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Kuya and Bunso

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When Noah came home, I asked Dan if we should tell David right away about what makes Noah special. Dan told me that we shouldn't yet lest we cloud David's enjoyment of his new brother and of being a kuya. I agreed. But David is a very curious boy and he probed and asked a lot of questions, some of which can't be answered with our standard, "because he's just a baby". We felt that we owe Kuya an honest answer. I also want David to understand why even if Noah is now home that we have to still keep … [Continue reading]

Our Dearest Baby Noah

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Noah is finally home and we are complete. The last month was such a struggle that when I heard from the doctor that he's coming home that I burst into happy tears. I also felt relieved. Having him home means the start of our new normal, our new lives, not only because Noah is home but because he has something a little extra in him.   4 days into Noah's stay in the NICU, his neonatologist called us for a meeting. She told us to come in at 8:30am. I was just discharged the Monday of … [Continue reading]

Shopping Alert: The Grand International Christmas Bazaar!

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For some, the first sign that Christmas is near when they hear Christmas Carols on the radio. Some say it's the cool breeze at night that signals the Yuletide. For me it's the opening of big bazaars like this one that makes me feel that the season of gift giving is almost here and what better way to ring in the biggest shopping season than with a charity bazaar! Christine Babao has organized the Grand International Christmas Bazaar which will be held on Nov. 9-11 at the World Trade Center - … [Continue reading]

A Break = A Giveaway!

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First of all, thank you for the kind words and encouragement you've all been posting here at the blog. I am lucky that I have found a compassionate group of people to share my anxieties and worries with. Our family is truly blessed. Thank you and thank you again. Now, how about we all take a quick break and have a little bit of fun? One of the blog's awesome sponsors, Anmum is hosting a giveaway in this blog. 2 lucky winners will get 5 each of 250g of assorted flavors Anmum Materna! Anmum … [Continue reading]

Thank You

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It's the start of another work week. I'm still on maternity leave and everyday I visit Baby N in the NICU. The good news is that he's out of the Isolette (incubator) and he's thriving. The nurses at the NICU made him a glove balloon and wrote the words "Happy One Month!" and stuck it to the side of our kid's bassinet. I snuck a picture of the set-up and shared the pic and the good news to my family and friends. When I saw Baby N in his incubator, I burst into tears. I was so happy and … [Continue reading]