I am now a mom... and I love it. After 38 weeks I gave birth to Gabriel Izach ... it was all worth it ... he's our precious little angel ... my cute little buddha buddha...


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Week Thirty-Seven

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  This week, the average size is about 6.3 pounds (2859gm) now and 19.1 inches (48.6cm) length.
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  She is official full term now but can still benefit from extra days in the womb.
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  Your baby continues to practice breathing movements. Isn't it amazing how she can breathe "under water?"
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  Grasp is firm now. It won't be long until you'll feel ( Read more... )

Week Thirty-Six

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  Your baby is almost ready and most likely, so are you! The only organ still to mature is the lungs. While certainly you are both growing anxious to meet, remember that each day (up to 42 weeks), that your little one stays within your womb will multiply his chances to breathe on his own.
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  If he hasn't already, this week your baby may ( Read more... )

Week Thirty-Five

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  The average baby weighs almost five and a half pounds now.
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  Most babies born now will survive and without many long-term problems.
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  Fat accumulations plumps up the arms and legs this week. These layers of fat will help him regulate his body temperature. They also provide those cute little dimples on elbows and knees!
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  Her hearing is ( Read more... )

Week Thirty-Four

• Your baby acts completely like a newborn, with her eyes opened when awake and closed when sleeping. You may also find her settling into more of a routine for sleeping & awake times.
• She has learned to blink. She can also see more clearly when there is a bright light on your stomach and probably has the outline of all your organs ( Read more... )

Week Thirty-Three

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  Amniotic fluid is at its highest level during your pregnancy.
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  Your baby's head size has increased 3/8ths of an inch due to rapid brain growth.
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  Neurons and synapses are developing in huge numbers -- forming connections in your baby's brain will give him the skills he needs to thrive as a newborn. This week, he may be able to ( Read more... )

I just came back from a 4 day vacation from Baguio and I'm still too lazy to go back to work but I really have to. I'm still blessed to have this work because it's not that that easy to look for a job these days.

I had a great time in Baguio during these four days because i was able to spend it with the people whom I love. Plus I was able to take a ( Read more... )

Week Thirty-One

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  The rate of physical growth slows down just a bit, but even though she doesn't get much longer, she will gain a lot of weight the rest of the pregnancy.
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  Fat continues accumulating. This layer of fat turns her skin from red to the rosy pink she will have as a newborn.
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  Calcium, phosphorus and iron are being stored and his bones are ( Read more... )

Week Thirty

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  Did you know your baby is nearly three pounds now?
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  His head is getting larger to accommodate a period of rapid brain growth. Don't forget to continue to "teach" your baby in the womb by exposing to music, literature, and simply talking to him.
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  A pint and a half of amniotic fluid surrounds him. As he grows and fills your uterus, the ( Read more... )

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