Friends with Money

I never knew a hot tub cover could cost so much. A friend bought one last week after discovering that their spa cover got broken for inexplicable reasons. She talked of buying one as if she was discussing getting a set of cookie jars for a dollar a piece. But when I checked the web site she showed me, a “cover” can cost you from $250-$380. I guess that’s how rich she has become. Sometimes she forgets that she’s talking to mere mortals such as I who still waits for paychecks every month before we can even afford a nice weekend getaway. One thing’s for sure, she’s still generous as ever. She even volunteered in taking care of my youngest party but as much as I love her, I declined. After all, it’s one of the things I’ve been saving up on ever since I got pregnant.

Getting Old

One thing that my uncle would appreciate now is roadside assistance plan if he wants to keep everyone in the family safe. He just purchased an RV, much to his oldest daughter’s dismay (she wanted a timeshare instead) and already planning on several trips for next week alone. I do think it’s pretty cool the way you can bring your entire “home” everywhere you go. Plus they have so many parks and RV camps a couple of hours where they live that I’m sure they’ll make the most out of their very expensive purchase.

I envy him actually. I want to be able to buy something as frivolous when the time comes for retirement. Not exactly an RV but more like a vacation house or another property away from the city. It is where my husband and I can settle, watching the sunset and the stars afterwards, without the pollution and noise. The kids and grandkids can come visit us and we’ll have plenty of barbecue parties and reunions during the holiday season.

No Zzzs for Months

Thanks to our gadgets, we can survive sleepless nights with our newborn. With our two ipods and one iPhone, my husband and I can past the time by watching movies, reading ebooks or playing games while we take turns in feeding, changing and rocking the baby back to sleep.

Sleep deprivation is so hard but with the help of these god-send gadgets, we can force ourselves to be wide awake. I mean, you wouldn’t want to fall asleep while burping the baby, would you? I was close to doing that while I was carrying the baby on the sofa bed. I thought I could close my eyes and get a few minutes of sleep but as I was about to doze off, I suddenly felt like the baby is sliding down from my arms. Luckily, I woke up in time but you can bet I’d never do such thing as napping again.

28 Lbs and Counting

I’m so happy to note that I lost a total of 28 lbs! After giving birth, I wasn’t sure if I can go back to my old shape. If basing on my current weight loss for the past 12 days however, it’s looking good! And I’m not even trying to diet or anything!

I just need to do some really serious lower ab workout to lose the flabs on my stomach. I know that one will not go away unless I do something about it. If I get lucky, I may be shopping for new outfits before the year ends!

Complete

The new baby is home! I gave birth last June 23 but she had to stay in the hospital for five more days due to Jaundice. Saying that our house is upside down would be understatement and yet we’ve never been happier. We are now complete! The four of us – my husband, myself and my two daughters.

I’d be back to work soon, my sidelines need to be attended but for now, all I do is sleep, breastfeed and eat. Good luck to my weight loss goal.

Losing Post-Pregnancy Weight

After reading several lipozene reviews, I’m now feeling positive that I have something to fall back on if ever I don’t lose my pregnancy weight in my allotted time. I wish I can be like those celebrity moms who just shed off pounds so easy. They can show off their new curves down the red carpet in a matter of weeks after giving birth! Of course, there’s no such thing as a magic formula, everyone has to sweat it or spend thousands of dollars on trainers or body treatments. They’re just lucky that they have the money and the connection to the right people that can make them meet their weight loss goals faster than mere mortals like us. If you’re curious, check out some of how some of the celeb moms lost their weight below:

Gisele Bundchen
During the later part of her pregnancy she kept fit doing kung fu and yoga. After her son Benjamin was born she just did “yoga on a mat in her living room.” But now she’s getting a bit more of a work out. She was recently spotted leaving a dance workout class in Los Angeles and working up a good sweat in the process.

Heidi Klum
To get her in shape for the Victoria Secrets show that she hosted soon after giving birth to her fourth child, Heidi relied on the help of a trainer. She said that her trainer was, “helping me so I don’t overdo it. I’ve been walking on the treadmill. Walking up and down the driveway. She has a medicine ball so she showed me things on there. You can’t do too much too early.”

Jessica Alba
Jessica worked with the acclaimed Hollywood trainer Ramona Braganza using her 321 Baby Bulge Be Gone Plan. This plan included elliptical and treadmill work, which Jessica did at home. She soon was able to also add in her core exercises, cardio and circuit training.

Halle Berry
Halle also opted to use Ramona Braganza’s 321 Baby Bulge Be Gone Plan as well as the treadmill, Halle did one hour workouts that include three segments of cardio, two segments of weights, and one segment of core work.

Jennifer Lopez
JLO reportedly spent a whole $50,000 on a home gym to get her back in shape after having her twins. She hired a personal trainer and Jennifer woke up at 4am to work out for three hours, seven days a week. Now that’s some commitment right there!

Full article here

Baby Fats

Saw a lipofuze review today and my first thought was that I would love to try it as soon as I give birth. I’ve already gained a total of 44 lbs but still have three weeks to go. Imagine how much more weight I’ll be gaining by then! But then I remembered I’ll be breastfeeding until 2 years so diet pills will be out of the question. Besides, I’ve proven that breastfeeding can help you lost weight quickly if you eat healthy or like in my case, none at all due to my firstborn’s allergies. So yes, I’m trying to stay positive that I will lose at least 30 lbs in the first three months and 20 lbs more before the baby turns 9 months.

Goodbye Wrinkles – For Real?

Speaking of reviews, I read some prevera reviews and just couldn’t help but get excited about this product. Although my wrinkles have yet to show, I could see signs of aging especially after a long, hard day. I read it’s the ultimate wrinkle cream at a fraction of the price compared to its competitors. It contains 6 powerful peptides that remove wrinkles and prevent new ones from forming. What’s important of all is that it contains moisturizer so I’ll only have to put one cream on my face. I admit there are nights when I’m just too tired to finish my beauty regimen so if there’s one cream that can hydrate my skin and remove the wrinkles, then I’m all for it.

Gifts for Mother’s Day

Well, at least, the ones that I want to receive.

Kindle or Nook eReaders. Both under $259

Earrings for Pierced Ears, Openwork Teardrop Shape in Silver Color, from Agatha

Darien Jan crossbody bag from Kate Space $195

VS Soft and sexy wrap in cotton and cashmere $49

Tory Burch Reva Stingray flat

Bad Mommy

I always forget to take my prenatal vitamins. I even put it near my laptop just so it will be the first thing that I’ll see when I log in at work. However, as soon as I see it, I wonder if I’ve taken one already and that if I did, how much damage it will cause if I take one again. Guilt is really creeping in because I wasn’t this careless on my firstborn. Not that I don’t care, it’s just that there’s too much going on that taking care of myself has always been the least on my mind. I should remember that it’s not for me but for the baby inside me. Starting tomorrow, I’ll put the calendar near my bottle of vitamins and will make sure to check the date as soon as I take one pill.