20 Weeks Preggo!

I am halfway there...Thank God!

Baby weighs about 10.2 ounces and measures about 6.5 inches (as big as a banana that is). The baby has still got a lot of growing to do, though. At week 20, the baby has working taste buds, and she's gulping down several ounces of amniotic fluid each day -- that's significantly more than before.

Making it to 20 weeks probably feels pretty darn good. After all, my energy’s high and I don't get easily tired. Of course, it wouldn’t be pregnancy if we weren’t experiencing some annoying symptoms. Right now, it’s likely swelling, heartburn and leg cramps, but all of that probably feels insignificant now that I’ve got those fluttering and kicking happening inside my tummy!

So yes, congratulations...I am indeed halfway there.

New Mommy's Checklist

Last Sunday, Eds and I went to SM Southmall to buy my gift for the Christening of my niece. Andrea Jane. I felt excited and really wanted to start buying some baby stuff already but I was told not to unless I am quite sure of the baby's gender. Hubby started to scout for baby wear and a few more knick knacks for our coming little and it was really fun (except for the fact that how something so small can be so expensive!). While paying at the counter I was handed a store checklist at the Baby Company and I can say it was a really comprehensive list especially for new moms and dads like us. Here is a glimpse of the Baby Company's checklist...

I also inquired about their Mom Card and too bad it was out of stock. I should have gotten a free one since my purchase was more than Php500.00. Anyway, I was told that if one wants to apply, mommies need to pay Php100.00 for the card application and you can get it for free with a Php500.00 minimum purchase at the Baby Company.Check out Baby Company for more details...

I want to share my Platito's picture (my niece Andrea Jane whom I fondly call Platito because of her chubby and fluffy cheeks) with the Kikay headband I bought for her.

Andrea Jane C. Caja (aka Tita Aby's Platito)

Isn't my Platito a darling?

Donning on a Maternity Wear

I'm on my 16th week in my pregnancy and my belling is starting to show! I am slowly beginning to look pregnant. My daily uniform at work is starting to feel tighter (especially my trousers) so I started scouting for some maternity wear. Most of my casual clothes still fit me as I love loose designs of blouses so what I am worried about are my daily work attire. I bought a pair of maternity pants at SM department store and I love the comfy feel around the belly.

It has this pouch which gives room for the tummy and it is made up of cotton material prized at Php595.00. I was able to score a pair of wrap around blouse from Unica Hija (not really a maternity wear but it does the job) at Php795.00 and another bubble type blouse at marked down prize of  Php500.00.

As for now, I am planning to alternate my daily uniform with my maternity wear since my blouse still has extra room and pair it with my maternity pants.