Roller coaster ride to motherhood

I always say that my pregnancy was really like a roller coaster ride. I had a very sensitive pregnancy and was considered at high risk. Well, they say each pregnancy is different. What works for some women might not work for others. Mine was different, too, in a way. I was already on my 8th week of pregnancy when I consulted an OB Gyne and had my first sonogram. To our dismay, we found out that I have a smooth muscle growing in the walls of my uterus and that's what you call -Myoma. It was already a size of an egg and grows as the fetus matures and develops. Nothing so serious until I got hospitalized few days after my 1st pre-natal check up due to spotting or threatened abortion. That was the start of my roller coaster ride to motherhood. I was put to bed rest then, no bathroom priviledges in the hospital. After few days I was discharged but again I was advised not to stress myself, take a lot of rest and drink my medicines. From then on, my trip to the mall, friends meet-ups were lessen. I spent most of my time at home, watching tv, reading my pregnancy books and magazines, surf the net, eat and sleep. I got bored doing that every single day of my pregnancy until reaching 4 or 5 months. I grabbed all opportunity that I have to go to malls & meet with my friends. Go here and there. At 24 weeks, I was rushed to the hospital due to pre-term labor. I swear it was so painful and the hardest part of my pregnancy. I had to stay in the delivery room with no companions, no visitors allowed. Again, no bathroom priviledges. Total bed rest. The doctors had to monitor my and my baby's condition round the clock. Kiehla was very eager to come out at that time. I had contractions every 5 minutes. The doctors gave me Ixocilan through an IV, they had to sedate me two times so I can sleep and relax. They had to insert what they call progesterone in my vagina everyday and through injection 3x a week. Thank God after a week my condition normalized. I was again put to bed rest. The only place I can go to is the hospital for weekly check up. My Ob had to give me injectible progesterone weekly until reaching 32 weeks. Imagine how hard and painful that was and not to mention very expensive. One progesterone costs about 1500-2000 pesos. There were times I feel giving up. I broke down several times. I could not wait and sacrifice any longer. Thank God I have a very supportive husband and family. They were always there to cheer me up, helped me go through with it and prayed with me. After all that has happenned, I reached my full term. I was scheduled for a c-section. My husband and I accepted the fact already from day 1 that I am not going to have a normal delivery because of the complications I have encountered in my pregnancy. I must still say that getting pregnant is the most beautiful part of my life as a woman and Kiehla changed my life for the better. Thank you God Almighty.

Party Venues

Party venue plays an important role in every event or party. Scouting for the best location may it be a restaurant, clubhouse or a hall is a tough job for someone who wants to throw a decent party for a loved one. Six months ago I started to search for the best place we can hold my daughter's first birthday party. Thanks to technology that I was able to find through fingertips. During my research I came across several party venues that differs from one another of course. I tried those clubhouses situated in private subdivisions and villages but mostly requires sponsorship and way beyond my budget. I had to trim down my list and came up with the following venues.

1. Prestige Tower. This venue is situated in the heart of Ortigas Center.  Many had already celebrated their child's birthday here. When we visited this place for ocular the girl incharge was very busy, she asked us to wait for like 10minutes because she has to attend to another query. When she finally stepped out of her office there were another 2 persons waiting for her and again we were asked to wait for few more minutes. Since there was a party going on we were able to have a glimpse of the place. Based from what I saw the place looks kinda old, dark, low ceiling, small, it is carpeted but looks old. So we decided not to further our inquiries.

2. One San Miguel- This place is located also in Ortigas. in the famous San Miguel Avenue. The place is also old. Old enough that you see parts of the wall that needs to be repainted. There were big posts in the middle that blocks the stage. Smelly and small. definitely not my type.

3. Miilkyway- Arnaiz ave Makati. The place is nice. cozy, clean, they have ample space for the stage or games. The problem in this venue is that you need to consume about 50k so you can book them. If I remember it right the cheapest per person is P450 which is only for merienda type party.

4. Makati Sports Club- in the heart of the business district of Makati. This place has several function rooms from smaller groups to bigger number of guests. You don't need to be a member or any sponsorship. Their packages are also affordable. The only problem is that they charge you for electricity consumption. If you will bring your own supplier like photobooth or food carts they are additional fee.

5. The Creamery at MOA -they have affordable packages to choose from. but they only allow their own suppliers. They also have set program or their own show.

6. Patio Ibarra- i was not able to see personaly this place but they also have affordable packages from baptism to birthday parties etc. The place based from what I heard is a bit old but is another good option if you are in Quezon city area.

and finally I was able to find the place that suits my needs, my requirements and my standards. One Cafe and Events Place at One Corporate Center, Ortigas is just so right. The building was just bult few years ago. The moment you enter the building you will feel the difference from the other towers mentioned here. Clean is how I describe it. There are several elevators that can take you to One Cafe. One cafe is just the place to be. It is very spacious, there is enough lighting from outside, also there own lights give extra drama. The place is clean, does not smell anything. low ceiling and yet it is just right. They have their own sound system, projector, stage where you can use for free. They have an in-house caterer and their food packages are affordable. As soon as we saw the place, we booked our event right away.

One Cafe and Events Place

more about One Cafe during my daughter's party on my next blog. If you need any numbers or contact persons please do not hesitate to contact me.

Extra baggages!

I just turned 25 when I got pregnant with my first born, Kiehla. I was working then as an hotelier in one of the most prestigious hotel chains in the world and was based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. I was 7 weeks on the way already when I discovered the life within me. I felt really worried, scared of what's going to happen. In middle east countries by the way do not allow single women to bore a child. So my now husband kiel and I informed our superiors right away and took the earliest flight to Manila. We left Abu dhabi at 10am of March 11. flight was delayed for two hours. It was a connecting flight to Bahrain and suppose to fly to Manila from Bahrain at 1pm but again flighht was delayed and took the 7pm flight instead. We reached Manila the next day, Friday March 12 at 10 am. It was my mother who picked us up in the airport. I know that was really hard for her, seeing her daughter coming with extra baggages unexpected. Mama hugged me and I uttered the words "ma. sorry hindi ko sinasadya". Though she said everything is fine I know deep inside she is breaking. Kiel met my family and so did I. Because of too much stress, long journey,I got hospitalized due to spotting few days before our civil wedding. That was the start of my roller coaster ride to motherhood.

Let's get it started

Hello there! It's been awhile since my last post. I must say I havn't really started (oh well in this account). I am one of those peeps who tend to forget their account's username and password. So, I have to create a new one and get started. Anyway, I am tied up with so many things. A stay-at-home mom like me is just so busy like those other women going to their offices to work. I work 24 hours a day, seven days a week with no days off and holidays. I don't even have a 30 minute coffee break or a 3 minute restroom break. I master taking showers for 5 minutes. Yes, you read it right. For 5 minutes in the bathroom, I am done! Why? Because my little tyrant Kiehla gets gaga whenever she feels I am away. She cries like a mad cow, turns her toys upside down and yell like crazy. I breastfeed Kiehla from the time she was born and up to this moment I am still nursing her exclusively. She does not want to be fed by any feeding bottles. her pediatrician said Kiehla is different from the other babies out there.Kiehla wants nothing but her mommy, that's how breastfed babies are.They are most dependent to their mothers, they build a stronger relationship with them. And so they suffer from separation anxiety when their mothers leave them. One thing is for sure, this will not last forever. In a few months time, Kiehla will learn how to do things on her own. Feed herself. For now, let me enjoy this journey with her. Savor those tough times with my little angel. And embrace the greatest blessing from above.