Child Birth Class with Rome Kanapi

This is my first pregnancy and I am now on my 6th month. As a first time parent, I knew nothing about going through labor and delivery, but my husband and I did some research.

Ever since I met my husband, he is always with me wherever I go. He is like my personal bodyguard. He never allows me to go to the mall or some place else alone. We always make a deal, either he will come with me or I will bring my mom or my sister with me. I am SO lucky to have a protective and supportive husband.

That's why now I am afraid to go to the labor room alone. Being with myself this time is frightening for me, although I can be with my husband during delivery. That's why we decided to attend a child birth class.

At first, we were confused between Rome Kanapi and Chiqui Brosas. They are both certified child birth instructors here in the Philippines. But since we already met Ms. Rome Kanapi from the past events that we attended, we decided to attend her class and confirm our slot on Nov. 3.

Here are our scheduled class details:

* It was a 6 day class (3 saturday afternoon class and 3 sunday morning class)

*Located at Ateneo University, Katipunan ave., Quezon City

*The total cost per couple was Php4,500

*We need to bring a yoga mat, throw pillow, food, water and wear comfortable clothes

*We also have to make a one week diary of all our food intake 

Class Outline:

Day 1: Introduction to Prepared Child Birth Class

Day 2: Signs of True Labor

Day 3: Phase 3 Transition

Day 4: Stage 2 Delivery of the Baby

Day 5: Medications in Child Birth

Day 6: Breastfeeding, Diapering, Cord Care and Bathing

Photo courtesy of Ms. Rome Kanapi

Photo courtesy of Ms. Rome Kanapi

Photo courtesy of Ms. Rome Kanapi

Our class picture! :)

We are from Cavite and driving from here to there was almost a 2-hour drive. Travelling in my condition was really hard because I always needed to pee. Our effort and time was really worth it because my husband and I learned a lot from this class and I had a blast meeting new moms and hearing all their wonderful stories about their pregnancy.

For further details please contact Ms. Rome Kanapi.

Tel no.: 436-1757

Cellphone no.: 0917-5415114

Facebook Account: https://www.facebook.com/rome.kanapi

Carla

My Journey Through Pregnancy

The day that I found out I'm pregnant, I was thrilled and excited. A new chapter of my life has started. Thinking I am gonna be a mom soon, "Oh no, I can't go clubbing and drinking cocktails anymore". : ) But at the back of my mind, I thought, being a mom is a blessing. I will do my best and give all that I have.

Dra. Rhodora Del Rosario-Bustos of Makati Medical Center was my OB for the last 2 years. I am comfortable with her because she doesn't only treat me as a patient but as a friend /daughter as well. 

My first pre-natal check up was during my 6th week of pregnancy. She told me all the do's and don'ts and all the foods I have to avoid.

    

At my 23 weeks I was up for CAS or Congenital Anomaly Scan with my OB. That was the moment when I realized all the hard work that I've done really paid off, when I saw my baby for the first time.

My 8th month of pregnancy with my very handsome and very supportive husband : ) 

My husband is my therapist, my yoga instructor and my bodyguard during my pregnancy. He supports me every time I'm in pain and he is also the reason why I didn't gain much weight during my pregnancy. He always watches the food that I eat especially sweets. For me it's a sweet and thoughtful thing because he doesn't want me and our baby to suffer when it's time for delivery. It's hard especially when we go to the mall and see all the sweets I want to eat. But sometimes he gives me a cheat day and I can only eat a small a portion.

I'm not a fan of third trimester! This is the stage where I felt most tired and exhausted because of all the weight I'm carrying, and all the walking. I experienced a lot of back pains, headaches, and leg cramps. 

  

I will be giving birth soon at Makati Medical Center with my baby boy. Hoping for a safe delivery.

Can you also share your pregnancy stories on the comment box below? I would love to hear from you!

Carla

Hoarding of Diapers Like Crazy!

My husband and I didn't plan to buy this huge amount of diapers, but since it's sale we wanted to take advantage of the discount. We got the diapers from an online deal site at 50% off, and for every Sweet Baby diaper you purchase, you can collect the wrappers and you can claim this Skip Hop Back Pack or Lunchie.

Photo courtesy of Sweetbaby Diapers

 Our room was overflowing with sweetbaby nappies! My husband and I claimed the diapers at the online store's office in Makati.

Our first dilemma was our car was not big enough to accommodate all these diapers. My husband thought of a plan and removed the right front seat. It was so funny because while we were on our way to Makati, some people were staring at our car. 

All of the printed coupons were named after me. When I got to the office to redeem the diapers, the staff didn't know that I was pregnant because I was behind the counter, and all of them asked me the same question. "Ma'am Carla what are you gonna do with all these diapers?". Good thing I was about 6 months pregnant back then, if not they're gonna think that I'm gonna re-sell it. I answered them that these were all for my baby.

As my husband loaded the diapers in the car, I was getting worried that I would have to commute going home. Thank goodness I didn't gain weight that much during my pregnancy and found a comfortable space during our way home.

 Tower of Diapers

More than a year of diaper supply for baby Andy

We ran out of space in our room and also ran out of storage boxes that's why we had to buy new ones. Imagine unwrapping all those diaper and putting it in a storage box! We have to do this to claim the Skip Hop back packs.

After all the hard work, 3 Skip Hop Bags for baby Andy! Yay! These are also available at Mothercare stores for Php995 each. 

Tell me your hoarding stories on the comment box below. I would love to hear from you!

Until next time!

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Carla

Moms on the Floor powered by Mommy Mundo

We attended the Moms on the Floor event powered by Mommy Mundo last Oct 13, 2012 at The Loft of Manansala Tower, Rockwell. It was an afternoon filled with fun activities and labor relaxation techniques for expectant moms. We only attended the first set for the expectant moms and dads. The second set was for parents with babies. Hopefully next year we will be able to attend the set two. : )

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Entrance of Moms on the floor at The Loft of Manansala Tower, Rockwell 

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Ms. Donna Esteban from Yin Yang Yoga teaching us all about Prenatal Yoga

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 Lots of Mommies and Daddies doing the prenatal yoga techniques

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Ms. Rome Kanapi is a certified child birth instructor. We are planning to attend her class this coming November. My husband and I are very much looking forward to her class.

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Ms. Rome teaching us about labor relaxation techniques. For me the techniques that she told us really helped me through my pregnancy. 

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With my very supportive and loving husband. We are looking forward to attend the next year's moms on the floor!

Until next time!

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Carla

Mothercare's Baby and Me Event

This is our first time to attend the Mothercare's Baby and Me Event last Sept. 22, 2012 at Active Fun Bonifacio High Street. We spent the afternoon learning all about breastfeeding. I will breastfeed my son soon so we attended this event.

Learn all about Breastfeeding  Basics with Ms. Abigail Yabot

With my pretty sister who is also pregnant. We arrived early so we had enough time to take some pictures!

 Ms. Abigail teaching us the benefits, reasons and all you need to know about breastfeeding. My sister and I were really hooked up listening to her because of her productive speech and she explained all the details very well.

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 Yummy spaghetti with garlic bread and tasty chicken fingers from Conti's,

Mothercare's merienda treat for all the attendees

 Our take home goodies

• Sweetbaby Supreme comfort diapers
• Samples of Cycles mild laundry detergent and Cradle bottle and nipple cleanser
• Momstoday Magazine  
• Medela sticky notepad
• Mothercare's informative cards

Thank you Mothercare for hosting this event! Looking forward to your next Baby and Me event.

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Carla