Our First Check-Up :)

August 18, 2011 : Today was mommy and baby's first check-up.

We went to the Hospital of the Infant Jesus in Laong Laan (where I was born and the whole Ortega clan was born and my dad is so loyal he wants me to give birth in the same hospital because it's tried and tested by time and btw, my grandma works there and she was the one who recommended the OB to us. Because my dad agreed, we agreed as well.) this morning with James and Papa. My dad really wants to go with us. We arrived around 9:30 in  the morning and I was called around 11:00am! Whoa. Dra. Betty Miller really takes time to discuss things with her patients. There were around 5 patients before me and more and more patients arrived before 12noon.  Dra. Miller asked me to go to the Ultrasound section before we continue with our discussion so we'll know how many weeks our little one is.  So I went to the the ultrasound section for TVS while my dad and my fiance went to pay for the fee. When the doctor called me, I jumped and I was kinikilig! I was soooooo excited I couldn't explain how I feel especially when the doctor showed me my little one and when I heard her heartbeat! It's so amazing! She's so little! :) 

Dra. Miller is very kind and open minded. Her consultation fee is P500 and P300 for follow up consultations. She gave me my vitamins and discussed so many things to me and James. I asked Dra. Miller how much we should prepare when I give birth and the answer is P60,000-P80,000 - TADAH! Haha! James looks like he's gonna faint! 

I still have to undergo some lab tests before our next check-up on September 15, 2011. I'm so scared about lab tests but I'll do everything for our baby. And I'm praying I'm not diabetic. My relatives on my mother's side of the family has diabetes. Dra. Miller said even though I don't have diabetes now, I could have one during pregnancy. And it scares me it might affect our baby and I don't want to inject insulin every meal. Please, good Lord. :( Please pray for me and my baby. Please, please.

I'm so thankful to James because he's taking care of me and our baby. He bought our vitamins and paid for everything, he followed my dad's decision to bring me to Infant even though there are more cheaper hospitals out there, I know he's going to take care of us and most of all, he loves us. I'm so lucky to have him! 

Today was extraordinarily special. Thank you Lord for the blessings! The baby, the means to pay for the doctor, our food, for James' work, and my supportive family.  I love you Lord! ♥

xo,

Justine 

The Greatest Feeling! ♥

This is the greatest feeling ever! Last August 12, 2011, around 12noon, I used the pregnancy test I bought at Mercury Drug the same day earlier. After a few seconds, there were TWO LINES = POSITIVE! I'm pregnant! :)

I really had a feeling that I was pregnant because I'm sooo lazy the past few days and I'm always sleepy. So I asked a friend about the symptoms and my fiance and I decided that I should take the pregnancy test the day after. And I did! That's when I realized that I had the other signs but I just didn't notice them. Such as nausea (on my way home from work), sleeping the whole day (and night!), being too lazy and increase in appetite (imagine me!).

My reaction: I texted my fiance immediately and said it was positive with a sad face. (Sorry baby! Mommy was just shocked.) This is a miracle to me because 2 years ago my doctor suspected that I had PCOS but I didn't come back to have further tests and meds aside from the pap smear. And we've been trying to conceive for almost 2 years and nothing happens until now. :) My fiance was sooo happy because this is what we really want - a baby, our bundle of joy. He kept calling me the whole day and he was extra, extra sweet. I said to my self  "Oh wow, I love the feeling! I'll be spoiled!" Hehe! Since then, we never stopped talking about our little one and we fell in love with him/her immediately.

My parents' reaction: I told them the same night. I prayed for God's perfect timing and I prayed that my mom and dad are in a good mood. Regardless of the mood and the situation, I will tell them about me and my baby. But God is really good! He gave me the perfect timing  and the good mood I prayed for. So before dinner, I told them that "I took a pregnancy test this afternoon and you're going to be a lola/lolo." My mom was very calm yet disappointed. My dad didn't speak at all and I felt how hurt he was. 

The next morning, I went downstairs to pee and look for something to eat and I was surprised to see a basket of fruits on our table. My parents' are the sweetest! They encouraged me to eat fruits instead of rice hehe! But my dad is still a little mad. He calls me by my first name. My dad was back to normal on Sunday. We were talking casually about check-ups and the "pamamanhikan". Thank God! I really love them both!

James informed his parents the next day and of course they are disappointed. We aren't married and I'm pregnant. But we want to make this right. We're planning to get married this October and we'll talk about that on Saturday with his and my parents. I hope everything will turn out well. 

We're excited to see our little one and I'm cherishing every minute our little one inside mommy's tummy. :)

Blackberries!

James' and Mine

At long last! Been craving for a Blackberry for months now and finally I have one - in purple!

I've always wanted to have my own BB. I would always take my mom's BB and explore it. Since my fiance bought me an iPhone on my last birthday, I never told him I wanted a BB phone 'cause he might think I'm never satisfied Hehe! Until one day, he was the one who brought up the topic. He wants a BB, too! Before I just want the color black but I found out that it comes in red, purple, pink and dark gray, too so I thought if ever I'm buying one it would be in pink or purple. James likes the color red but I think the red one is Globe locked and not available anymore so he settled for the black one. Purple's not my favorite color. My favorite is pink however, the purple one looks more appealing than the pink one. 

We finally bought one each last Saturday and we're both super happy, especially me! :-) 

XO,

Justine

AMAZING GOD!

My cousin posted this on her Facebook account and tagged me. It took me days before I read the story. I'd just like to share this short story to you, it won't take much of your time.

Here it goes:

A teenage girl about 17 had gone to visit some friends one evening and time passed quickly as each shared their various experiences of the past year. She ended up staying longer than planned, and had to walk home alone. She wasn't afraid because it was a small town and she lived only a few blocks away. As she walked along under the tall elm trees, Diane asked God to keep her safe from harm and danger. When she reached the alley, which was a short cut to her house, she decided to take it. However, halfway down the alley she noticed a man standing at the end as though he was waiting for her. She became uneasy and began to pray, asking for God's protection. Instantly a comforting feeling of quietness and security wrapped round her, she felt as though someone was walking with her. When she reached the end of the alley, she walked right past the man and arrived home safely. The following day, she read in the newspaper that a young girl had been raped in the same alley just twenty minutes after she had been there. Feeling overwhelmed by this tragedy and the fact that it could have been her, she began to weep. Thanking the Lord for her safety and to help this young woman, she decided to go to the police station. She felt she could recognize the man, so she told them her story. The police asked her if she would be willing to look at a lineup to see if she could identify him. She agreed and immediately pointed out the man she had seen in the alley the night before. When the man was told he had been identified, he immediately broke down and confessed. The officer thanked Diane for her bravery and asked if there was anything they could do for her. She asked if they would ask the man one question. Diane was curious as to why he had not attacked her. When the policeman asked him, he answered, "Because she wasn't alone. She had two tall men walking on either side of her." Amazingly, whether you believe or not, you're never alone. Did you know that 98% of teenagers will not stand up for God? Repost this as Love vs. Sex if you truly believe in God.

PS: God is always there in your heart and loves you no matter what and if you stand up for him he will stand up for you.

--> God is really AMAZING :)

I was touched by this story and it proved over and over again that God is amazing, magnificent and all the good words we could think of! You may re-post if you want, we'll never know, maybe someone will be touched by this story and change his/her life completely. :-)

God bless everyone! 

Yogurt

Hi, everyone! I just had my first frozen yogurt from My Yogurt this afternoon! :-)

I have been planning to buy frozen yogurt ever since they became very popular (It's like there's yogurt store in every mall) but I never got the chance to taste one until this afternoon! My fiance and I just got out from cellphone shop and while walking we saw this newly opened yogurt store! My fiance asked me if I want one. I hesitated for a second then I saw the ad at the glass window printed in black and white on a short bond paper that says "P20 per oz" and that did it! I decided that this is the time I'm gonna get one! When we got inside there are a lot of flavors to choose from. I got scared to experiment so I chose my favorite yogurt flavor which is strawberry and the lady who works there graciously assisted us. When we were about to pay, the cashier weighed the cup and the screen in front of us flashed the numbers 118.40. I was shocked haha! I knew frozen yogurt is expensive but with so little amount - less than half a cup of yogurt, 4 slices of strawberry and 2 tiny slices of peaches my fiance had to pay P119! I looked at him with horror on my face! Haha! I bet the lady behind the counter saw my reaction. 

It tastes a little better than the yogurt I used to buy at the supermarket. Better because of the fresh fruits and the yogurt is "thicker". I'd like to taste another flavor, I'll just have to convince myself that yogurt is better because it's healthier than Dairy Queen's Blizzard. :-)

When I got home my fiance and I still talk about the yogurt experience. It was really fun haha!

Cheers to a healthy life!

Facebook Reminder :)

Exactly 60 months from now I got hitched! I'm so grateful to God for I didn't have to wait long and search the whole world to find my one true love. Thank you, God for always being with us and I pray that you continue to guide us every step of the way. I'm so ready to take our relationship to the next (expert) level! I love you, Love! Always have, always will. 

I have been waiting for you, July!

July is my love month <3

We'll be celebrating our 5th year anniversary this July 8 and I can't wait for that day to come! Woohoo! I've prepared 5 special gifts for my fiance and I hope he will like them.