Little Lady Mom

Froggy and I researched hospitals and rates back when I was 4 months on the way.  Most of the research was done online since because it was convenient.  I learned that rates vary widely depending on the hospital. One could give birth for as low as 10k to as high as 250k depending on preferences and complications. A friend of mine gave birth 3 years ago and spent less than 20k at a lying-in.  I found this crazy since she bought an electric breast pump at 16k.  She said the experience was fine, it was near her home and her doctor was attentive.  Her husband was allowed to stay and video the whole thing (to Froggy: no you are not allowed.  You may only stay at my side and watch what happens from the top of my head to my waist.) I’m quite the scaredy-cat as I’ve never been confined or had surgery in my life so I really wanted to give birth at a hospital.  I finally settled on Medical Center Paranaque as this was the hospital recommended by my doc...

 5 months I've never been the type to gush over kids. I don't volunteer to hold babies and I get irritated when I find myself in the midst of noisy, yelling kids whose parents can't seem to keep them under control or aren't even trying. In the back of my head I've always thought I'd like to have my own little family someday, with a loving husband, 2 kids, 2 dogs, a cat, and of course an efficient yaya.. but I used to think this would be something sooo far away. I couldn't see myself as a mom.. and I most especially didn't see myself in maternity clothes! I thought they looked funny with the elastic waist bands for pants, gigantic floral prints, very synthetic fabrics and limited styles. I dreaded having to put anything that looked buntis on. I felt this way up to my 5th month of preggyness and continued to wear my old clothes simply because they still fit. Then came the 6th month and all of a sudden I looked like I swallowed a soccer ball. I...

During my last 3 visits to the doctor I have been told that my baby is breeched.  That's positioned butt-first or feet first to fellow new mommies.  I'm now on my 32nd week and there's still time for my little one to turn and I think he or she will.    Right now I think my baby is in a complete breech position.  I feel the kicks down low and I can definitely discern the head right below my right rib.  The baby did turn since 2 weeks ago.. shifting from the left side to the right.  Its funny when I sleep that I can feel my baby nudge and push when I start to unintentionally lie on my belly like I'm used to.  I think this kid will have quite the stubborn streak and sense of humor once he or she is out.      I'd just like to write down and share what I've learned about this so here goes:   Breech presentation is common in babies that are small (like mine is).  This is because unlike bigger babies who have...