My pretty gal.

Having fun this summer,

Because I need to find ways and means to keep all my kids busy this summer I had to enroll them to different activities. Carlo got Arts and swimming lesson,Derek Taekwando and Math Enrichment class, Crystal has reading and swimming lessons and of course Darren got to spend most of his time with Mommy..

Darren at 3 months and 4 weeks.

Dili palupig ang Ate Crystal.

Her grandma has to make a grass skirt for her to match this song.

This kid loves to talk all his waking time.

This is what happens if you leave him alone for more than 30 mins. He gets cranky and upset.

Darren talking to Mom.

Me and my fellow Relief Society.and our Anniversary Presentation.

We had a RS Sacrament presentation. The Sisters has been so supportive and really attended practices. I did think we did well yesterday. I was told though that while I was giving my talk Crystal was dancing ballet and pearly shell below the pulpit.

March 13, 2010. My big baby girl and small baby boy.

Darren at 2 months and 4 days. He loves to be talked to and to talk. For as long as you talk to him he's happy but once you ignore him he will really complain.

My little Darren

Getting bigger day by day.

Happy are we.

Such a happy child.

Darren at 7 weeks old.

He's fun to talk to now that he really does respond by smile and some baby sounds. He's very attentive. He loves primary songs and can sleep longer when I play it. He sleeps all through our 4-5 hour travel from Dumaguete to Cebu. But he made popoo twice during our travel. He sticks to his schedule :)

My teenager Carlo

He's 13 years old and my isn't he gorgeous ha.ha.

My favorite girl, my bff.

She gives me countless joy. Her smile and warm hugs make life so sweet.

I so love having a baby at home.

Nothing compares to the joy of holding a little bundle of joy.

My teen ager

Carlo turned 13 yesterday. Changes are coming and has been coming for a couple of years now. I hope it would be more good and won't be bad. While I'm positive he is basically a good boy, he is definitely more assertive, more independent and a little rebellious now. In other words he doesn't always agree with my decisions now like he did in his younger years. I hope we both survive his teen age years positively.

My handsome Derek. He turned 11 years old last Feb 13. He told me that he knows the secret to getting rich.... To save money, he will start with his first one thousand now. Then he asked me what is the highest paying job???

February is my favorite month.

Simply because it is during this month that Dj turned 11 (last 13th) and Carlo turned 13(last 20th) Man oh man I have a teen-ager and I'm expecting a lot of changes to happen in addition to what is already happening now that leaves hubby and me sometimes perplexed and sometimes amused and sometimes at a loss.
I also love February as Jun and I get to spend quality time just the 2 of us. We didn't travel out of town for a short vacation this time but Jun makes sure that we get to have a dinner date for just the two of us and of course this time when he gave me flowers, he gave Crystal some flowers too :)
To date my little Darren is 6 months old and he responds by smiling when you talk to him and will really listen and look at you. I noticed that color black attracts his attention more than red or white.

Mothers are the best.

And I'm not talking about me as a mother but my very own mother who stayed with me for 2 weeks and practically cared for Darren while I was recovering from giving birth to Darren and the effects of pre eclampsia after post natal. I had to take Valium for several days due to my high blood pressure to prevent possible seizure and of course Norvasc, my anti hypertensive meds. So while I was constantly sleepy and groggy, Mama took care of Darren, gave him baths everyday, fed and did almost everything I should have been doing myself. Thank you so much dear mother. Darren and I will miss you. Hope you visit again soon.

Darren at 2 weeks old.

My little one is getting bigger fast. I remember him as a very tiny baby. Now he's 2 weeks old. He'll be my last child and I will surely cherish each and every moment together. I'm excited to breasfeed him in 4 days for the 1st time.

My new journey with Darren.

Life with a new baby is very very exciting. I however wasn't able to enjoy breastfeeding him and caring for him full time since birth since my pre-eclampsia is still at it's critical stage and I have to super rest and take meds. I'm super thankful for my husband who gets up every night to feed Darren and my wonderful Mother who took over when my husband has to leave for a business trip for a week. I'm still on anti hypertensive meds which will end in 2 days time and my Valium meds which I had to take for 4 days is done and over with. I needed to take it as my BP reached 160/110 mmhg and my OB was concerned that I might get eclampsia. My latest BP is 120/90 mmHg. It goes up to 130/90 but rarely 140/100 mmHg. I'm happy. I hope it will improve. I had to eat low sodium food so basically it's so not masarap but ok lang.

I'm just thankful and greatful for my wonderful husband who takes care of me and the best mother in world who loves Darren as he's her own child too :) Well he's her grandchild.

My New Little Angel

We are excited to welcome a new angel in our family, Darren Aaron R. Temblor. He was born at AOG 37 weeks and 19 mins. old last January 07, 2009 @ 12:19am. Had he been born a day earlier he would have been declared premature. The Lord has truly answered our prayers.
I was admitted to Holy Child Hospital at past 11 pm of January 04, 2010 due to my high blood pressure and the following morning my OB found out that I was 3-4 cm dilated. With my past children this means that I will be giving birth with in several hours but my doctor placed me on complete bed rest just so I wont go into active labor and my baby can reach 37 weeks. And it truly did unexpectedly as at past 11pm, January 6, 2010 during IE (Internal examinations)I was 5 cm dilated. My doctors and nurses was expecting me to give birth early morning or at least 6-8 after but when the clock struck 12:00 I can feel the baby trying to come out. From my room I went straight to the Delivery Room, no more labor room for me. I almost didn't make it to DR as I can feel Darren trying to come out while I'm still in the stretcher. The rest is history.
At birth he weighs 5 lbs and 6 oz. Length: 46 cm. Head circumference: 32.5 cm. Chest: 30 cm. His Pediatrician is Dr. Cecilia Portugaleza. My OB is Dr. Nailani Z. Tan.
This has been a memorable and exciting experience. Of course I could have done without the labor pains but since it's part and parcel of motherhood then I'll take it anytime and would take it again if I can.

Welcome 2010.

My Family and I welcomed 2010 with a family get together, games, dances and a Big Bang. No sleeping for us until 1:30 am. It was fun although I just had to sit down and watch everyone plan, dance and jump around and make noises and what noises they can make. It's bed rest for me until delivery so I just had to enjoy as an audience. No wonder I can't keep the weight down :) It's even a challenge to keep the BP down.
On January 01, 2010. Jun and I gathered the kids and made our goals and plan for this Year and I'm happy to see even Crystal made a goal to have a daily personal prayers. Just this morning she offered her own prayer without Mom or Dad's assistance and I'm so happy. She really is growing up fast.
May this year be a better one for all of us as we do our best to be more obedient to our Lord, kinder to others, more loving and patient to our children and the best partner to our eternal companion. Happy New Year Everyone.