And There Were Three

It was late night of October 31th when my wife begun to complain of painful contractions and the intervals were getting closer, about 10 minutes apart... and down to every 5 minutes.  I kept on telling my wife that she’ll be okay, as we had already been to our OBGyn.  But I saw how painful it was that she was already crying as she held my hands very tight.  It was passed 1 AM when we decided that we ran to the hospital just to have her checked and her condition be properly monitored.

As we were in a taxi going to the hospital, the pain continued and I could hear her sobbing because of it.  I told the driver not to drive too fast especially when passing rough roads since there were a lot of areas still under repairs.  I was preventing anything that could worsen the hurt she’s feeling at that moment.  We arrived at around 2 AM in the hospital where she was immediately admitted and brought directly to the delivery room.

I was left in the hospital lobby to process the necessary requirements and payments.  The cashier told me that I needed to deposit 30,000 pesos if there will be an advice for delivery.  I told her what our OBGyn told us earlier that my wife was not still due and there’s a great possibility that it was false alarm.  Luckily, I convinced her and she only asked a P5,000 pesos deposit.

Goofing around their brother...

I went and waited outside the delivery room, and it wasn’t the first time, just a few weeks ago, she was also confined in a hospital’s delivery room for close monitoring, so she would not deliver our baby prematurely... he was just barely 8 months back then.  And there I was again... praying that nothing bad would happen... but I wasn’t expecting anything.

It was passed 3 AM when a nurse called me, I was thinking she’s going to ask me for my wife’s meds or for her things...  But life was full of surprises, she told me, “Sir, meet your son”.  I was left speechless.  Before I could react she already went inside the nursery.  I was not able to even ask her if he’s just okay.  Or if he needs special care since he’s almost a month early.  And how’s my wife?

Lucky for me, I had some company which got me out of my worries.  They told me that just by looking at my child, he was perfectly fine.  He’s very active and the nurse let me see him.  They added that normally, if there’s a problem, she will be directed to the nursery’s ventilator or incubator.  Man, was I glad to hear it...  And I later confirmed from one of the nurses.

So, our youngest was born passed the hour of 3 in the morning.  My praises to our Lord that everything went well for both my wife and our son and for the normal delivery, it was indeed a blessing to our family.  As to my son, Jacob, welcome to our family, we may not give you everything in this world but we will definitely give you the love and care you deserve and we’ll do what we can to provide you your needs.  To Yahweh be the glory.

A Glimpse Of Our New Angel

We are expecting our baby by the end of this year.  My wife, in her prenatal checkup, was able to see our still tiny baby in her womb.  How I wish I can always be right beside her during these wonderful moments, but I need to be in my work.  So I had to satisfy myself with the ultrasound scan result.  And it was really a great feeling to see our baby for the first time.

The memories of my children came back to me, moments when they were still in their mom's womb.  The thought gives me the feeling of excitement of the experiences I'll have with our newest member.  Knowing the gender, selecting a name, and a lot of good things along the way.  And so as the anticipation of the challenges it'll give... baby crying-give milk-sing endless lullaby-baby crying again-change diapers-baby sleeping-baby crying again... Not to mention the necessities, milk and diapers.  But hey that's the essence of being a parent.

Right now, we don't have a gender preference.  But my daughter wants a sister and our son wants a brother, and we can't have both since it's not a twin.  But whatever our baby will be, we just want him or her to be complete and healthy, and we all agree on this.

To our thirdy, your ate, kuya, mom and I are very eager to meet you personally.  We love you so much and we pray that you'll be healthy and safe with your mom.  Yahweh bless.

My Very Special Day

This day the Lord blessed me with life, the day when I first experienced what was like in the outside world.  Indeed, a very special day for me, for if not for it, I won’t be here with my family today, I won’t experience all the things that I had in life, I won’t be able to know all the wonderful people around me and celebrate with me today... I’m truly blessed and I have a lifetime to thank Him for it.

 

We had a simple gathering and thanksgiving. Just enough food for all the guests that arrived in our home.  Most of the dishes were cooked by my mom and my wife; some were experiments (that went well and tasted good) while some were her ( my mom's) specialty like the macaroni salad.  We also bought some cakes from sugar munch (one of my wife’s fave) and there were also delicacies brought by my relatives and visitors.  All in all, the food was great, and just enough for all to be satisfyingly full... LOL.

I’m also overwhelmed by all my friends who greeted me in the social networking sites (i.e. facebook, google, yahoo and others).  Some were dear to me, longtime friends, classmates, co-bloggers, and acquaintances.  Really, it’s a good thing these sites have birthday reminders and on-time comments, news feeds and other stuff.  Communication just got easier, quicker, up-to-date and personal.  My sincere thanks for finding time to write something wonderful...

And what do you know, my next birthday maybe free.  My sister-in-law gave birth today to a beautiful niece on my birthday.  Glad her delivery went well and baby Jhia Kyle was in perfect condition.  Welcome to the world, I hope we will have a lot of wonderful birthdays together. May you grow up to be a healthy, loving, and sweet little girl. May you be surrounded with love from your family and the people around you. Welcome to our family my dear and congratulations to my brother, Joey and sis Rhia for a bouncing pretty girl!

I just have simple wishes for my birthday, blessings of good health to my family and may we just have enough to live comfortably in life... which Yahweh had been continually blessing me for the past years of my life until now... and I'm  claiming, for the years to come.  I just hope that I’m continually honoring His name through my deeds, for this is the only way I can think of...
 

So Many Things To Celebrate

Today is a another momentous event for our family as we welcome another member of our clan, our newly born baby girl, Riley Ryon.  What a nice day to be born at, since our nation is celebrating an equally momentous event that set a deeper meaning to democracy to the whole world, the historic EDSA People Power.  She might be a courageous freedom fighter when she grows up.  A cop, military official, a lawyer... who knows maybe the next president of our country.  But whatever she becomes, it  would matter to the choices she'll make, and whatever that would be, we will love her anyway..  For now, we're much satisfied and truly grateful to the Lord for blessing us this little child we're holding.

My congratulations to my bro, Ryan and sis Donna for having another cute and adorable daughter.  We are glad that everything went well during her delivery, both to Riley and Donna.  I suddenly have a longingness to have a third baby, to cuddle someone not that heavy (LOL).  Maybe I will in two years time...

And the celebration for this day doesn't stop.  We just heard the great news about my brother Joey's promotion from his wife.  He is already a third mate in their ship.  Congratulations, bro, you highly deserve it.

To all blessings received, our thanks to Yahweh... and to Him be all the glory, as always.

Welcome to our family… Shannon Dyan

Early morning of February 12, 2011, our family had grown once more, my brother had his first child… Dyan.  Having a new born is really a wonderful feeling, I remember when I had my daughter, and I was outside the delivery room, excited and at the same time worried.  I was thinking that 2 of the most important persons in my life are inside that room.  And I could’nt do anything but wait.  I just kept on praying and praying, hoping both of them will be okay.  Time seemed so long.  But I never lost my faith in Him, I knew He will always be there… and would take care of my “mag-ina”.

I think that’s what every father would feel... and what my brother felt during that time.  But you see it was worth the wait., as soon as I saw my baby… and  knew my wife was okay… it lightened up everything.

When I looked at my child’s eyes… I see beauty and innocence beyond compare.  As I smelled her breath … it was the most relaxing scent I ever inhaled in my entire life.  And as I touched her skin… I wished that the feeling won’t end.  But during sleepless nights , I just reminded myself of the other wonderful sensations.

Then, I had my son…  my second child… and the feeling, well it was just the same… they are my life… I couldn’t help myself not to worry and panic sometimes  But the experience with my daughter helped a lot.

Having another baby in the family always reminds me of the feeling I had when my children were born… and definitely, a feeling l will always cherish and want to  remember for  the rest of my life…

To my bro and Donna, congratulations, the long wait is over.  Shannon is one of the best blessings you will ever have from God.  I know God will guide you both to become the best parents she will  have…

To Shannon Dyan, you are more than welcome to our family…We have waited so long for you my dear May you grow up well together  with your cousins; Rael, Justin, Wacky and Trish whom im pretty sure… can’t wait to play with you.  We thank God for such a blessing as you…

To God be the glory…

the birth of an angel...