Kids and Motorcycles

Hubs and I have been discussing the wisdom of kids and motorcycles. See, if our kids are already adults and they want to ride one, we really don't have a say on that anymore. But what if they're still young? Would we let them on one, even the kiddie ones?

My husband is torn about this. Sometimes, he'd be thinking if he and our son can learn to build it from scratch (like that father and sons, American Choppers?) and would wonder where he can get his hands on some Harley parts, other times, he'd be adamant that no kid of ours will be allowed to put himself in that kind of risk.

Well, the kid is only turning one. I say we have time to discuss some more.

Preparing for Halloween

I would be shameless and say that I am absolutely giddy with excitement over the coming Halloween. My son already has three costumes (tiger costume, Hogwarts uniform, Gryffindor Quidditch robe) and I have been scouting for trick or treating activities around the city. Plus, we're sure to go trick or treating at Ayala, Alabang, where it has been a tradition for decades now and where villagers really go out of their way in decorating their yards and providing good treats to knocking ghouls and angels.

I'm excited. It's times like these that all the antsy nights and growth spurts and teething woes and breastfeeding struggles become all worth it, because I have a beautiful baby to doll up. And yes, it helps that he's a very outgoing boy who actually revels in the attention.

I'm excited. Have I already said that? :)

Now, i'm just thinking of halloween treats to buy which we'd give in turn at my BIL's house. My SIL bought lots of Divi treats last year and we do have a lot of candies already here at home (all bought in the US, courtesy of my parents) but am thinking, maybe I should have bought more of the prize thingies for my son's party so I can use them on Halloween too.

Oh, and my friends who have babies are also all excited about my son's party.

So yes, Halloween equals excited moms.

Was I Too Posh to Push?

I sometimes can't help it. I feel slightly embarassed about having a CS delivery and never experiencing labor.

But I swear, despite my low pain tolerance, I didn't think i'd need a C-section. I mean, all my female kin were able to deliver vaginally! 10-pound babies and twins were delivered by aunts and cousins normally!

I think I was around my 36th week when I was hit by the fact that i'd be in soooo much pain (labor) soon. I was lying in bed then, reading a book, and I started feeling scared and weepy. I was fearful of the pain, wondering how i'd tolerate it, how traumatized i'd be by the experience. From then onwards, i'd be like that every night. Plus, being a first-time Mom, I was scared that I might miss the fact that I was already in labor (like mistake real contractions for Braxton Hicks).

Well, I never had much of Braxton Hicks either. I delivered at 40 weeks and 4 days so I reached the cannot stand up by myself and the achy va-j-j walls part. And yes, my back and hips were killing me. And yes, there were times when my whole tummy froze up in pain, and i'd whimper, but that would only happen once or twice at night, and not even every night. And never while I was sleeping. Its getting leg cramps that were truly the most horrible for me that time, and I only got two or three during the latter part of my last month.

But okay... why did I deliver via C-section?

The short answer we usually give is... baby was overdue. Which, technically, he wasn't because he's actually allowed to stay inside till 42 weeks. He was postmature.

But he was also a polyhydramnios case. A high level of amniotic fluid usually suggested a congenital anomaly or gestational diabetes.

Baby also didn't lighten or engage. My cervix ripened (I think) but remained closed. In short, inducing him would be reckless at that point... and the chances of me going into labor within a week was slim. Meanwhile, waiting a week more would mean a bigger, pooping baby who might have some congenital anomaly. Talk about risks. Talk about possible breastfeeding struggles.

I looked at my husband and we didn't have to really talk about it anymore. That was around 7 PM of October 06. Our OB started looking for available ORs and we luckily got the 9 AM slot the following day at Asian Hospital.

So, was I too posh to push? I actually don't think so. If at all, I was too scared of risks, maybe, or too impatient. After all, I know some who delivered babies at 42 weeks normally (but let's not talk about their episiotomies, hehe). But I couldn't risk it. I couldn't risk my baby's life, not when we had enough money to make sure we didn't have to.

And I think, hubs just didn't want my life to be put at risk either...

Air to Breathe, Space to Grow

One of the hazards of being a SAHM is staying home day in and day out. The routine can get to you. And the constant proximity can frustrate you and your child. Have you noticed how even your darling baby sometimes prefer anyone over you?

Air to breathe. Space to grow. We all need that. So us Moms, we need time away. If only to get pedicures or a massage. I don't super stock up on things sometimes just to have an excuse to go out. Even for only an hour or two.

But like what I commented on a friend's post, the best part of being away is coming home to a child that missed you.

In need of Beautification

This Mom seriously needs some acne blemish treatment!!! Ever since my period came back, i've been dealing with acne again (and major PMS tantrums and cravings). It annoys and upsets me all the more that my face is getting ravaged again when my son's birthday party is already coming up. We hired the services of a wonderfully talented photographer but I fear that i'd look oily and scarred and certainly not my best on the day.

That will compromise our family pictures!

And I really hate having to Photoshop those flaws away.

Sigh.

Hopefully my skin clears a little after i've had my period already... which should really come asap too, it's some ten days due!

Lots of Suri

(Source: babyrazzi)

If you check celebrity baby blogs, you're sure to find lots of pictures of Suri Cruise. Isn't she cute?

I think she looks more like Mommy Katie. And I think sometimes she actually likes (or is used to) the paparazzi. Maybe it's because they've been staying in New York where the paps are many and watching their every move (and katie seems to bring her everywhere).

Anyway, she's really cute. I hope she wouldn't grow messed up.

On Make-ups

Sisters at N@W have recently talked about make-up, the must-haves and even lessons. Some have shared tips on what works best for them, which foundation lasts, and the touch-ups that really brighten up one's face.

And just like paint, there is even airbrush make-up these days, which supposedly looks more natural. Or mineral make-up. Of course, I am clueless as to what those are but I was reminded that I need to buy new ones for myself. My pressed powder/foundation is over a year old already, same with the two lipsticks I use.

I'm thinking of buying eyeliners and shadows but know that am not really going to use those most of the time, especially since I seldom go out nowadays. Heck, I even use my son's anti-rash baby powder most of the time (and his colognes and lotions too).

Well, I think I can use a good concealer too.