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Coleen just turned 6 years old last Oct. 13.

Cocoy will be 2 years old this Dec.19.

Babu will be 8 mos this Oct. 21.

My hands are full.

Need I say more?

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I came across this article from Bo Sanchez’s website. I got interested in it because it greatly speaks of myself. I am the type of person who is afraid of confrontations and of making mistakes. I tend to say ‘yes’ even if I really really mean ‘no’. I know that sometimes it gets me into trouble but what could I do? I just can’t stand the thought of facing angry people and most especially people who might get angry at my mistakes.

But good thing I read that blog. It kept me thinking that I should really be more decisive and firm with what I really like, what I believe in and most especially with what I want to do with my life. I guess I should not focus so much on trying to please other people because if I keep on doing this, I might just get so frustrated and end up not being happy at all.

Yes, I should learn to say no. I should. I must.

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I have finally uploaded the AVP I made for my Papa for his 60th birthday party last May 9, 2008. Too bad it wasn’t played then. Better late than never! Here is the link, you might want to see my labor of love.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BmbZbGwAzs

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It was our 6th year wedding anniversary last May 27, 2008. My husband and I just had a small celebration. We ate at Seven Corners at Crown Plaza. I have been wanting to eat there for the longest time. The food was superb! We had a full stomach and I mean full in every sense of the word. We talked. Laughed about funny experiences that happened that day. I could say, it was a good night.

That night was one of the nights that we had for each other. I mean, we already have three beautiful kids and our time has never been so hectic ever. I was happy that we had time for ourselves, even if it was just over dinner or for just an hour or two.

Our marriage has not been perfect nor a smooth sailing one, just like the rest of the married couples in this planet. Rough times make you smoother. Make you better people. Make you better couples. Better parents as well.

Celebrating anniversaries is a must, I should say. It helps you remember the promises you made for each other. It helps you bring back those good memories and perfect memories you had before marriage and after the wedding night. It helps you rekindle those sweet moments and make the fire growing again. I know we have a long long way to go but for now, we are still learning, enjoying the ride and planning ahead for the future of our kids.

Happy anniversary babe! Love you!

(Sorry for the resolution, this picture was just taken using my cell phone’s camera)

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Yesterday we watched Lea Salonga’s concert at the PICC which was entitled, Lea My Life… On Stage! It was a very beautiful concert. I could not believe myself hearing her very beautiful voice. Every time she sang a song all I could do was just stare and be carried away as if I was being lifted into another dimension. Grabe. Super galing talaga! It’s my second time to watch her perform live on stage. The first was during her Asian tour of the classic Miss Saigon . But the concert yesterday really struck me. She was so professional…so eloquent…so passionate with her craft…so serious with what she is doing. You could see how happy she is with what she is doing and…and…just super WOW. Bravo!

I could not help myself get teary eyed when she sang the songs “I’m But A Small Voice”, “Tomorrow”, “Rainbow Connection”,“Reflection”,”A Whole New World“,“Who are you”, “Sun and Moon”, “Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal“ and “Sana Maulit Muli”. There were moments also that made us laugh and brought us back to the 80’s like when she sang the song of Menudo, “If you’re not here (by my side)”. It was really funny hearing that song but of course when Lea sang it, it was as if the song was transformed into a classic.

Lea’s voice is just perfect. Whenever she sings a song, there are no reasons for anybody not to love it. She sings so clearly and you would really feel that she sings it from her heart…with her heart… and in her heart. You could feel her love for singing. I admire her so much. I love her! I’m proud to be a Pinay because of her and I am proud of her!

Congratulations Ms. Lea! I can’t wait to see you preform as Cinderella!

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Enough of those negative vibes.

It’s time to be back to normal.

The Secret, please come in.

Just stay here.

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Yes. I am back to blogging for good. I missed blogging and missed blog hopping and everything about blogging. I have been busy with my new baby that I steal naps and have no time to use the computer anymore.

Now, I am promising myself to be back on track.

Wait for my upcoming articles. I sure have lots of stories to share!

Hello everybody!

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Feb. 21, 2008
6:53am
St. Luke’s Medical Center

Yes. I finally gave birth last Thursday morning, the night before I wrote my previous blog. Bilis no? I first felt the contractions at around 11pm but it was still tolerable so I did not really rush to the hospital yet. I even had the luxury to check my mails, chat with my friend Jeng through YM and write my previous blog entry. The pain was increasing but I just decided to go to sleep so that I will have enough energy just in case I give birth the next day.

So at around 3 o’clock in the morning, I woke up because the contractions were occuring very regularly and were really getting too painful by that time. The interval was every 7 minutes so I woke up myhusband and told him that it’s time to go.

When I arrived at the delivery room at around 4:00am, I was already 6 - 7cm! My God! So the resident doctor and the nurses admitted me to the labor room and monitored the heartbeat of my baby as the other resident doctors and nurses started their routine interviews on me. In between those interviews, I would stop because the contractions were just so painful you could not say any word. All I could do was just close my eyes and pray. But as soon as the pain subsided, I continued answering their questions.

At around 5:00 am, they put my anesthesia but it was not that strong that I could still feel the pain. I was disappointed and kept asking the doctor why I could still feel the pain. She said it would be better to feel a little bit of pain so that I could push the baby out when it’s time. But the contractions were just sooooooooooooooooo, sooooooooooooooo painful by that time. The resident doctor advised me to push while feeling the contractions. So I did. And I pushed so hard that I felt the baby move down! I started to panic and shouted, “Oh my God! She’s coming! She’s coming out!” I really got so worried because I was still at the labor room and I have not seen my attending doctor yet! Yet, I kept on shouting (yes, at the labor room), “She’s coming out! She’s coming out! Why can I still feel the pain?!! Ooouuuch!!! Where is my doctor?!!”

Yes. My cervix was fully dilated. Then they started to move me to the main delivery room
while I was shouting and really freaking out. I was looking for my doctor and kept on asking why I could feel the pain. It was supposed to be “painless” since the anesthesia was injected into my spine. So eventually, they increased the dosage of the anesthesia and all I could remember was I did not feel anything at all and I guess, I fell asleep because when I woke up, I had given birth already.

I was expecting to see my 3rd baby come out but unfortunately I did not see happen. I guess they sedated me because I was too noisy. Hahaha! Oh well, what a relief! It’s done. My baby’s out. And we are now safely home.

Her name is Calista Marie. 6.15 lbs and 51cm. She looks like her Ate Coleen. She has my chinese eyes and got her daddy’s ears and chubby cheeks.

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Sorry for not being able to update my blog. I had been busy with household chores, my comprehensive exams last Jan. 19 and 26 and taking care of my kids. Full time mom, you know. Plus, this new baby girl is due on my birthday (Feb. 24) but for sure, I would give birth earlier than that (I hope! Can’t wait to see her ).

I am in my 37th week now and will be 38 weeks by Sunday. I am just waiting for her to pop out. Really. But I feel like I am missing something…I really do not know what that is but I just have this feeling that there is something that I have not yet done or have not yet bought for her. Oh I hope I get to complete everything soon so that she won’t have the reason to stay any longer ( I mean, longer than my expected due date, ok?) inside because we are all excited to see her.

Who would she look like, her big sister or brother? Hmmm… it just excites us all! Can’t wait to see her. I just pray and I hope you guys will pray for us also that I will have a safe and normal delivery and that she will be safe and healthy too!

This is my third pregnancy and I guess I am more prepared now and I could anticipate what will happen. I have had false labor pains a few weeks ago and I thought that I was going to give birth already. But yes, my baby girl knows when is the right time that she will come out and the best thing for me to do is to just wait patiently.

I pray that she would be a very healthy baby girl…normal, complete and of course alive! Please do pray for us, OK? Thanks!

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During the peak of the “nanny-kidnapping news” around two months ago, I told my daughter about saying No to Strangers. I told her that if ever somebody wants to get her or give her something, she should scream or call our attention. She looked scared while I was telling her those important things that she should remember. I also told her about the little girl who was abducted by her own father in the mall and the nanny who kidnapped the little girl. I told her that she should be very careful and be brave when something happens to her.

Our talk was a bit serious until she gave her insights.

“Mommy, you should wear an ID that says, ‘I own Coleen‘ so that the bad men won’t get me. If the bad men sees that the kids hold their mommies, they won’t get them.”

I wanted to laugh but instead I gave her my full smile.

You continue to amaze me, baby girl!

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