Heaven Is For Real

Got a book from my sister for my birthday. She told me I should read this book and be at peace with Luc's passing.

Just finished the book yesterday. It was an easy read. I'm not much of a reader but I finished it in a day. Hope you get to read it, especially if you have lost a loved one or is afraid of death.

Some bits I remember are how Jesus shoots power at Colton's dad, Todd, when he is about to speak during Sunday service; how Jesus is answering the dad's prayer that is why Colton is sent back; the little girl who is the unborn sister who has no name since the parents did not name her. Oh my! For those who had miscarriages, please give your children their names. I love how Colton reassured a dying man that it will be okay and that the first person who will meet him is Jesus :)

When I was telling this to my husband, he recalled that Lucas kept standing up and trying to reach something or someone behind my husband. Maybe, Jesus is already picking up Lucas at that time, waiting for him. I am sure my baby did not feel any pain during his last hours because Jesus carried him all the way.

Get your copies now!

Thanks Todd Burpo for writing this and for everyone who made it possible for it to be published. God bless you all.

http://heavenisforreal.net/

first day as a kinder boy

Sleeping Hours

Since our eldest is now in school age and spends a lot of time outside the house, we got concerned if he is still getting enough rest. Here is what I found from babycenter.com


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You know your child needs less sleep now than he did when he was a baby, but how much less is still enough? Every child is different – some need more sleep and some less – but here are general guidelines for how many hours of sleep a child needs on average each day.


Age           Nighttime sleep      Daytime sleep                    Average total sleep



2 years      10 to 12 hours        1 to 3 hours (1 nap)           13 hours


3 years      9 to 12 hours          1 to 3 hours (1 nap)           12 to 13 hours


4 years      9 to 12 hours          0 to 2 hours (1 or no nap)  11 to 12 hours


5 years      8 to 11 hours          0 to 2 hours (1 or no nap)  10 to 11 hours


6 years      10 to 11 hours        none                                   10 to 11 hours


7 years      10 to 11 hours        none                                   10 to 11 hours


8 years      10 to 11 hours        none                                   10 to 11 hours


*Note: The two sets of numbers don't always add up because children who take longer naps tend to sleep fewer hours at night, and vice versa.


Keep in mind that most kids need a lot of sleep – usually more than parents allow for. Often, says sleep expert Jodi Mindell, author of Sleeping Through the Night, if a child has poor sleep habits or refuses to nap or go to bed before 10 at night, his parents will assume that he just doesn't need much sleep. That's probably not the case – in fact, it's likely that such a child is actually sleep-deprived, resulting in hyper, overtired behavior at bedtime.


**taken from http://www.babycenter.com/0_how-much-sleep-does-your-child-need_1390720.bc?scid=bigkid_20120620:2&pe=MlV2TlNBRnwyMDEyMDYyMA..

Happy Father's Day!

Celebrations of May

Here are some of the photos from last month

Andres turned 3 months and Nanay made cheesecake

Here's how we celebrated Mother's day. Started at Mamita's

 ended up in the emergency room.

Rafa was coin bearer to our friends' wedding. Best wishes, Art and Irma! Looking forward to see your little ones :) So proud since it was the first time he walked ... rather ran down the aisle without a parent :)

Feast of the Sacred Heart

Today is the Feast of the Sacred Heart. June 15 is starting to become a significant date for us. Three years ago, it was the date Lucas got discharged after his open heart surgery. Today, my mother got discharged after her angioplasty. All these are heart related as well. We also commemorate the 9th monthsary of Luc's death today.



Dear Lucas,

Thank you for the prayers and intercession for Lola. We still miss you especially since we went back to the same floor where you last stayed in the hospital.

We love you, baby.

Happy Easter!

Andres

2012 Target Update

February - delivered a healthy baby boy
March - passed the real estate broker exam .. did not top it though

looking forward to the accomplishment of the other targets

... weight
... cholesterol level
... LIFE
Easter is just around the corner. I'm pretty sure Luc is attending a grand celebration in heaven. We will try to have one here too :)

Welcome Johan Andres

I could not believe it took me more than a month to post anything again! Obviously, we have been busy this side of the world. I have to be honest though, the dates of the posts of my other boys are not true. I think Andres' birth account release is the earliest. Without further ado, here goes:

• 0330 bloody show
• 0400 observing if there are contractions, there were some but not consistent, tried to sleep but couldn't since I was trying to observe my body
• 0500 decided to take a bath. this took some time since there are contractions
• 0600 sent my OB-GYN a message. having contractions within 10 minute intervals
• 0610 ate breakfast
• 0650 go to the hospital
• 0730 found out I'm 5cm dilated and 90% effaced

After this I don't have any idea of the time. I just know I squirmed in pain and prayed that the anesthesiologist hurry up in giving my epidural. Since not all pregnancies and deliveries are the same, the epidural seemed to take its own sweet time to effect! The doctors were expecting for the meds to lessen my pain but as far as my facial expression is concern, the pain is definitely a 10. For the first time I was given a mask for oxygen. I had to ask why since this never happened before. They just told me it was for the baby. Of course I complied. Anything for my little one. After I calmed down. They left me. Suddenly, my bag broke! People rushed back in my unit. I could hear one calling the OB-GYN and others yelling to prepare the DR. I was still in pain and too exhausted to do anything. I just let them do all the work and brought me to the delivery room. My doctor came, and I was ready to push. After the first lame push, I gave to hard ones and out came our JOHAN ANDRES screaming his lungs out at 9:49am.

Well done my boy! Thank you Lord for helping us. For the record, this is the most painful delivery for me.

Vital Statistics:
APGAR score: 9-9
weight: 6 lbs 6 oz
height: 48 cm
blood type: A+