Preparing for Delivery Day...

When you're nearing D-day, you have a lot of things in mind that is bothering you. Good night sleep no more! There are hindrances during night time like, super intense urge to pee, thinking about the delivery day, heartburn, even hot flashes, and the stronger kicks of your little kicker and more of it.

I have been doing checklist to organize things prior D-day (click on the link: Pregnancy Checklist) So far, i have already done most of it. I just need to check few stuffs that are not in my lists, some errands that need to attend to since my husband is away i need to check that everything is fine. The reason also why i'm doing all of these in advance is because i want to give all my attention to my baby when she comes out. I want to be there with her 24/7 or every time and every moment she needs me. Now, i'm busy on my checklist on what to pack on my hospital bag and other things that need to attend to prior birthing. I marked my calendar that on my 34th week i need to get ready of everything. Better be prepared in advance so i will never forget a single thing. My husband is not here to double check everything and that saddens me. :( He will not be able to experience this with me. I imagined him holding my hands during D-day, praying, watching me and cheering me to push hard during labor and to cry with me when baby's out already. :( But cut those imaginations, i'll be more focus on the brighter and positive side. I know all the reasons why he is not with me and i fully understand it. Though he's far away i know in my heart that he's trying his best and effort to become a good husband and soon to be daddy for our little one and i am always thankful for him for providing for us. Well, enough of the drama and let's proceed on lists of my prepping checklist.

• First, get ready of the documents needed prior birthing such as, admission order from your doctor/OB-gyn, forms such as SSS/Philhealth for hospital discounts. HMO Card if you have one, Birthing Plans/Options, Medical Records ( make sure to organize all your medical reports, from your first ultrasound/check ups/laboratory results to present. Put in one organizer or a folder)
• Assign a person you trusted to take control/in-charge with the bills and payments in the hospital and for some medicines to buy during labor. 
• Emotional support during D-day is very important. During my hospital tour at Our Lady Of Lourdes Hospital i inquired if they allow someone inside the delivery room, and they said yes, with the approval of course of your OB.  Also, seek help from your families (both sides) for sure they will all be happy to be there for you to support you all the way.
• Prepare your hospital bag. On my 34th week i promise to have this ready. Since i'm almost done buying baby stuffs i think its time to think on what to bring to the hospital during labor. ( i will post the complete list of my hospital bag once finalized. :)
• Lastly, Pray Pray Pray for your safe delivery and your baby. He (God) is the only one in control of everything, so seek guidance and protection and pray harder for a successful delivery. 

Hope this helps a bit, Mommies! Stay happy and for my co-preggos out there, stay healthy and enjoy the rest of your pregnancy as for sure we will all miss it! Let's embrace the so-called, Motherhood!

Thanks again for wasting your time, Mommies!

My Pregnancy Checklist

Soon to be Mom's need to have checklist or a guide for the preparation of their D-Day. We need to list down all the things and must be done prior delivery so we wont forget a thing. During pregnancy one of the symptoms you may experience if being forgetful. A guide or a list is a must have for you not to miss a single thing. Better be prepared and ready than blaming yourself in the end. Planning ahead is really important not just only for birthing but also for every aspects of our life.

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Must be done prior delivery...

• Prenatal Check-ups -  I ensure that i have been coordinated with my OB-Gyn of my monthly scheduled check-up. Monitoring your baby is really important. We want to make sure that she/he is a healthy and a strong baby. 
• Sugar Test or Glucose Challenge Test - done between 24 to 28 weeks of pregnancy to check for gestational diabetes. I am on my 24th week this coming Monday and i have been preparing for this procedure already. My OB-Gyn advice me to have a healthy diet a week before i take the test. So Mommies, prior taking this test make sure to avoid and lessen your sugar intake. 
• Filing my SSS Maternity Notification - Since i am not employed i need to file my SSS Maternity Notification on my own. I have been planning to file this ever since i discovered I'm pregnant but i didn't have time. I just made an online notification instead. I know that this is also very important. I make sure that my SSS is still active for me to claim my maternity benefits in the future.
• 4D Scans/Ultrasound - this tests is really optional. If you do have a budget you can avail this test. I believe this is quite expensive but since i am a first time mom i am very much excited and been planning to have a 4D scan. Every Mom is curious on what their baby's look like right? ;)I am planning to take this test on my 28th week to acquire the best facial image of my little one. I have also researched the best 4D clinic in advance. You must consider the quality, services and pricing of a clinic you're planning to have a scan.
• Shopping for Baby's Stuff - I wanted to make sure of the gender of my baby so i need to have 4D scans prior purchasing stuffs for her. We don't know, maybe my OB-Gyn is wrong about the gender of my baby so i wanted to make sure of it prior buying stuffs. Anybody can commit mistakes so better be prepared of this unforeseen situation. You might be surprise your really having a boy instead of a girl right? :) Make sure you wont splurge in buying stuffs, and promise to control yourself co'z I'm pretty sure the moment you see those cutie little things for your baby you would end up buying stuffs that you wont notice your baby wont be needing it at all. Focus on what's important and needed for your baby. Make a list prior shopping and stick to your budget.
• Hospital Visit/ Ocular Inspection - I am also planning to have a visit at  Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Manila. This is where i am going to give birth. I want to make sure that all their facilities where okay especially their rooms. We wanted to have a smooth delivery so you must be aware of the place where you planned to give birth so wont get lost and panic on your D-Day.
• Prepare your Phil health and SSS Forms- You will be needing this forms in the hospital so make sure you have this with you during D-Day. 

That sums up my to-do lists. Mommies, being organized and prepared is a good thing. Prevent the hassle and rush during the important day of your life. Also, you need to relax, focus and eat healthy and right for your baby. The new chapter of your life is waiting for you and for sure it will be more fun and adventure! 

Have a Happy Day Mommies!