AskMeMom: Welcome Baby Kyle Nash!

Happy Monday AMW Friends!

How have you been?  Time flew by pretty quickly and Baby AMW is already 3 weeks old!  I can't tell the time of the day as my sleeping schedule is totally dependable on baby AMW's schedule but surprisingly, I'm still a happy and energetic mom amidst the sleepless nights, constant breastfeeding, diaper changing and a whole lot of singing and swaying! :P  

Let me share a bit about my experience before I gave birth.  I was supposed to be due on April 21 so I wasn't expecting anything even though I felt a couple of pelvic pains 2 days before I gave birth!  I didn't even take a leave from work and has been working non-stop (so I hope baby AMW is a smarty!) 

On April 15th (Monday), I went to the hospital for another check-up and even went for ultrasound check, I was literally inside the hospital for half a day and comes night time, I've decided to visit my OB and let her know if I'm still fit to do 3 hours of walking per day plus some medications to help soften my pelvic bones!  I was then checked for IE and was told I'm ready to give birth anytime as I'm already 3-4cm away!  Mr. AMW and I looked at each other as panic struck at Mr. AMW's face.  Several weeks before giving birth, I have sleepless nights worrying about labor, the pain, baby's health..everything!  On that very day that the doctor advised me I'm ready to give birth, I immediately felt a rush of courage and was actually relaxed and even decided to have a light dinner at my favorite Chinese restaurant to prevent ulcer attacks! 

At 10:00pm, Mr. AMW and my parents-in-law accompanied me to the hospital and we went straight to the labor room.  I even joined Mr. AMW in walking from the parking lot to the labor room just to make sure the baby goes further "down".  As I went in the Labor room, the lovely nurses were there cheerfully welcoming me and I'm glad because it kept my nervousness at bay!  In just an hour I was told I was 5cm away and my Doctor arrived and I was instructed to be induced!  In just an hour, I was rolled out to the delivery room and I wasn't able to see Mr. AMW anymore!  

Though painful, I was surprisingly calm and quiet!  I even had the chance to chitchat with the nurses and doctors which made it easier for me not to think about the pain!  I also requested for an epidural so thankfully, the anesthesiologist came in just in time!  Thank God I'm not that scared of needles and I had my appendectomy surgery many years ago so the feeling of injecting something into my spine is not foreign anymore! 

A couple of waiting, I was told I'm nearing 10 cm and ready to be on active labor anytime soon!  The funny thing about my pregnancy, I was very busy with working I didn't have chance to attend any pregnancy classes so I absolutely have NO IDEA how to breath!  Again, thankfully, the nurses and doctor are quite supportive I was instructed on what to do and let me tell you, it's not easy and it's the most uncomfortable feeling ever but after experiencing labor, I have a million more respect to mothers now and I can't help but muster "I love you mom" inside my head!  

At exactly 1:29am, for around 3.5 hours of labor, Kyle Nash finally came into the world!  He was placed for a split second on my tummy area but was taken out immediately for some checks as he was born really small --- 4.8lbs to be exact! 

As I was rolled out to the recovery room, I was really exhausted yet excited to meet Baby Kyle!  Unfortunately, I wasn't able to seem him for awhile as several checks were done on him to make sure everything is alright!  

Thankfully, we were told Kyle is one healthy and strong baby!  All we need to do is to make sure he increases his weight and height and so far, after first checkup, his Pediatrician was quite happy with his weight gain! 

Newborn Baby AMW 

April 16, 2013 

Photo taken at 4:00pm

So tiny and quiet for the first few days :)

His cute feet!

We can't help taking a picture of his lovely feet!  No wonder it was immediately seen at the ultrasound machine!  :P

Baby AMW today at 2 weeks 6 days!  

Almost 3rd week!

You guys will see more of Baby AMW in this blog!  Thanks for reading and thanks for being part of my most important journey as a first time mom!  Now, there's more reason for me to stay happy and cheerful everyday as I have a little Angel in the house! :)

Have a lovely week ahead!

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Weekend Food Trip: Go Nuts' Cookie Butter Donuts

Happy Weekend AMW Friends!!!
Finally, I'm blogging in real time as Baby Kyle is sleeping!  You've been reading some scheduled posts for the past few weeks and I missed you guys!  As promised, I will be sharing more about my experience being a mom when I get the chance! Baby AMW is a good boy, he's not a handful (for now) but I still prefer to watch him every minute and memorize all his cute expressions!  As you know, they grow up pretty fast and I don't want to miss those special moments!

I just want to write a quick post to thank our dearest friends from Go Nuts Donuts!  I haven't been going out since giving birth, I went out exactly once for Kyle's first doctor's check-up!  So weekend food trip isn't possible as I am vowed to eat some specific foods to nurse my body back to health! One of the "best" nursing back to health food that I need to consume are chocolates or anything creamy that "warms the body", it was great timing when Go Nuts Donuts asked us to pick a dozen of their newest Butter Cookie Donuts!

I love how they have more choices of doughnuts to choose from!

AMW Reviews: Maybelline Color Sensational Lasting Lipcolor in Coral Crush

When I visit Maybelline counters, I find myself getting serious checking out their various lipstick shades!  Why?  The brand always comes out with a wide range of shades perfect for each individual's taste!  It doesn't hurt that they also name their lipstick shade in such a cute and unique way!

Since it's the summer season, corals are definitely in high demand even for clients!  I immediately checked Coral Crush because the name reminded me so much of the game Candy Crush!  *laughs*  Totally unrelated but still cute! *winks*

I Wonder: How Do You Relax At Night?

Hi AMW Friends! :)

The title is fitting as it's nearing the weekend and I'm sure a lot of you are going to a "relax mode" as early as now!  BUT, I was up and thinking about relaxing at night because I lose quite a number of sleep when I got pregnant and I was told by my friends that I'm the only pregnant woman they know who gets the least sleep in the whole pregnancy! 

So true!  It must be a practice for "soon to be moms" to sleep lesser at night as when the baby comes and cries all night, I guess, I'm one hell of an owl! :P

Since I'm up all night, a simple question has been bugging me that I want to get answers from you!  I mean, I'm not the only one who has trouble sleeping at night, my mom-in-law has the same problem and she sometimes, desperately goes for the sleeping pill route!  As for me, I went for the natural way...the lavender way.

I remembered having my monthly massage at a spa back in China and I always request for Lavender scent as it relaxing me so much I always get to sleep in less than 30 minutes!  So off I went to try the MJ's Herbals Lavender E Salve, I blogged about this product a year ago and I actually used it for a good month and stopped using it as soon as I learned I got pregnant!

** MJs Herbals is available at The Healthy Shopper Facebook Page
The Salve costs Php650.00 (approx $15.00). 

AMW Reviews: Make Up Store Eyeshadow (Valley)

Make Up Store as a brand didn't fail me when I tried their lipstick called Sweetheart (review HERE) early this year.

The next product I get to try is their super pigmented eyeshadow.  I can't promise all shadows are the same as I only get to try one of their shade called Valley.