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We had this theory before that my mom’s side of the family lives longer than most we know.  My great grandmother died of old age at the age of 107 and yes, I met her.  According to some, she was even able to take good care of me when I was still a baby.

My grandma died at the age of 87 due to cancer but I bet if not for that, she will still be with us up until now.  Her sister who is around 92 doesn’t actually look her age.  I still see her up and about. 

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I <3!

This was taken after the little princesses field trip at Avilon Zoo in Tiendesitas.  We met up with daddy to have lunch @ Kulinarya in Rockwell.  love…

I grew up as an only child and being one has advantages and disadvantages.  One of which is not having someone to grow up with.  Sometimes it’s sad specially both my parents were working to support the family. 

When hubby and I first talked about having kids, we both agreed that we are going to have one once we got married.  He wants max of 3 but I want it even, either 2 or 4.  I got one and I really want another one. 

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The first quarter of 2009 was all about our family’s health. Got my regular blood work-up and the result was not that good, testosterone shoot up some more. Fortunately for me, blood sugar was normal. Still a girl as of writing

Also had an EMG and EEG test in February and end result was I had CTS. Had 15 sessions in rehab. It helped, I improved! But I will never again take the EMG test! Hang sakit ha!

As for the hubby, well, he had fainting episode again during his annual physical exam at Healthway. Of course we did another round of exams after that episode. And just like before, all results were normal! Ang hirap ng sakit na to ha!

FIL was also confined first quarter of the year. I saw him awhile ago and he seems fine. He looks as if he’s not sick. Hopefully this last a bit more longer.

*Isa munang patalastas: Mga kafatid na nagbabasa, wag ma excite at wag munang gawing family topic since next year pa po itong plano na ito

Hubby and I are talking about baby #2 and hoping baby #2 would be a boy, para quota na. I was excited at first but then my fear is building up. You see, I was very fortunate when I got pregnant with Vera. Never had a problem during my pregnancy then. Never had morning sickness, cravings nor cases like GD or High BP. I only had hemorrhoids the night before I was about to be admitted so deadma na with that. This is worry #1. What if it will be the exact opposite for baby #2? I know, praning diba for thinking negative! I am an optimistic person but I can’t really help wonder specially when other mom’s I know had different experiences with baby #1 and baby #2, katakot!

My second worry is with regards to breastfeeding. Vera and I never had biting moments. In fact, Vera was already weaned from me when she had her first tooth. We all know that every kid develops differently. Natatakot akong makagat! :LOL: I have a very low pain tolerance and I am afraid to lose my patience over this. Well, this one I know is mababaw and I can do mind over matter. Pain lang yan!

And finally, the third fear. Vaccination was a hot topic in one of my yahoogroups weeks ago. Isang paunawa ulit, this is my take and I respect others decision not to vaccinate their kids. I think autism caused by MMR (whether proven or not) are somehow two sided. I think it is not made for every body. I think (again, just an opinion so please don’t get mad) genes and a kids immunity plays a part with this. MMR or other vaccines may not be compatible with other kids genetically speaking or yung immune system ng mga kids during vaccination was at its low or not normal. Parang lumalabas na too strong ang meds for the kids body. Kasi, if the MMR vaccine or the combination of vaccines really causes defects then how come not all kids get affected? Anyway, my daughter has a Class II egg white allergy and I was concerned with MMR due to her allergy since the vaccine contains egg proteins. Weighing, looking at my daughter’s chart, and praying it would not cause her any problem, I made her take the vaccine. Another reason for me to do so was because of my experience. I was never vaccinated and only heard about MMR when I am about to get married. That it is important for pregnant women to have MMR vaccine to protect them and the unborn kid if ever when ever someone has Measles or Rubella. I was too paranoid to go out when I got pregnant because of this and I don’t want her to experience the same. Makakalimutin ako and if ever i-delay ko sya d ko na maalala ipaalala sa kanya So this is fear number 3. Now that I am somehow informed of the pros and cons of vaccines, nakaka praning!

re: if you are pro vaccination, PLEASE understand the time line. Vera’s pedia before was Dr. Rosemarie Bueno. I know I was at fault for not understanding the vaccination schedule but she never told us it was too early for Vera to take some of the vaccines. We were suppose to leave for the states 2 months after giving birth and wanted Vera to be at least vaccinated before she travels. As the one who’s more knowledgeable about this stuff, the doctor should have told us honestly that what we like is not possible! Anak ng *toot* *toot*, sobra ang vaccines ni Vera since it was not accepted in the US. The two doses (month apart) was only considered as one since it was given to Vera too early. When I checked the Philippine Vaccination Schedule, masyado ngang maaga and our new PH Pedia agreed with our US Pedia. Buti na lang walang bad effects for Vera, kung hindi… So be careful, baka mamaya kinukwartahan na lang kayo, just like what happened to us!

Anyway, with all these, I guess it all falls down to faith (yun e kung naniniwala kayo ha, baka isa pa tong maging issue para sa inyo! ) For a person who believes in Him, dapat ata I should not be worrying about these things and instead, strengthen my faith and trust in Him.