Delivering Miguel

Weeks before my EDC (expected date of contraction), i experienced pre term labor. My OB asked me to take complete bed rest for a week . After a week, i returned to work. I was scheduled for my weekly OB check up, but pre-term contraction was consistent, it was hard for me to sleep and walk:( It was August 5, i decided to take a leave after my OB told me that i will be giving birth anytime soon. I was monitoring contractions then. First day (Aug. 5), labor pains were tolerable till the next day. August 6, I had contractions every 5 minutes but pain was still tolerable. I texted my OB and she advised me to go to the hospital so she can monitor. 930pm - My OB said my cervix is just 2cm open, so she gave me a shot to induce the contraction. at 1030pm, I was admitted. My doctor was asking my previous deliveries, I said "i gave birth twice easily, i never had instances like "My water bag broke" because my OB induced it." So,my OB prepared for my delivery. Water has been induced and I was transferred to another room and they put the monitoring belt around my belly to check my baby's heart beat. First check, my OB's assistant was having a difficulty determining the number of heartbeats, then he fix the strap around my belly to check again.. then I worried as he went out to call the doctor..My OB and another doctor came to me and asked if it's okay for me to have a C operation. I asked them why, they did not aswer me yet. they had me sign waiver and asked the nurse to call my husband. Then my OB approached me, my baby's heartbeat was so low (50beats/min), minimum should be 120. At that time, my husband, Marlon, were settling the downpayment for a normal delivery, he was not aware that i will be having a C operation. While the doctors were transferring me to the operating room, my OB told me that she cannot wait for my husband as she needs to save the baby...Oh God!,,this is serious...i was really nervous then...my body was trembling in fear. Inside the operating room, there were ten people attending to me..they put a cover betweenmy body and face...had 2 epidural shots.. the first shot did not make me numb at all..i saw my OBs face staring at me and saying to the anesthesiologist to do it fast as she is worried about the baby...after 5 minutes, the operation was done..there was a gap before my baby Miguel cried..i was really afraid then...when i heard his crying voice, i said " Thank You po, thank you for saving him" and i cried when the nurse showed him to me...I can't believe it..I almost lost him.. I was waiting for a baby boy for a long time..after that i thank everyone in the room for saving my baby, even the guy attendant..I thank my OB for acting fast.

I woke up at 4am, i was still in recovery room. I asked the nurse to call Marlon. I cried again when Marlon came in. He showed me Miguel's photo from his phone...I had no voice then,so i just whispered to Marlon, how was the baby? he said Miguel is okay..

It was 8am that the nurse brought in Miguel to recovery room to latch.. I'm still in pain but i tried to breastfeed him and look at him..i said to myself.."I love you baby, I'm very happy to have you"...

When i was transferred to my room, Marlon shared that he cried when he knew that i was having C operation..he was afraid, and he didn't have anyone to share his fears that time. he even wanted to talk to the cigarette vendor, he was crying alone.

We waited to have a baby boy since then...the moment i knew that am having a baby boy, my husband and I was really very excited. But my experience of delivering him made me realize that anything can happen when giving birth..i thought it was just so easy because of previous deliveries i experienced.

I am very thankful that GOD gave me a healthy baby boy...I could not ask for more....this is realy what i was asking for..and HE gave it to me...God is so Good...

All About Life: Bratpack's Back-to-School Child

http://nimrodel.net/2008/06/09/bratpacks-back-to-school-child/

Bratpack's Back-to-School Child

You know how they say the first week of school can determine your child's future? Well, with the right kind of bag it’s true.

Monday's child is fair of face
ACE Progrès knows that women nowadays are more than just a pretty face. That's why taking ACE's experience in function and durability, Progrès has been redesigned with the active, professional and style conscious women in mind. The Progrès line of bags that ranges from soft bags to trolley bags are a balance of fashionable elegance and safety plus reliability for women who are beautiful inside and out.

Tuesday's child is full of grace
Harmony, peace, and balance are elements, which are necessary to achieve a kind of dignity and grace that only the passing of time can yield. Using refined detailing that’s sober and elegant, Hedgren bags are fashionable but not to an excess. The Belgian brand's designs evoke a deep, multi-dimensional quality, that stands the test of time - being in fashion even after more than five years – against pervasively slick, saccharine and corporate style of bags.

Wednesday's child will fear no foe
In order to succeed in the game of life, you have to be willing to make bold and brave decisions. Rob Honeycutt, a bicycle messenger in San Francisco, spent his last $200 on a used Singer sewing machine, some fabric and buckles and came up with what is now known as one of the most successful messenger bag line – Timbuk2.

Thursday's child has far to go
“As I see it, here’s the bottom line. You and I have two choices when it comes to doing things: innovation or imitation. Yes, to imitate what the competition is doing carries fewer risks. But I believe the innovator is the one who will reap the rewards if he takes the more difficult path,” says Co-founder and Vice President of Global Public Relations for JanSport Skip Yowell whose unending perseverance has taken JanSport from a small business operating in a two-story transmission shop in Seattle to a 212, 000 square foot international company that sells several millions of backpack a year making it a certified international business and cultural phenomenon.

Friday's child is loving and giving
Spanish brand Vaho embodies the values of loving and giving, first, in their re-use of advertising banners to come up with bag designs that are environmentally friendly which they refer to as Trashion.

Saturday's child works hard for a living
Swiss brand Victorinox knows that you have to be tough as nails to survive the everyday grind. Starting out as a knife manufacturer the company exclusively supplies knives for the Swiss Army, Victorinox proved tough enough to branch out to manufacturing travel gear.

And the child that is born on the Sabbath day
Is bonny and blithe and happy in every way
The Sherpani creed of Breathe. Give. Stretch. Go. could very well be the answer to living a happy life:
• Breathe in and enjoy every moment.
• Take every opportunity to share your blessings and give something back.
• Stretch yourself mentally and physically to achieve balance and well-being.
• And above all else never stop moving.

Bratpack is a member of the Primer Group that carries global brands that makes for a practical and personal billboard of expression for urban dwellers, promoted through collaborations with the indie art and music scenes' finest. Inspire. Interpret. Express. For inquiries email bratpack@primergrp.com or visit their website at http://www.bratpack.ph and http://packsforbrats@multiply.com. Bratpack has branches at Robinsons Place Manila, Robinsons Galleria, SM Cagayan de Oro, SM Davao, SM The Block, SM Pampanga, SM Southmall and Ayala Cebu .
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