Expectant Mom on our 2nd Baby

It's a boy! After a 9-month journey of carrying our second baby, I'm still exhilarated to see the new member of our family. Before we go to the hospital, we packed the following: 

• Baby's things
• 1 piece of Baby's suit
• 1 piece of bonnet
• 4 pieces of diapers
• 10 pieces of baby bottles
• Formula milk (to follow)

• Mommy's things
• 1 going-out dress
• 4 pieces of panties
• 1 pack of maternity pads

• Daddy's things
• Phil health papers
• Extra clothes
• Pen
• Dishwashing paste
• Snacks

Although, my husband not telling me what 's the name of our baby, still I waited until I deliver the baby. I was awake the whole time of the delivery until I was sent to the recovery room. I heard my baby's first cry before they brought him to the nursery. Then, after 4 hours in the recovery room, I was sent to my hospital room.

My husband greeted me with excitement and he's with our eldest son. And yes, he filled-out the form for our baby's birth certificate and he showed me the name, and we're both happy. The nursery was still open, and they visited our baby and took a photo to show me because I'm still not fully recovered. Relatives visited me, and my sister also. We stayed at the hospital for about 3 days. Baby's pediatrician visited us and she said our baby is in full term and all looks good, his weight of about 3.6 kilos is okay, and given us the formula milk.

As soon as we settled the hospital bills, we were ready to go home. And going home with our baby on hand would be a new journey. The baby gives joy to us and we were very happy.

Holiday Inn & Suites Makati

One sunny day, and we're going to stay for two days and a night at Holiday Inn & Suites Makati to have a simple merriment for our wedding anniversary. 

We took a cab from Sampaloc and cost us 180 php to go to Makati. We arrived at the hotel around 1:30pm and saw a big green bear outside the hotel. 

We received a warm welcome from the staff of the hotel at the ground floor. Then, we were ushered to go to the lobby area for us to check-in. At the reception area, we were invited to have an IHG reward card and able to check-in at 9th floor, that is, with a room of twin beds. I ask the helpdesk if they can assist us to transfer to a king size bed, but they weren't able to provide in the same floor because it is available in a different floor which is a smoking area. We decided not to transfer and choose the non-smoking area.  

We're hungry and able to go out the hotel to buy  some food, wherein this hotel is located beside Glorietta 2 mall. Luckily we were able to roam around the mall and buy some snacks for the three of us. Due to my situation as an expectant mom, we didn't walk much at the mall and ended to find a mini play and ride for children near the hotel mall entrance. That night, we also conveniently shop at Landmark for our needs and bought our dinner at the food court. 

We were able to sleep at a cozy night in the hotel room. They have unique pillows that are in two kinds, one is firm and one is soft. Their bathroom is nice, although they don't have bath tub. 

The next day, we ate at their restaurant located at the lobby level. The food were delicious, and what I like most in their main dishes from the breakfast buffet  is the Beef Picadillo. We ate what is sufficient for us. Mostly, pancake and cereals for our son. After eating, we visited the swimming pool at the rooftop and our son enjoyed it.

First time in School

It's our son's first time to attend in school as nursery 1. Of course, as a parent, we are more excited to see our child learning new things and socializing with other kids. That would help him explore outside home.

Here's a day to day experience he had for his first week.

Day 1 - Arrived early at school happy and kissed Mama. After 1 and half hour, class dismissed and Hasan came running to me almost in tears saying "Mommy, ingay ng mga bata…".  Its because a lot of kids where crying.

Day 2 - Arrived early at school happy and kissed Mama. After 30 minutes, Hasan cried having a separation anxiety calling me. We take a break at the school mini playground. After a while, we went back and he's sitting in the chair holding my hand. Behave before going home, it ended having a star in his hand.

Day 3 -  Arrived early at school happy and kissed Mama, and fist bump with Daddy. Looks good for today. Happy after school with a clay gave by the teacher.

Day 4 -  Arrived early at school happy and kissed Mama, and fist bump with Daddy. But suddenly, he wants Mama inside the nursery room. The teacher let me stayed there at the back until class ended. Happy after school with a star in his hand.

Day 5 - Arrived early at school happy and kissed Mama. He still wants Mama inside the nursery room. Happy after school with a star in his hand.

Thank you God for this wonderful week. And in God-willng, for the weeks to come. And as days past by us, we noticed a lot of improvements he had like his communication skills and being more active.