9 Days of Christmas

On the ninth day of Christmas, Gavin went to ATC to shop with his mom, Lolo, Lola and titas. 

We chanced upon the Christmas "fireplace" at Rustan's and we couldn't help taking pictures.

Na excite ang bagets seeing all the toys and the kids running around.

Plus kasya na siya sa supermarket basket :) 

I was super happy I found a Star Wars onesie at the Bazaar.

This outfit will be for keeps :)

Looking Back

On our recent visit to Asian Hospital, we took the opportunity of passing by the neonatal intensive care unit of Asian Hospital.  In my early posts, you will see that Gavin spent ten long days there due to pneumonia.  My first few days as a mom were spent at the NICU, looking after Gavin, but unable to carry him.  This was also why I was able to get out of bed at once and walk in spite of my CS operation as I wanted to go there to be with Gavin.  It was also the reason why I did my very best to feed him breast milk, it was the only thing I can offer him, a chance for a good health.  Glad to let you know that he has never been sick since he was discharged.

    Past photo when he was still in critical care, he was only 8 months old.

   Ready to leave...at last!  Baby bubut with mommy*

    May 5, 2013 at 10am, happiest day of my life! 

I was so happy that the nurses who always looked after Gavin before were still there.

It gave us a chance to say thank you and to wish them a Merry Christmas :)

I also saw some moms who had babies in isolation. I hope that our visit gave them the confidence that all will be well.  I will forever be grateful to those who have looked after my baby during his early days.  Glad we were able to thank them personally.

We also had our picture taken at Genesis Center.

I had bittersweet memories of that wing because I stayed there for days or week long stays the four times I had a threatened early delivery.  The doctors and the wonderful nurses saved Gavin, really.

Worth it naman Diba. :)

Kindermusik Christmas

Gavin and I started Kindermusik's Cockadoodlemoo Village classes a month ago.

Now, our Saturdays are hectic, early but fun!

I wanted him to have an activity outside the home with interaction with other babies as all of us are grown ups in the house and kiddie interaction is very limited.

We also noticed that he enjoys and responds well to music.  As early as two months, he always falls asleep to Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, Incy Wincy Spider and I'm A Little Teapot.  

He also gets excited whenever he hears the intro music of Pocoyo.

Each module consists of 8 one hour sessions.

A parent is always required to be with he child during class.

You also get to take home materials so to aid you in story telling, singing and playing at home :)

We were in luck because a block away from our house was a preschool who conducted Kindermusik classes during weekends.  Teacher Marah Estuesta of Mindbuilders was wonderful to kids and great with parents too.  

        These are his classmates :)

    With Teacher Marah!

Last Saturday, our little Kindermusik class had our little Christmas party.

The whole class was full of Christmas carols and Christmas themed toys.

We had a reindeer, a sleigh ride and Santa activities during class.

Early bird din kami, so more time for pictures, yey!

   Me and the little elfkin!

    Spot the baby Santa *

Sorry blurred, this,is our class picture!

After class, there was a little salo salo with the food that each family brought. Of course, full force kami, with Lolo and Lola in tow.  

    Christmas doughnuts c/o Gavini!

Glad that his was Gavin's first Christmas Party :)

Breastfeeding Stations 3

Singapore Changi Airport

I chanced upon the breastfeeding room of Changi airport recently.

It had two areas, a small room that can be locked with a small couch to breastfeed, pump or take care of the baby and another general area with a wooden bench and the sink.

It was also cool to see a diaper dispenser, pero ang mahal, sgd1 per diaper, that's php33 :o

There was also a hot water dispenser that is helpful for sterilizing and what nots.

Plus a changing area. 

    This is the private area *

It wasn't cozy at all, but it serves it's purpose.

Plus while I was there, a cleaning lady went in to clean it and make sure everything is in order.

7th Month Doctor's Visit

Visited the doctor yesterday for Gavin's hepa shot.

He is now 69.5 cms long and weighs 7.3 kilos.

We still need to work on our weight gain and eat more solids.

He can now sit on his own and his motor skills are well developed.

It was Gavin's first time to lick a lollipop during our visit :)

My heart still aches when he cried a bit during the injection.

He didn't cry for a long time, still a brave boy compared to mommy, hehehe.

How time flies!

I can still remember our first visit when he was a few weeks old and he was so small, the weighing scale was a lot bigger than him.  Look at him now, with his legs beyond the scale, at talagang nakakapit pa sa side.

Was also going through Gavin's photos and noticed his different looks.

This is his poopy face, I have a poop mommy!

This is his I am thinking of doing something silly like pulling ninang's hair look.

This is his whaaaat, picture again? I am not amused look!

This is his pretty please look! Please let me out of the door so I can walk!

This is I am hungry I want to eat everything, please feed me look!

In the other neck of the woods, yaya is leavin next month :( what to do?

Panic attack! Still praying fervently we find a good one, as good as the one we have now.

This is really my Christmas wish xoxo 15 days to go before Christmas!

Sweet December

Hello December!  

Excited for Gavin's first Christmas, his first Santa, his first caroling, first stocking, first noche buena, first simbang gabi for My First :)  This month holds memorable memories for me and as much as I know that it will be a bittersweet December, I also know that it will be the most meaningful one because Gavin is here.

    What Santa Doesn't Bring Me, Grandpa Will! #patay

It's going to be you and me, kid! 24 days till Christmas!!!

Happy happy joy joy! 

    Christmas shopping with Gaveenveen <3

Grandparents are God's Gift To Children

I am lucky that my son is enjoying both sets of his grandparents!

I only grew up with both my grandmothers, but I never had the chance to fully spend time with any of my grandfathers.  I think that both G's grandparents are great, he is lucky that he is the first apo on both sides.  Excited ang lahat sa kanya! It has been quite sometime that there has been a baby in our families.  Ngayon, everytime we go to the mall, we never fail to drop by the baby shops or the toy store.  Ngayon, all of us have been extra patient and understanding when we see babies crying at the mall or in restaurants.  Before, we used to roll our eyes and think how dome these parents let their kids have a tantrum or run around.  With Gavin around, it has reminded us all that patience is a virtue and pacifying a crying baby would entail a lot of strength-physical and mental, from not just one, but all of us, hahahahahaha!!!

I am thankful that my mom takes care of Gavin while I'm at work.  She was the one who taught me a lot of things when Gavin was a little baby.  I am thankful that my dad always starts his morning looking for Gavin and goes home checking if Gavin is asleep or awake.  

I am thankful that his other set of Lolo and Lola would go the extra mile just to see him even if they live miles and miles away.  They have never failed to remember Gavin every 25th of the month and I know that even if we don't see each other everyday, that my son is in their thoughts and prayers every day.

Lastly, I am thankful that my Mama, my own Lola and Nanay, my other Lola are both alive to see Gavin.

Nanay is 90 and Mama is about 84.  Also, my dad's own yaya, Nanay Melia is also still alive and strong to carry Gavin and make him laugh.  Nanay Mel was also the one who took care of me when I was born :)

    Gavin with Mama

    Gavin with Nanay Mel

    The N at the background was made by hand by own great grandfather years ago :)

    How cool is that!!!