When Livy was born

So, I promised to update my blog on what happened since November. I gave birth and then there's the holidays. 

November 27, 2012

01:30am – contractions were getting stronger (15 minute interval)

03:30am – contractions almost unbearable, called Makati Med and asked if I should drop by. They said

                 the interval should be closer. Every 5 minutes will not do

05:00am – I can’t take it anymore. I got up, got ready. Woke up Paulo. He hailed a cab and we went to

                 Makati Med.

07:00am – The resident Gyne told me that I was 4 cm dilated and they will admit me

11:00am – The contractions are unbearable and they had to inject anaesthesia.

                  My Mom and sister are now in the hospital assisting Paulo with everything.

                  Paulo went back to our condo to get the 2 hospital bags.

03:00pm – I was 9cm dilated

04:00pm – I was brought to the delivery room

04:30pm – I think around this time I was doing  the whole PUSH thing!

04:57pm – She finally arrived, my beautiful Olivia Marie. Our baby. Our angel. Her eyes were open after

                 a few minutes. God she’s beautiful. I am in love.

My reason for living :) 

This is probably one of the most physically challenging things I've done so far. I'm still on emotional high. Now that she's 3 months old, I can't believe I was a part of bringing such beauty and wonder to this world. I am so happy :)

I haven't thanked my friends yet who went to visit us when we were in Makati Med. Thank you guys! 

2012 Predictions and what actually happened

Predictions for 2012 in black, what actually happened in 2012 in blue.

Allan:

Ø Pass the CFA

-         He did pass Level 1, now reviewing for Level 2

Ø Will go clubbing once a month

-         Fail :/

Ø Will be drunk on his sister’s wedding

-         Umasa pa kaming mangyayari to

Ø Win in the casino

-         No

Ø  Buy stocks in mining (Philex or Lepanto)

-         I was so sure that this was going to happen! L

Leigh:

Ø  Will be a guest in Showtime

-         Didn’t happen

Ø  Will have a full time work by February

-         She’s now in law school

Ø  Will achieve her weight loss goal by April (150lbs)

-         I think she did lose weight

Ø  Will have significant savings by the end of 2012. (50K)

-         I think she was able to achieve this given she wants to open a UITF account

Paulo:

Ø  Will propose by 2012

-         He got married (civil)

Ø  Will have a car by 2012

-         A second hand 2003 Ford Lynx Ghia

Ø  Will continue studies

-         No time for it

Ø  Will gain muscles

-         Hahahaha

Ø  Will hug Leo while drunk

-         We rarely went out to drink that much for 2012

Ø Get drunk and dance bad romance or hairspray

-         Na ah

Marianne:

Ø  Invest in the stock market

-         Fail :/

Ø  Stay in First Philec

-         Yes I did. Even received performance and salary appraisal. Btw, I’m still here

Ø  Participate in a CosPlay

-         The closest thing I did to achieve it was to attend the 2012 ToyCon where cosplayers are everywhere

Ø Start planning for a wedding

-         San Agustin in Intramuros is already reserved, timeline has been plotted, list of suppliers. Pau and I got married (civil)

What's in the bag?

I haven’t blogged for a long time and right now I am having problems on how to start blogging again. When my colleague brought up that she and her sisters are starting a blog, I realized how much I miss it. I’ve been on hiatus for almost 4 months I have a lot of stories to tell. But for now, let’s just take it easy. I’ll just share you what I have in my everyday make-up kit.

MAC Studio Fix NC40

Missha Perfect Cover B.B Cream No. 23

Benefit Erase Paste Concealer

The B.B Cream was a pasalubong from S. Korea by my friend Cheska. I swear by it, it’s the best! Better than Smashbox, Faceshop, and Etude. I found out recently that they already have here. They’re selling it in Landmark, it costs roughly around Php1600. I’ve been loyal to my MAC NC40 ever since I tried it; I think I’ll do the same for Missha. The Benefit Concealer is ok. I still plan to try other brands.

Marionnaud N30 Powder Brush

Marionnaud N32 Blush Brush

MAC 266 Small Angle Brush

For its quality, Marionnaud brushes are really cheap and I love it! I use the MAC 266 angle brush with the Nichido eye shadow for my eyebrows.

Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler

Charcoal Bad Gal Liner by Benefit

HyperSharp Liner by Maybelline

EyeStudio Lasting Drame Gel Liner by Maybelline

Nichido Eyeshadow

My eyelash curler has a sentimental value that’s why I haven’t replaced it for almost 6 years (I replace the rubber though), that was the first gift I received from my then-boyfriend-now-husband Paulo’s grandmother. Such a sweet lady. More on that next time. Anyway, ever since I got busy at work, I decided that I should let go of using eye shadow every day. I got lazier applying it when I got pregnant, hence the 3 different eyeliners. That’s basically my everyday eye make-up. I also apply mascara if I feel like it. Btw, I focus more on my eyebrows because when it’s maayos, I feel that I’m good to go.

Cover Girl Contouring Blush

I rarely use the blush because for some strange reason, I like focusing on my lips nowadays.

MAC Viva Glam III A51

Clinique All Heart

NYX LSS 623 Heather

NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream (Stockholm)

I think the NYX Heather and the Clinique All Heart are my 2 over-used lipsticks. It fits well for everyday work and activities. I love NYX! Especially their lipsticks! There are many shades to choose from. My first NYX was from my friend Cheska. That girl should have an entry about her make-up.

Anyway, that’s it. I’ll blog about what I did for the past 4 months that I haven’t been blogging.

On my next blog, it’s all about the following:

·         Olivia Marie

·         Giving birth and being a Mom

·         Why I love my husband even more; and

·         Work

Till next post J Ciao!