Big Decision

Yesterday afternoon, my husband left for Davao and stayed there overnight just to catch the early morning flight to Iloilo today.

I miss him already. :-(

We were both scheduled to take the return flight, but because of recent events we finally decided to stay with his family here in Koronadal City, South Cotabato UNTIL I GIVE BIRTH on February 2012. He just went back to get some of the things we'll need for our extended stay and to clean up our apartment.

It's a very big decision to make. Imagine leaving your house unoccupied for almost a year! Since we're renting the place and it's hard to find a really good apartment nowadays, we just informed the owner that we won't be staying there but we'll still be paying for the monthly rent as usual. He understood our predicament and he easily agreed.

So, why stay here until I give birth?

First, we didn't want to risk the baby by travelling during the first trimester, especially now that I have been diagnosed with subchorionic hemorrhage.

Second, we want to save as much as possible. See, if we go back to Iloilo after 3 months (that would be on October), then after 2 months, we have to travel to Mindanao again for the holidays. Airfares don't come cheap, especially during those months. Plus, we'll be able to save more since we won't be spending for food, monthly prenatal check-ups (it's free since Dra. Bendita is mom-in-law's friend), milk and vitamins (mom-in-law will spend for this).

Third, I can fully rest here since they have helpers who clean the house, wash our clothes, cook our food, etc.

Last but not the least, nothing beats the support and presence of family at such a time like this. Their wisdom, experience and guidance in bringing up a child is very much needed and appreciated.

I thank God for blessing us with a supportive family. :-)