create a new blog focusing on my life being a mother, wife and full-time employee. I just gave birth to my first child at that time (well, probably few months after). I was asked, what if I'll have another child? But I said to myself, well, I only want to … Continue reading Mommy loves Ria, JJ and B3
Amy Morin/Sep 5, 2017 CREDIT: Getty Images All kids have the ability to develop mental muscle. We just need to teach them how. Challenges, hardship, and setbacks are inevitable. Teaching kids to build mental musclehelps them become resilient. It's also the key to helping them reach their greatest potential in life. But, it's easy to get so … Continue reading WANT TO RAISE MENTALLY STRONG KIDS? DO THESE 3 THINGS (MOST PARENTS DON’T DO ANY OF THEM)
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