Happy First Month To Our Baby Chace!

I can't believe it's been a month since I delivered, but it's been a delight to watch our baby grow everyday.

Check out his double chin.

Today was his first time to go to church with the family. He looked so handsome all dressed up. [Sorry, no church pictures as I had my hands full the entire time.] Except for one little whine that lasted a long three seconds, baby was a good little boy throughout the service.

After church, my mom prepared a little lunch celebration as Lola Inday & Lolo Mael joined. We were all supposed to watch the Pacquio-Hatton game but it was over by the time we arrived from church, much to my dad's disappointment. A knockout on the second round?! A bit too fast don't you think? But a great fight nonetheless. Yey, go Manny! Talk about filipino pride.

Talking about pride, here's me with some mommy lovin'. Excuse the cleavage since it's only temporary. It will be gone anyway as soon as I'm done nursing, which is too bad.

A grainy shot with Kuya Kaden using my phone camera.

My sweet boys with their party hats.

Kuya Kaden blowing the candle [and licking the cake] since his baby brother is too little to do it himself.

I think Chace was bored with the picture taking and all, because he fell asleep sometime during the blowing of the candle.

Zzzzz...

Bilis Ng Araw! :(

Two weeks have come and gone, so now I'm left without my "assistant". No more reliever for me whenever I'm on my late night shift! *sniffles

I miss this goofy face! :(
In the meantime, I'll just enjoy looking at this little guy's cutesy expressions. Kuya Kaden and his baby brother.
Still can't decide if he looks more like Art or more like my mother-in-law. :)

Two Weeks Postpartum

Our new little bundle of joy turned two weeks old today.

He is now 8.2 lbs, from 6.1 lbs. Glad he's growing fast!

I lost 20 lbs... but since I gained a total of 47 lbs during my pregnancy, I still have 27 more lbs to lose! Eek. It's not gonna be easy, that's for sure.

I went to the mall the other day, and two people I knew asked me when I'm due. [Okay, I get it, I still look pregnant.]

A few days after, I went with my husband to get his hair cut. Some stranger seated beside me, trying to be friendly asked me how far along I am. [I guess if its some consolation, at least I no longer look like I'm full-term].

Kuya Kaden got his head shaved...

and contracted a viral infection (it's unrelated, I know)

and then mommy and poor baby Chace ended up getting it too. :(

Daddy is getting to be an expert on babysitting.

Although sometimes, he confuses his role.

My swaddled babies.

Chace's First Doctor's Appointment

Our little boy is a miracle baby. Following my surgery at 5 weeks gestation, most people were not optimistic about my pregnancy. Even my ob-gyn confessed that she gets nervous during every ultrasound because she doesn't know what to expect. But our baby is a fighter, and we're mighty proud of him.

So 8 days after his delivery, here we are at his [and mommy's] pediatrician's clinic for his baby checkup.

Kuya Kaden & Baby Chace comfy on their carseats.

We are so blessed, and very thankful for it.

Look Who's Home :)

Bonding time with the boys.

Kaden likes taking pictures.

Bearing gifts :).

I likey my new baby bag. ;)

A gift from Art's office mates, how sweet! We're currently using Kaden's old Avent microwavable sterilizer, so this is IQ24 electric sterilizer is such a pleasant surprise. :)

Baby Chace had his first trip out of the house...

with his thrilled Kuya Kaden...

to visit his Lola Becky.

Someone is totally smitten. :)

Our little cutie pie...

He is such a happy baby. :)