Gabriel bags first honors!
Early on, am probably biased, but i already noticed how smart Gabriel is and can get. He is just too stubborn sometimes to be taught but he'll surprise you of how he picks up on stuff me and his Tatay teach him.
I think the honors/awards were supposed to be a surprise to the parents but the teacher probably couldn't contain it so she spilled it to Tita, Gab's ward. :) When i first heard about it, i was excited and happy, of course, for such an early accomplishment. But it really wasn't that big deal. I didn't realize how proud i was until i went up the stage to award him his FIRST HONORS MEDAL! I and the 2nd honors parent were the only ones to go up the stage (yabang!). Man, was i beaming?! (Even with the big tummy and all :D)
What makes me even prouder is the fact that we do not work on his school lessons. I believe it takes the fun out if he already knew them. And knowing my kid, he gets bored too easily if things are repeated to him. It also makes me feel assured that with all those play/game-inspired method, school being progressive, he's actually learning something. :) Good job, ATCDC. And very good job Gab, you make Nanay and Tatay really proud! ♥♥♥
I think the honors/awards were supposed to be a surprise to the parents but the teacher probably couldn't contain it so she spilled it to Tita, Gab's ward. :) When i first heard about it, i was excited and happy, of course, for such an early accomplishment. But it really wasn't that big deal. I didn't realize how proud i was until i went up the stage to award him his FIRST HONORS MEDAL! I and the 2nd honors parent were the only ones to go up the stage (yabang!). Man, was i beaming?! (Even with the big tummy and all :D)
What makes me even prouder is the fact that we do not work on his school lessons. I believe it takes the fun out if he already knew them. And knowing my kid, he gets bored too easily if things are repeated to him. It also makes me feel assured that with all those play/game-inspired method, school being progressive, he's actually learning something. :) Good job, ATCDC. And very good job Gab, you make Nanay and Tatay really proud! ♥♥♥
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Easter Sunday Planning
Couple of weeks to go before Easter Sunday and i haven't made any plans yet on what Gab will be doing on this day. Browsing the web, i found these two offerings from metrodeal and ensogo which look really fun and exciting.
ACE Water Spa Easter Event goes Wild West
For P450, you get to save 25% for a kid and adult pass to this event which features:
* Bull riding
* Magic Show
* Puppet Show
* Face Painting
* Egg Painting
* Finale Easter Egg Hunt!
The pass will also include snack and drink for the kid, 1 food cart stub, goodie bag and a photo souvenir.
The event will be held at their Pasig Branch (which we haven't been to yet) and will last from 2PM-6PM.
Greenhills Elan Hotel Modern's Easter Egg Hunt
For P299 per person (kid/adult), you get a pass to the Hotel's event which includes:
* Buffet Lunch
* Program for Kids
* Magic Show
* Easter Egg Hunting
plus - Use of Hotel's swimming pool for kids under 12yo after the event.
Im thinking the Ace Water Spa offering is more sulit and Chard and Gab can go for a swim after the event since we still have that 50% discount from my BDJ planner, but of course it will all depend on our driver/yayo/hubby who happens to be the BIRTHDAY BOY too so he'll have the power to choose OR REFUSE to go to any of these two.
Or..... we can just stay home to avoid the crowd and paint all those eggs we papier mached then do our own egg hunting around the backyard. This is a definitely cheaper option but i just don't think it would be as much fun with only one kid competing against himself to find eggs! What to do... what to do....
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Delivery: Part 2
When i became pregnant with Gabriel, birthing plans were already made early in the pregnancy. This second one isn't that smooth-sailing. I had to change OBGYN a few times before i finally found someone i like. My previous OBGYN (Dr. Luisa Acu) was ok, infact i liked her a lot, but she is only affiliated to two hospitals: Capitol Medical Center and St. Lukes, the 4 and 5 stars of hospitals when it comes to rates. With expenses constantly rising, i thought it isn't practical anymore to give birth to any of these two. Plus, CMC is a teaching hospital, a problem i had when i gave birth to Gab. Interns were constantly bugging me with the same questions, the worst was they took turns doing internal exam! It really added to the discomfort of labor!
I just found an OBGYN i liked for this second one when i was almost on my third trime. Browsing and reading through parenting forums in the web, a lot of moms have recommended Dr. Visitacion Toy. Her clinic is very near our place and she is also affiliated to hospitals we are eyeing to give birth to: FEU, Commonwealth Hospital and Medical Center and The Medical City.
As of now, we are still inquiring about maternity packages to finally decide on the hospital and Dr. Toy gave these quotations:
FEU
Php 45-55K (With PhilHealth)
NSD (Normal Spontaneous Delivery)
Epidural
PF included (OB, Pedia, Anes)
CHMC
Php 35K-45K (With PhilHealth)
NSD (Normal Spontaneous Delivery)
Epidural
PF included (OB, Pedia, Anes)
*** I only inquired for normal delivery rates because im not having this baby any other way. HAHAHA!
I also found these additional information in the web.
The Capitol Medical Center (TMC)
Normal Delivery Package
- Php 50,030.00
- Inclusive of Professional fees for Attending Physician & Anesthesiologist, Delivery fee
Room & Board (max. of 3days ward accommodation upon admission)
Supplies (selected) - in excess of the supplies covered by the package will be charged as regular rate.
- Inclusive spinal single shot anesthesia
- New born screening and hearing test for baby
- 6 hrs. stay in nursery
- Professional Fee of Pediatrician
* additional 6,000 for epidural anesthesia plus Anesthesiologist Fee (on top of PF included in the package)
Caesarian Delivery Package
- Php 72,055.00
- Inclusive of Professional fees for Attending Physician & Anesthesiologist, Delivery fee
Room & Board (max. of 5 days ward accommodation upon admission)
Supplies (selected), in excess of the supplies covered by the package will be charged as regular rate.
- Inclusive spinal single shot anesthesia
- New born screening and hearing test for baby
- 24 hrs. stay in nursery
- Professional Fee of Pediatrician
* additional 6,000 for epidural anesthesia plus Anesthesiologist Fee (on top of PF included in the package)
IMPORTANT:
1. Delivery Packages are based on Published Rate
2. Delivery Packages may only be availed upon Attending Physician's assessment/recommendation.
3. An initial deposit of P20,000.00 is required upon admission.
4. Private Room accommodation is not eligible for Delivery Package.
5. Above rates may change without prior notice.
6 Per Government directive, rooming-in is required unless otherwise contraindicated.
7. Package will be forfeited for non-compliance for the rooming-in of the baby
Commonwealth Hospital and Medical Center
A. Normal Spontaneous Delivery (NSD) Package (with or without PhilHealth)
Ward (4 beds) - 15,000.00
Semi-Private (2 beds) - 17,000.00
B. Cesarean Section (CS) Package (with or without PhilHealth and regardless of the type of procedure)
Ward(4 beds) - 25, 000.00
Semi-Private (2 beds) - 35, 000.00
Note: The package shall include the Newborn charges, provided, the case is an uncomplicated one. Otherwise, regular charges shall be applied.
The above-mentioned package rates shall be exclusive of Doctors’ Professional Fees. Regular charges shall be applied to patients using the private and suite rooms.
I've checked CHMC's facilities through their website and since this is a relatively new hospital, their rooms are actually pretty clean and decent. Also, a colleague was admitted there recently and the feedback is really good. We're leaning towards this hospital but will still do ocular visit this coming weekend. Hopefully, it will all turn out ok.
I just found an OBGYN i liked for this second one when i was almost on my third trime. Browsing and reading through parenting forums in the web, a lot of moms have recommended Dr. Visitacion Toy. Her clinic is very near our place and she is also affiliated to hospitals we are eyeing to give birth to: FEU, Commonwealth Hospital and Medical Center and The Medical City.
As of now, we are still inquiring about maternity packages to finally decide on the hospital and Dr. Toy gave these quotations:
FEU
Php 45-55K (With PhilHealth)
NSD (Normal Spontaneous Delivery)
Epidural
PF included (OB, Pedia, Anes)
CHMC
Php 35K-45K (With PhilHealth)
NSD (Normal Spontaneous Delivery)
Epidural
PF included (OB, Pedia, Anes)
*** I only inquired for normal delivery rates because im not having this baby any other way. HAHAHA!
I also found these additional information in the web.
The Capitol Medical Center (TMC)
Normal Delivery Package
- Php 50,030.00
- Inclusive of Professional fees for Attending Physician & Anesthesiologist, Delivery fee
Room & Board (max. of 3days ward accommodation upon admission)
Supplies (selected) - in excess of the supplies covered by the package will be charged as regular rate.
- Inclusive spinal single shot anesthesia
- New born screening and hearing test for baby
- 6 hrs. stay in nursery
- Professional Fee of Pediatrician
* additional 6,000 for epidural anesthesia plus Anesthesiologist Fee (on top of PF included in the package)
Caesarian Delivery Package
- Php 72,055.00
- Inclusive of Professional fees for Attending Physician & Anesthesiologist, Delivery fee
Room & Board (max. of 5 days ward accommodation upon admission)
Supplies (selected), in excess of the supplies covered by the package will be charged as regular rate.
- Inclusive spinal single shot anesthesia
- New born screening and hearing test for baby
- 24 hrs. stay in nursery
- Professional Fee of Pediatrician
* additional 6,000 for epidural anesthesia plus Anesthesiologist Fee (on top of PF included in the package)
IMPORTANT:
1. Delivery Packages are based on Published Rate
2. Delivery Packages may only be availed upon Attending Physician's assessment/recommendation.
3. An initial deposit of P20,000.00 is required upon admission.
4. Private Room accommodation is not eligible for Delivery Package.
5. Above rates may change without prior notice.
6 Per Government directive, rooming-in is required unless otherwise contraindicated.
7. Package will be forfeited for non-compliance for the rooming-in of the baby
Commonwealth Hospital and Medical Center
A. Normal Spontaneous Delivery (NSD) Package (with or without PhilHealth)
Ward (4 beds) - 15,000.00
Semi-Private (2 beds) - 17,000.00
B. Cesarean Section (CS) Package (with or without PhilHealth and regardless of the type of procedure)
Ward(4 beds) - 25, 000.00
Semi-Private (2 beds) - 35, 000.00
Note: The package shall include the Newborn charges, provided, the case is an uncomplicated one. Otherwise, regular charges shall be applied.
The above-mentioned package rates shall be exclusive of Doctors’ Professional Fees. Regular charges shall be applied to patients using the private and suite rooms.
I've checked CHMC's facilities through their website and since this is a relatively new hospital, their rooms are actually pretty clean and decent. Also, a colleague was admitted there recently and the feedback is really good. We're leaning towards this hospital but will still do ocular visit this coming weekend. Hopefully, it will all turn out ok.
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Icha girl!
Earlier in the pregnancy, when asked if i had any gender preference, i always say what any decent mother would say - "kahit ano, basta kumpleto." Of course i (half) meant that, but deep inside i was hoping it would be a boy. I just think that it would be more difficult to raise a girl. The worries of having a teenage girl in the city, oh my! And the thoughts of the things i did (haha) waaaaaaay back didn't help at all! Partying, drinking, skipping school - nanay ko poooo!
When we got the confirmation that we were having a baby girl, surprisingly, all of the worries disappeared! I was excited. Suddenly, I couldn't wait to see her - and to raise her. Oh the fun of dressing her up and fixing her hair. There's still the little worry that things may not turn out to be what i hoped for, but as Gab taught me and has actually prepared me, as long as i give them my 'conditional love' everything will be alright.
We are naming her Soleil Gabrielle.
Gabrielle = Origin of word: French; Gender: Female; Meaning: God Is My Strength / Angel / Messenger; Pronounciation: Gay-bree-ell
Soleil = Origin of word: French; Gender: Female; Meaning: The Sun; Pronounciation: So-lay
We just felt it perfect for just like her Kuya Gab - we are finding God to be our strength through them. And Soleil for she will be the sunshine of our lives.
Oh Tatay and Nanay and Kuya Gab can't wait to meet you, little angel. But you dont have to hurry, take your sweet time. I love you already. ♥
When we got the confirmation that we were having a baby girl, surprisingly, all of the worries disappeared! I was excited. Suddenly, I couldn't wait to see her - and to raise her. Oh the fun of dressing her up and fixing her hair. There's still the little worry that things may not turn out to be what i hoped for, but as Gab taught me and has actually prepared me, as long as i give them my 'conditional love' everything will be alright.
We are naming her Soleil Gabrielle.
Gabrielle = Origin of word: French; Gender: Female; Meaning: God Is My Strength / Angel / Messenger; Pronounciation: Gay-bree-ell
Soleil = Origin of word: French; Gender: Female; Meaning: The Sun; Pronounciation: So-lay
We just felt it perfect for just like her Kuya Gab - we are finding God to be our strength through them. And Soleil for she will be the sunshine of our lives.
Oh Tatay and Nanay and Kuya Gab can't wait to meet you, little angel. But you dont have to hurry, take your sweet time. I love you already. ♥
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My Gabriel Hijo and his ading...
It is funny how there’s not much excitement or shrieks with the second baby compared to the first. How the pregnancy holds not much surprises since you basically know what to expect.
It’s amazing how different my worries are for this second round. With the first, I worry about the baby a lot: Am I eating healthy? Am I getting enough sleep? Should I start listening to classical music? Do I and the baby have all the things that we need? (turned out, most of which we didn’t really need :D).
Of course I still think about all these things with this one, but they’re not on the front burner.
What is? My unico hijo, my Gabriel. Just like any mother, he is my life. He is the sweetest and he always surprises me with a new word, a song, a cute habit. Amazing how this little boy teaches me a lot of things about life. I wouldn’t be this ready for the second baby if it weren’t for the lessons Gab taught me.
And I worry for him. I’m worried how he will react to the addition of his little in the family. I’m worried that he might regress and feel jealous. But then again, maybe it’s just me. Being the wonderful boy that he is, I know he’ll rise up and be a very good, loving kuya.
Here’s a letter I wrote to remind him (and prepare me) of us and what will be us.
My Sweet Little Gabriel,
Thank you for coming to Nanay and Tatay’s lives. Our witty, sometimes very makulit, play-do loving little boy. Thanks for making Nanay happy everyday.
I know you can’t possibly understand what is happening to Nanay right now. Why I can’t play with you as much as before, or why I can’t accompany you to the park, or why you can’t roll over me anymore. You will be a big brother pretty soon. You will see Nanay becoming bigger and bigger J
With the 3 very short years that you are with us, you taught me a lot. You taught me what to treasure, you taught me how to be happy, you taught me how to love 'conditionally'. I’ve learned that the good things in life are free. I’ve learned that I have superpowers and magical hands that heal J I’ve learned that I need to be the best person I can be, because you are always watching and it’s amazing how easily you pick up things. I know I will learn more with each passing day with you.
Ever since you were born, my whole world changed. It suddenly became brighter and full of life. Everyday that I wake up with you beside me is indeed a blessing. I rush home to you whenever I am away, I didn’t want to miss any magical time with you. You’re still my baby boy and you will always be, but you will suddenly look so big when Ading gets here. I remember just staring at your little feet when you were born, and how I can’t stop kissing your tiny fingers. I still can’t get enough of you now and it’s amazing to think that you came from me.
When Ading gets here, I promise to put her down once in a while to spend time with you. We will have our own ‘date days’, just the two of us. But with your spirit, I’m sure you will love her. She will be here soon. 3 short months if she’s patient just like you. She will be celebrated and loved by everyone, just as you were. Please know during this time that you have my heart and Tatay’s too. Our hearts will grow bigger to hold enough love for you and Ading.
I would love to tell you that things aren’t going to change that much, that your life will go on the same. But that’s not true. Our world is about to be rocked. You will probably be woken up at night for a while. Oh and you will have to room out as well. You’ll be dragged to doctor appointments for her and I won’t be able to play as much while I’m feeding your Ading. You will have to learn to share everything. Even our precious play-do-do-do and cooking time everyday. But after a while you’ll find that you have a cool little friend and that all of your friends will think you are so lucky.
Because you will be. We all will be.
Because if she’s anything like you. If she’s half as funny, adorable and loving as you, there will be no way to get around loving her more than we can stand. Just think, you’ll never get a chance to feel lonely, as I’m sure she won’t let you. You will be the best of friends.
Always remember that you are and will always be my favorite boy on earth!
“I love you to the moon and back.”
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