Happy 2nd Month Little Meg!
Can’t believe it has been two months already! I remember when it was Sandy’s 2nd month. It wasn’t this good and I was close to having a break down. I guess it really is easier the second time around but not necessarily less tiring. 
At 2 months, Meg coos, giggles and blow bubbles when she’s excited. Her toothless grins are famous now and can totally erase any memory of a bad night. She’s getting heavy, thanks to breastmilk and doesn’t seem to have a bad case of cross-milk allergy unlike her Ate. She is amazing even when she’s not doing anything! Just a quick glance at her big thighs, chubby hands or big, bright eyes and all is forgotten.
Btw, we’re all getting better thanks to meds. The big Ate is having plenty of rests and food so I’m hoping the weight she lost will come back soon. I still miss her and the Husband though because they still sleep in the other room while she’s recuperating. A few more days and we’ll all be sleeping together again. I know it can be chaotic at times but I find it sad whenever I wake up in the middle of the night and it was just me and Meg.
Anyway – here are some photos (we got loads!) of my youngest baby. They say that the first three months is the hardest when it comes to taking care of a baby. This thought alone helps me get by at night and I’m so excited to prove that it really is true.
Happy 2nd Month our Little One! We love you so much and so happy that you came to our lives. 
More photos on my FB and Flickr.
Health Plans – Online Research
I’m looking for an option for health care for seniors online before I contact any of the local agencies. Which is why I spent half of my morning reading about Medicare part D plans from the Allsup web site. I find it faster this way plus I get to learn about new plans and policies. Knowing what to expect and what to ask makes the process of getting a quote easier. Both the agent and the client can save time by not offering benefits that we don’t need. I’ve learned a lot simply by browsing a resource web site so I recommend it to everyone who’s looking to upgrade or buy a new health insurance.
After this, I will be researching for Meg’s educational or pension plan – whichever gives us the most benefits with the most affordable premium.
Teach Kids to Pay for Things, like DrJays Clothing, on Their Own
You’re not the only one with a stressful life. Managing a home and working too is a common stress that many people share. You hardly have any time for yourself between working, cooking, cleaning, and chauffeuring kids around. Parenting is a stress within itself without all the worries of bills and taking care of your house. There are some things you can do, however, to relieve the stresses of life and find time for yourself.
The first thing you can do to relieve stress is be wise with your money. Don’t spend money on items that are going to break or wear out quickly. Money is a major stressor and if you are wiser about the way you spend it, there will be more of it, which will reduce your stress. This is especially true for things you are going to buy your kids. They do not need to have everything their friends have. Teach your children that if they want something, like DrJays clothing, they should save money to pay for it themselves. This will save you money and teach your kids a valuable lesson in the meantime.
Shopping for Baby Dresses
Speaking of doll clothes, these outfits are equally adorable! Thanks to monthly sales from Old Navy, I can shop for my little girls without breaking the bank. The first section that I checked was the baby section where I found these adorable dresses. I’m so excited to shop for Meg although I know she wouldn’t be able to wear these in 6 or 7 months. But that won’t stop me because there’s no better time to shop than when the items cost $7-$15 a piece!
Sandy was the one who chose them and just like me, she go so excited seeing little dresses, shirts, baby jeans and boots! Sadly, we couldn’t find similar dresses for her in the Girls section. It would be so cool if their outfits will match.
Having Fun with 18 inch Doll Clothes
My mother-in-law have always dreamed of having a girl. But after realizing that her third child was again, another boy, she knew it wasn’t going to happen. She loved her boys, no doubt about that, but her need to dress up pretty little girls was still there that she just decided to purchase a little 18 inch girl doll. She bought 18 inch doll clothes ranging from pajamas, dresses, jackets and even bathrobes for taking a bath. It was a little tricky finding the right size unlike when you have a life-sized doll, you can just dress it up with actual kids’ clothing. Since then, she bought a total of four dolls in different sizes which she takes care of as if it’s her own child. Would you believe she even brought her favorite doll to her friendly salon so they can fix its hairstyle? I’m sure that if given the chance, she would have a seamstress create a dress for her dolls that will match her outfit.
10 Days Before Her 2nd Month
We Are All Sick!
… except for the husband but I remember him coming home with a bad couch a few weeks ago. I wonder if the virus came from him? Sandy is in the hospital now being treated for pneumonia while Meg still has a cold and I am alternating between coughing and getting low-grade fever. I wish we’ll all get better soon especially the kids.
It’s so hard to be separated from Sandy when she needed me the most that I couldn’t help but cry for the past two nights. I can’t leave Meg at home so it’s just The Husband who watches after Sandy. However, I’m now feeling a bit of relief after watching a video of Sandy looking active and being her talkative self, with IV and all.
Thanks to the Husband’s health insurance by the way. We can choose which hospital we’d like to go without worrying about the cost. In this case however, we opted to go to UST since we want Sandy’s pedia (which is also the Husband’s aunt) to be the one to monitor her. This reminds me, I need to compare term life insurance because I’ve been planning to add to our existing policies. I made a quick computation on our benefits and realized that by the time we receive the dividends, the final amount might not be enough anymore. I wonder if the dollar-based accounts will be the same?
Cash In, Cash Out
Thanks to my non-existent maternity leave, I’m expecting a not so insignificant amount of money at the end of the month. I wonder if I should splurge it on a vacation, a shopping spree or spend it on another type of investment such as gold bullion? I heard gold is doing great these days. In fact, it’s the most stable investment instrument out there compared to paper and stocks. I have to think about this carefully. I do like to invest but we need new clothes (a month’s worth at least) and a vacation so bad too. This is the problem when your funds are limited. Unlike some people I know, we do have to save before we can splurge on high ticket items, making us enjoy our purchases or vacations more because we worked hard for it.
Back Burner
Two years ago, my to-do list consists of floor plans and list of construction jobs. I/we were planning on building our house by 2010 but due to a very wonderful surprise aka Meg, we had to push back our plans. But that doesn’t mean I’ve stopped looking at beautiful houses, research for affordable contractors and warehouses that sell discount but nice furniture. I’m just not as obsessed because all my time now is devoted to Meg and Sandy.
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I am Dzoi, a 28 year old Filipina who currently works as a web designer. I am a loving wife to my equally loving husband Sherwin and a mommy cow to my 2-year-old daughter, Sandy.
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