It's true that every pregnancy is unique from any other.  I'm pregnant with my third child and even the first two were a lot different from each other.  There were some people who would give me unsolicited advice, tips, and other list of things to do or avoid.  I know people mean well, but sometimes, it's better to just be supportive and not be a pregnancy guru to a pregnant woman.  Remember, the hormones are wild and unstable when pregnant.  So anything you say may affect one differently, you wouldn't really know.  Let me share my pregnancy stories.

You’ve been thinking about Holy Week and you’ve been planning what to do during your downtime with the whole family. By now, you’ve probably finished listing down the churches to visit for the traditional Visita Iglesia. You’ve probably decided where to bring the family for a fun Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday, too.

Now, while we’re all looking forward to some moments of silence and reflection during the upcoming Holy Week, how about scheduling a special “date” with your loved ones at the Mall of Asia Arena before heading on to your favorite Easter Egg Hunt?

I am pregnant now and the things that I could do or go to are very limited.  For example, I cannot travel that much especially if I have to fly-in to the destination.  Hence, all I could do right now is wander to places I want to travel to in and out of the country.  If there is one city in the south that I keep on coming back to, it is only Cebu City.

Any mom will tell you that they want an organized and clutter-free home for sure.  But let's face it, it has always been a challenge, especially if you have kids under the age of ten and a husband who's into wired gadgets!  In our own home, no matter how I clean the rooms and organize the living room, I still always find it in a mess after a few hours, sometimes just a few minutes!  That's why I could say really that the struggle is real.  

We had an awesome weekend last week made possible by McDonald's Happy Meal!  Why?  Because they let the kids get the first dibs on their new set of exciting Happy Meal toys plus the introduction of a fun snack for kids and adults alike- CORN!
Yes!  Officially made available last March 9, corn-loving customers may choose between McDonald's Fries and a yummy corn to complete their Happy Meal.  It was a perfect time to introduce this new treat while McDonald's also launches the newest Happy Meal toy offering, Kung Fu Panda 3!  Corn is a great source of energy essential for training, focusing, and fighting like the characters of Kung Fu Panda 3, Po, Master Shifu, and the Furious Five.

Wow, I can't believe it's been six weeks since I last posted about what I've been comfortably wearing while my preggy belly is growing tremendously.  If you'd like to see the first part, it's over HERE.

If you've been following me on Instagram, where I usually post my Outfit Of The Day photos, you'd notice that I am very safe when it comes to color combination of my wardrobe.  I actually notice lately that I like wearing blues, greys, whites, blacks and denims, and I like the striped pattern.  I'm drawn to these classic and cool-to-the-eyes hues.  I guess it's because I'm having a boy?  I don't know if there's any connection really.

1. Before updating your maternity wardrobe... look into your closet if you've kept some pieces which you could still use.  If you can't use them anymore because of size or the style is very outdated, better give it away by donating or selling it.
2. The key is to mix and match your clothes.  I always go for classic and safe colors.  One could never go wrong with the basics.  If you do want printed or loud colors, mix and match them with existing solid colors from your closet.  No need to keep on purchasing pieces of clothing which will only clutter your closet.
3. Do an inventory of your pre-maternity clothes which you could still use even when your preggy belly grows.  My closet is full of stretchable and comfortable tops which could handle my big tummy.  I like wearing this type of clothing because it's comfortable, it hugs my tummy firmly, it's versatile, it can be used for even after the baby's out.
4. Those button-up shirts could still make its way to your maternity get up.  You don't need to button it up, use as a layer to a fitting tank top.  This gives your outfit an updated and chic look.
5. On shoes... avoid using high-heeled ones, you may use pumps on occasions though.  Got flats, ballet shoes, sneakers, rubber shoes or slip-on sandals?  Now's the best time to use and abuse them.  Just avoid tripping over something

Hi there!  I’m pregnant and I feel insecure sometimes.  I could always blame it to my hormones and the physical changes that I’m going through right now.  Well, for the most part of it, it’s the hormones.  But a percentage could be attributed to external factors like my husband maybe (oopps, sorry mahal!  I hope you don’t read this!) and the media, other women, and to myself.

The hormones, I can’t do anything about it.  It will affect me physically of course because first of all, my preggy belly grows bigger as the weeks progress until I reach full term.  With that, I don’t look attractive or exciting and sexy anymore, which sometimes affects my self-confidence.  Because of the physical changes, my activities are limited and sometimes my work is also affected, which became a reason for some lost opportunities.  Physically, I now cannot see my feet and even my vajayjay.  Sexy times decreased in frequency.  I cannot wear socks and tie my shoes without help from my loved ones.  I cannot keep my balance when wearing bottoms, panties included.  I cannot travel too far, in fact, I missed our supposed family trip to Palawan which I booked last year.

I mentioned other factors such as my husband.  I don’t blame him directly actually.  It’s just that he’s so handsome (uuuy, mommies, siyempre love your own diba?!) and tall, talented, bad-boy-looking-charming, and could command other women’s attention even if he doesn’t ask for it.  With this dilemma (dilemma talaga?!), lately, I get jealous easily of some women he talks to who aren’t familiar to me.  I admit to checking his phone from time to time. I know I am creating my own nightmare, my own monster, by thinking I might lose him to someone or he doesn’t see me as attractive as before.  It's superficial you may say because it's all physical.  But there's a deeper issue here.

And the real issue is actually me and how I manage my thoughts and feelings towards the changes, towards my own activities, towards my physical limitations, towards my husband’s normal activities. After realizing this, I know I have to do something about my insecurities and my jealousy.  Because these are super nega and will not help me achieve a happy and healthy pregnancy.  Again, this is not a regular case for me, I just have those jealous-doubtful-arte days.   So, I’m sharing with you…

Let's be honest mommies, shall we?  One of the body parts we are most insecure about, maybe next to our bulging tummies, is our underarm.  Raise your hand or say "uh-hmmm" if you think so.  I wonder, why do we look at our underarms as something very intimate that we're too shy to show it off?  Come to think of it, it's just an extension of our arms right?

Imagine the Wild, Wild, West or Toy Story's Woody and Jessie riding in horses, plus a buffet spread that's fit for cowboys and cowgirls, that's what you'll experience at the Sunday Brunch at the Ranch of Fairmont Makati's Spectrum.