2D Ultrasound

My husband and I are excited to have our baby's first ultrasound. We are specifically excited to know the gender and how the baby looks like inside my tummy.
It's really amazing to see a miracle growing inside me. We are blessed to be expecting a baby boy!!!

Preventing Stretch Marks During Pregnancy

I knew one of the disadvantages of pregnancy is having stretch marks. Stretch marks are not really caused by "kamot" if tummy is really itchy; rather, it is caused by the stretched skin due to growing belly. The skin is normally elastic and capable of stretching but if during puberty a woman got stretch marks, most likely she would also develop stretch marks during pregnancy. Weight gain is also a factor causing stretch marks. That is why, a pregnant women should also be mindful of her weight gain during pregnancy.

Recommended Weight Gain During Pregnancy:
1. Normal weight women: 25-35 pounds
2. Underweight women: 28-40 pounds
3. Overweight women: 15-25 pounds

Many believed that stretch marks can be prevented by using creams and lotions on the onset of pregnancy as it helps increase skin's elasticity. I was hoping not to develop stretch marks so I started putting on Palmer's lotion on my tummy, thighs, and breasts during my first trimester then later on used Palmer's tummy butter for my growing belly.

Palmer's lotion P475
Palmer's tummy butter P595

Both can be bought from Watson's.

Simple is Romantic

After spending almost five hours at The Medical City for my check up with my OB-Gyne and Endocrinologist, it was really worthwhile to end Valentine's Day celebrating it with my husband in Makati with our family in Risen Christ Catholic Community. It's always meaningful celebrating Valentine's with them. Aside from the sumptuous dinner and lively entertainment, what I specifically like about the program is the renewal of marriage vows. It feels great to be reminiscing the day when the two of us promised to love each other ... till death do us part.

Shopping for Maternity Clothes

Pregnancy doesn't mean I have to sacrifice my fashion sense. Shopping for maternity clothes is a bit challenging and fun. Challenging because I have to scout for stuff that fits my budget; fun because i like the joy and excitement it gives me knowing that i have new clothes to wear.

On my first trimester, I shopped at SM Department store and bought from Great Expectations. The brand's blouses and jeans are a bit pricey so I have really choose ones that fit me well, pick colors that are not hard to pair with shoes and bags, and consider styles that are easy to mix and match.

Great Expectation's pants give a good fit that deliver a slimmer silhouette. Styles of their clothes are contemporary so a fashionista mom-to-be can still maintain that stylish look. I tried scouting other clothes from other stores like Gingersnaps and Havin' a Baby but for me, designs of Great Expectations are better. Plus, i learned that their branch along Banawe (beside Le Ching Chinese Restaurant) offers 50% discount. I bought some more clothes that I can use for my third trimester. It's really worth it buying there. The staffs are kind and very accommodating. They also gave me two pink umbrellas as freebies. They have stores in Trinoma and SM Malls but I suggest that you shop at their Banawe branch so you can dig into the stack of their discounted clothes. Regular-priced items and new arrivals are also available at Banawe branch.