Brrrr for the 'Ber Months

More than anyone else in the house, I have to admit I'm really excited for September because the Ber months are finally here. I'm actually not excited for myself though but more for Inno. It will be our first Christmas with him around. Just gives me more reason to make Christmas more special. As early as now, I could already imagine him looking allured at Christmas decorations and happily open his presents from the Santas. (Okay, okay. I'm being way too excited. He'd be a nine-month old by then so surely he can't open presents just yet!)

On other news, our little Kuya Xander on my side of the family will be celebrating his 2nd birthday on Wednesday. It's a cliche but really, time flies. What's more is he'll be officially a big brother come January because Abby is expecting her second baby. At this time, I know things are a little rough between her and Zeus but I pray that she'll get past those and have a healthy and happy pregnancy. Moreover, I super duper wish that it'll be a baby girl this time. I can't wait to unleash my auntie kikayness if ever she turns out to be a princess. 

{Responsible Parenthood}

Speaking of pregnancy, I still haven't come back to my OB-GYN for a check-up. I was supposed to go back after my first post-pregnancy menstrual visit but I wasn't able to because of, uhm. How do I put it into words? Well, I wasn't sure kasi if my bloody discharges were already my period because they don't last for a week. For months, it has been like that so I thought maybe the breastfeeding was the root cause for my still irregular period. I promise myself though to pay her a visit since we also need to talk about family planning and responsible parenthood. 

I've read a lot of stuff about family planning already. There are actually a number of methods to choose from but I guess only a few are being practiced in the Philippines like the traditional pills, condom and ligation. I haven't really tried taking up pills ever and I guess I won't be trying it for the next couple of years (or hopefully, the entirety of my existence) because I've read that it's not advisable to be taken by breastfeeding moms since it has a high boost of estrogen and could make the baby cranky. As a BFA, I strongly avoid taking anything over the counter. During days that I feel ill, I try to go natural and rely on home remedies. One reason why I think I would not settle on the pill. I just don't want to take anything that could affect the content of my milk. Although, there's actually a substitute for a pill (but still a pill), called the mini pill. (Did I just say pill?) It has less estrogen-content but I'm still not convinced to take it since I don't know what side effects it could have on me. So I guess, between Kali and I, he'll be the one to practice responsible parenthood method (aka the Rubber method). 

Inno, I could say, is an enough reason to be more mindful of doing the act. We want to enjoy him and focus on him atleast for the first three to four years of his life. We want to make him feel special and loved before another chikiting comes around. :) 

Um, okay. Rereading my blog, I think I just said too much tonight. Sorry, guys!

{Hello, Old Me}

Anyway, I think I'm soooo back to my old diet. That is, my two cups of rice per meal diet. Bad? I don't think so because I don't seem to gain weight. Good? Not much. Well, I know this may sound weird but I actually love my weight when I was pregnant. It was the only time that I actually felt and looked fat and I loved it. I swear. I prefer that over being skinny but with a kargador diet. I love my in-laws though because they always ask me to eat intensively but a part of me feels ashamed for eating almost half caldero of rice. (Yes, that means even more than two cups of rice sometimes!)

Well, I have an excuse for having this big diet. I'm not preggy (and I think you already figured that out if you read this entire post). Thanks to breastfeeding I have all the luxury and necessity to have big meals. :) I've said before that breastfeeding is like being pregnant all over and up to now, it remains true for me. You have to eat and eat and drink a lot of fluids. :)

{Sweet September}

I love how September started out for me and my small family. I love how things are slowly unfolding for me. I may not have a job yet but for now, being Inno's mommy is the best work I ever got myself into. And you know what's good? It's a lifetime job that I won't ever want to resign. And who knows, maybe the office life isn't really the path for me. There could be something more. There IS something more and I believe in that. ;)

Same way, I love how August brought so many things in our lives. One of the few things I appreciate and won't forget about last month is the time Kali and I got to go out without Inno. Don't get me wrong. We love having Inno around and going out with him, but sometimes it feels good being alone with Kali. Just like the good old days. I'd like to think that it keeps the fire burning and our marriage a little sweet and youthful (just like how it was when we were in college) but more mature this time. :)