When the Storks Call

For most of our closest families and friends, this news is no longer surprising --- most of them have already been shocked, if not twice, as Bobby and I were. I know I haven't blogged for about over a year now not necessarily for lack of trying but mainly having nothing really interesting to write about.

As most of you know, we've been married for a while, going 5 years now and so typical of Filipino families, or maybe families in general, the pressure of "when are you planning to have kids" immediately follows the wedding bells. Which if maybe you were in my shoes your ears would have bled by now.

Here and there, I would hear someone getting pregnant, even younger than me --- there wasn't any pressure until I realized I am already 29 years old and almost a majority of my friends who have been married after I did are already pregnant or have kids already. Yup, the clock is ticking. I've always thought I would eventually have kids -- I've always seen myself eventually becoming a mom, I just never knew when it was gonna happen.

We always tease Kamille that she was ordered from Costco, and that she should help me make my order --- coz they always run out of stock. Finally, they got stock!!! Or should we say there were multiple stocks available and we got 2!!! hehe O ayan ha!? I'm being a bit more explicit --- most of the folks we told didn't realize immediately that it is a "double" blessing, most of them were too excited to hear about the pregnancy news alone and didn't get to read through the rest of our announcement card.

Bobby and I are a little bit worried about finances and about being ready and being able to take care of 2 babies, but I'm sure God will provide and will help us be great parents. Both Bobby and I have lived with limited means our whole lives, not poor but not rich either, but we turned out okay. In fact, I'm more worried about being able to give my kids everything than being able to provide them with less. I want my kids to have the same aspirations and fulfillments as I had --- most kids I've seen who do not seem to value what they have ---even when they already have everything are those who've been spoon fed everything. I'd want my kids to know know that getting a Barbie doll, an iPod or an xBox is a huge thing. And I'd like them to know what a great feeling it is to purchase your own car --- not because it is a cool make or new model, but because they've earned it.

Believe it or not, I've always thought everything I got in life was hard earned --- nothing was easy --- I always had to work for it or wait for a long time. Sometimes the struggle is frustrating, but I always realize in the end that it just makes it sweeter, and the apreciation is much more.

I've always been clueless about biology --- I still do not know where our hair and finger nails come from, which trully makes this "twin miracle" really astonishing for me. God's engineering and design is really unbelievable. I know they are developing in my tummy --- for at least 32 weeks --- the doctor said to prepare for delivery earlier since they're a twin.

I haven't had a lot of morning sickness yet, just a couple of times so far. I was thinking it's more frequent but maybe it's just too early at this point. Sleeping is the thing I find difficult at this point.  I'm sleepy so early which I love coz I usually stay up late at nights coz I can't sleep -- but then finding a position to sleep in is quite challenging. By the time I find a good position, it's time to pee. Oh well.

Anyway, hopefully I can continue to blog as my tummy grows to keep you all updated. Please join me and Bobby in waiting for the storks to deliver our little angels and in praying that they have a safe trip.

Comments

[Janice]

"double" congratulations then =D and I am "doubly" happy for you... =D

[Miss Lobiano]

wow, congratulations! that's truly a blessing. and yes, God provides :) i'm so excited that i can't keep from thinking whether it's going to be 2 girls, 2 boys or one girl and one boy. and the names. oh, the names! haha i'm really, really happy for you! looking forward to your blog updates ;)

[Daryl]

whooaaaa!!!!! i haven't finished reading coz it's too looong!! haha! Congrats Owan!!! same year papanganak mga bebes natin ni ganet =) am so happy for you! two or three or four bebes am sure you'll manage.. God will provide! ;P

[Rowann]

blockmates! salamat sa greetings! ongae, ang haba ba? sowi po! at least bawi na sa tagal kong di nakapagblog hehehe...andami sitnub grabe...da si lei pala buntis din...
malou! congrats kita ko grad pix mo...teka musta na pala bar? we're all sure you're gonna do great, yan may attorney na ang block 36 :-)

[Daryl]

oo nga.. kung asa qc ka lang sana at ako sa makati si ganet sa pasig at si leigh sa cubao.. pedeng pede na tayo magpa picture sa kodak ng mga lumalaking tyan.. haha! congrats ulit pati din pala ke bobby.. =) natapos ko na pala basahin.. habang naglulunch sa desk ko.. hehe

[dAzZiE]

Conggrats sis! :)
I have a twin niece and they're adorable. I'm sure your twins will bring as much happiness-- and a lot more-- in your life.
Hugs!

[Che]

hi Owan! Congratz on your double blessing! katuwa naman!=)

[EJ]

The first ever blog I read to the last dot!!! (oops sorry other friends :D)... Feel na feel ko kasi headline :D , I'm sure everybody who's been pregnant and who's been with pregnancy gave you millions of bits and pieces of how it is, how it should be, and how it will be, gusto ko nga rin sana magcontribute about my own but of course this is all about you :D ... I'm happy for everybody who's gone and going through this even strangers but if they're your friends you feel somewhat part of it. Just a sidenote, I never had ANY symptoms other I WAS GETTING FAT kaya I found out about my baby in the beginning of my 5TH month kaya I felt cheated :p ... I'M HAPPY FOR YOU BEING HAPPY! :D

[Rowann]

Dazz, Thanks! Musta na? Hi sa sisses.

Piche! Hello! Tagal natin la balita, musta na kayo lahat? Ang cu-cute ng babies mo nakakatuwa! Hi mo ko kila Gemma at Anel.

Eden Joy (kainis ba buuin ba pangalan hehe), daya nila noh nag-reunion ng ala tayo!? Kainggit nga e...wow shocked naman ako na 5 months na till you found out your pregnant...that's kinda cool :-) At least 4 months na lang remaining pregnancy mo hehehe, ako naman I found out I was pregnant so early kaya when I went to the doctor, they wouldn't even say that I'm pregnant kahit positive na ang tests. Wasn't until the third appointment with the doctor when she finally said that yes, I am pregnant. Woohoo! finally! We also had 2 ultrasounds within the first 7 weeks, the first one was too early din kaya di niya masabi kung talagang twins...when they finally confirmed it, I think I cried, I was too happy.

[Franz Albert]

Uy! Congratulations! Galing naman..twins... ang saya-saya! hehehe...

I'm really glad that you guys are having two bundles of joy...hahaha!!

[Tsarli]

Owan, congratulations... :) kaw ha, naghahanap ka pa ng ka-phonepal... hehe... it was nice hearing from you again, tawag ka lang sa line ko or tawagan uli kita, sana matiyempo na di tayo pareho busy... :)

Sayang nga wala kayo dito last november 25 for the General Assembly, pero we're happy to hear na your having two blessings, kaya ingats ka palagi...

Also, I would like to welcome you back sa blogging... :) i miss reading your stories, sana mapadalas na uli...

Regards to Bob, Ingats and advance merry christmas na rin sa inyo... :)

[Tonie]

There will be tough times I won't lie, but of course the experience is ever rewarding. We will be living near your place din so you can always drop if you need help. Ika-nga nila having 2 in 1 time is like having a dozen. Take extra care and syempre and diabetic diet natin hehehe. Congrats again and mwahhhhh!

[LEN]

I'm not sure if you remember me, but I just want to give you a piece of my mind... yeah... it sure is a miracle... a miracle of life... Worry not the Lord will provide because He's the Mastermind of this all in the first place... It is a blessing that not everyone could have... you know what I mean... you both waited for 5 long years and that's long enough to doubt God, but you guys waited patiently... and now double blessings... congratulations on the twins... God Bless...