Icing On The Cake

On Take Out Food

2007-06-20T07:47:00.000+08:00

We try to have home cooked meals as often as possible but with a baby that needs constant attention and no one to help me around the house (there’s someone who makes the house more messy than it is though), we have no choice but to buy take out food sometimes. Sure I can squeeze in some time in the kitchen if baby girl could sit still for a while (she’s very active nowadays), but sometimes the last resort is just to call hubby to buy food for dinner. I like cooking, I like it more than doing the laundry and folding clothes (both I don’t do by the way) but I just don’t have the time. Funny some think stay at home moms have more freedom, well we don’t. We have more things to do than you could possibly imagine. If you think staying at home is a walk in the park, think again…lol. I still love it though. At the end of the day, spending time with my baby is something I wouldn’t trade for anything. We just have to be contented with take out food from time to time.

What's your favorite song?

2007-03-14T07:40:00.000+08:00

I have a thing for old songs and I'm often teased by my friends because of that.

Moving Out

2007-03-13T22:52:00.000+08:00

We signed the least agreement last night, we’re moving in to our new home on the last week of March. I feel really sad that we’re moving but at the same time I’m excited about our new home. I must remember, change is good.

I’m thinking of how I’m going to spruce up the place when we move in. It has to be baby friendly of course. I have to call the movers guy too, I hope they won’t charge us much. I don’t think we have so much stuff anyway, well clothes maybe but furnitures not so much.

Sistahs

2007-03-12T15:55:00.000+08:00

I got tons of photos of my sisters when I came to Manila. Now I’m all inspired to design layouts! I kinda feel a bit sad because they have tons of photos together without me…it use to be the three of us all the time. You can say moving out puts me out of the picture…lol. Four years seems to be a looong time…but hey I may be out of the photos but definitely not out of their lives.

Book Book

2007-02-19T14:58:00.000+08:00

I’ve read good reviews about Freestyle by Autumn Leaves and I think I could get ideas on how to break out of my comfort zone (designing wise) from this book so I got it (di na ko nakatiis Aggie…lol). The other two are new releases, looks promising to me. I got Freestyle from a local online shopping store so I expect it to be delivered tomorrow. The other two I got from ideabooks4u.com so I think it would take a week or more before it arrives here.

Happy Birthday

2007-02-16T08:04:00.000+08:00

To my baby girl! She's four months old today, and I'm one proud mommy. As usual I’ll be preparing a special meal to celebrate the ocassion. And of course there would be cake too! I’m so happy to see her so healthy and active. She’s getting heavier each day but I don’t mind I love to see learn new things each day too. I credit my dad for encouraging her to roll over. My baby loves her daddy-lo so much, you should see her light up whenever she sees him. He was actually making funny faces to make her laugh and she managed to imitate one of them. It’s her favorite past time now…lol. I think everyone in this house will miss her when we leave next week. Oh well I guess I should send pictures and videos more often huh.

Something to show

2006-08-04T09:47:00.000+08:00

This is my 27 weeks pregnant self...finally blogger allowed me to post this here. I've been trying since yesterday, is it because of the photo?Lol.

I got lots of digiscrapping goodies from my CTs today, will work on that later. I'm part of yet another wonderful CT...Dawn Wilson's. I'm so excited. I must say I really enjoy designing layouts for Baby J's baby album at the moment, I just finished a two-page layout. I'm checking out different scrapbooking sites for Baby/Babyish kits I could use. Its all about pastel colors!

Hmmm...everyone seems to be moving their blog somewhere else these days, I must update my links.

Cleaning Up

2006-08-03T12:57:00.000+08:00

Yup thats what I need to do. I'm clearing up space in my hard disk to make way for new kits and layouts. I don't have a backup of everything in my hard disk (much to Aggie's horror...lol), so if anything happens (knock on wood) I'll be one sorry woman. Come to think of it, backing up files is pretty easy to do, just insert a blank CD and a few clicks...Nero will do the rest of the work for me. So now I have backed up the PSD files of my layouts, after that I can delete it off my HD (and free up almost 10GB of disk space). I will only keep the JPEG files in my HD for viewing purposes. I'm also in the process of deleting kits that I won't use (these are old and ugly kits...lol) and those zip files that I've already extracted. I seriously need to organize my kits so I could find something I need easily. I will use Adobe Photoshop Album 2.0 for this. Its a tedious task but the more I delay the more kits I acquire...arrrgh more to organize.

Baby J's baby album is coming together pretty well, I'm doing one 8 x 8 album for us and a 6 x 6 album (which I will print twice) for our families back home. I tried printing it using our printer and it turned out pretty nice, I love how realistic and detailed the pages looks. Oh and we got a new printer...I bet the print out would be way better if I use that :)

I also need to clear our closets. I just can't believe how much clothes we have (especially me). I found clothes that we haven't even worn yet (yeah with price tag still intact). Mind you I already packed away my office clothes last month. I need to free up closet space to justify shopping for clothes :) Maybe give those clothes we won't be wearing anymore to Salvation Army or send back home.

Just thinking of these things makes me feel tired already but I have to do this somehow...

My Pregnancy at 29 Weeks

2006-08-02T21:22:00.000+08:00

Note: Scroll below for my ramblings...

How your baby's growing Your baby now weighs about 2 1/2 pounds and is a tad over 15 inches long from head to heel. His muscles and lungs are continuing to mature, and his head is growing bigger to accommodate his brain — which is busy developing billions of neurons. With this rapid growth, it's no surprise that your baby's nutritional needs reach their peak during this trimester. To keep yourself and him well nourished, you'll need plenty of protein, vitamin C, folic acid, iron, and calcium. (About 200 milligrams of calcium is deposited in your baby's skeleton — which is now hardening — every day.)

Note: Experts say every baby develops differently — even in utero. This developmental information is designed to give you a general idea of how your baby grows in your womb.

How your life's changing You should be able to feel your baby's movements strongly now. Pay attention to the kicks and nudges, and let your practitioner know if you ever notice a decrease in activity. She may ask you to do fetal kick counts to make sure everything's okay.

Some old friends — heartburn and constipation — may take center stage again. The pregnancy hormone progesterone relaxes smooth muscle tissue throughout your body, including your gastrointestinal tract. This relaxation, coupled with the crowding in your abdomen, slows your digestive process, which can cause gas, especially after a big meal. Another problem you can credit to your growing uterus (and constipation) is hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids — which are simply swollen blood vessels in your rectal area — are very common during pregnancy and usually clear up soon after delivery. If they're itchy or painful, try soaking in a sitz bath and applying a hot pad or cold compresses medicated with a little witch hazel to the affected area. Also avoid sitting or standing for long stretches. Talk with your practitioner before using any over-the counter remedies during pregnancy, and let her know if you have any rectal bleeding. To prevent constipation, eat a high-fiber diet, drink plenty of water, and get some regular exercise.

A small number of women get something called "supine hypotensive syndrome" during pregnancy. When they lie on their backs, they get a change in heart rate and blood pressure that makes them feel dizzy until they change position. You might note that you get dizzy if you stand up too quickly, too. To avoid getting the spins, move slowly as you go from lying down to sitting and then standing.

Source:Baby Centre
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Wow I can't believe I'm 29 weeks pregnant now!!! Everything is well, baby J's active and aside from a heavy tummy I'm feeling okay. No leg cramps and visible stretch marks (though I'm expecting it to appear this month). I can't sit nor stand for a long period of time, I have to lie down every now and then. When baby J kicks are give me discomfort I just grab hubby's hand and put it in my tummy, that seems to make her stop. We will buy a cot this month as well as a stroller. I'm eyeing for a graco stroller and a cot that has a mattress size of 28 x 52 (since I have comforter sets with matching bumper guards for this size). Oh and I have to get a breast pump too. And I would love that Fisher Price Infant To Toddler Rocker and that Close and Secure Sleeper but those items can wait.

You may not see any layouts posted recently but I've been scrapping like crazy...lol. I attended a paper scrapping class last week and I had fun. I'm considering trying it out for baby J's album. Of course I'll still be digiscrapping, I'm thinking of printing out papers to use for paper scrapping so I could still use my digital kits. Next week I'll be attending a class and we will be doing an A-Z baby brag book....it's going to be fun.

My Pregnancy at 28 Weeks

2006-07-26T16:13:00.000+08:00

How your baby's growing: By this week, your baby weighs a little over 2 pounds and measures about 14.8 inches from the top of her head to her heels. She can open her eyes — which now sport lashes — and she'll turn her head toward a continuous, bright light from the outside. Her fat layers are beginning to form, too, as she gets ready for life outside the womb.
• Note: Experts say every baby develops differently — even in the womb. This developmental information is designed to give you a general idea of how your baby is growing.

How your life's changing:
Do your legs feel creepy-crawly at night? Tingling in your lower legs and an irresistible urge to move them is known as restless legs syndrome (RLS), and it can make it hard to relax when you're settling in. No one knows what causes RLS, but it's common among pregnant women. Try cutting down on caffeine, which can make the symptoms worse, and massage your calves when they feel tense. Some studies also show that taking iron supplements helps ease your discomfort.

At this point, you may visit your doctor or midwife every two weeks; then, at 36 weeks, you'll switch to weekly visits. Depending upon your risk factors, your practitioner may recommend repeating blood tests for HIV and syphilis, plus cultures for chlamydia and gonorrhea during your third trimester, to be certain of your status before delivery. (Identifying and treating these infections is crucial for your health and your baby's.) And if the blood work done at your first prenatal visit showed that you're Rh negative, you'll receive an injection of Rh immunoglobulin to prevent your body from developing antibodies that could attack your baby's blood. If your baby's biological father is also Rh negative, the shot isn't necessary, but most practitioners will do it routinely rather than test the father. (You'll receive another shot of Rh immunoglobulin after you give birth if your baby is Rh positive.)
Source: Baby Center
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Time really flies, I'm past the halfway mark...and more anxious to meet baby J. Right now I'm checking out vaccination packages, possible pediatrician, baby massage classes and other things we need to prepare for when she finally arrives. I'm done reading books about pregnancy and now reading books about actually caring for a baby. I've finished reading The Everything Baby's First Year Book and now reading New Baby Care by Dr. Mirriam Stoppard. I know a lot of things we will experience with baby J may not be written in books nor will I remember each chapter I read but at least I now have an idea of what to expect.
Baby J is kicking stronger than ever and she keeps me up at night. I find myself having difficulty breathing sometimes because of her position inside my tummy. So I ask her nicely to shift...she does most of the time. I must admit I enjoy feeling her movements (when she's not cutting off my air supply that is...lol). Its nice that my husband get to share this experience too as she is most active at night.

Two pricks

2006-07-24T18:23:00.000+08:00

Since I'll be 28 weeks pregnant this week, I had my prenatal checkup and glucose screening test today. In preparation for this test I didn't eat anything after dinner last night. Glucose screening test (also called a glucose challenge test or GCT) between 24 and 28 weeks of pregnancy to check for gestational diabetes, a high blood sugar condition that some women get during pregnancy. For more info about GCT you can check it out here.
The nurse (which happens to be Pinay also, thank goodness) took a blood sample from my arm then made me drink the glucose solution. It tasted like orange soda, very sweet...made me want to throw up. She asked me to come back after two hours so she could take another blood sample again. Yup two pricks in one day...it wasn't really painful, I just don't like being poked with needles.
After that I went to see my OB, Baby J is doing really well. Her heartbeat is strong and she's as active as always. She's a little over one kilogram now. I'm concerned about baby J's size so I asked my OB if she's big for her age, thankfully her size is normal...not big. I don't have to watch my weight at the moment as my weight gain is normal.
I'm looking forward to my next prenatal checkup because I'm also scheduled for a 3D scan. I want to see baby J's face clearly.
Here's the latest ultrasound pic of baby J, I labelled it for better viewing...

That's our little one at almost 28 weeks. Another great pic, love the finger pointing up as she was sucking her thumb!

In scrapping news, I'm not part of Kimberly Geswain's CT. She creates sketches and fonts at oscraps.com and digiscrappin.biz go check out her stuff. Using a sketch is the easiest and fastest way to create layout,makes it more fun.

Outie!

2006-07-22T17:39:00.000+08:00

Credits:
Papers,Alpha,Index Card - Appleberry Pie Kit by Fee Jardine
Ribbon, Masking Tape - Sunshine and Lollipops Kit by Christy Lyle
Treasured Tag - Priceless Months Price Tags by Christy Lyle
Bulldog Clip, Hardware, Stitching - Little Black Dress Kit by Jan Crowley
Tag - Beautiful Me kit by Mindy Terasawa
Hatpin - A Day to Remember Kit by SDD Designers
Button - Baby Pinks Kit by Traci Sims
Actions: Chipboard and Torn Paper by Atomic Cupcake
Font: 1942

It took a lot of courage to post a pic of my belly here but this layout took me hours to design so I guess it deserves a post. Yup I'm an outie now, but hey no stretch marks yet so I'm not complaining :)

A little bit of this...and that

2006-07-20T19:15:00.000+08:00

I have been a busy bee lately. I'm cleaning/organizing our home for baby J's arrival. I tend to do a little each day so I won't get so tired afterwards. We will buy baby J's cot soon so I better make room for that. I still have lots to do, I hope I could finish on time. If you could look at the bottom of this blog (way way down) my ticker says I have about 90 days to go before baby J's arrival.

I'm 27 weeks pregnant now. I've been fortunate enough not to have swollen anything at the moment as well as back pains and leg cramps. One thing that's causing me real discomfort is my itching tummy. No signs of stretch marks yet but I can surely feel my skin stretching. Funny how when you tell people that you're having this tummy itch the only thing they will say is, "don't scratch it or you'll have stretch marks." Its easier said than done, I tell my husband until you could feel how I feel don't use that line on me! Honestly I try my best not to touch my tummy when its itching (like hell) but sometimes I'm weak. I also tell my husband that as long as baby J is okay I could handle this discomfort. Judging on the way she kicks and moves around I think she's doing well :) I like to look at my tummy when she's moving, I can see her moving from one side to another so sometimes my tummy looks a bit loop sided...lol. I swear its so cute. Ahh the simple joys of pregnancy, no itch or stretch marks can take that away from me...

Christy Lyle's CT Call

2006-07-16T11:53:00.000+08:00

Yup that's right, Christy Lyle's looking for talented scrappers out there to be part of her Creative Team. You can check out her designs at Sweet Shoppe Designs. She's not only a great designer but a nice gal as well. So what are you waiting for...APPLY NOW!

Bits and Pieces

2006-07-15T22:27:00.000+08:00

Thanks for the Mag Gina!!!! So love this, lots of great ideas for baby pages. I never saw this at bookshops I'm glad Gina got this for me :)Now I'm torn between doing a traditional (paper) or digital baby album for baby J. I love the look and feel of paper but I seem to be better in digital scrapbooking. I guess I should try taking some paper scrapbooking classes and see if I could improve :) Either way I'll be making an album for baby J. I'm so excited!

Here's some layouts I finished this week...

Credits:
Sunshine and Lollipops kit by Christy Lyle of sweet shoppe designs
Foam Alpha by Linda GB

Credits:
Orange background paper - Her Dayout Kit from Robin Carlton and Christy Lyle's Expecting Sweet Stuff Collection available at sweet shoppe designs
Floral background paper and Flowers- Sunshine and Lollipops kit by Christy Lyle
Checkered ribbon and Spiral clip- His Playtime Kit from Robin Carlton and Christy Lyle's Expecting Sweet Stuff Collection available at sweet shoppe designs
Denim Mini Book - by Christy Lyle of sweet shoppe designs
Price Tag - by Christy Lyle of sweet shoppe designs
screw- His Dayout Kit from Robin Carlton and Christy Lyle's Expecting Sweet Stuff Collection available at sweet shoppe designs

Seven Years!

2006-07-14T12:05:00.000+08:00

It's officially our anniversary! It's been seven years since my husband and I first met, yeah we still celebrate this day as if we're not yet married. Hope the day goes well...looking forward to our date :)

Here's the album cover of baby J's album...I'm so inspired right now, I hope to finish more layouts this weekend.

Credits:
ABC Baby Kit from Robin Carlton and Christy Lyle's Expecting Sweet Stuff Collection
Ribbon and Lace Trim - ABC Baby Kit from Robin Carlton and Christy Lyle's Expecting Sweet Stuff Collection
Rusty Label - Small Stuff Collection 1 by Ali Folendore
Stitching - Shabby Princess
Staples - Emma's Sundress by Michelle Coleman

More baby layouts...

2006-07-13T15:33:00.000+08:00

I have been busy designing baby J's ultrasound pics album and so far I've finished two more layouts. I had fun creating these pages! I will be using more or less the same papers and embellishment for this album with a little bit of this and that from other kits. I just love Robin Carlton and Christy Lyle's Expection Sweet Stuff Collection!

Credits:
ABC Baby Kit from Robin Carlton and Christy Lyle's Expecting Sweet Stuff Collection
Date tag - A Day to Remember Kit by Sweet Shoppe Designers
Tie - by Tie it Embellies by Jackie Eckles
Flowers - Hobo Flowers by Katie Pertiet
Staples - Emma's Sundress by Michelle Coleman
Masking Tape - Sunshine and Lollipops Kit by Christy Lyle available at SSD

How are you?

2006-07-12T09:08:00.000+08:00

I haven't been sleeping well lately. Baby J keeps me up at night. Nevermind that I have to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night...but her kicks, not to subtle anymore. When she moves now sometimes it actually hurts a little. Nevertheless, I still enjoy feeling her move despite not having enough sleep.

This morning I was able to catch my tummy in action! I was able to videotape baby J being her usual self moving around my tummy. Now that I'm a little over 25 weeks I can literally see her move around my tummy. I was able to let hubby see it when he came home from lunch, it was so funny.

I love my husband! Seriously he's the best! He makes me breakfast for me every morning before he goes to work (I stay at home nowadays by the way). Its not a fancy breakfast, just cereals or a sandwich or oatmeal but I appreciate the gesture very much. You see he's not the most romantic person, he doesn't come up with elaborate surprises for me on our anniversary or anything like that but the little things he does more than make up for it. I can't wait to see what a great father he will become...

Oh its our anniversary this Friday...not our wedding anniversary but the day we first met. For us (or for me at least) its just as important as our wedding anniversary.

No Layouts?

2006-07-09T13:33:00.000+08:00

I haven't posted any of the layouts I designed the past week (baby stuff took over this blog...lol). I've been a busy scrapper, I just became one of Lauren Grier's punky girl and have been working on Robin Carlton and Christy Lyle's Expecting Sweet Stuff Collection .
Here's my current favorite layout...

Credits:
ABC Baby Kit from Robin Carlton and Christy Lyle's Expecting Sweet Stuff Collection
Date tag - A Day to Remember Kit by Sweet Shoppe Designers
Tie - by Tie it Embellies by Jackie Eckles
Flowers - Hobo Flowers by Katie Pertiet
Staples - Emma's Sundress by Michelle Coleman
Chipboard Alpha - Atomic Cupcake's Pristine Chipboard

I love this ultrasound pic of baby J so much I just have to scrap it. Now that I've started one, I think I'm gonna go ahead and scrap all her ultrasound pics.

Here's my layout using Lauren Grier's Vanessa Kit available at sweet shoppe designs

Credits:
Vanessa Kit by Lauren Grier of sweet shoppe designs
Lace by Kate Teague
Bookplate from Ali Folendore's Small Stuff Collection2

I have more layouts to show you but it will just flood this blog if I post it all in one go.Maybe next time...

More baby stuff

2006-07-07T23:42:00.000+08:00

This blog has been flooded with baby related stuff lately, please bear with this pregnant woman (I can't help it)...lol.
Its Friday night so hubby and I went out as usual. And when we saw Mothercare I knew we had to get in. The problem though is that I never go out of empty handed when we go there. Okay friends have been telling me not to buy too much baby clothes for two reasons: 1.) Babies grow up so fast 2.) People will give us these things when the baby arrives. I know it is true, but I can't help it. Those baby clothes are calling to me...lol. So I got myself (or baby J rather) four skirts with matching blouse. Its good that Mothercare is having a 30-50% discount right now (which means I might be tempted to go there again next week). Here's my loot...

Aren't they cute? I don't think the photo is very nice, I used my mobile phone camera to take this shot. I bought bigger sizes of clothes. Hubby picked the yellow blouse. Its so nice that he's interested in picking clothes for baby J too...usually when I shop for my clothes he pretty much just agrees with my choices, then again he always say that baby J will be Daddy's Girl :) I know hubby will be a hands-on father, though I don't think he's keen on changing nappies with poop...lol.

In other news, its my father's 46th birthday today...HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAPA!

Retail Therapy

2006-07-04T22:15:00.000+08:00

Its the last month of the Great Singapore Sale. Almost every store here are offering discounts or freebies. Being pregnant kinda sucks the fun out of shopping...for me that is. I enjoy shopping for baby J but walking inside a boutique which have clothes I can't wear is no fun. I'm done shopping for maternity clothes too...I think I have enough to last me throughout this pregnancy.
I'm very happy though with our latest purchase for baby J. We found a great buy at Takashimaya and bought it right away.

We'll be using Avent bottles for baby J so we got this Avent sterilizer too. The Avent bottle and food warmer and VIA gourmet set was a bonus. It would cost about $108 but we got it for $10 with the sterilizer and oh there's a pack of cotton wipes too. The other freebies we got from our purchase was Two feeding bottles (4oz and 9oz), 1 Via cup with lid(for milk/food storage) and adapter(for bottle feeding), Soother (for 0-3months), a Magic Cup and Sealing discs(for storage). I may not be able to shop for myself now but I still get a dose of retail therapy. I have to update my Baby Items List now...

Is it really a girl?

2006-07-02T23:33:00.000+08:00

"Yes it is." This is the answer we got from my OB during my last checkup. Yeah I had to ask her again...lol. Looks like we're really having a girl :) I've been too lazy to post here these past couple of days.Anyway I finally found the energy to blog.

I forgot to post Baby J's ultrasound pic last month so here it is. This is a half body pic (zoomed in a little). She was constantly moving (as always) but this gave a nice view of her head and hand.
Now here's her latest ultrasound pic. My OB always say that we have an active baby. It is really a joy watching her on that screen, constantly moving and bouncing around. I can always feel her but its different when I get to actually see her in action. At home I would always grab hubby's hand whenever I feel Baby J's moving, I want him to feel her too.

Now this is a great pic. I flipped the pic upside down for better viewing. My OB managed to take a shot of her face (left photo) and her opening her mouth (right photo). She's so cute. My husband says she seems to have my nose (I don't know if that's a good thing of not though...lol).
My next checkup is four weeks from now. This time I need to be tested for gestational diabetes. This means I have to come in the morning (my regular checkups are always in the evening so hubby could be there too), which means hubby won't be able to come with me. I hate it when they take blood from me (I've always hated being poked with needles). I would feel much better if he's around to hold my hand but I can't ask him to take time off from work (we're saving it for when the baby comes). Oh well...
When we got home from my checkup something weird happened... something leaked from my breasts. I didn't actually felt anything but noticed this round patch. I later found out from Aggie and from the internet that is was colostrum. I had about three leakage that night but didn't experience it again the next day. I didn't expect to see it this early but it wasn't uncommon for pregnant women. I hope this is a sign that I will have enough milk to breastfeed Baby J :)
Thanks to all the wonderful ladies who left me a message, here's my reply
Litzie: Thanks for the compliments on my LOs, touch naman ako :)
Nette: No leg cramping pero back pain meron, aside from that everything is okay naman
Jannah: Hello new mommy! I'm almost ready na for the baby...
Alynn: Thanks for dropping by! Everything is okay naman...
Kaye: Hi Kaye! You could learn digiscrapping too...its really addicting. Sure link me up lang, I'll link you up too :)
Lea and Mai: and OC brides nagiging OC moms din...lol
Alpha: Thanks for the tip ha, I'll keep that in mind. I'll stock up on blankets the next time I go shopping

Oh I forgot to mention on my list I also have the following baby items pala:
3 size 28x52 crib sets (matching bumper guard, comforter, fitted sheet, 2 bolster and 1 pillow)
1 dozen chino pino prefolded cloth diapers

OC Mom

2006-06-28T14:58:00.001+08:00

I made a list of all the baby stuff we have as of today, I plan to bring this along with my everytime I go shopping to remind myself of what I have and not overbuy a particular item. Talk about being OC...lol. Must transfer the file to my mobile phone later.
Bits and Pieces
Mittens - 17 pairs
Hat - 5 pcs.
Bootee - 6 pairs
Socks
0 - 6 months - 12 pairs
6-12 months - 4 pairs
Bib - 12 pcs.
Wipe Cloth - 12 pcs.
Burping Cloth - 4 pcs.
Wash Cloth - 8 pcs.
Receiving Blanket - 2 pcs.
Blanket - 2 pcs.
Hooded Towel - 2 pcs.

Clothes
Short Sleeve Body Suits/Onesie
New Born - 3 pcs.
3 months - 7 pcs.
3-6 months - 6 pcs.
9-12months - 3 pcs.
Cotton Wrap Vests
New Born - 6 pcs.
3-6 months - 2 pcs.
Sleep suits
3 - 6 months - 5 pcs.
Frogsuit w/ Hood
New Born - 2 pcs.
PJs (medium) - 2 pairs
Everyday Clothes
Small (blouse & shorts) - 4 pairs
Medium (blouse & shorts) - 2 pairs
Large (blouse & shorts) - 5 pairs
Dresses and Outfits
Dress - 2 pcs.
Outfits - 6 pairs

Others
Feeding Bottles (Avent)
4 oz - 6 pcs.
9 oz - 3 pcs.

Blurbs

2006-06-27T09:32:00.000+08:00

Here's my latest (and only) layout, it took me two days to finish this. I just couldn't find the right embellishment. In most layouts I create it takes me a couple of hours but this one was a challenge. In the end I gave up and just let it be...

Credits:
Kraft paper and notebook paper - Little Black Dress kit by Jan Crowley
Photoprong and Printed paper - Treasured kit by Mindy Terasawa
Pin and Date Tag - A Day to Remember Kit by Sweet Shoppe Designers
Staples- Emma's Sundress by Michelle Coleman
Tie - Tie it Embellies by Jackie Eckles
Flowers and Messy Stitching - by Katie Pertiet
Foam Alphabet - by Linda GB
In other news, I've been experiencing mood swings lately. Good thing hubby is very understanding. I'm having a hard time sleepin. I hate having the lights on! I'm now officially fat...lol. Of course with a growing baby in my tummy I will have a steady weight gain...and maternity clothes doesn't help much either. Sometimes I look bigger than I really am because of the maternity clothes but what the heck...its comfy. When you're pregnant, being comfy is the most important thing. Though I know that maybe half of my weight gain is because of the baby (the other half is because of all the food I eat...lol) sometimes I can't help but panic when I see myself in the mirror. Nevermind, I'll just lose the weight (cross fingers) after I give birth.Well fter seeing how skinny my SIL is after giving birth (due to lack of sleep mostly) I'm confident that I will. Bottom line is no matter how much I understand that gaining weight and feeling fat during pregnancy is normal sometimes its a bit difficult to deal with it.
A little rant...I'm saying just a little because I want to maintain this as a happy blog. You see sometimes I wish people would grow up and act their age. Face their demons head on and not be a scaredy cat. Its not very difficult really...seriously if you are disrupting other people's lives don't you feel like its your responsibility? This is getting annoying each day. Some people actually wants to have their life back to normal again.
Oh on a happier note...of my good friend is also pregnant, I'm so happy for her. You know who you are, congratulations again. Hope you won't have a hard time with morning sickness.

Pregnancy: What is Preeclampsia?

2006-06-26T09:55:00.001+08:00

Another name for preeclampsia is toxemia, and to make things even more confusing, many times we obstetricians call it pregnancy-induced hypertension. Whatever you call it (and I'll use preeclampsia here), it is high blood pressure in pregnancy, associated with spilling protein into the urine and often swelling of the face, hands and legs as well. Preeclampsia most often affects women in their first pregnancy, and teenagers or women over 35 are at highest risk. It affects about 5 percent of all pregnancies and does run in families as well. Women who already had high blood pressure before pregnancy are also at increased risk.
Most of the time, preeclampsia develops in the third trimester. One symptom may be edema, or swelling. Swelling of the legs in pregnancy is so common that we often worry only if the face and hands are also significantly swollen. Headaches can also occur, and you should call your doctor immediately about any headache that is especially severe, is associated with blurry vision or spots in front of the eyes, or isn't relieved with acetaminophen (Tylenol). In severe cases, pain under the right ribcage or nausea and vomiting may develop; again, these must be reported to your doctor immediately.

During each prenatal visit, you will have your blood pressure taken and give a urine sample. We do these things to look for developing preeclampsia. Blood pressure greater than or equal to 140/90 is a sign, as is the presence of a substantial amount of protein in the urine. If you develop these signs, your doctor may draw some blood for tests and recommend bedrest and closer followup. If blood pressure is especially high, if you are spilling a lot of protein into your urine, or if blood tests are abnormal, then the doctor will want to deliver the baby as soon as possible.

The changes that occur with preeclampsia may harm both you and your baby. Severe preeclampsia, with very high blood pressure, may develop into a condition called eclampsia, characterized by seizures. Severe preeclampsia may also lead to liver and kidney damage. As for the baby, the high blood pressure interferes with blood flow through the placenta, and therefore with growth. Also, the placenta may come away from the uterine wall prematurely (this is called "abruption"); this is a true emergency, requiring immediate delivery of the baby to prevent a stillbirth.

The best way to avoid developing any of these problems is to get good prenatal care. If it appears you may be developing preeclampsia, follow your doctor's advice exactly -- if she says you should stay in bed, not work or run around, and sleep on your left side, then do that. Report any of the above symptoms immediately. With close monitoring and appropriate treatment, you and your baby can be safe and healthy.

Source: Kelly Shanahan, MD
http://health.ivillage.com

Take A Quiz

2006-06-23T09:19:00.001+08:00

You are White Chocolate

You have a strong feminine side with a good bit of innocence thrown in.
Whether your girlish ways are an act or not, men like to take care of you.
You are an understated beauty, and your power is often underestimated!

What Kind of Chocolate Are You?

Leah, pareho tayo ng result...
And while I was at it I took another one...

You are Slinky Heels!

You're an uptown, well put together woman
But you're not too uptight to enjoy a hot club
You're always the best dressed chick in the room
And you'll only settle for the best in men

What Kind of Shoe Are You?

My sisters

2006-06-22T11:04:00.000+08:00

I got tons of photos of my sisters when I came to Manila. Now I'm all inspired to design layouts! I kinda feel a bit sad because they have tons of photos together without me...it use to be the three of us all the time. You can say moving out puts me out of the picture...lol. Four years seems to be a looong time...but hey I may be out of the photos but definitely not out of their lives.

Credits:
Papers, Paper corner, Brads and Corner stitching - Emma's Sundress by Michelle Coleman
Stitched border and Mini tags - Lighter Shades of Pale by Michelle Coleman
Flower, Metal button and Alpha - Everyday Bliss by Jen Wilson
Hardware - Little Black Dress by Jan Crowley

Credits:
Papers and Ribbon - The Egg kit by Robin Carlton
Tied Ribbon, Stitching and Staples - Emma's Sundress kit by Michelle Coleman
Striped Ribbon - Chocolate Cupcake kit by Fee Jardine
Hobo Flowers No. 2 by Katie Pertiet
Foam Alphabet by Linda GB
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Baby J's First Kick
I forgot to blog about this since days after it happened we had to fly back to Manila and everything was so hectic. This is one of the highlights of my pregnancy so I have to write about it. I felt her first kick on May 28, 2006. It was a lazy afternoon, I was sitting on the floor and when I stood up (slowly of course) I felt a nudge in my tummy...I knew what it was right away. I can't explain how I felt but it was wonderful. She didn't kick again after that til much later (I was about to sleep). Now I get to feel her movements everyday (hubby too). Those dainty kicks are long gone, now its more like martial arts kicks (lol).Sometimes its really obvious on which side of my tummy she likes to hang out a lot(and that would be on my right side).Ahh the joys of being pregnant...

Domesticated

2006-06-21T09:14:00.000+08:00

Mushroom Pork with Broccoli...yummy!
Its been a while since I tried a new recipe...actually its been a while since I cooked anything. I'm no chef in the kitchen but I'm not a disaster either. There was a time when I love to bake...hmmm must try doing that again.
Funny how I use to think that I'll be bored staying at home all day but there seems to be 101 things to do around here the whole day is not enough. These chores keep me on my toes so boredom, what's that? Thanks to hubby for convincing me to have this time for myself before the baby comes (bless my husband for being so kind). We both know the realities of having a child...its no easy task but we're looking forward to it.

A short letter for my baby
Dear Baby
Thanks for always moving around mommy's tummy. I get really excited when I feel you move, its like your way of saying "Hi mom." You keep me company all day so I'm not really alone. I promise to buy that fairy tales book I saw at Popular last week so we can read to you. I hope you are hearing the classical music mommy plays for you almost every night, they say its good for you. I hope you hear your daddy's voice when he talks to you and gives you lots of kisses. He loves you just as much as I do. I hope you will like Classic Winnie The Pooh, I'm thinking of making that the theme for you little corner in our room. I can't wait to see you and hold you...but don't hurry my baby, you have a little over three months to go so hang in there 'til its time for you to come out.

Love,
Mommy

Window Shopping

2006-06-17T15:02:00.000+08:00

Yesterday hubby and I went to Suntec City to check out the Baby Stores there, he was feeling better (poor thing had a fever) and I could use the walk. We checked out Mothercare, Kid's Mall, Toys R' Us and Carrefour...I forgot the names of the other shops.
This is one of the cot we saw at Mothercare. We actually prefer the natural finish instead of white to match other furnitures in our bedroom. Our little one will have a corner of our room for her nursery until she is old enough to stay in her own room.

I don't have a photo of the cot we like but its nicer than the one above. It can also be converted into a playpen, sofa bed and toddler bed (assuming that it will last that long...lol).

I'm crazy over beddings, I bought three sets back in Pinas but I saw pretty ones at Mothercare too. I'm really trying to resist the urge to buy them...

I have a Classic Pooh bedding I got from Pinas but this is another design. Pretty huh?!

And it as a matching nappy stacker too...and I don't have this yet. Hmmm...if I'm gonna get the nappy stacker I'll get the bedding as well for sure :)

I realized I didn't buy much sleepsuits for Baby J and mothercare also has lots of cute stuff...

A recap

2006-06-15T19:45:00.001+08:00

Indeed we went home with heavy hearts last week. It was a sad reunion for our family this year. I won't go through the details anymore...we're moving on with our lives. We all know that's what my father in law would have wanted us to do. We know he is happy and at peace now with God. He was a great husband, a loving father and a wonderful grandfather. He won't be forgotten...his memories will be in our hearts.
*****
Moving on...
Travelling Buntis
I didn't have any trouble flying to Manila with a bulging tummy. Our little one didn't move much throughout the flight which was good :)
Scorching Hot
It was really really hot in Manila!!! I can't stand the heat, I had to be in an airconditioned room all the time. Even at malls I find myself longing for my fan.
Shopping
Retail therapy really makes me happy!
I went shopping for baby stuff! I bought things for hubby and me as well but most of my shopping time was spent at the baby section of the department store. I seem to love classic winnie the pooh right now, I bought the crib set and bumper guard and I absolutely love it. I bought 2 others but pooh is my favorite. We will get a wood cot for baby so bumper guard is a must. Maybe we could have a winnie the pooh themed nursery for baby J (well actually we'll just dedicate a corner of our bedroom for her) since I'm seeing a lot of classic winnie the pooh stuff lately. But of course I could still change my mind, we'll see :)
We had an excess baggage of 3kg but we didn't pay any fee :) My OC side took over and now I have the list of all the baby things I have with their corresponding size, color and brand.
My 20th Week Detailed Fetal Scan
The scan took 30 minutes. It was a tad uncomfortable but seeing our little baby made it worth it. Everything was examined by the doctor. Her heart (and its chambers), spine, hands, feet, kidneys, lungs, thigh bones, fingers, nose, lips, brain, head showed to abnormalities (to my relief).
22 Weeks Pregnant
I can feel the baby move everyday now. Her kicks are a bit stronger now and she's very active at night (when I'm about to go to bed). Hubby get to feel her kicks too from time to time. My last ultrasound showed that we're having a baby girl. I'm hoping my next checkup will show the same result :)

My Pregnancy at 22 Weeks

2006-06-15T09:33:00.000+08:00

How your baby's growing: Your baby now looks like a miniature newborn, checking in at 10.9 inches and almost 1 pound. Her skin will continue to appear wrinkled until she gains enough weight to fill it out, and the fine hair (lanugo) that covers her head and body is now visible. Her lips are becoming more distinct, and the first signs of teeth are appearing as buds beneath her gum line. Her eyes are developed, though the iris (the colored part of the eye) still lacks pigment. Eyelids and eyebrows are in place, and her pancreas, essential for hormone production, is developing steadily.
• Note: Experts say every baby develops differently — even in the womb. This developmental information is designed to give you a general idea of how your baby is growing.

How your life's changing: You may start to notice stretch marks on your skin as your abdomen expands to accommodate your growing baby. Some pregnant women never get stretch marks, but at least half do. These small streaks of differently textured skin can range from pink to dark brown (depending on your skin color), and they become more apparent as pregnancy progresses. They can appear not only on your tummy, but also on your buttocks, thighs, hips, and breasts. Lotions won't prevent or eliminate them, but they help with any itching. Also, you may no longer be an "innie" — your navel is flat and may soon pop out. It will revert to its usual shape after birth.
Another interesting skin quirk you may notice during pregnancy is something called vascular spiders. These are little areas of raised, reddish skin, with tiny branches. Commonly found on the face, neck, upper chest, and arms, they're caused by the higher levels of estrogen in pregnancy, and they usually disappear after delivery.

We're back

2006-06-14T12:53:00.000+08:00

We got back from Pinas yesterday night but I was too tired to blog. I still have a lot to unpack (yeah I bought loads of baby stuff back home). I would like to thank everyone who left messages of sympathy, it meant a lot to us (especially to me). I have lots of kwento but I will save that for my next post...

For now I have things to do...

News

2006-06-02T23:37:00.001+08:00

Today we found out that we're having a baby girl. This finding is not 100% accurate but we'd like to believe it for now. I have a lot of things to say about my 20th week fetal scan but maybe I will write about it some other time...

I have other news...

On our way to the hospital my husband received a call from his sister. I knew something bad happened, he didn't tell me anything the whole time we were waiting for my checkup and I knew it was best not to ask. It was difficult to try to maintain a normal conversation but we managed somehow.After my checkup while waiting for my next appointment schedule he broke the news to me,His dad past away of cardiac arrest this morning, he was 66. I told him,we'll talk about it at home. I didn't say anything, I didn't know exactly what to say...so I just held my husband's hand and told him I love him. His hands were cold...for almost seven years together the only time I held his hand this cold was at the church on our wedding day. He told I looked beautiful then we held hands going to the altar, that was a happy moment...this one is different. I really don't know how to comfort him, I wasn't prepared for anything like this. I guess you can never really prepare yourself. All I can do is be with him...

We're going back to Manila this Sunday. Please include us in your prayers...

My Pregnancy at 20 Weeks

2006-06-01T00:21:00.000+08:00

How your baby's growing: Your baby weighs about 10 1/2 ounces now. She's also around 6 1/2 inches long from head to bottom, and about 10 inches from head to heel. (For the first 20 weeks, we use measurements taken from the top of the baby's head to her bottom — known as the "crown to rump" measurement. After that, we use measurements from head to toe. This is because a baby's legs are curled up against her torso during the first half of pregnancy and are very hard to measure.)

A greasy white substance called vernix caseosa coats her entire body to protect her skin during its long submersion in amniotic fluid. (This slick coating also eases the journey down the birth canal.)

Your baby is swallowing more, which is good practice for her digestive system. She's also producing meconium, a black, sticky substance that's the result of cell loss, digestive secretion, and swallowed amniotic fluid. This meconium will accumulate in her bowels, and you'll see it in her first messy diaper (although a few babies pass it in utero or during delivery).
• Note: Experts say every baby develops differently — even in the womb. This developmental information is designed to give you a general idea of how your baby is growing.

How your life's changing: You've made it to the halfway mark — Congratulations! The top of your uterus is at the level of your belly button now, and you've likely gained about 10 pounds. Expect to gain an average of about another pound each week from now on. (If you started your pregnancy underweight, you may need to gain a bit more; if you were overweight, perhaps a bit less.) Make sure you're getting enough iron, a mineral that's used primarily to make hemoglobin (the part of your red blood cells that carries oxygen). During pregnancy, your body needs more iron for your developing baby and the placenta, and to keep up with your expanding blood volume. Iron-rich foods include lean red meat, poultry, fish, lentils and other legumes, spinach, and iron-fortified cereals.

If you haven't already signed up for a childbirth education class, you may want to look into one. Whether you're a first-timer or a pro, you can benefit from a structured class that helps prepare you for the rigors of labor and delivery. Most hospitals and birth centers offer classes, either as weekly meetings or as a single intensive, all-day session. Ask your doctor or midwife for a recommendation. At 37 weeks, you'll be considered full-term, so plan to be done with classes by then.

Lazy Blogger

2006-05-31T21:22:00.000+08:00

I admit I'm a lazy blogger. I haven't posted anything here for a while. Although I bloghop a lot, I can't seem to bring myself to type an entry.

We've watched The Da Vinci Code and X-men last week. We've watched four movies this month.

Being momzilla
Okay thats mom to be for me. I've been doing a lot of research on the stuff we need (and I like to buy) for our little one. Thanks to Aggie for being so helpful, we've been discussing (or should I say I've been bombarding her with questions) about baby things. I know its too early to buy those things yet but its the Great Singapore Sale and almost all shops/malls are offering their items at discounted prices. The sale will last till July so I'm thinking instead of waiting til I'm 32 weeks (August) we could shop for baby stuff a month ahead while it is still GSS.

Hitting the halfway mark
I'm officially 20 weeks pregnant!!!! I'll be having my 20th week detailed fetal scan in a few days, I hope we would find out the gender of the baby this time.

Thanks for visiting my blog...
faith
I'll link you up too...leave your url on my tagboard :)
yna (xeans aderhaf)
Thanks for dropping by yna and for the compliments on my LOs, try mo rin its addicting
Wanda
I'll answer your tag soon...
Nette
Hi Nette! I'm okay now...already 5 months and couldn't be more excited.
mai
You'll have your little one too...like you said in God's time
litzie
Thanks for dropping by :)

Surviving the first three months of motherhood

2006-05-23T00:05:00.000+08:00

Katherine Scrimshaw

I'm sure you've been told by now that parenting will come naturally to you. That you, like every mother before you, will know instinctively what to do from the moment you first gaze into your baby's adoring eyes. And that is absolutely true, for five women (maybe six). But, for the rest of us, diving into motherhood is a tumultuous, overwhelming experience filled with joyful bliss yes, but also with bouts of doubt, anxiety, and even despair. The first three months of your baby's life are also likely to be the most emotionally and physically demanding three months of yours. Being prepared can go a long way to making this time so much easier. Here are a few of the things you may encounter on the road ahead of you.

Vulnerability: The vulnerability you feel when pregnant is nothing compared to the outright paranoia that settles in once you have that totally helpless little bundle of perfection in your arms and it strikes you that you are the one thing standing between it and death. When my son was about a week old my husband took him out for a walk so I could rest. Rest Ha! I was glued to the window for the entire time waiting to spot them rounding the corner, and finally there they were. My relief was short-lived, however, when I saw a woman who was obviously violently insane lurching down the road toward them. My husband was looking right at her and doing nothing, NOTHING!!! She was just seconds away from stabbing them both to death and there he was, smiling away like he didn't have a care in the world. The crazed homicidal lunatic (or innocent passer-by depending on your own personal sanity level) passed them by, of course, quite uneventfully. Just remember, no matter how convinced you become that a spider is going eat your baby or that the little blemish on his otherwise perfect butt is some form of baby cancer, you will learn to relax in the knowledge that your instincts are indeed enough to keep your baby well.

Sleep: You may get one of those babies who start sleeping through the night at three weeks. Again, there have been five such babies – with rumours of a sixth somewhere in the South Pacific. Most likely for the first few weeks you will be awake every two hours or so. Even if you have no other responsibilities and plenty of helping hands, the lack of a good solid stretch of sleep can be devastating. It will affect your mood, your stamina, your emotions, and your ability to focus, and operate complex machinery, like the radio. For some reason our society treats sleep like some sort of luxury that only the weak indulge in. The truth is, sleep deprivation takes it's toll on all of us. No one is immune. So, get as much as you can and be kind to yourself when you start to fray a bit around the edges.

Diet: Right now, while your little bundle of joy is still stomping on your bladder and wrestling with your rib cage arrange to have a freezer full of heat and serve meals like casseroles and lasagna. Odds are you won't have much time to cook, and when you do you won't want to. But you will be hungry, particularly if you are nursing. Growing a human being and squeezing it out into the world takes its toll physically. You will need lots of easy to prepare, nutritious food. I recommend particularly a stash of your favourite comfort foods. As for dieting, the first three months are a time to make sure you are eating well. Give yourself time to recover physically and settle into motherhood before beginning any sort of diet. You will probably, at some point during the first couple of weeks, take a good hard look at your naked body and cry louder than your baby. Please be kind to yourself and remember that in order to make room for your baby your body accomplished some strange and magical things; organs shifted, bones spread and your hormones made their presence known everywhere. It will take a little time for your body to go back to its humdrum life of one. Wait for the dust to settle, and let a little healing happen before you start trying to whip yourself into shape.

Advice: You may not have received the Diaper Genie you were hoping for. Or many offers to do your dishes, or even the free sample of Diapers you signed up for weeks ago but one thing that I guarantee you will get plenty of is Advice. It will come from friends, family and strangers on the street. Some will be good, some bad, some irrelevant and some downright weird. My advice? Just smile, say thank you, take the good and toss the rest. Even the baby experts out there disagree on the 'best' way to raise a child, it comes to a point where you just have to trust that you know best what works and what doesn't work for your baby and for yourself.

Mood Swings: If you find yourself overwhelmed by joy and feeling like the luckiest woman on earth that is no guarantee that five minutes later you won't be sobbing uncontrollably wondering why you ever thought that you could do this Mother gig. You aren't technically insane, just adjusting to the physical, emotional and social upheaval you are experiencing. Everything in your life has been turned on its head, you are exhausted and emotionally charged and your body is a chemistry experiment of hormones all running rampant. Enjoy the highs and weather the lows. It will settle down.

Daddy: It is so easy as a new Mom to take all the care for the baby on yourself. Your baby has been part of you for over nine months. Giving that fragile little thing over to another's care (even to your partner) can feel almost negligent. DO NOT GIVE INTO THESE FEELINGS! The sooner your partner feels comfortable with your baby the more relaxed you can be about actually taking a shower now and then or maybe even leaving the house! It may seem in these early days that when it comes to caring for your infant that having it done right (meaning of course, your way) is all-important. But, trust me, if you can bring yourself to let your partner take the baby out wearing a red sweater, a pink hat and orange polka dot pants, the future rewards are worth it.

Housework: If you can afford to hire a maid service, do it. If you have an abundance of friends and family you can press into service, do that. If you have neither, then do just enough to keep the rats away and forget the rest. Your baby does not care if your furniture has been dusted or if your carpet is linty.

The first three months of your baby's life are an amazing, truly magical time. And they whip by with tremendous speed. Make the most of them by asking for help when you need it and by mothering yourself a little as well. The Armed forces got it all wrong this is the hardest job you'll ever love.

Layouts Done

2006-05-21T22:19:00.000+08:00

Hubby's really pleased with these shots, he's still learning the functions of our H1 but still these are great pictures!
Credits:Bookplate from April Day Kit by Andrea Burns of The Digichick
All papers, elements and alpha from Spring Fever Kit by The Digichick Designers
Torn Paper Action by Atomic Cupcake

Credits:Bright Part Deux Kit by Andrea Victoria of Sweet Shoppe Designs
Fasteners from Pastel Posies by Andrea Victoria of Sweet Shoppe Designs
Torn Paper Action by Atomic Cupcake

Credits:Chipboard Alpha, Papers and Brown Dotted Ribbon - Blush Kit by Jan Crowley of TDC
Buckle, Gellie Flower and Pink Dotted Ribbon - Champagne Wishes and Bubblegum Kisses from Manda Bean's Bean Bag Collection
Metal Alpha - from Manda Bean's Bean Bag Collection

Loving the weekend

2006-05-20T23:20:00.000+08:00

Blogger is acting up and I can't upload the rest of the layouts I created!Have to wait for a while...
Thoughts...
Wow May is almost ending, time really flies. The first five months of the year has gone by and I don't think I've done much.
My tummy is itching like crazy...I was warned not to scratch it but its very tempting!
I just realized that it's been four months since I stopped drinking coffee. When I found out I was pregnant I made it a point to stop. I know I can take a cup a day but I didn't want to...for the baby. The first few weeks was hard since I rely on coffee to survive a boring day at work (which is almost everyday) but now I'm fine without it.

A very late thanks

2006-05-19T21:35:00.000+08:00

I'd like to thank everyone who greeted me Happy Mother's Day. This is my first time to receive such greetings...I'm so touched.

We've passed the first trimester!!! I'm so glad my morning sickness is gone. I still feel lazy and I get tired easily nowadays but I'm fine. I have back pains particularly in my right side but my OB said its normal. My tummy is getting bigger and not only that...my breasts are bigger too! I just hope this will help with breastfeeding. I can say I look pregnant now...I finally had the courage to wear my maternity clothes to work.

I must say I have to get use to people touching my tummy whenever they see me...LOL.

Take a peak

2006-05-18T20:28:00.000+08:00

This is me at 18 Weeks
See the dress...this is what I get for asking my 18 year old sister to buy me maternity clothes...lol.

Happy Mother's Day

2006-05-14T01:42:00.000+08:00

Oh Mother

2006-05-13T22:18:00.000+08:00

Here's my tribute to my mom for mother's day...

Credits: Cream paper - Love Notes Kit by Jan Crowley of The Digichick
Ribbons and Floral Paper - Beautiful Me Kit by Mindy Terasawa of Sweet Shoppe Designs
Juicy Paper - Appleberry Pie Kit by Fee Jardine of The Digichick
Flowers and Fasteners - Pastel Posies by Andrea Victoria of Sweet Shoppe Designs

Oh here's another layout..I did one for my youngest sister a couple of weeks back, of course I have to make one for my other sister :)

She'll be a senior in college this school year...really a grown up now...that's means I'm getting older too :)
Credits: Appleberry Pie Kit by Fee Jardine of The Digichick
Pastelposies by Andrea Victoria of Sweet Shoppe Designs

Friday Friday

2006-05-12T13:27:00.000+08:00

Vesak Day
The festival celebrated with great ceremonial ritual by Buddhists is Vesak Day, which commemorates the birth and enlightenment of Buddha and his entry into Nirvana.

The day starts with chanting of the sutras by saffronclad monks, while devotees visit the temples to pray and meditate and to make offerings. Acts of generosity known as dana are observed by Buddhist organizations and temples. These include the freeing of caged birds and animals, visiting and giving alms to the poor and needy, while some Buddhist youths organize mass blood donation at hospitals. The celebration concludes with a candlelit procession through the streets. Observers as well as devotees are welcome to join in the celebration at Buddhist temples.

For me that means I don't have to work today. As usual I'm creating layouts...here's the first one for today.

Credits: Cool Melons Kit by Mrs. Schmuck available at Scrapdish
Stitching by Shabby Princess

Good Morning Monday

2006-05-08T09:20:00.000+08:00

Am I on scrapping frenzy or what?! Can't believe I've finished my first layout for today...and its only nine in the morning! I'm loving clean layouts at the moment.

Credits: Papers from Authentic Kit by Sara Carling of sweetshoppedesings
Alpha and photo corners from A Day To Remember, a collaborative kit created by the fabulous sweetshoppedesigns designers
Stitching by Shabby Princess
You might have noticed I'm posting this early on a Monday, well I didn't go to work today :) which makes me really happy. And there's another public holiday coming up on Friday...which makes me even more happy :)
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Went swimming again with hubby and the kids...I would love to do this every week. If only we have time(sigh).Here's another layout...

Credits: Cocoa paper from Jan Cowley's Blush Kit available at The Digichick
The rest from A Day To Remember, a collaborative kit created by the fabulous sweetshoppedesigns designers

Uhm...

2006-05-08T00:59:00.000+08:00

Hubby and I just watched Mission Impossible 3, I must say I enjoyed watching it. The first few minutes of the movie had action scenes right away which was nice and there's not much boring long conversations either. The next movie on my list of "must watch movie" is Da Vinci Code which will be shown here on the 18th, hmmm...that will be the third movie we'll watch this month. I've read the book (thanks to my friend Bang who lend it to me) so I know the story (pretty much like Harry Potter) but still it will be nice to see the film...so I'm looking forward to that.

I don't know if I have ever mentioned it here before but Hubby and I are huge Formula One Racing Fans. Yep, I'm addicted to fast cars. I've only watched it live once at the Sepang Grand Prix two years ago. We missed watching the race today (because we watched MI) but we'll catch the replay tomorrow. I know that Michael Schumacher won though and the other Ferrari driver finished third. I like Jenson Button (of Honda) but I love the Ferrari team. Yep eventhough they performed badly last season. Hey I have a Ferrari laptop to show how much we like them. Only thirteen cars crossed the chequered flag in today's race so I'm sure its a pretty interesting one.

I'm expecting to have more free time in my hands by mid-June and I'm thinking about taking scrapbooking classes (paper) at MWL. I'm entitled to 3 free classes (for spending so much there...lol) so I'm gonna make full use of that. I expect I won't have time to do this once the baby comes...come to think of it I won't have time to do a lot if things when the baby comes, I'm excited all the same. Actually it is because of the baby in the first place thats why I want to learn more about scrapbooking.

I love weekends

2006-05-07T11:10:00.000+08:00

Yesterday was election day here so it was a public holiday...that means I have the whole weekend to spend doing whatever I please :) We didn't go out or anything, just stayed at home...I'm becoming such a home body nowadays. I'm enjoying myself though...had time to catch up on my reading, organize things, surf the net and sleep. I slept too much that I have a throbbing headache when I woke up.

I think my scrapping mojo is slowly coming back...here's the layouts I've finished so far. Hoping to do more...

This layout is a scraplift from CK Mag
Credits: Cutie Pie Sweet Sheets & I Pick You Flowers by Christy Lyle available at sweetshoppedesigns

Credits: Spring Garden & Pretty Miss Kit by Marie Koegelenberg of thedigichick

Credits: She Kit by Robin Carlton of SweetShoppeDesigns
Pearl Diamond & Chrome Fastener - Pastel Posies by Andrea Victoria of SweetShoppeDesigns
Stitching by Shabby Princess

More wedding layouts done...yippee!

Baby at 16 weeks

2006-05-05T23:55:00.000+08:00

I almost didn't want to post this pic of our baby because it scared me a little...lol. As I've mentioned before our little one doesn't want to stay put during the scan so we only got this shot. I think my OB noticed that I was a bit taken aback while staring at the photo that she told me that everything is normal with the baby (but seriously the head reminded me of an alien at first). I guess it was because I haven't seen him for a month, I can't believe how big he is now! As I look at the photo now, I could see his nose and his mouth clearly...so the photo isn't really that bad.

We're having a...

2006-05-04T21:56:00.000+08:00

well we don't know yet

The baby didn't want to show us anything yet. I was really hoping we would know by now but the baby has other plans :) My OB tried her best to make the baby changed position but to no avail. Well our little one was constantly moving mind you but his legs are folded in a way you can't see his "thingy." We had a good look of his butt but thats it...lol. Oh well there's always next time but I just can't stand the suspense...

Here's the video of my ultrasound...you could hear the baby's heartbeat though the rest might just be a blur.

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We're scheduled for the second trimester detailed fetal scan. This scan will take a lot longer than a normal ultrasound and should be done at the hospital itself.

What is examined at the 20 week scan?
Your baby's internal organs are examined in cross sectional views, or "slices" of your baby, which may be difficult -- if not impossible -- for you to make out! Bones will look white on the scan, fluid will be black and soft tissues will look grey and speckled.

The head
The head is usually examined first. A normal head is rugby-ball shaped with a mid-line separating the two halves of the brain which are surrounded by fluid. There is a dumb-bell shaped structure called the cerebellum (hindbrain) at the back of the head.

Spine and abdominal wall
The sonographer will check your baby's spine in both the long view and in cross section, moving through the neck and shoulders to the pelvis. She is making sure that all the vertebrae are in alignment, that the skin covers the spine at the back and the baby's abdominal wall covers all the internal organs at the front.

Heart and stomach
She will look at the heart, which should occupy a third of the chest and point to the left. The top two chambers, or "atria", and the bottom two chambers, or "ventricles", should be equal in size and the valves should open and close with each heartbeat. She will then look beneath the diaphragm to see the stomach, under the heart on the left side. Your baby swallows some of the amniotic fluid that it lies in; this can be seen in the stomach as a black bubble.

Kidneys and bladder
The two kidneys are either side of the spine, below the stomach and are usually quite hard to see. If the baby's bladder is full, it's easy to see as a black bubble in the pelvis. If it is empty it should fill up during the scan -- your baby has been weeing every half an hour or so for some months now!

Hands and feet
The long bones and position of hands and feet are examined; the fingers and toes are looked at but not counted.

Placenta, umbilical cord and amniotic fluid
The placenta may be on the front or the back wall of your womb, usually near the top (or fundus) so may be described as "fundal" on your scan report. Many are described as "low" because they reach down to or cover the neck of the womb (cervix). If your placenta is low, another scan will be arranged in the third trimester, by which time most placenta will have moved away from the cervix. (Read more about having a low-lying placenta.)

It is possible to count the three vessels in the umbilical cord but this may not be done routinely. There should be enough amniotic fluid surrounding the baby to allow it to move freely at this stage.

More detailed scan
Some hospitals offer a more detailed scan of the heart to look at the major blood vessels; some also examine the baby's face and lips. Whether your hospital offers this depends on the quality of the scan machines, the time available for each scan and on whether or not the sonographers have had special training to do this.

Okay so I know this is getting boring so I'm gonna end my post here :)

No work today...loving it!

2006-05-01T20:59:00.000+08:00

I'm so glad its a public holiday today...more time to stay at home and rest. I love the month of May, there's another public holiday coming next week! It was a sunny morning so hubby and I together with our nephews went swimming. It was great! It's not everyday I get the chance to lounge by the poolside and soak in the sun, its relaxing and fun...we definitely should do it more often. Fortunately I managed to fit into my normal bathing suit. I think I should be buying maternity ones soon though, my tummy wouldn't fit anymore.

Last night hubby and I went to watch the movie Firewall. I told him this is one of the things we can't do for a while when the baby comes. Watching movies is one of our favorite thing to do. But of course there's always DVDs and our TV is quite big and we can have popcorn at home too so we won't really miss out on anything that much. Speaking of movies, MI 3 will be showing on Wednesday, I think we will watch that one. I'm not a fan of Tom Cruise though especially now that he's with Katie Holmes but I'd still watch the movie...I've watched the previous two.

I have submitted my resignation to some of my CTs. I feel sad as I belong to such great CTs but I feel its the right thing to do at the moment.

News News News

2006-04-30T09:39:00.000+08:00

Hi everyone! I'm okay to those you are wondering...I haven't blogged for two weeks...folks I'm sooo lazy. Anyway here's what's been happening around here.

Yesterday we celebrated hubby's birthday. It was jut us and the rest of the family (his mom, sister and nephews). Due to the weather we didn't push through with our original plan to go to Marina Bay...why does it always have to rain every single afternoon!

Pregnancy news, I'm almost four months pregnant now! I feel a bit better. I only threw up once this week so thats a huge improvement. I still feel lazy though, I always ask my husband why all I do is sleep whenever I'm at home. I do a little this and that but most of the time I'm just in bed. Even at the office I feel ever so sleepy.

Still on baby news, there's a sale on OG (until tomorrow for those who might want to shop) so I bought some baby clothes. I know I know still too early to shop...buy hey I'm wearing old clothes and haven't bought a single pair of shoes for about three months now (and if you know me that's saying something) so I need a little retail theraphy...eventhough its not really for me.

More baby news, its my monthly checkup on Thursday...and we "might" know the gender of the baby. We're really excited, I told hubby he couldn't miss this checkup. Hope we could get nice photos for the scrapbook I'm making.

Credits:
Paper - Spring Garden Kit by Marie Koegelenberg of TDC
Photoframe, Sequins, Sequins Ribbon - Pretty Miss Kit by Marie Koegelenberg of TDC
Fonts - Bundy Yellow and Monotype Corsiva

Happy Easter...and layouts done

2006-04-16T18:16:00.000+08:00

Happy Easter everyone!!!!

Everyone in this household is at Sentosa right now while I'm here in front of my laptop typing this entry :) Well my husband said it won't be a good idea for me to come since it would be crowded there and I need to do a great deal of walking around...so I was left here. I'm not complaining though...here's all the layouts I posted over this weekend...

My youngest sister...I can't believe she's a teenager now...I'm really getting old :)
Credits: Pretty Miss Kit by Marie Koegelenberg of The Digichick

My dear friends back home...I miss their company
Credits: Forget Me Not Kit by Marie Koegelenberg of The Digichick

Another wedding layout...yipee
Credits: There She Goes Kit by Andrea Victoria of Sweet Shoppe Designs

Credits: Bears 'N Berries 'N Beads...Oh My! Two scoops kit by Christy Lyle and Robin Carlton of Sweet Shoppe Designs

Sightseeing

2006-04-15T20:50:00.000+08:00

DH and the rest of the family (excluding me) went to Botanical Gardens today. Since mommy's sister who lives in Seattle came to visit us they have taken her to popular tourist spots.
Here's some of the pics he took using our H1.

What's happening?

2006-04-14T11:31:00.000+08:00

So I haven't blogged lately...
My mom in law and nephews arrived last Tuesday. They will be spending summer vacation over here. Its nice to have kids around, at least its not too quiet with them running around the house. The first thing mommy asked me when I talked to her was, "Kamusta na ang apo ko?" and I could only laugh. Though she has five grand children now, the youngest being just a month old...I'm happy to know that she's as excited as we are. I showed her the baby's latest ultrasound and told her that this photo took a while to take because the little fellow was moving around...a lot. We're all wondering now whether we will have a boy or a girl. My next doctor's appointment is in two weeks time (I'll me 16 weeks or four months pregnant by then), there's a chance that we might find out the gender of the baby. Of course I'm excited...I want to start buying small stuff for the baby already. I know its kinda early but can you blame me for being this excited?
I'm still throwing up until now (will this ever end?) but I find a little bit of energy in me to do something else besides lying straight to bed at night. My back is killing me, my OB says but still its uncomfortable and sometimes really painful. I could only imagine the feeling when my tummy gets bigger. Speaking of bigger, some friends saw me yesterday (Hi Jaimie, Bang and Mindy). They all said I look pregnant already...lol. Well actually yeah I think I look pregnant now. But I'm at this awkward stage of pregnancy where most of my normal clothes won't fit anymore but my maternity clothes are still too loose to be worn. So I don't have much fashion sense at the moment...I just wear whatever is in my closet that can still fit me....and that doesn't include my XS blouses and my size 24 pants...yeah I'm fat...no...I'm pregnant...lol.

Baby Items Checklist

2006-04-04T22:59:00.000+08:00

Bits and Pieces
Mittens - 17 pairs
Hat - 5 pcs.
Bootee - 6 pairs
Socks
0 - 6 months - 12 pairs
6-12 months - 4 pairs
Bib - 12 pcs.
Wipe Cloth - 12 pcs.
Burping Cloth - 4 pcs.
Wash Cloth - 8 pcs.
Receiving Blanket - 3 pcs.
Blanket - 2 pcs.
Hooded Towel - 2 pcs.
Baby Shoes - 1 Pink 1 White

Clothes
Short Sleeve Body Suits/Onesie
New Born - 3 pcs.
3 months - 7 pcs.
3-6 months - 6 pcs.
9-12months - 3 pcs.
Cotton Wrap Vests
New Born - 6 pcs.
3-6 months - 2 pcs.
Sleep suits
3 - 6 months - 5 pcs.
6 -9 months - 2 pcs.
Frogsuit w/ Hood
New Born - 2 pcs.
PJs (medium) - 2 pairs
Long Sleeve Bodysuits
New baby - 3 pcs.
0-3 months - 5 pcs.

Everyday Clothes
Small (blouse & shorts) - 4 pairs
Medium (blouse & shorts) - 2 pairs
Large (blouse & shorts) - 5 pairs

Outfits(for going out)
Sunsuits - 1 pc. (0-3months), 2 pcs. (3-6months), 1 pc.(6-9months)
3 - 6 months blouse - 5 pcs.*
6 - 9 months blouse - 5 pcs.*
6 - 9 months skirts - 4 pcs.*
12 months - 6 pairs
Pants(3 - 6 months) - 1 khaki and 1 denim
Dress - 5 pcs.
Sleeveless/Spaghetti Strap blouse with Shorts/Panty
0-6 months - 1 pc.
1 year (more like for 6 months onwards - 2 pcs.
Romper shorts
0-3 months - 1 pc.
3-6 months - 2 pcs.
Short Sleeve Romper Pants
3-6 months - 2 pcs.

Feeding
Feeding Bottles (Avent)
4 oz - 7 pcs.
9 oz - 4 pcs.
Sealing discs -4
Feeding spoon - 4
Avent Via Gourmet Set - 11 cups and lids
Avent bottle and food warmer
Avent express bottle sterilizer

Sleep
Cot - pinewood
Cribsets (28 x 52) - 4
(matching bumper guard, comforter, fitted sheet, bolster case and pillow)

Nappies/Wipies
Prefolded Diapers - 1 dozen
Newborn Disposable Diapers - 1 pack (36 pcs.)
Travel size baby wipes - 4 packs
Large size baby wipes - 4 packs

Stroller
Maclaren Techno (Geranium Pink/Charcoal Grey)

I'm still alive

2006-04-03T23:19:00.000+08:00

I've been feeling terrible lately. It takes most of my energy to drag myself to work and when I get home I'm too tired to do anything else but lie in bed. To my CTs, I'm a bit behind with my layout assignments...I promise to make up for it once I feel a bit better.

I had to go see my OB a bit earlier that my scheduled appointment. I feel bloated and I threw up twice today. My back hurts a lot. Its official, I'm giving birth at Raffles Hospital. I signed up for their antenatal package. It covers all my checkup, routine ultrasound (a separate payment for the detailed ultrasound scan on my twentieth week), vitamins and post natal checkup. Its cheaper that way. Most of my friends here gave birth at KK but I just didn't like the way they treated me when I went there. I wasn't comfortable with the OB and the nurses were a bit strict. The people there seems to be in a hurry all the time. When I went for my checkup there I wasn't able to ask questions because the nurse was there showing me the way out already. So Raffles it is. I liked the OB, she's really nice and friendly. I could ask all sorts of questions without worrying about the time.

Here's our little bundle of joy...can you see his foot?Well my OB tried her best to get a good shot but this little fellow kept moving and moving so this is the best we've got. But what a pose, he seems to be doing sit ups (lol).I actually like this shot because I can somehow see his toes. I was able to see both his feet and hands though no picture...so tiny yet I can see.

Another shot here...as I've said he's not in the mood for photos. At least we got the hand(if you can see it)...

Weekend Stuff and layouts

2006-03-26T23:14:00.000+08:00

On pregnancy
I'm on my eleventh week now. The morning sickness seems to be getting worse. I'm never eaten so much candies until now, it helps a lot. Nevertheless, I'm excited about our baby. Being the reader that I am, I bought some books on pregnancy and babycare. I'm learning lots of stuff. Although reading about giving birth makes me a bit nervous. I'm particularly concerned about episiotomy an C-section. Epidural seems to be a good option but the way they perform it is quite scary. I know I'm way far from delivery (LOL) but I'd like to be prepare and know what my options are. I'm still not sure where to give birth either. My choices are either KK Hospital or Raffles Hospital. I have to decided soon though as on my 12th week I can have the option of taking the prenatal package which would be relatively cheaper than paying upfront for each visit. It would include ultrasound scans and antenatal vitamins as well.
On Sunday Mornings
I love Sundays. Its the only day of the week I can sleep longer and have nothing to worry about (yeah I bloody work on Saturdays as well). Hubby of course doesn't have to work on Saturdays (lucky him) so we have our quality time on Sundays only. Its nice to just be home, cuddle, watch TV, cuddle some more, play computer games...have fun.
On scrapping
I got some layouts done this weekend...I'm pretty please with myself :)

Another two page wedding layout!
Credits: Monochromatics Collection by Anita Stergiou available at Natural Designs

This photo of the boys was taken after our wedding reception...what can I say, they sure did have fun playing with the mess we've left behind
Credits: Essentials Collection Ribbon Roses by Anita Stergiou available at Natural Designs

This is the layout I did for Scrapdish's All About Me Theme for their Creative Team. I'm soo excited to be a part of this wonderful site.
Credits: Charisma Kit by Rachel Dickson available at Scrapdish

My color

2006-03-26T16:55:00.000+08:00

Your true color is Brown!

You're brown, a credible, stable color that's reminiscent of fine wood, rich leather, and wistful melancholy. Most likely, you're a logical, practical person ruled more by your head than your heart. With your inquisitive mind and insatiable curiosity, you're probably a great problem solver. And you always gather all of the facts before coming to a timely, informed decision. Easily intrigued, you're constantly finding new ways to challenge your mind, whether it's by reading the newspaper, playing a trivia game, or composing a piece of music. Brown is an impartial, neutral color, which means you tend to see the difference between fact and opinion easily and are open to many points of view. Trustworthy and steady, you really are a brown at heart

What's Your True Color?
Brought to you by Tickle

Saw this test at Leah's blog, decided to take it myself...so what's your true color?

Life...oh life...

2006-03-23T20:00:00.000+08:00

Today is the end of my two-day rest time. I'm going back to work tomorrow. Gosh thinking about it makes me feel tired already. Honestly I don't fancy getting up early these days...and going to work as well. I just stayed at home these past two days, folded the laundry and hanged ironed clothes back in our closets, cooked lunch and dinner for me and hubby, sleep a little, scrap a little. Nothing really exciting, but I kinda liked it. I'm soo looking forward to staying home. That won't happen permanently until June (hopefully) but I'm soo looking forward to it already.

Yesterday I was chatting with a friend at Chikka, it was nice to reminisce a little. We talked about how much fun we had back in college. Those times when we go to clubs and party almost every weekend. Hanging out at one friend's house just playing video games, singing videoke, drinking, talking to guys on the phone and cooking our famous spicy tuna with egg for lunch. We love to go to the mall and watch chick flicks. Its kinda amazing how we managed to get good grades (be in Dean's list) and have lots and lots of fun. We also had fun going out of town. Going to Tagaytay on a boring Sunday or driving to Laguna just to have something to do. I miss how back in college we don't have much worries in the world. I miss how much I laughed my ass off when I'm with my friends. How time flies, now all of us have jobs...one is already a mom...I'm married and soon to be a mom. I miss those days but I'm also happy with my life right now.

Baby Updates and more...

2006-03-23T00:12:00.000+08:00

Today I took time out from work to have my check up. I honestly feel so tired these days, and the morning sickness keeps getting worst. My co-workers commented that I look pale and I'm having back pains. I'm a wreck...I'm so tired.
So I went to see my doctor today, and I got to see our little one. Hubby wasn't with me since it was a morning appointment, its the first time he missed a chec up. I actually don't mind, I kept him updated over the phone. I didn't mind him not being around until I was told that they will need to take my blood sample. I don't fancy being poked with needle. As a child I use to cry buckets when I had vaccination shots. As an adult, I don't cry buckets anymore (I think that would be weird) but I'm still scared of needles. So when the nurse draw my blood I didn't even look.
On with the pleasant experience, the most exciting part of the check up is the scan. I get to see how the baby is doing. Today I was able to see his hands and feet. The doctor took time to find a position where I can clearly see the tiny white dots that was his hands and feet. I could see his tiny heart beating too! The doctor used a doppler and I was able to hear our baby's heartbeat again...it was the most comforting sound. I'm just soo happy he's doing great.
My next checkup would be in three weeks time so I'm about thirteen weeks pregnant by then. The doctor talked to me about having the Down Syndrome test done. Down Syndrome is caused by having an extra copy of a particular chromosome (Trisomy 21). Down Syndrome Blood Test called Maternal Serum Biochemistry Screening Test can be done to detect this chromosome abnormality. Well nothing can be done to cure this and the only option is abortion. We opted not to take this test. Since there's no cure for it there's no point really. Abortion is never an option for us either. We just have to pray to God for a healthy baby, that's all we can do.

So here's a snapshot of our little one...hope you can see him...

Baby @ Ten weeks and Three Days

Weekend Layouts

2006-03-20T21:04:00.000+08:00

Here's a layout I did for me on my birthday...

CREDITS: Spring Girl Kit by Andrea Victoria of sweet shoppe designs

Here's the layout I did for TDC's scraplift challenge...

CREDITS: Poshyposh Icypop Kit from Christy Lyle's Poshyposh Collection available at sweet shoppe designs

Happy Birthday TO ME!

2006-03-18T22:58:00.000+08:00

I turned 24 today.

My colleagues took me and my hubby to dinner at Jack's Place last Thursday to celebrate.

It was 11:55pm Friday night when my husband started to greet me. I told him that its not midnight yet so technically its not yet my birthday. So he disappeared to the living room and I continued with what I was doing. At midnight, he came back to our room with a slice of cake with candle and sang me Happy Birthday. Awww it was really sweet!

We decided not to have a party this year. Well actually we're suppose to be watching the F1 Grand Prix this weekend but since I'm pregnant we decided its best not to go. I was really looking forward to watching the race this year but its going to be extremely hot and it would require tremendous amounts of walking so we didn't go. I'll just watch it on TV.

I've been craving for spaghetti all week and on my today hubby cooked for me.Yaay! He's really the best!

I also had a cake from work today. It was yummy.

Thanks for all the greetings everyone!

I've Been Scraplifted!

2006-03-14T23:24:00.000+08:00

I'm so happy! I've been chosen to be the feature artist this week at Scrapartist's Scraplift Challenge! Scraprtist holds almost all the layouts I created since I first got hooked on this wonderful hobby. So if you have time (or you're up for it) do check out my GALLERY and participate on the scraplift challenge. I would love to see how other scrappers recreate my layouts. I'm soo excited!
I got this cute blinkie from Vania for being chosen...

Oh and here's the layout I finished tonight. My first layout as part of Eve Recinella's CT.

Credits:
Oh So Girly Kit by Eve Recinella of three scrapateers
straight stitching by Shabby Princess
Isn't it pretty???

A layout at last

2006-03-12T15:45:00.000+08:00

I've been chosen to be part of the Creative Team of two wonderful designers at Three Scrapateers. I'm excited to work with Renee Peters and Eve Recinella.

Credits: Sweet Dreams Kit by Marie Koegelenberg available at The Digichick
Paper Posies by Andrea Victoria Available at Sweet Shoppe Designs
I've been in the rut lately so I'm glad to finish this two page layout of me and my sisters. Part of my wedding album layouts...

Very Lazy

2006-03-06T21:15:00.000+08:00

I haven't updated this blog for almost a week...I haven't done any layouts too. These days I'm just soo lazy to do anything when I come home from work. I'm still being plagued by all day sickness, its hard to eat in the morning...and even harder to find something to eat during lunch time that won't make me want to throw up. Though I don't think I look pregnant, I really have to buy loose clothes this week. My clothes still fits but wearing my jeans is becoming a bit uncomfortable.

We went for a check up a few days ago...and we were able to hear the baby's heartbeat!!!! I can't really explain how I felt...but it was amazing. The doctor showed us the baby and pointed out the tiny dot that was blinking in the monitor...that was the baby's heart! After that he let us hear the heartbeat...it was just great. The baby's heart was beating so fast, which was normal of course. I guess this is one of our first with the baby.

That's the baby's heart beat rate

1.2cm
The other day I was chatting with my friend and she told me that she still can't imagine me pregnant. To be honest, sometimes I still can't believe I'm pregnant...but I am...and I'm sooo happy.
We've been thinking about baby names lately...actually I have a name for a baby girl since I was 15 (I wanted the name for myself actually but since I can't have it by baby should right?). But a few people have been telling me that we might have a baby boy, and I don't have any name yet. So I didn my research, I even bought a book of baby names and I've come up with a few choices. I just need to convince my husband and its not weird, hard to pronounce or too common. I tell you he's sooo picky.

I've added a photostrip at the sidebar of this blog...just some of our wedding photos. Here it is...

Monday Blues

2006-03-06T15:56:00.000+08:00

I don't have one today because I'm on leave (just for today though). Its nice not having to wake up early on a Monday. I haven't done any layouts, I don't feel like doing any today. I didn't do much actually, I'm either eating or watching TV or asleep. We're off to visit my doctor later. I have some questions I need to ask. At the moment I don't have any particular craving but I feel like throwing up almost all the time. Its not morning sickness for me, its more like all day sickness. I might need to buy clothes in a few weeks time. Some of my pants are already a bit tight I figured it will only be a matter of weeks before I couldn't wear it anymore. Gosh maternity clothes are a bit expensive here...and ugly. Whoever is designing those clothes must really hate pregnant women. I look at racks upon racks of clothes and I couldn't find anything that I remotely like. Maybe if my mom is pregnant she could wear those but not me. Really ugly I tell you. But I really need clothes, I guess I should scan each iteam...maybe there's something I will like. And also my mother in law will be here next month. I asked my sister to buy clothes for me in the Phils. (where I think designers love pregnant women) and give it to my mother in law to bring here.

Early Birthday Presents

2006-03-05T08:10:00.000+08:00

My birthday is in two weeks time while Dh will celebrate his next month. We decided to get ourselvers early birthday presents (same as last year actually). So yesterday we bought ourselves new mobile phones.

I got the Nokia N70 for me and DH chose the Sony Ericsson W900i for him. Dh's phone is pretty cool (and way more expensive than mine...lol) but I couldn't see myself using another brand than Nokia. Well right now they don't have any new phone with the specs I want so I'm contented with my purchase. DH will get his phone probably on Tuesday when the stock arrives. Meanwhile his using the phone we got for his mom, she's coming over to visit next month. Thats a very happy birthday to both of us.

I've got more time

2006-03-02T20:30:00.000+08:00

Today so I was able to accomplish a lot of stuff
I was able to make a new banner (look up), I'm loving flowers right now. I also placed countdown tickers in this blog (look way at the bottom), one for our anniversary and one for the baby.

Lastly these layouts...

Another Wedding Layout
Credits: Monochromatics Collection by Anita Stergiou

This photo was taken by DH at a friend's wedding last year
Credits: Beautiful Me kit by Mindy Terasawa
Minitag from Lighter Shades of Pale Kit by Michelle Coleman

DH at the Airshow
Credits: Sanibel Blues Kit by Amy Tanabe

This is a quick one...before going to bed
Credits: Shakespeare in Love by Danielle Catalano-Titus
stitching collection by Gina Miller
Pack of Posies by Andrea Victoria

Somewhat scary

2006-03-02T17:16:00.000+08:00

Today I took a half day leave, I wasn't feeling well so DH and I decided to see a doctor just to be sure that nothing is wrong with the baby. Fortunately the baby is fine and just need to take things slow a bit. I'm on my 6th week and 6th days of pregnancy. The baby's heartbeat is okay too. I must admit though I'm not very comfortable with the internal scan. Oh well I guess there's always a first time for everything.

Here's the photo of the baby...

So tiny at 0.84cm

Weekend stuff

2006-02-26T17:56:00.000+08:00

Yesterday DH and I went to the Aerospace Exhibition 2006 at Changi Exhibition Centre. The moment I stepped there I was like, "why did I ever agreed to come here??" I was impressed with the F16 fighter plane but its two in the afternoon and it was freaking hot! I didn't enjoy it that much. Let's just say that if its not at the beach, I don't fancy being under the sun...I could probably take a couple of minutes but thats it. Well the thing is DH really wanted to be there so I went along. I managed to take pictures of him in front of some planes (I think it was an F18) with my umbrella on my left hand and camera on the right. Good thing other exhibitions were inside an airconditioned area so we managed to look around.

Here's the layouts I finished this weekend...

Credits:
Romance at Dusk kit by Andrea Victoria of sweet shoppe designs

Credits:
Simple Things Kit by Marie Koegelenberg at thedigichick
Alpha - Romance at Dusk kit by Andrea Victoria at sweetshoppedesigns

Credits:
Candy Girl Kit by Nikki Meador

Its our Second Month-sary

2006-02-23T22:56:00.000+08:00

Its been two months since we got married (which reminds me I have to finish choosing pictures for our wedding album). We just went to Pastamania for dinner and went home straight away. I feel a bit tired to do anything else.

I've just started reading Shopaholic Ties The Knot, and Luke proposed to Becky (sans the title isn't it) but still it was sooo romantic! Can't wait to read the rest of the book.

Here's the layouts I finished these past few days...

Credits: Monkey Doodle Doo 2 Scoops Kit by Robin Carlton & Christy Lyle available at Sweet Shoppe Designs

Credits: Candy Coated Kisses 2 Scoops Kit by Manda Bean and Andrea Victoria available at Sweet Shoppe Designs

Its Positive Its Positive!

2006-02-20T21:28:00.000+08:00

Dh and I went to see a doctor after work. I just couldn't wait for March 6 (which was the appointment scheduled with another doctor, thats the earliest they could give me) so we decided to see another one. We know the first trimester is crucial to a baby's development so two more weeks without proper vitamins and checkup is just too long for us. Guess what I'M REALLY PREGNANT! Since I've already taken home pregnancy tests (yup tests because I tested 3 times) I had an ultrasound instead. When I saw the screen and when I was told that the small round thing in my uterus is actually the baby...I couldn't contain my joy. I can't explain exactly how I felt but it was great. There's a little person growing inside me! I'm around four weeks pregnant now. I was given the medicine to take and we'll come back for another checkup in two weeks time. Eventhough there's pretty nothing to see yet the good news we got from this scan is that its an intrauterine pregnancy which means the baby is growing where he/she should be. No worries about ectopic pregnancy (geez I hope I spelled that correctly, I'm not very good with medical terms).

Here's the first photo of our little one (you might not clearly see anything yet...but its there somewhere...lol)...

Sale Sale Sale

2006-02-20T21:19:00.000+08:00

Anita is having a sale! Her awesome items are 25% off. What are you waiting for go to A Cherry On Top now!

One thing more before I go to bed...

2006-02-19T23:07:00.000+08:00

Nothing much but just another layout before I go to bed...

Credits: Hip Cat Kit by Jan Cowley at TDC.
This is one of our recent photos. DH and I went to Esplanade (background) and had dinner. After that we went for a walk and took some photos. I'm glad we did!
Okay so I have to go to bed now...it would be really a big adjustment for me, sleeping earlier than usual I mean. Oh well...

Weekend

2006-02-19T17:38:00.000+08:00

The weekend it almost over (sigh). I just wish I could spend more time here at home.
Here's the layouts I've finished this weekend...

Credits:
Pinky Poo Kit from the Poshy Posh Line which also includes Icypop & Popsicle by Christy Lyle available at sweetshoppedesigns

Credits:
Popsicle Kit from the Poshy Posh Line which also includes Icypop & Pinky Poo by Christy Lyle available at sweetshoppedesigns

Another Wedding Layout! Note to self: I better start making 2-page wedding layouts soon.

Credits:
True Love Kit by Heather Ann Melzer available at The Shabby Shoppe

I better start choosing photos for our wedding album. Its been like a million years since the wedding (actually its been almost two months) and I haven't given the Studio the photos. Oh the the wedding video too. Gosh I should really stop procrastinating!

On my scrapping life...
I was recently chosen to be one of the new member of another great designer's Creative Team. Andrea Victoria emailed me the good news a few days ago. I'm so excited to be a part of AV Designs! Yay!

Baby baby

2006-02-17T23:36:00.000+08:00

I'm sooo excited! Well nothing is official yet of course until I see a doctor (I've scheduled an appointment already but the earliest they gave me was on March 6, I'll try to call again and arrange for an earlier date), but still...the test is like 99% accurate right?! So I'm hoping I won't fall on that 1% grid.

DH has been really supportive and helpful to me. He searched the internet for information on things I need. Food I should eat/avoid among other things.

I have to give up something I love most...
Coffee. I'm soo addicted to coffee and this is going to be hard for me. So far I haven't had a single cup for four days now. It's difficult to cope but I WILL do this because its going to be for someone really important.

Oh life won't be the same again...I'm sooo hoping for the best.

2006-02-16T23:27:00.000+08:00

What do think this means?

V-Day

2006-02-14T23:47:00.000+08:00

I told my husband not to send me flowers or anything at the office today. We didn't went out for dinner at a fancy restaurant...we didn't do all those v-day stuff that couples usually do. Not this year. Well have a late celebration on Saturday though :) we'll both get our presents then :) :) We did everything a bit different this year I guess. Instead of going out we ordered pizza and stayed at home. We had fun too...and I had time to scrap :) I'm soo looking forward to getting my present on Saturday...now what do I want????

Here's the layout I created for Valentine's Day...

Credits: Paper Posies Kit by Anita Stergiou available at Natural Designs

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY EVERYONE!!!

Kit Shopping

2006-02-14T21:00:00.000+08:00

Shabbyshoppe is finally up! I got myself kits from there and TDC as well. Can't wait to use them...

Kits Previews From:
Authentic Kit by Sara Carling
Daydreams Collection by Gina Cabrera
True Love by Heather Ann Melzer
Shakespeare in Love by Danielle Catalano-Titus
Embrace Kit By Andrea Burns
Days Of Eden by Valerie Fowler
Chocolate Cupcake Kit by Fee Jardine
Hip Cat kit by Jan Cowley

Another layout...yes I'm addicted

2006-02-12T23:26:00.000+08:00

I managed to finish one layout before going to bed...yeah you can say I'm hooked. Anyway these photos were taken by DH at the airport while we were waiting for our flight to Bangkok. My addiction with coffee started pretty much when I started working. So thats about three years ago. Ice blended coffee is my favorite. Starbucks, Seattle's Best, Coffee Bean...it doesn't really matter as long as they have iced coffee.

Here's the layout...

Credits: Heart's and Flowers Kit by Nancie Rowe Janitz of Scrapartist

Now I'm really off to bed...

LO Crazy and great news!

2006-02-12T14:25:00.000+08:00

I change my banner for a more valentine look. I'll be keeping it the whole month though...lol. I wonder waht to give DH. Maybe another lens? He seem to have developed a fascination for these things lately.

Remember the good news I was talking about a few days ago? Well now I can say it. I've been chosen to be part of Christy Lyle's Creative Team! Isn't it great?! You can view her announcement here.I've been playing around with her kits and finished 5 layouts so far. Here it is...

Credits: Sour Apple Dumplin Kit by Manda Bean & Christy Lyle available at Sweet Shoppe Designs

Credits: Only You kit Christy Lyle available at Sweet Shoppe Designs

Credits: Falling For You kit Christy Lyle available at Sweet Shoppe Designs

I got some layouts done today.

I'm very happy with this one. This is probably one of my favorite wedding portraits. Michelle Coleman's Lighter Shades of Pale kit from Scrapartist is so perfect for this. I really like the brushes too. I also found a nice quote to match...happiness.

Saturdays make me happy

2006-02-11T22:55:00.000+08:00

I love Saturdays because I can sleep late and do the things I want (read: digiscrap). I think its my most favorite day of the week :) This afternoon DH and I went to Takashimaya to get the video cam for Sony Gallery. These was something wrong with the LCD screen I think. Well we didn't pay for anything so I guess the folks at Sony just cleaned something and didn't change any parts at all. DH has suddenly been interested with lenses, he bought a wide angle conversion lens for the video cam as well. For me as long as he's happy its okay. At least I don't have to feel guilty if I go shopping next week :)

Oh I really have to sit down and choose photos for our wedding album. Its been almost two months! I hope to do this tomorrow, but with over 1,500 photos to look at...its not gonna be easy.

On a completely different topic, I was bored the other day so I sent a text message to the only person in the world who I know will reply to,"Hi. I'm bored...what's up?" my friend Ashley. He and I were classmates back in highschool. He lives in California now with his family but we saw each other last year when we both went to Manila for vacation. He asked me how married life is working out for me among other things. Guess what?! he's planning on proposing to his girlfriend! I'm so happy for him. He's such a nice guy and a sweet person...that girl is trully lucky to have him.

Mundane

2006-02-09T23:28:00.000+08:00

I went to the mall after work today to buy my sister in law a present for her birthday next week. I managed to get her something right away and snag myself a nice bag I can use for work (I sooo love this bag).Oh my a lot of boutiques are having their "end of season sale!" A shopaholic loves sale! I had to get out of there before its too late...literally (I had to go home early). I'll be back for the sale on Saturday to shop! Oh and I went to the local scrapbooking store to check if they have the latest magazines\books but to my dismay their shelves are almost empty.

If you noticed I have a banner already (scroll up). I used Amy Jo kit by SweetMindy for that.

I finished the layouts I was talking about last night. But I won't post it yet, perhaps on Sunday.

I've been wanting to buy a good book to read for the longest time...I haven't decided which one yet...decisions decisions...

Okay so I'm blabbing now...time to end this post

P.S.
I started uploading blog links, I'm not done yet though...

Today...

2006-02-08T23:38:00.000+08:00

Nothing much happened today...oh wait...I actually received some good news! But I can't tell anyone what it is yet :)

I didn't have any layout to share...I have two unfinished layouts though. I feel like there's something missing so I will get back on that tomorrow. For now I'm off to bed...

Highlights of Our Trip

2006-02-08T19:37:00.000+08:00

I realized I haven't posted anything about our trip yet so I'm doing it now, a week late.

At the airport
We're always early at the airport. This trip was no exception. We arrived aroung two and a half hours before our flight. I quickly searched for our guide as he has our tickets. After he handed us the tickets we proceeded to check-in right away. Since it was still early to stopped by this Mediterranean Restaurant for a light dinner. Wow their pizza was great. After that we went to Immigration, then off to Coffee Bean to have our coffee...and cake for me. It was sinful!

Our flight
It was Scandinavian SK973 that brought us from Singapore to Bangkok. I was disappointed a bit that we were on the aisle seats. Anyway there was an annoying family beside us. Three to five minutes prior to our landing this family was snapping away pictures as if they weren't on the plane. The lights were off so you can imagine how blinding the camera flash were. Anyway it was only a two hour or so flight so I was fine with it.

Day 1
Rise and shine!

Heart's and Desire Kit - Freebie

2006-02-07T22:45:00.000+08:00

You can get this for FREE!!! Find out more details here.

Friday the 10th at 9:00 pm Eastern Standard Time, mark your calendar

Oh and to show you how yummy this kit is...here's a layout a created using it.

Heart's & Desire Kit
Credits: Andrea Burns, Ange Dawn, Christine Smith, Fee Jardine, Jan Crowley, Kimberly Giarrusso & Mari Koegelenberg

Sunday Blues

2006-02-05T23:45:00.000+08:00

Its Sunday, that means tomorrow I have to get my butt to work. Who want to go to work after one week of vacation?! Oh well...

DH and I went to Esplanade this afternoon. He wanted to test the new lens that he bought :) After watching a movie we went there and had dinner at Ichiban Boshi, we love japanese food! For me salmon sashimi is the best...for him he likes tempura. After that on with the picture taking...lol.

Here's one of the pics

This weekend has been great for me, I manage to finish seven layouts. Here's the others I havent posted yet.

This is DH's godson, isn't he a cutie?
CREDITS:
papers - fresh and funky kit by heather roselli
stitching - deserted island kit by christy lyle
brads - wild child paisley kit by melany violette
font - franklin gothic heavy & rockwell extra bold

This is for the ad inspiration challenge at TDC.
CREDITS:
alpha - sweethearts kit by marie koegelenberg
other elements - jellie babies kit by marie koegelenberg
font - rocky extra bold

CREDITS:
alpha - sweethearts kit by marie koegelenberg
all elements - posh pink kit by lynnie smith
My last LO this weekend...

My first layout as the new member of Mari's CT
CREDITS: sweethearts kit by marie koegelenberg

Where did my last post go???

2006-02-05T14:06:00.000+08:00

Last night I can't upload photos this morning I was able to access my blog...but I couldn't find my post last night. Arrgh!Now I'm trying to remember all the things I said on that post!

Yesterday was the first birthday of Cleina, the party was great. The decorations were beautiful...the food was great...the cake was pretty.

I managed to take some pics...

This is the guestbook I'm talking about, isn't it pretty?

The pretty and yummy cake

All these were taken using our T1 camera. I don't want to part with it just yet. Though our new H1 take better pictures, its not exactly something I could fit in my purse. Speaking of camera, DH bought the wide angle conversion lens and the polarizing filter yesterday. He's very excited about it, can't wait to use it.

Little Princess Layout

2006-02-04T00:49:00.000+08:00

Okay so I'm digiscrapping practically the whole day(of course I had a couple of hours break here and there)...but this is my third layout so its all good...

CREDITS: brown and orange floral paper - amy jo kit by mindy terasawa
pink flower - silly flower kit by kim crothers
zigzag stitching - shabby princess

I've been having problems downloading Mari's latest kit Sweethearts, I was trying to download it all day and I don't know what's wrong exactly but I just couldn't. DH intervened...and I finally have it!Yay! Now off to scrappin'

I've been tagged!

2006-02-03T21:28:00.000+08:00

By Mari. Oh I just love doing this...

What were you doing 10 years ago?
I was a sophomore in highschool. My hair was short then and I had bangs (yikes). I had lots of friends and doing great at school.

What were you doing 1 year ago?
I was a two month old employee of the company I'm working for right now. I was preparing for our church wedding. I think around this time I've already booked my gown designer, church, reception venue and wedding planner.

Five snacks you enjoy:
Tiramisu, crackers, ice cream, cashew nuts, fruits

Five songs to which you know all the lyrics:
You Needed Me (OUR song), Huling El Bimbo (a Filipino Song), Someone Who Believes In Me, I can't carry a tune so this is all I have

Five bad habits:
Sitting in front of the computer all day, impulsive shopping, staying up late most of the time, biting nails sometimes, not sitting properly sometimes

Five things you like doing:
digiscrapping, Reading, staying at home (and in front of my laptop), Shopping and spending time with DH.

Five things you would never wear, buy or get again:
bangs/very short hair,shoes that are a tad too small, blouses that are too loose (makes me look more plump than I really am), cheap bed linens and unbranded cosmetics.

Five favorite toys:
My Ferrari 4000, our digital camera, my mobile phone, our tv and my digital kits.

Five people I want tagged:
Anyone who wants to answer this can go ahead...

Tagging Myself Too

2006-02-03T21:13:00.000+08:00

I checked out Leah's blog found this. She tagged herself, so I'm tagging me too (lol).

4 jobs i've had in my life
1. Public Relations Office for an employment agency, worked there for a year.
2. Administrative Officer for a computer training centre, working there for a year and two months now. Not going to stay over two years there thougn
3. Wife to my wonderful husband.
4. I graduated college in 2002 (@ 20) so I don't have much work experience yet.

4 movies i could watch over and over
1. My Bestfriend's Wedding
2. A Walk To Remember
3. The Last Samurai
4. Harry Potter (all of it)

4 Places I've Lived
1. Mandaluyong - birth to 18 years old
2. Taytay Rizal - 18 to 20 years old
3. Singapore - 20 years old to present
4. -----

4 tv shows i love to watch
1. CSI (Las Vegas, Miami, New York)
2. Desperate Housewives
3. Lost
4. Smallville

4 Places I've Been on Vacation
1. Different parts of the Philippines (Baguio, Quezon, Pangasinan, Negros Occidental, Bicol)
2. Malaysia
3. Indonesia
4. Thailand

4 websites i visit daily
1. Gmail to check mail
2. Blogs - hopping all around :)
3. Scrapbooking Sites (thescrappersloft, TDC, rakscraps, scrapbookbytes,natural designs, youniquephotos).
4. our website

4 of my favorite foods
1. Red Ribbon's Blueberry cheesecake & Mango Cake
2. Swensen's deep fried mushrooms
3. Fish & Co's Grilled Salmon Teriyaki
4. Hard Rock Cafe's Hot Fudge Brownie

4 places i'd rather be right now
1. the mall
2. Paris
3. anywhere but my office would be great
4. I'm at home now with DH so I'm good

4 bloggers i'm tagging
anyone who likes to answer this, go ahead...

No work...lots of fun!

2006-02-03T17:11:00.000+08:00

I still don't have work today, so I'm really happy...lol. Here's the first layout I created today, I'm hoping to finish more!

CREDITS: staples - Shabby Smiles kit by Shabby Princess
all other elements - Boys Rawk! kit by Mindy Terasawa

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Second LO for today...I looove scrapping. I could do this everyday, well if I could that is. I want to finish more LOs before I come back to work on Monday (sigh).

CREDITS:
jeweled petals - by Mrs. Schmuck
staples - shabby smiles kit by shabby princess
stitched orange ribbon - fresh and funky kit by heather roselli
dotted green ribbon - by retrodiva
pink ribbon (used as folded ribbon) - flickpicksmix by manda bean
orange ribbon (used as folded ribbon) & papers - jellie babies kit by Marie Koegelenberg

Exciting News

2006-02-03T16:17:00.000+08:00

I got a message from Anita Stergiou of Natural Designs last Jan. 24 saying that I got selected to be a part of her Creative Team. I was ecstatic! I had to keep it to myself until she make her announcement before I could tell everyone. Here's her announcement.

Here's my blinkie:

This wasn't enough because three days ago I got an email from Marie Koegelenberg of TDC that I got in her Creative Team as well. I mean WOW! This is great great. Here's her announcement at TDC.

Here's my blinkie:

I'm sooo excited to be a working with such talented designers.

We're Back

2006-02-02T22:44:00.000+08:00

We're back from our trip!

We're going...

2006-01-29T17:56:00.000+08:00

We'll be back on Friday!!!

Me me me

2006-01-28T23:37:00.000+08:00

Here's my latest layout...

Credits:
papers & flower sticker - amy jo kit by mindy terasawa
alpha & brads - hey you kit by helen odaniel
stitching - shabby princess
staples - reflections shine on kit by meredith fenwick

I think I'm gonna scrap more of me this year.

My husband thinks that I look pretty in this picture and the layout is really nice (well he says that on all my layouts). He is adamant that I make a layout of him too :)

We're going for our honeymoon tomorrow :) I'm soo looking forward to this! I hope to bring back lots of photos to scrap with.

My thoughts

2006-01-27T02:05:00.000+08:00

Gong Ci Fa Chai!! Happy Lunar New Year!!!
Ok so it's an early greeting but I'm just sooo happy because it's the start of my one week vacation (yup no need to work tomorrow).
We're also going for our honeymoon trip this weekend as well! DH and I decided that we will not bring our laptop with us on this trip...you know to spend more quality time with each other(thats what couples do on their honeymoon right?!). I think its better because if I bring this laptop with me then I will be tempted to scrap :) We'll be back this Thursday and I'm hoping I'll have tons of pics to scrap when we get home.
A friend of ours had their ROM wedding today (its like the civil wedding in Pinas). To Kiko and Jackie (no not me I got married last month) congratulations and best wishes to both of you.

CT

2006-01-25T23:27:00.000+08:00

My profile it up at youniquephotos and here it is...

Its inspiring when other people compliments your work.

The Old and the New

2006-01-25T22:45:00.000+08:00

I'm excited about our new camera! Its a bit of a splurge but hey I think its worth it. Here it is...

My darling husband selected this model for us and I trust his judgement. I think its pretty cool. Can't wait to use it next week on our honeymoon :)

First Monthsary

2006-01-23T19:25:00.000+08:00

Its been exactly one month since our church wedding...how time flies. We decided not to celebrate it though. I'm just too tired to go out these days. I'm really looking forward to our long Chinese New Year vacation.

First wedding layout (digital)

2006-01-22T12:54:00.000+08:00

Here's my first two-page layout of our wedding photos. This won't be the last for sure.

Credits:
paper and ribbon - in honor of women kit by holly mccaig
pink paper (used as matting) - pretty in pink kit by retrodiva
brads - shabby smiles kit by shabby princess
stitching - shabby princess
"C" alpha - shopping fool kit by michelle underwood