Swimwear for Pregnant Women

Summer heat is on its peak! Beach resorts and swimming pools continues to be the top destinations to  have fun under the sun, enjoy and stay calm amidst this really hot weather. 

For a pregnant mom like me, a "goooood swim" equals to a good exercise, but if you are currently having an infection (the most common for pregnant: UTI) or any other health issues, it is better to check with your doctor before you take the plunge.

As for me, I was too confident to enjoy the sea water, spent 2 to 3 hours or so, on our first summer outing this year at Munting Buhangin Beach Camp in Nasugbu, Batangas. And was happy to to have a nice swim wear on my 4th month of pregnancy. Only to find out days after that I am not allowed to go for a swim even in pools (chlorinated!) due to my urinalysis report that shows 6-11 count of pus cells and few bacteria. 

Uh-oh... at that time, I was looking forward on our scheduled 4D/ 3N stay at La Carmela de Boracay and was really excited to enjoy the  white sand and clear water at the island (love to swim!), but saddened by my doctor's advised not to swim. I was allowed to have a dip on the water, alright?! but reminded not to soak my V to make sure no bacteria can enter!

Due to my disappointment on the advised not to take a plunge again, I just shopped for summer clothes and swimwear that can lift my mood on our upcoming vacation. Atleast I have some pictorials ala celebrity, something to look forward to! (hehe). I'm on my 5th month when we took our flight going to Kalibo, Aklan for a relaxing summer vacation.

If you are looking for a Maternity Swimwear on a budget, just like what I did, shop at stalls in Baclaran, or on your local department stores (online shops for maternity swimwear is too expensive) or re-create something that complement your figure.

Look for a Maternity swimsuit that offers extra stretch in the stomach. 

Found this swimwear at a stall in Baclaran at Php350.

I simply love this "High Waisted Swimwear" I made out of my old skirt that match my  boy leg shorts and bikini top:

The trick? I used my old brown (short) skirt and wore it high on waist, to cover my baby bump and tucked it in my brown boy leg shorts... neat! no need to sew.

Or go for a cheery interesting piece, like this bright and colorful flowy halter top with matching boy leg shorts:

Banana boat, Parasailing, scuba and helmet diving were some of the activities I missed because of the 2nd child growing on my belly. But that doesn't mean I wasn't able to enjoy our relaxing escape! Island hopping, making sand castles, and laying down at the sand makes me happy already and make the travel worth remembering.

Mother and daughter bonding!

relax, relax, relax....

I am excuse not having a beach bod, instead proudly show-off my baby bump, and "striking a pose ala celebrity goal" - achieved!

You can choose dark colored if you want a slimming look =)

Yup, pregnant women will still looks adorable on swimsuits and can also had fun under the sun, even with some restrictions!

For small busted, like yours truly (woohooo); create a cleavage by wearing a V-neck suit or underwire halter-style top that lifts the bust.



Boracay is not only world's top destination for relaxation but also an emerging top destination for tranquility and night life. I did enjoy watching those fire dancers' acrobatic moves and some dangerous acts when we had our dinner at Don Vito Ristorante Italiano.

Mama Mia!

My 5yr old son bravely join them and had an unforgettable fire dancing experience, I guess that's what you call Family Night life. Pure enjoyment with just sumptous food and a nice show with orange juice on the side (haha!).

The next morning, I don't know what happened but I found myself having a quick dip on the water, our last day here, maybe my way of saying goodbye to this beautiful Island? (sniff).

Really sorry! (pasaway, I know) but promised to drink fresh buko juice everyday to help fight against infection and take my meds.

Sex during Pregnancy?

As a partner site of  WhatToExpect.com, I want to share an informative post about pregnancy and sex. I apologized for the bold title but I think its easier this way (hah!). Check out the  infographic below on the survey done recently by WhatToExpect team, and find out the 9 benefits of pregnancy sex and how other pregnant couples feel about it!

I won't be discussing much and won't be sharing my own thoughts, (too shy oh...hehe). Just click the link above to learn  more and be advised of its benefits that includes helping you sleep better,  lower your blood pressure and   even make you happier! 

Hot Wheels Party Supplies?

Last month, B turned 5! His birthay falls on monday and ofcourse we have to come and celebrate at the school on their 30-minute break time. Since he requested (or should I say I suggested?!) to have a Hot Wheels Party Theme, I prepared the candy treats in Hot Wheels disposable paper cups along with Temporary Tattos favor for boys.

For girls, I put the candies in a pink plastic cups with barbie gummies to add girly design.

The Hot wheels Party supplies that I used was  ordered online from an ebay seller. Those Car Flags Latex Balloons were just perfect for the race car celebration, which my B personally helped in preparing.

We included "Caterpillar Balloons" to add a little color.

I noticed how excited he is upon seeing us enter the room. His reaction was priceless and worth all the efforts. =)



The cake was supposed to be a Hot Wheels design from Red Ribbon, but the only available design at the store cost 2,000 pesos above, so I decided to get the "Rally" cake instead to cut cost a little.

flavor : Moist Chocolate
icing : Boiled Icing
serving : 48
size : 12"x16"
Php 1,550.00

After candle blowing, the whole class readily prepare their table with their cloth placemat. Neat!

The Hot Wheels plastic table cover and  Party Super Shape foil was used to add up fun  on the race theme.

It's a 30-minute snack, and as expected, there's some who never finished their meal, and a few who asked for 2nd serving.

 As always, preparing for kid's birthday party is a challenge that we surpass every year. Be it a small or grand celebration, it still occupies our schedule  until the big day arrives. It's a bit hard in my case 'coz I'm on a bed rest for 2 weeks before his birthday. So Imagine the rush  from the first day that I was allowed to move a lot and  be stressed! haha.

Thanks God for my cute little blessing that is now growing up to be a big guy, and soon to be a big Kuya! The small celebration continued at home with another set of snacks because there's a lot to be thankful for...

And a lot of good things to be proud of, like  this one:



Writing Research Paper

Two more days to go and I am finally free from the  recommended 15 days bed rest  from my doctor. Putting my life on hold was definitely a sacrifice to take for my little one's health and safety. Husband also make a not so serious ( I know!) suggestion of me resigning from work to become a full-time mom. As much as I wanted to take that offer, I know deep down inside that I am way too far of being ready sitting around the house and depending on single income.

Maybe if we can have another source, only then I can decide to quit my full-time job. I sure can have an extra cash doing online jobs like grabbing the opportunity of being a research paper writer, to help students  out of their most time-consuming and tedious task. I can imagine myself doing research work to be able to help pay our bills without leaving home, but that demands a nice workplace at home and more patience. I mean, to be able to come up with an excellent writing service, I must invest my time and dedication to end up with satisfied customers.

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With the continues demand of freelance writers nowadays, it gives me  a serious consideration of becoming one, until I am ready to take the pressure and develop competency and high standards.

Subchorionic Hemorrhage?... and my bed rest!

I just woke up one morning having a slight headache and feeling a little lazy to report  for work, so I called in sick and decided to take my 1st  prenatal visit instead. This is my second pregnancy so I'm not in a rush to take my 1st visit, confirmed for a 7 weeks pregnancy, I wasn't surprised to know that UTI was here with me again, but was surprised to have the result of my TransV  that says I had Subchorionic Hemorrhage or Internal bleeding. The fetal heartbeat was somewhat lower than normal, but was assured that it was fine considering that I was still on early stage of pregnancy.

I was advised not to go for work for 15 days and take a bed rest. I was a little worried thinking how this had happened, there wasn't any noticeable signs & symptoms at all. My doctor says its often hard to tell what's causing the problem, I really hope this whole bed rest thing makes this one dissolved on its own.

I am now on my 7th day of resting in bed, though I am not on a strict compliance, I make sure to take all the prescribed medicines on time and restrict myself from doing house chores and allow myself to enjoy my unexpected vacation at home. Lying in bed was a welcome opportunity to watch the past seasons of  TV series, read a book, and continue my long forgotten cross stitch work from my last pregnancy. 

Aaaww... five long years, hello... you! I can't barely remember what's your name and can't even find your precious pattern copy.

Does anyone know her name?

Will find my luck finding one, as a side trip to my 2nd prenatal visit tomorrow. Hoping for good results, and Oh, this one's only for my UTI check up,  another week to wait until my next TransV  ultrasound to check if the bleeding has gone completely.

Praying for the best!

Make Essay Writing, easier!

True enough, parents of the kids who are now attending school were like attending school for themselves. I can relate with my office mates and colleagues who were rushing to go out of the office to buy art projects and make a research even during office hours for their little one's assignment.  As a first time parent of a preschooler, my first encounter was to  memorized a poem for my graded recitation, err his' I mean. I was too proud to successfully accomplished our task as we got high grades and a little worried at the same time thinking of more to come.

My job is not to make my student's life easier, but to make him understand the importance of  promptly attending to school works and the like. Establishing a good habit with regards to school tasks should be every parents' priority. Students nowadays doesn't need to stay long hours at the library  for  a research because with just few clicks, they can easily  found the answers they needed. And when it comes to report making, sites like essaydot.com provides high quality writing service that gives excellent assistance on essays and research papers. Also, when it comes to math problems,  software like Algebra problem solver serves as personal tutor that displays and explains each step for better understanding.

Well I guess I won't have to worry that much on walking through with my student's progress because I can always rely on the net for any help.

Getting Help in Dissertation Writing

My plan of taking up baking lessons or basics in sewing doesn't materialize until now. Short courses like that doesn't seem to fit in with my schedule, so basically,  the hope of having a Masteral degree was  clearly just a  plan that will never ever be accomplished. I won't be needing it anyway! bitter? nah...

Honestly, I doesn't have a huge career plan, so a big step wasn't really necessary. My dream was just plain and simple, I wanted to set up a small store, franchise or came up with my own brand and be my own boss. So struggling in getting dissertation writing help  would definitely not on my list right now. It was a critical stage that determines whether or not you are going to passed the course. Back in college, to make sure we are not going to fail in that so-called "hard phase of our years", we chose to get a professional service to ease the burden. A good decision that provides less sleepless nights and gives more time for us to study system analysis rather than be anxious writing formal documentation for our thesis. An English professor helps me find a way to finalize my drafted work that makes it easier for me to understand the point of what I am really trying to defend on our data analysis.

Now, do I want to have another shot of those crucial moments? Maybe not. For now, I think I would just enjoy an easy life like discovering the existence of my "green thumb" and make my money tree multiplies!

Grow more please? fighting!!!