So I've been active on Instagram and Facebook most of the time because those are the easiest media I can use while being on regular bedrest and on rare occasions that I'm out.

I've been spending the remainder of this challenging pregnancy doing things I haven't done for quite some time after working in corporate for around 13 or so years.



I'm back to getting my watercolor and calligraphy skills sharpened. I find that these help me take my mind off the worries, aches and pains plus the sleepless nights.

I'm already 35 weeks and 2 days. By Sunday, I'm officially 36 weeks and I'm due anytime next week onwards!

Because the contractions are getting more frequent and the pains are more severe, we're guessing I'll be giving birth between week 37 and 38.

I'm excited to see my little girl and scared because I don't know how her health will be.
I'll write about our journey and Raya's condition in another post with the hopes that other moms and dads might have or are experiencing the same thing. Faith and trust in God is what keeps my husband and I as calm as we can be plus friends and family who keep praying for our little one.

I hope everyone's dry and safe in their homes. I believe the recent typhoon flooded several areas.

There's so much to be thankful for everyday, it's one thing that I try never to forget.

Cheers!

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I've been busy with work despite staying home to work.
The only time I really went out was during church last Sunday and 2 days before that, I was always at the doctor's for routine and special tests.

After church last Sunday, we had to buy special supplements in GNC for the baby (more about that in a later post). Along the way, we saw Expo Mom and it was their last day. Luckily, I saw the Babymama.ph booth which was at the front, so I had to go in because I have been planning to get the Spectra M1 Breast Pump Set, a birthday gift from the hubby.

I have no regrets having my first two babies and this third one, we're all very excited.

But as I type this, It means I can't get sleep.
Not because I'm not sleepy, but because I really can't close my eyes without feeling so uncomfortable with the back and side pain.

So today, because of sheer desperation and after attempting for the last 6 months to make all 8 regular pillow work, I stumbled upon a google search that led me to this pillow:

Luckily, they all sell at Lazada, which has been my go-to site since I can't go out much to shop.
I will blog all about the product reviews I have from what I've purchased from them so far.

This looked like a good buy and although I felt paying for Php2,150 for a pillow was a bit high for me, I figured that it goes a long way because it has many uses.

The big plus is that Lazada gave me not just free shipping but an additional 15% Discount because every Monday, all Mastercard Debit and Credit card users are given this additional perk. (This isn't a paid post, I'm just ecstatic that I got to save around Php300+, not bad at all!)

I have yet to review this product when I get it and I hope I get it soon!

I also think this was meant to be because I think I got the last stock from Lazada.

If you're curious like me and want to go ahead and buy before my review, here's more info and you can visit their site directly: Link is HERE


I'm also looking forward to breastfeed longer this time so this will come in handy.
I'm quite determined and I've found THE breastpump I want to get (a.k.a. already asked the hubby to give me that one for my birthday present instead of something else, he was weirded out but I told him why). I'll blog about it soon.

So till my next post.

Cheers!














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I've been blessed with two smart and sweet kids and so it came to us as both a blessing and surprise that we are having another one by July.

Though I am so excited to have a little one again, my body wasn't as prepared and strong for this pregnancy.

First, I'm in my early 30's and I've had some extreme allergy issues in the past 2 years.
Second, I've been working on erratic schedules and locations so the change to not be able to work as fast or as easy or to not be able to work at all at certain days is such a big change, it comes to a point that I get so emotional and depressed.

Depression

Not a lot of women would be proud to say that they got depressed during their pregnancy. Simply because it feels so wrong having to say that when you have such a wonderful blessing in your belly. But let's face it, depression is not just because of the emotional changes, there are a lot of raging hormones you don't have control over!

So what do I do to cope?

I accept the fact that I'm currently weak physically but I can be strong emotionally with the help of the people around me - family and friends who are very caring and supportive.

I tell my husband what I am going through and ask for his support and extra care (yes, this is the time to ask for more TLC from the husband)

I read a lot of books, forums and blogs and find out I am not alone in my experience

Blessings and Beyond

I am so very blessed too that my work allows me to do accomplish tasks at home.

I have a work partner who values family and understands what I am going through and a team at the office who are very tech savvy and creative, that we can get the job done despite the telecommute at certain times.

From time to time that I am allowed to get out of bed rest, I still drop by the office and make it a point to align with the team physically at least twice a week.

I am also very fortunate to have very professional and kind clients who I can coordinate with off-site if I can't do field visits.

I have a small home-based business too and is very fortunate to have two assistants who take care of the house and the kids and assist me as needed. I get to help them earn extra too which is such a huge plus and accomplishment for me, no matter how little or big we make out of it.

Productive Hands

I went back to blogging because I needed to share this experience again with those who may stumble upon this little blog with the hopes that someone out there finds information here useful.

I'm also working on a craft room project so my kids and I can have access to all the items we need and we can get to organize activities every week, as part of the preparation we're doing to venture into home schooling (will write about these two things soon).

It's been a huge change for me coming from corporate and a year after, it's still challenging but much more rewarding.

Financially, its risky but it comes as again, a blessing, because I did not expect my health during my pregnancy to be as challenging as this.

I believe God has a way of putting things into place, even if it doesn't look as attractive from start.

More in the coming days.

Cheers!












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