tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48191205864948181842024-03-06T06:03:42.763+08:00My Journey In Conceiving a BabyThe pain, heartaches, frustrations, and hope of eventually having a baby. Choosing the right treatment is vital and we chose HOMEOPATHY. This we believe will eventually grant us our ardent desire of having a baby...I AM NOW PREGNANT WITH OUR BABY GIRL :)Rhodahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09691311503355364526noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819120586494818184.post-64922800233526073392009-09-03T10:10:00.002+08:002009-09-03T10:27:36.256+08:00Updates....<span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">So sorry for the long silence. Its been 5 months and yet its only now that I am slowly getting the hang of being a Mom despite all the help I am getting. It is truly a remarkable experience and I am just enjoying every minute of it.<br /><br />Ok, here are some of the answers some people have been asking. The name of Pedia is Dr. Silvestre affiliated at St Lukes and Manila Doctors who is a breastfeeding advocate. I highly recommend her if you are looking for someone who will take care of your baby and help you regarding your breastfeeding concerns. Just be ready with the long line during her clinic days.<br /><br />Regarding my OB, sorry I don't just give out the details per her request mainly because she also screens the patients she wants to handle. Why???<br /><br />1. Homeopathy is not for everybody.... For all those asking who she is, I highly suggest you read my entire blog and research on homeopathy thoroughly. Its not just giving you medicines to treat infertility but it is also a change in lifestyle, open mindedness, full commitment and patience.<br /><br />2. She also assesses the person or the patient if there is a fit between the two of them. It is important for her that there is a rapport and the patient should be very open to her because homeopathy does not only deal with the physical well being but your psychological and emotional well being as well.<br /><br />3. There are instances wherein she will openly tell you that she can not handle your case not because she is choosy, but she relies on her gut as well whether the couple is a fit to the principles she believes in.<br /><br />If you think you are still very interested, pleas email me at rosy_dimple@yahoo.com and will give you her contact details.<br /><br />I do hope you understand.<br /><br />My prayers are with all the couples trying to conceive.<br /><br />Just to share, this is the latest picture of my baby....<br /><br /><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjLvZegvVVomIovZIELGOkkV2AUrGeYLOdxeRgb4PiZcWgVmww5vqmxdSCltxgSlB6XreHZXeMNVBo8yLugj9WoQL8a5unLWKqtx4abyWPPo9wlG5oU3WBhn1DXO0670Hdy0Ol925AiH0/s1600-h/IMG_0110.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 174px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjLvZegvVVomIovZIELGOkkV2AUrGeYLOdxeRgb4PiZcWgVmww5vqmxdSCltxgSlB6XreHZXeMNVBo8yLugj9WoQL8a5unLWKqtx4abyWPPo9wlG5oU3WBhn1DXO0670Hdy0Ol925AiH0/s200/IMG_0110.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377062017039618354" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><br /></span></span>Rhodahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09691311503355364526noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819120586494818184.post-60703524465682221542009-04-10T18:17:00.004+08:002009-06-07T08:36:49.085+08:00Meet My Baby Girl Callista Kaori or Cal<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp6PxfM8cqETbE6OjcNKwBL0twqLUQ-SV55HRAp_lIGH5GHff3rkV3QrqoHCM1F6zCQ035N_hYpavTEkX3V0Zg9FwzrIZqZvuKbL80JAtO0Q8JFdm3AIGjRmo59E5eAZ3Aqk-X02DN9T8/s1600-h/IMG_0227.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 169px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp6PxfM8cqETbE6OjcNKwBL0twqLUQ-SV55HRAp_lIGH5GHff3rkV3QrqoHCM1F6zCQ035N_hYpavTEkX3V0Zg9FwzrIZqZvuKbL80JAtO0Q8JFdm3AIGjRmo59E5eAZ3Aqk-X02DN9T8/s200/IMG_0227.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323005502267882578" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Here's the picture of my precious daughter Cal :) Just a short summary, I delivered at 36 weeks and 2 days via normal delivery. It was a gruelling 27 hours of labor but it was all worth it. I'll post next time my labor experience.<br /><br /><br /></span></span>Rhodahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09691311503355364526noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819120586494818184.post-13246778178467131332009-03-26T10:10:00.002+08:002009-03-28T15:25:34.138+08:00Update on the Nursery<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size:130%;">I just want to share the final look of our nursery room :)</span></span><br /></div><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRBuAooIplGh9zMF_GCSF0-RycXGZ-R3ovgVn-XezMVLrVvkHk0ciplCPiuXmW2K0P4GKByYnhZTeWi4NjYQH2qoreaFijer4BtIleTkA1hIx9apVrHAm3Wcm3rBdWq3aJOBpwN4hl8QE/s1600-h/IMG_0195.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRBuAooIplGh9zMF_GCSF0-RycXGZ-R3ovgVn-XezMVLrVvkHk0ciplCPiuXmW2K0P4GKByYnhZTeWi4NjYQH2qoreaFijer4BtIleTkA1hIx9apVrHAm3Wcm3rBdWq3aJOBpwN4hl8QE/s200/IMG_0195.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317313750998287442" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVyDHZOjFrgMZLMwSYa-gwB0eM56qItlodYGghIISzZyUODh8IciTmdZEIEunkYzrGObPtSP9gd_u6rJk-BsZfouKcTLO0a9dmwFGMm20ZRFU1ppXb6cImDw5qM6kp98NO1cySd3g-FEQ/s1600-h/IMG_0193.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVyDHZOjFrgMZLMwSYa-gwB0eM56qItlodYGghIISzZyUODh8IciTmdZEIEunkYzrGObPtSP9gd_u6rJk-BsZfouKcTLO0a9dmwFGMm20ZRFU1ppXb6cImDw5qM6kp98NO1cySd3g-FEQ/s200/IMG_0193.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317313746701737810" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizeBzPSVT32CnF6nXpAPPaM4ZSFsKRly6FzT0T02Bu4UIp8ZalOz0Xe8FhVv37262pwhoPPwAOZcEnMDUCl_TtH-ZI0BvRZcqcHX2qLllaSnWQTcbSEe_pBCyAkQE6ntyDzowiwvTnsPE/s1600-h/IMG_0192.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizeBzPSVT32CnF6nXpAPPaM4ZSFsKRly6FzT0T02Bu4UIp8ZalOz0Xe8FhVv37262pwhoPPwAOZcEnMDUCl_TtH-ZI0BvRZcqcHX2qLllaSnWQTcbSEe_pBCyAkQE6ntyDzowiwvTnsPE/s200/IMG_0192.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317313742204962370" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv8D3n_JfNEyb_v4R4yqa_aN6YL4-DBBgIlMSZreT9H5TvNv2f-1okP0b9vzvycicquC2Lu8JKvKBiKUZdaPJonwpjSzKY2dXo2gj33JsEyCj20BXKtliik-j-qcRSYOnKNrg-ixE-DcQ/s1600-h/IMG_0205.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv8D3n_JfNEyb_v4R4yqa_aN6YL4-DBBgIlMSZreT9H5TvNv2f-1okP0b9vzvycicquC2Lu8JKvKBiKUZdaPJonwpjSzKY2dXo2gj33JsEyCj20BXKtliik-j-qcRSYOnKNrg-ixE-DcQ/s200/IMG_0205.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317313752753837362" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /></span></span>Rhodahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09691311503355364526noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819120586494818184.post-44272986582980367702009-03-26T09:36:00.002+08:002009-03-28T15:24:43.888+08:00@36 Weeks<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Any minute now I can give birth, yup it will be a bit earlier than expected because my baby is so excited to come out and she doesn't have enough room in my tummy anymore. Last Saturday, I was ordered to have bed rest because I had contractions the day before and my baby is already in position, meaning her head is down there in my pelvis and can already be felt by my OB when she did an internal exam on me.<br /><br />My OB was a bit worried because at 35 weeks, she's still early and we all know the implications if she will come out early. So my doctors visited me at home, my other doctor tried to fastrack her maturity while she is still in my tummy so in the event that she comes out early she will not need an incubator or drugs/antibiotics/steroids. During the time they were with me, I was having contractions every 5 minutes and these were strong and slightly painful contractions. My baby descended further down into my pelvis. The doctors were saying that I might give birth that night or the following day. Although, Cal's movements were very slow, meaning she was taking her time descending. After 2 hours, my doctors said she is fine, her cells are complete, she is estimated to be at 38 weeks already and she is so excited to come out.<br /><br />So here I am about to enter my 36th week tomorrow and she is still in my tummy. I had my biophysical exam yesterday and everything was normal. The score was 8 out of 8. Her estimated weight is 6.8 lbs (+/_ 1.1lbs). Lo and behold her measurements are already at 38 weeks. So true enough, as what my other doctor said she is mature enough to be able to come out anytime.<br /><br />Another thing that we have to prepare right now is our pedia. We already had our initial consult with her and we discussed our concerns about vaccines. Yes we are opting not to have any vaccines administered to her because we feel that it will be better for her in the long run. Call us radical, some may even call us stupid but we believe that since she will be purely breastfed she will get all her needed antibodies from that. So choosing the right pedia was also critical because she must be willing to allow us to what we want. Good thing my OB recommended a very nice pedia who is an advocate on breastfeeding plus the fact that she is willing to allow us not to administer the vaccines as long as we sign a waiver.<br /><br />So there you go, we are all eagerly awaiting the arrival of our baby girl Callista Kaori or Cal. Just this morning when I woke up, felt her moving around in my tummy I suddenly burst into tears. I was just overwhelme with joy and no words could express how thankful I was to God for blessing us with our daughter. I just couldn't help but recall nine months ago wherin I was on the verge of getting furstrated and giving up but I am just so glad that I held on. Now in a matter of days we will finally see our very beautiful daughter. Thank you God, I just feel so happy and blessed right now (I am even crying as write this).<br /><br />To all those trying to conceive, never loose hope because your time will really come. Just trust in Him and be confident about youselves because in due time you will also be where I am today. I will continue praying for all of you.<br /></span></span>Rhodahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09691311503355364526noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819120586494818184.post-2591678189532938332009-03-07T10:52:00.003+08:002009-03-28T15:24:43.889+08:00@ 33 weeks<span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:130%;">I think its about time to update my blog. I've been really remiss in doing so because I have been really busy. I started off my year with very hectic activities.<br /><br />We started off buying the baby stuff. This was really a hard task and a very expensive activity. First off, our daughter will be the first grandchild on both sides. So imagine that everything is new because there are no available hand me downs. Then the most difficult part was finding all the stuff we wanted in one store. We had to jump from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">mothercare</span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">rustan's</span> and baby & co. We even had to visit the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Trinoma</span> branch and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Shangri</span>-la branch of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">mothercare</span> because <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Trinoma</span> had more items compared to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Shang</span>. The sad part is, I still had to resort to buying stuff from the States through an online seller simply because we really have limited baby items here in Manila. Honestly, until now I still have a few more items that I need to buy before I can say I'm done with shopping.<br /><br />Another thing that kept me busy was preparing the nursery. It took us around a month to finish the nursery. I'm still in the process of completing the accessories. More or less this is how it looks like. My theme is orange, green and white.<br /><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaFeeXSSuCgVw0sECRVdC4wQAsFYx5T9_ipGFl2curTH9FndTgT2KZJipnv4L8JhFj058HhTD3k0uSYR9yJZuS04BlAdEfMzt8G26iM1ZbTrtm819oUBeEeMacKX6jxtFWGphJXDuaBFA/s1600-h/IMG_0158.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaFeeXSSuCgVw0sECRVdC4wQAsFYx5T9_ipGFl2curTH9FndTgT2KZJipnv4L8JhFj058HhTD3k0uSYR9yJZuS04BlAdEfMzt8G26iM1ZbTrtm819oUBeEeMacKX6jxtFWGphJXDuaBFA/s200/IMG_0158.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310277431274407746" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4MAM13ie5fOnVQLoSHwdefJ3KXosbkvjoXa5G6lRgjnlWYE0V0Y57G95vKQhoJWvd_muaobiscD6ye5fyCeauYV53qPIyr0HDVHt6DXucX7nqWbh26pBVWZUUZ7op3dwCouhk37YoeRE/s1600-h/IMG_0155.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4MAM13ie5fOnVQLoSHwdefJ3KXosbkvjoXa5G6lRgjnlWYE0V0Y57G95vKQhoJWvd_muaobiscD6ye5fyCeauYV53qPIyr0HDVHt6DXucX7nqWbh26pBVWZUUZ7op3dwCouhk37YoeRE/s200/IMG_0155.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310277420036799634" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj99uiNVWk8xABvSSVZNrQOJqw1rPaNY5QTCuWw_4c40n5iHGWvBHewzDSRaODJVVYbb8NbwhoZ5IbtCYHLKXHFcOsSGSzZDD7YAJECcCnQsA9sLePHQ48aOuZwxRFta64XdBFJDDnjfow/s1600-h/IMG_0157.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj99uiNVWk8xABvSSVZNrQOJqw1rPaNY5QTCuWw_4c40n5iHGWvBHewzDSRaODJVVYbb8NbwhoZ5IbtCYHLKXHFcOsSGSzZDD7YAJECcCnQsA9sLePHQ48aOuZwxRFta64XdBFJDDnjfow/s200/IMG_0157.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310278434711765474" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Its a bit more updated now but I have not been able to take some pictures. I'll upload the final look once everything is complete.<br /><br />About the pregnancy, it was pretty uneventful until I reached the end of my 7<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">th</span> month. I had edema or "<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">manas</span>" and my doctors were really concerned about this. The culprit was the 3 pieces of Kentucky Fried Chicken I ate last week. After that, I bloated really bad so the doctor had to do a slight <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">LDT</span> with my CST. Good thing it already subsided right now. The only thing I am watching out for is my blood sugar. It also started fluctuating and the culprit was the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">banoffee</span> at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">banapple</span>. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Haaay</span>, its just too good that I couldn't resist. So I'm off to see the endocrinologist on Monday to find out what do. I am just praying that I don't need to take insulin for this.<br /><br />Other than that, it has been a wonderful journey. Each time my baby moves in my tummy, it makes me cry. There are still times that I couldn't believe that I'm finally pregnant and that I am actually about to give birth. The most wonderful time is also being able to communicate with the baby. She actually says yes and no whenever she wants to. Case in point is her name. Her full name is <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">Callista</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">Kaori</span> and we gave her Callie as her nickname. She never responded when we call her Callie so we were at a point of getting confused what name to give her. Until finally my doctor was also communicating with her and she said she likes her full name but hates her nickname. She feels that the name Callie is a name for horses and that Callie does not sound good together with our family name "<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">Lim</span>". So the nickname she wants is "Cal". Right now, me and hubby are trying to get used to the idea of calling her Cal. Here's one baby who knows what she really wants. I wonder where she got that :)<br /><br />We have been trying to finalize our birth plan as well, of course with the inputs of Cal. She wants with lights on, her nursery rhymes playing, eucalyptus <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">aromatheraphy</span>, among other things when she comes out. I'm still trying to find out what else she likes because we really need to finish everything.<br /><br />Another discussion we had with Cal is the date of her birth. She wants to come out April 5, which is actually the death anniversary of my Dad. The thing is my OB feels its still a bit early so she is suggesting that Cal should come out April 10. I said this was on Good Friday, Holy Week. My OB said maybe she wanted to come out when everything was quiet. Hubby and I were just concerned that it will be difficult to celebrate her birthday if it will fall during Holy Week. So we have been convincing her to come out April 12. Last night, at first she wasn't answering but later on it was a weak yes and after much convincing it was a strong yes <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">already</span>. We do hope that she is convinced with an April 12 birthday :)<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">Hmmm</span>, are we sounding really weird? Believe it or not there has been a lot of instances that me, hubby and my doctors have been able to communicate with her even if she's still inside my tummy.<br /><br />This journey or pregnancy is really such a wonderful experience. It is a very <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">demanding</span>, physically exhausting and an <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">emotional</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">rollercoaster</span> but I would gladly go through it again.<br /><br />Next step is the delivery :)<br /></span></span>Rhodahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09691311503355364526noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819120586494818184.post-89867593818922924202008-12-09T21:44:00.005+08:002008-12-22T01:17:59.329+08:00@ 5 months<span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">I am officially 20 weeks and 4 days pregnant as of today. I have been too lazy lately that's why I have not been able to update my blog. Plus the fact that I can't really stay long in front of the computer because I easily get a headache.<br /><br />I decided to update this today because we reached another milestone in my pregnancy. Today I had my congenital anomaly scan at St. Luke's. Weeks before having the scan, my prayer this time was for a normal and healthy baby. That the scan result will yield a very good result for us. It was also the time to find out the gender of the baby.<br /><br />The scan lasted for about 15-20 minutes. From the head down to the toes, each one was shown and explained to us. Everything was normal!!! Thank God for that. The kidneys, heart, number of toes/fingers, no cleft chin, bladder, etc. Heartbeat at 160 RPM, good amniotic fluid, and no placenta previa.<br /><br />Then the gender, we are having a baby girl. As in this is 100% sure because she showed it several times during the scan. She was also very active the whole time, she kept on moving around that's why the ob-sonologist had to keep on chasing her to be able to show us each part.<br /><br />When I heard that everything was normal and that we will be having a baby girl, I was teary eyed. I actually wanted to cry but I tried hard not to because I was embarrassed. I am really having a hard time expressing how happy I am right now. Its similar to how I felt when I found out I was pregnant.<br /><br />After the holidays, we will start buying all her stuff. Also, we need to settle her name as well. Since hubby and I have been calling the baby Rico since she was weeks old, all the while thinking that the baby is a boy. So now I refer to her as little girl or baby girl since we don't have a name yet.<br /><br />My prayer right now is to continue having a healthy pregnancy, safe delivery and a baby for each of the couple who has been trying to conceive.<br /></span></span>Rhodahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09691311503355364526noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819120586494818184.post-77955820769141859522008-09-17T13:51:00.002+08:002008-12-22T01:17:32.263+08:00What Changed?<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:130%;">A lot of things changed as soon as I found out I was pregnant....<br /><br /></span></span><ul><li>I don't go out that much anymore. At most I go out once a week or twice a week if i had to go to the doctor.</li><li>I'm not allowed to go up and down the stairs. So most the days, my world evolves around our bedroom and computer room. I take my meals in our room and spends around 30 minutes in front of the computer. Can't really stand staying long in front of the computer because I get so dizzy.<br /></li><li>I used to love fried chicken but now I hate it to death. Just thinking about fried chicken makes me want to puke.</li><li>Our toilet bowl has been my best companion since week 5 of my pregnancy. We are together at least 5 times a day.</li><li>I started my cravings with crabs then watermelon then ripe mangoes then ice cream then sweet and sour soup then boiled peanuts and so on and so forth. I pity my husband because he is going crazy figuring out what I want to eat. I maybe craving for something right this instant but a few hours later or the next day I don't want that food anymore. Not that I eat a lot, I only eat small portions otherwise i'll end up vomiting.</li><li>I tend to get really sleepy after eating but I can't really lie down because for sure when I wake up I'll just vomit. So at times I have to wait at leas an hour or two after eating before I take a nap. But if at times I can't really help it, i just lie down and take my nap then prepare myself to suffer the consequences.</li><li>I don't have the energy to fix myself despite the fact that I only go out once a week. I am just too lazy which so unlike me. I haven't had a haircut for 2 months.</li><li>Can't eat raw food and vegetables. The vegetables I was surprised but as advised by my ob, we really can't be sure with all the pesticides being used right now so its better to have it cooked. So, no salads for me :(</li></ul><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:130%;">These are just some that I can distinctly remember right now. I am sure that I am not the only pregnant person who is going through the same thing.<br /><br />Being pregnant is no joke but for someone who has waited for such a long time to get pregnant, I don't mind going through all these things at all.<br /></span></span>Rhodahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09691311503355364526noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819120586494818184.post-57366907001218293072008-09-16T14:03:00.001+08:002008-09-16T14:05:23.439+08:00Prayer to Saint Gerard: A Novena For Expectant Mothers<div style="text-align: center;"><center><b> <span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;" >Prayer of An Expectant Mother</span></b></center><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;" ><b>GREAT SAINT GERARD, </b></span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;" > Beloved servant of Jesus Christ, </span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;" > Perfect imitator </span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;" > Of our meek </span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;" > And humble Savior </span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;" > And devoted child </span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;" > Of the Mother of God, </span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;" > Enkindle within my heart</span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;" > One spark </span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;" > Of that heavenly fire </span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;" > Of charity which glowed</span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;" > In yours and made you</span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;" > A seraph of love. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;" > O glorious St. Gerard, </span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;" > Because like you</span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;" > Divine Master, </span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;" > You bore without murmur</span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;" > Or complaint </span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;" > The calumnies</span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;" > Of wicked men </span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;" > When falsely accused of crime, </span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;" > You have been raised up by God </span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;" > As the patron and protector </span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;" > Of expectant mothers. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;" > Preserve me </span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;" > In the dangers of motherhood </span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;" > And shield the child I now bear, </span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;" > That it may be brought safely </span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;" > To the light of day </span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;" > And receive the sacrament of Baptism. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;" > Hail Mary (3 times) </span></div>Rhodahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09691311503355364526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819120586494818184.post-45634293327545097212008-09-08T17:27:00.002+08:002008-09-08T17:32:26.384+08:00Thank You...<span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Words are not enough to express how thankful I am with this wonderful gift, our baby (babies???). I just couldn't contain how I really feel because its been such a long journey for us and now we finally receive the greatest gift.<br /><br />Thank you God.<br /><br />At this point the only thing I wish for is to carry this baby (babies???) to full term and that he/they will be normal and healthy. I don't want any other gift for my birthday except for that. <br /><br />I really could not ask for anything else.<br /></span></span>Rhodahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09691311503355364526noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819120586494818184.post-68152820919342019582008-08-28T11:57:00.003+08:002008-08-28T16:35:08.968+08:00All Day Sickness.....<span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I'm at my 6th week of pregnancy and my all day sickness has started. Since Monday I have not been able to hold on to my food from breakfast till dinner. Its not just morning sickness for me but </span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">an all day sickness. I suddenly lost my appetite unlike the past 2 weeks wherein i was really eating with gusto. This is really new to me since I didn't experience this in my last pregnancy.<br /><br />But who's complaining, for someone who waited 5 years to be pregnant. I love it :)<br /></span></span>Rhodahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09691311503355364526noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819120586494818184.post-72680221148880214502008-08-20T21:24:00.003+08:002008-09-01T21:38:16.211+08:00I AM FINALLY PREGNANT!!!<span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Just to continue my story from my previous post, we did proceed with the IUI last July 31, a day after we saw this new OB. Based on the ultrasound, it looks like I already ovulated but he said let's proceed with the IUI since everything seemed ready.<br /><br />So with no medicines, no injections just the needed sperm washing we did the IUI. I did not really have high hopes that it will be successful since we have been trying to get pregnant for 5 years and I've heard that the success rate for IUI is relatively low.<br /><br />For the next 2 weeks after that I limited my activities. I didn't even go to the gym. A few days after my IUI, my breasts were tender already. So I felt that I was going to have my period since I normally have tender breasts a week before my period is due.<br /><br />I saw my homeopathic OB and I shared everything that happened. She said it seemed like everything just fell into place. She did an IE and she said she felt some movements on my right ovary. There was an on-going activity there and when she checked my ultrasound she was right that my dominant follicle was on the right ovary. At that point both us were hoping for the best.<br /><br />Then I had a dream that my baby will be born April 1. Upon waking up, I immediately counted whether it was the right month if I was indeed pregnant, it was like 3 weeks ahead of my due date. It gave me hope that I was actually pregnant but I didn't really want to raise my expectations because I would really be devastated if it turned out negative.<br /><br />I started having cravings and was always hungry. Again, I didn't about it that much since these are the same symptoms when I'm about to get my period. <br /><br />The entire 2 weeks I kept on praying and even bargaining with God. To the extent I offered several sacrifices just for our wish to come true.<br /><br />It was the longest days of my life. I couldn't wait to reach day 30 of my cycle to take the test. So day 14, before going to sleep, I took a test and there was a very faint 2nd line. I thought it was just nothing and it was a false positive. Day 29, again before going to sleep because I couldn't wait for my first morning urine, I saw 2 lines. It was positive but the second line was not as clear as the first line. But in that instant I somehow knew I was pregnant. I couldn't wait for morning to come to do another test. I couldn't sleep, I was too excited. I slept at around 4 am and woke up at 6 am. Took the test, cried buckets of tears. I was literally sobbing and woke up my husband to share the news. We were just hugging for a few minutes while I kept on crying. After that, I was just too excited and couldn't go back to sleep. My husband called my mother in law to share the news while I called my Mom. I was crying again while talking to them because I was just too ecstatic about the pregnancy.<br /><br />I had my first ultrasound yesterday and everything is normal and okay. <br /><br />I really need prayers that this will be a healthy pregnancy and baby.<br /><br />My prayer goes to all who has been hoping to have a baby as well. God Bless You!<br /></span></span>Rhodahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09691311503355364526noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819120586494818184.post-72474740881370955282008-07-30T13:21:00.003+08:002008-07-30T17:06:02.919+08:00Here Goes......<span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Where do I start?<br /><br />I came to a point wherein I didn't really want to face this particular journey of mine. I was at a stage wherein I was just cruising. Not really thinking of what's happening, where to go, what will happen etc. I just didn't want to deal with it at all.<br /><br />I kept myself busy with mundane stuff. As in literally I was just contented in reading books, going out, shopping, watching tv and got so involved in a lot of things. Because I knew that we were at that point that we already need to make major decisions.<br /><br />After a very serious discussion with my husband plus all the other pressure surrounding us (my husband being an only child), we finally made a decision to try iui or ivf. Even though we have decided this, it still took me sometime to discuss this with my homeopathic doctor. Why? Because all of my fears and apprehensions re-surfaced. Do I need to do all the treatments to address my immunological problem? I need to go through all the work-ups again, medicines and injections left and right. Most importantly, I really wanted to conceive the natural way. I wanted it to be with my homeopathic doctor because I was so at ease with her.<br /><br />Unfortunately, during the course of our treatment my husband got so tired of it plus the consideration of our family I had to give in. I can not insist on what I want because marriage is a partnership plus the fact that time is really running out on us. I'll be turning 35 in 2 months and we all know that this further make it complicated and harder for us.<br /><br />I talked to m homeopathic doctor and she doesn't really see any problem with this. She said that after all the preparations we have done, she thinks that I will be ready for iui or ivf. She said I don't need to worry because she will still be there and will continue to see me throughout this process. She also requested me to undergo CST (craniosacral theraphy) to prepare my body. After talking to her with the assurance that she will still be there to guide me,I felt better.<br /><br />So what was left to do was to again shop for an OB or reproductive endocrinologist. I researched and asked around for a really good doctor. Alas, it took me again another month before finally deciding to start consulting a reproductive endocrinologist. Why, because I had to prepare myself emotionally on this new endeavor. I thought I was over this part of seeking a new doctor but then again circumstances right now does not allow this.<br /><br />Yesterday was my scheduled appointment with my new doctor. So, we explained everything and what we wanted to happen. Fortunately, I really didn't have much of a hard time. I was at ease with him and he explained everything. Our consultation lasted for an hour and a half. After much discussion, we agreed that we will try iui first and if it does not succeed then we will proceed to ivf.<br /><br />After that, he did my ultrasound to check if everything is ok and ready. He also did a sort of trial iui/ivf to see how will i respond. He also checked if there is a need for me to undergo HSG and to check my egg count as well as if there are follicles. Everything went smoothly, everything was clear. There was a dominant follicle on my left ovary and he said we can immediately proceed to IUI. Given the current conditions he does not see the need to do any preparations in order for us to to the IUI.<br /><br />So,ill be seeing him again tomorrow because he want to check if that dominant follicle will continue to increase and from there we will also decide when to do the IUI.<br /><br />At this point, I am just hoping and praying that it will be successful.<br /><br />For all those who will be able to read this, I am hoping that you can say a little prayer for me and that we will be successful.<br /><br />Sorry for the super long post.<br /></span></span>Rhodahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09691311503355364526noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819120586494818184.post-52226174778809878092008-07-03T23:12:00.004+08:002008-07-07T21:42:04.379+08:00Back from a Long Hiatus!!<span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Sorry to all those who bothered to dropped by and didn't get any response from me. I just didn't want to write since January. I didn't even bother to visit my blogs. It was like I was a completely different person for the past 6 months. I just hibernated !!!<br /><br />Anyway, just a quick update, still "not" pregnant and is going through some tough decisions right now regarding where to go from here in order for us to conceive. Today might not be the right time to write about what's going on since I just got into the groove of writing again.<br /><br />I'll be updating this again and will relate what we have been going through for the past few months in order to conceive.<br /><br />Thanks again for all those who bothered to drop by and read my blog.<br /></span></span>Rhodahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09691311503355364526noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819120586494818184.post-73209214247680129862008-01-25T18:35:00.000+08:002008-01-25T18:49:52.881+08:00Attempted Healing w/ Father Fernando<span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size:130%;">As mentioned in my previous post, I was planning to attend the healing mass of <a href="http://www.fatherfernando.com/healingmassschedule.shtml">Father Fernando Suarez</a> at the National Shrine Miraculous Medal at Sucat Paranaque. Left my house at 7 am and we were there before 8. Imagine our surprise when we got there because the line was super long. As mentioned in the news, it was approximately 2 kilometers long. Since we were not prepared to line up that long, meaning we didn't have water, chairs, umbrella, etc. we decided to leave and just try to look for another schedule.<br /><br />In trying to find our his next schedules, I browsed his website again. Imagine my dismay when I checked again when he visited my hometown's parish last July 2007, my Mom was even one of the coordinators. I was so mad at myself after seeing that, I should have listened to my Mom when she invited us for the healing mass. The only reason why I didn't go was because it was way too early at 9 am, had to leave the house at 7:30 am. I am not a morning person and at that time I really didn't know what who he was and what he is capable of doing. I am just to stupid and mad at myself. Well, they always say "nasa huli ang pagsisi"!!!!<br /><br />Unfortunately, the next best schedule and location is on Feb 1 but the thing is I'll be out of town during that time with relatives visiting from China. The second one is on Feb 6, this is also the Chinese New Year's eve so again I can't go because we have a scheduled family dinner.<br /><br />Oh well, I just pray that another opportunity will come my way again.<br /></span></span>Rhodahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09691311503355364526noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819120586494818184.post-26097118842433790222008-01-23T20:20:00.000+08:002008-01-23T20:31:31.362+08:00Weird<span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Came from my doctor yesterday for my regular check-up. Nothing unusual about how we started our consult. But I did tell her that I had a weird menstruation, weird basal body temperature and weird cravings after my period.<br /><br />First weird part was that I still had sore breasts on the first day of my period. Then upon checking my temp it was also unusually hight. My temp was on the same range during my ovulation period. <br /><br />Then my period was just overnight. I had my spotting, followed by a heavy flow after lunch on day 1 and after lunch on day 2 it was back to spotting again.<br /><br />The craziest thing was that I still had lower back pain (I usually experience this before I get my period) plus obsessive craving on pizza. I had pizza for like 3 days in that week. <br /><br />I continued to have lower back pain well onto my ovulation period (I also experience this during my ovulation period). So my doc was saying i might be pregnant or had a miscarriage or had an ectopic pregnancy, I said I doubt it. I think I'd know if I was pregnant.<br /><br />So appease both of us she requested for an ultrasound and true enough I was not pregnant. I'll be seeing her again on Friday to discuss the results of the ultrasound.<br /><br />Hmm, what was that all about? It was just so weird.<br /></span></span>Rhodahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09691311503355364526noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819120586494818184.post-38941852607048016702008-01-19T13:51:00.000+08:002008-01-19T13:59:12.608+08:00Healing by a Priest<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">I heard about this healing priest, Father Fernando Suarez through the news and another girl talker friend mentioned him to me. Then I remember my Mom telling me several months back to attend the healing mass of a certain priest and true enough its the same priest. So for the past week or so, I kept on encountering his name and what he can do.<br /><br />After hearing from my GT friend about his schedule, I researched about him and got hold of his schedule. So I asked my new friend (met her through this blog) if she want to go and try to have a healing with Father Fernando. She said yes so we're going next week.<br /><br />Then last night while having coffee with hubby's friends, they also mentioned him and is in fact a family friend of this couple. Hmm, since like the universe is telling me to go see this priest.<br /><br />Why, maybe because he can help us have a baby. I heard that he has healed a lot of infertile couples and are now proud parents. <br /><br />He heals all sorts of sickness and since I feel that there is nothing wrong in trying out all possible means, might as well give it a try :)<br /></span></span></span>Rhodahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09691311503355364526noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819120586494818184.post-79646441563478288662008-01-11T17:00:00.000+08:002008-01-11T17:10:45.220+08:00Traumatized Cervix<span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Just came from my doctor today and our main topic during my consultation was my cervix. She said that there is something that is going on that's why I noticed all these changes.<br /><br />Just a background, my menstruation never really went back to the way it used to after my D&C. Now its very light and very short. During my last menses, it was just 2 days then on my 3rd day my discharge was brownish and thick. According to her, these are similar discharges after one has had a miscarriage. Apparently, after the physiological release, its not time for the actual physical release.<br /><br />I was telling my doctor that my cervix was really traumatized during my D&C because she didn't really want to dilate. My OB at that time placed several medicines just to soften my cervix to make it easy for her to do the D&C. It really took time before it softened. This actually just occurred to me while we were discussing what is causing my brownish discharge. My OB said that this might also be an indication that there might be some inflammation going on and this should be addressed because this will also contribute to my having difficulty in conceiving.<br /><br />Another observation she had was that I was starting to be in touch with my body. The mere fact that I started referring to my cervix and that I was expressing her feelings meant that I almost over in my healing process.<br /><br />All in all she was very happy with my developments. She just reminded me to be very observant on my body and to take note of any changes, movements, etc.<br /><br />After the medicine she gave me, my cervix will hopefully be fully recovered from the trauma.<br /></span></span>Rhodahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09691311503355364526noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819120586494818184.post-20276743546106809642007-12-23T21:08:00.000+08:002008-01-22T23:24:24.423+08:00Wishes...<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 51);font-family:verdana;" ><span style="font-size:180%;">Merry Christmas!!!!</span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 51);font-family:verdana;" ></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 51);font-family:verdana;" ><span style="font-size:180%;">May all women who are praying and hoping to have a child be granted their wish this Christmas.</span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 51);font-family:verdana;" ></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 51);font-family:verdana;" ><span style="font-size:180%;">Baby dust to All....</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></div>Rhodahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09691311503355364526noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819120586494818184.post-5561625962832464112007-12-16T22:39:00.000+08:002007-12-17T15:38:12.912+08:00So Much Heat....<span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Had another appointment with my OB last Friday and again I was emotional. It seems that I am not truly over yet with my rebirth.<br /><br />I was a bit emotional when she asked me how I was and I said that I was a bit disappointed because I had my period. While mentioning this I started crying, can you believe how emotional I am!!!!<br /><br />Anyway, she asked me to explain in detail how I felt. I said I felt disappointed, frustrated, impatient and mad. She asked what exactly was running in my head. I said that I really felt bad because I was really hoping that we'll be successful this time and I couldn't help but ask how come other people doesn't have a hard time conceiving while here I was doing everything just to be able to conceive. She said I understand how you feel and she said it seems that I am not yet fully convinced that I will be able to conceive. That I still have some fear and emotional baggage left after that miscarriage. So her advise was to be positive about everything and try to analyze whether there is still that fear in me. I should be emotionally prepared and be fully convinced that I will be able to conceive again and that I will have a healthy pregnancy.<br /><br />So she gave me part of my constitutional remedy to release all that leftover emotional baggage in to be able to move on fully. After that she also checked my cervix and I was really releasing a lot of heat. My discharge was also brownish which means that I am also having some liver flush. Tying it all together, the liver represents our emotions as well and the reason why I was having some release was a result of my emotional turmoil last week. This also explained why there was so much heat when she was checking my cervix.<br /><br />A new medicine was also prescribed to improve my cervical mucous in time for my ovulation period. I'll be seeing her again by January and she said that maybe this time it will already be a pre natal check up.<br /><br />I said, I hope so too....<br /></span></span>Rhodahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09691311503355364526noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819120586494818184.post-39380117501235908232007-12-13T00:00:00.000+08:002007-12-13T00:23:27.395+08:00Moving On With My Journey<span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Not pregnant yet since I got my period yesterday. I had a bout of depression and it was my husband who actually gave me the strength to up and about again. He said that maybe Rico and Ramon will be Christmas babies. He really made me smile when he said that and I quickly recovered from my depression.<br /><br />Anyway, I started taking my pre-natal multi vitamins and epa (eicosapentaenoic acid</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">) and dha (docosahexaenoic acid)</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"> as prescribed by my doctor. <br /><br />This was the first time I heard about EPA and DHA so I asked what was the relevance of this supplement for pregnant women. My doctor said that it will help in the brain and retina development of the fetus and during the first few months after birth. DHA is also thought to lower the risks of premature birth, low birth weight, and post-partum depression. I also read articles in the internet and a lot were saying that this supplement is not only beneficial for pregnant women but is also beneficial to improve one's health.<br /><br />Moving on with my journey :)<br /><br /><br /></span></span>Rhodahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09691311503355364526noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819120586494818184.post-72745890776382722952007-12-06T22:41:00.000+08:002007-12-14T11:49:43.452+08:00Signs....<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Had my day 22 blood test for progesterone and the results were good.<br /><br />Result : 9.36<br />Reference Value at Luteal Phase: 1.7 - 27.0 ng/mL<br /><br />Based on all the blood test, it just showed that everything is normal and that I indeed had an ovulation this cycle.<br /><br />I went to see my doctor earlier and we discussed my updates.<br /><br />When I told her about Rico and Ramon she had goose bumps. She said this was a strong signal that I'll be getting pregnant real soon. Looks like I might be having twins if I do get pregnant. I also researched what the name Rico means and I was really surprised that it is somehow a derivative of my husbands name Ricky. I think this means that one of our child will have a strong resemblance and similar personality. Ramon on the other hand means "Godlike".<br /><br />By the way, I also had another dream 2 nights ago and this time I was giving birth again to twins. In this dream, I had such an easy labor that in one go or in one push both babies came out of my womb. It was so easy that I was in fact comparing it with my friends and I couldn't really relate on how it could be so painful.<br /><br />Then, she also checked my basal body temperature graph and it showed a good reading. It would have been better if we had a longer contact (about a week or 2 more intercourse during my ovulation) but we only managed two. Although I mentioned that during our contact, I had egg white mucous.<br /><br />Lastly, she checked my visceral fat index. Historically, it was hovering at 43-50% fat which is too high and not ideal for getting pregnant. Surprisingly, today my index was only 16% which is so ideal for twins.<br /><br />Based on all our analysis, everything is aligning so well that's why she was very positive that it will be happening soon. She already prescribed me to take pre-natal vitamins and calcium.<br /><br />At this point, I can only hope and pray that I'll get pregnant soon.<br /></span></span>Rhodahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09691311503355364526noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819120586494818184.post-39666188999173751492007-11-28T21:03:00.000+08:002007-12-14T12:00:40.923+08:00Was it a Dream or Just My Imagination?<span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">This may sound really weird for some, but I had a dream the other night. Two people/twins, babies, or souls were talking to me in my dream. They said they were Rico and Ram. That was the name they wanted. I said I don't like Ram because a popular celebrity here in the Philippines (Pops Fernadez) has a son with the same name. After a while its like we agreed to change it to Ramon. That was all that I remembered in my dream.<br /><br />As soon as I woke up, I was not really sure whether it was really a dream or it just my imagination going wild.....I remembered my doctor who kept on telling me to call on to the "souls" so that they'd be there during our baby making time. I wonder whether these were the souls that she was telling me????<br /><br />Why twins? Its been a standing joke between my doctor and us (hubby and I) because there was an instance wherein she saw "two" me while I was waiting for her in the lobby of her clinic. Then she asked me if there was a history of twins in our family and I said my paternal grandfather had a twin. She said that there's a big chance for twins especially if its coming from the mother side.<br /><br />I am not really sure what this is all about. Whether we'll have twins or not, it does not really matter. We are only wishing for one child at this point. But, who knows???<br /><br />Only time will tell....<br /></span></span>Rhodahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09691311503355364526noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819120586494818184.post-14748904488084665622007-11-27T14:46:00.000+08:002007-11-27T14:54:43.832+08:00Day 10 FSH Test<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Had my Day 10 FSH test last Friday and on the same day I also got the results.<br /><br />F/sh (Follicle Stimulating Hormone): 4.66<br />Ovulatory Phase Reference Value: 4.7 - 21.5 mIU/mL<br /><br />Hmm, looks like I'm at the borderline. Not really sure what this means but based on my research, it would have been worrisome or it is much more difficult to get pregnant if I got a higher results.<br /><br />I'll know for sure once I see my doctor next week.<br /><br />Another test on Day 20 or 21, this time progesterone.<br /></span></span>Rhodahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09691311503355364526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819120586494818184.post-73763127657444632012007-11-22T18:03:00.000+08:002007-11-22T18:16:47.866+08:00Updates....<span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Had my check-up early this morning and had an 1 1/2 session with my doctor. The first thing she asked me was "how are you?". So I said I'm a bit more emotional nowadays. She said that's good because that's a form of release.<br /><br />Then she started asking me about my relationship with my Mom. So I told her that when I was a kid I was very dependent on my Mom. I used to sleep beside her till I was in college and most of the time I literally wanted to be with my Mom 24/7. Wherever she goes, may it be a gathering with her friends in the neighborhood, parlor, supermarket, etc. I'd always want to tag along. I became independent when I started working. I also told her that My Mom and I are really close since I lost my Dad when I was 3 1/2 years old. Then she said, did I see my Mom grieve? I said I don't remember because I was too young. She's thinking that my Mom's way of grieving was to give me a lot of attention to more or less cope with the loss of my Dad. Although, this does not mean that she loved my brothers any less. I may have been her focus of attention being an only girl in order to move on after loosing my Dad.<br /><br />My doctor said that this maybe another "layer" that's surfacing and slowly I am re-discovering the "true me". She said to just let it happen and just try to see my emotional developments/changes in the next few days.<br /><br />She also interpreted my estradiol, FSH and progesterone. She was happy with the results and she may just need to look into my husband more closely. I have another test tomorrow which is day 10 of my cycle.<br /><br />I also mentioned about the water birth that I saw in the net and while I was telling her about this, she was having goose bumps. We don't what it means yet......<br /><br />All in all everything was good and I'm bound to see her in 2 weeks time :)<br /></span></span>Rhodahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09691311503355364526noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819120586494818184.post-10901281670541947762007-11-17T23:15:00.000+08:002007-11-17T23:26:13.622+08:00Test Results<span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">I had my tests for FSH, progesterone and estradiol during follicular phase and I also got the results this afternoon. Instead of going to the hospital for the test, I just had a home service from an independent lab that's why the results were fast.<br /><br />Here are the results:<br /><br />Progesterone - 0.631 Follicular Phase Reference Value: 0.2 - 1.5 mg/mL<br />FSH - 9.4 Follicular Phase Reference Value: 3.5 - 12.5 mIU/mL<br />Estradiol - 44.96 Follicular Phase Reference Value: 12.5-166 pg/mL<br /><br />Based on what I saw it looks like everything is normal. Whew, thank God for that....I really prayed hard that there will be no negative results because I was scared that another complication will manifest. I am just glad that everything looks normal.<br /><br />I'll be seeing my doctor next week so I'll know for sure if I correctly interpreted the results.<br /><br />Another test on day 10 of my cycle :)<br /></span></span>Rhodahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09691311503355364526noreply@blogger.com4