Yes, we are pregnant

         We have been wanting to tell the rest of the world about the good news but we waited a little bit till I see the doctor again for the second ultrasound. I have never felt so alive in my entire life. I know I might be exaggerating but this life inside  me is overwhelming and have added so much joy in our lives. In the other hand, we chose to reveal my pregnancy this early because we want to share the joy that we are feeling inside. We wanted everybody to know about the wonderful news and of course ask each one of you to help us pray. 

           When Ryan left Target we felt like it was the right tiime to have a baby. I felt that I was ready emotionally, mentally, financially and physically. My clock is ticking and I will be 28 soon so we felt like this is the time. Besides, knowing that Resty is doing good in Taiwan, my brother and his wife finally had Dan, Papa is in Manila to help out mama and she is home happy with my nanay ( she completely stop selling food), it all just summed it up. It was about time. Luckily, last June was my last refill for my birth control pills so we thought to wait till I get pregnant. The last time I saw my obgyne he told Ryan and I that if we want to have kids it will probably take some time since I have been using the pills for almost 2 years. So after I was off it, we thought we will take our time.

              Last July we went visit Lanie and her family. When we came home I noticed a sudden change in my weight. Although I was having symptoms of as if about to have my period but it was weird, I never got it. The sad part was I can't remember when was my last period. I was just too excited to be off the pills.  I gained 7 lbs. I thought it was the good food that Lanie had served us but it wasn't, I didn't know I was already pregnant. At work, Gina  kept telling me to go get a pregnancy test. She is pregnant herself and she wanted us to be pregnant together . So I thought ok, I bought 1 packet with 2 in it. I got home, used the first one and it turned out negative. Ryan said, "Sweety, EPT usually comes up when you are about to miss your period but you don't even know when was your last period", he got a point.  After that result, we both thought I am not pregnant I just had a delay.

July 31, 2006 (Resty's birthday)

            Ryan was out shopping with Dad. Ryan had been bugging me to go with them but I told him it's for boys only and I am staying home. I was in the bedroom the entire time when I decided to make myself dinner. Before I went to the kitchen, I stop by the 2nd room and grabbed something (can't remember what ) when I saw the 1 last pregnancy test. I look at it and I thought, what the heck. I will just get another one when we need it again. I went to the bathroom and used it. The second column became solid red instantly and the other column was starting to show (or the other way around, I can't remember). It didn't have that the first time. I was jumping up and down, I was in shock. The happiness did not sunk in me yet, I need to tell someone. I  tried calling Ryan but his phone was off and they were not in Dad's house. I called Lanie and she was the first person I really talked to. It was over welming how she reacted. I should say, from the sound of it, she was more excited that me . I had mixed emotions and the reality that I will be a mommy soon was overwhelming. When Lanie needed to go to help out John she promised me to call back. This time I decided to call my mama in Cebu. She was so excited and everybody was. She calmed me down and my mixed emotions was now replaced with joy and happiness knowing that a lot of people are happy for us. After I talked to mama, I called Ryan again. He felt like there was something going on because I refused to tell him over the phone. When he got home he went straight to the bathroom and saw the empty wrapper of the pregancy test. He then concluded that we are pregnant. Went to the bedroom to confirm, I remembered his face, I will never forget it. I knew deep in his heart he was happy but he was so shock . He didn't say a single word. We hugged each other. It took a while before the truth sank in him. We were both surprised you know after the doctor told us that it will take a while. Despite that, we are very happy. I told everybody at work and my Manager. With the kind of work I do, I have to let them know. Everybody was so happy. Everytime I tell one person there was always a hug that followed and a congratulations. Soon to be parents cards and congratulations cards came in the mail.

August 14, 2006 ( Mama's birthday)

        We saw the doctor for the first time. I was slightly spotting and when I told Vicky about it she freaked out. Which later I learned from Mama and Lanie that is it normal. It was a tiny tiny spots that I only see if I wipe off. I can't even barely see it sometimes but we wanted to make sure. Called the doctor and asked if he can admit us that day. I had my first ultrasound. That was the first time we have seen our baby's heartbeat. It is like a flickering light that Ryan couldn't help but say "wow" the wonders of life. I was put on a week bedrest but after 3 days I was getting so anxious to come back to work.

That was how tiny he or she was in 6 weeks. Find the arrow and the plus sign.

September 11 ( A date to remember)

         We went to see our doctor again today. I was more excited to see our baby again and how much he/she have grown. I am 10 weeks and 1 day now he said. I had my pops smear which I was not too excited about. We saw him/her again and we just couldn't believe our eyes. Excuse me guys, if I will post tons of pictures. Excited eh!

The doctor said, the face is starting to form. Notice how cutie his arms are. He used 3D, he said  it could have been neat if he/she stayed steady to see his/her face. He/she was jumping and moving. He/she probably knew we were watching him/her.

See the leg and the arm on the top? the doctor said the baby is sucking his/her thumb. It is around 10 weeks  he said that they start doing it. He took this using 4D.

The head and the back with his shoulders. They wanted to make sure that there is only one. My stomach have grown so big already that I really thought I was having twins. Isa lang pala.

       We all know that not everything is certain and things can go wrong in a blink of an eye. That is why we are asking you to help us pray. I would like to say thank you also for Rhebs for that website you sent me about when to announce and to Ate G for continually praying for me. I can feel that I am so blessed.

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       Roselle, I am glad Friday and Ging-ging finally met. To those who doesn't know, Roselle's sister is also in San Jose where Ging-ging is going but they are not classmates but just last weekend, they had a fieldtrip to Leyte and both happened to be in the same room together. Coincedence. Selle, I hope they will be best friends just like their Ate. Thank for the call and it is always nice to hear your voice. We are doing pretty good.

Comments

[Maricel]

wow!!! we are soo happy for you and your family. those are amazing pictures of a new life inside you.thank you for sharing!:D

[lulu]

while i was reading ur blog cher in, i was holding my breath all the time & i feel like i was jumping & clapping my hands here in my chair for so much excitement to hear the gud news...this is my first time to commnent huh...lol

[In-in]

Maricel, bisan asa ra man ka uy hahaha. Thank you for the thoughtfulness. I can sense how happy you are for us. Thanks again.

Lu, sos bitaw no? how exciting. Pagbaby na lagi :)

[Maricel]

hahaha sorry In layat-layat ko.. pero ingon ana ko kaexcited sa imong news.

[someone]

hey ate.. congarts po and ingat lagi from me and anne!

[In-in]

Maricel pag ka cute ba nimo. Sos mag-unsa kaha ka if naa na kay imoha. Getting ready for the wedding?

Aldrin asan na si Anne?

[someone]

si anne? andun parin.. hehehe.. hiya un.. pero sasabihin ko na mgcomment din.. hehehe.. ingat po.. see you at work..

[Bless]

Hello In! I am so happy for you. It's a great blessing indeed! Congratulations and take care always. I'll pray for the safety of your pregnancy. Have a wonderful time always.

[In-in]

Thank you Bless

[Vannie]

HI girl! congratulations! i'm so happy to see you having a new life growing within you. You're bless to have both worlds together. I'll pray for you n your baby. Take care and Godbless!....vannie

[Charmaine]

Congrats In! Wow what a lovely shot of an angel inside your womb.. wish you both happiness and God bless! Take care yourself In..