At 15-16 Weeks

We went to the OB earlier and I'm now on my 15th to 16th week. I am officially starting on my second trimester. Yahoo! My blood pressure is still the same (100/70), and I gained 1 pound, so that makes me 125 lbs. heavy. Baby's fundal height is 10 cm. I was given a new set of vitamins called Hemobion OB and was reminded to drink milk (Anmum) religiously.

There's really nothing much to blog about today. I'm just really happy and hoping that I continue to feel better, and let the following months pass by without any problem. I know that God is in control of my life and my baby's as well. I also thank Him for having a mom-in-law who makes sure that I am well fed and taken care of. Most of all, I thank God for my husband who is very patient and loving with a (sometimes ^_^) demanding pregnant wife like me.

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. :-)