Having another being here in my body amazes me a lot. I am 31 weeks pregnant as of yet and sometimes, the thought of having a baby inside my womb and actually feeling its twirls and kicks still surprise me. I don't think I'll ever get used to this. Why? Simply put, I am astounded by the marvel that is life.
In our office, particularly in our department, there are now a total of 5 pregnant women, me included in the list. Why put emphasis? It just goes to show how women are strong. We continue to work and try to do our daily tasks along with child-bearing and added weight - exposing ourselves to the idea that we too are still equipped and capable of what we used to do despite the erratic hormones, hot flashes, mood swings, morning sickness, and vulnerability.
In these times I mostly realize that women are strong beings who are made even stronger because of our condition. I for one couldn't imagine me being pregnant then. I got a sister and my other friends who have been pregnant a couple of times, but all I can say now is, "iba tlga kapag ikaw na ang nakaranas." Not to compete with the guys, but hey, haven't you noticed how pregnant women can still hold their composure and think straight amidst pressure?
Although some do decide not to continue, those who push through with the 9 months of pregnancy becomes stronger in a way that they are not only physically able to carry on; they become emotionally and mentally harnessed. (Imagine how many websites, books, and experienced moms and moms-to-be I've consulted, all because i diidn't have much idea of what to do. I needed facts mostly, and I got it plus more stories of elation to labor pains -- shocks! Info overload!)
An officemate told me that at the moment of delivering the baby, the mom's life is put into grave danger (in her words, "ang isang paa, nasa hukay") but once the mom takes sight of the new borrn child, the feeling is irreplaceable and everything becomes all worth it. The mom will then have this emotional shift - from the one who's in peril to becoming the protector of her young. I'm glad she told me this. I am blessed cause it gave me confidence, erasing a big protion of my fears.
It is at this stage that women become more aware of their weaknesses and understand that the capabilities have lessen. Yet, this is also the stage when we bloom into more mature individuals, being unselfish with our bodies, providing a home for our unborn, and finally giving birth to a wonderful gift. We are beautiful in every sense of the word.
Hail to our mothers and moms to be!
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Friday, July 15, 2011
New Beginnings
Blogging all the way...
It's the first time I'm writing a blog here in my new home. Time for me to re-introduce myself. I am Manilyn L. Elvinia but my name now comes with a hyphen and a new last name, Templo. Yes, I am married now and I'm loving every second of it. This is just one of the many new happenings in my life.
I realized that it's time for me to blog again all that's inside my head, to just let me think aloud or do my own blah-blahs of whatever comes my way.
Oh, by the way, regarding the name of my blog, it's "ever hopeful" not because it's just wishful thinking. On the contrary, it's my belief, my mantra, my choice. In every thing that we do, we have a choice. It may offer us the slimmest or the slightest ways to which line or curve we should follow to get on the track that we'd hope to get on, but hey, options are there; we just have to know where to look for it or even use up all other senses to recognize the real choices that await.
This doesn't mean I'll solely be writing about all the positive things cause then there won't be any balance. I believe in how much negativism can affect positivism yet despite some downbeat turn of events, I'd say I'd still try my best to shove off those dark episodes and find light in whichever and whatever occurrence. Just as what they say, "Look at life as positive and optimistic as you can; besides, nobody has gone blind yet for looking at things that way."
I dare myself to be this kind of person, each day. I'm not perfect and I may have my own ups and downs but that's why I have this blog - to remind me and help me out. I hope that in some way or another, you may also share your thoughts with me and we could learn and inspire each other.
Ciao!
It's the first time I'm writing a blog here in my new home. Time for me to re-introduce myself. I am Manilyn L. Elvinia but my name now comes with a hyphen and a new last name, Templo. Yes, I am married now and I'm loving every second of it. This is just one of the many new happenings in my life.
I realized that it's time for me to blog again all that's inside my head, to just let me think aloud or do my own blah-blahs of whatever comes my way.
Oh, by the way, regarding the name of my blog, it's "ever hopeful" not because it's just wishful thinking. On the contrary, it's my belief, my mantra, my choice. In every thing that we do, we have a choice. It may offer us the slimmest or the slightest ways to which line or curve we should follow to get on the track that we'd hope to get on, but hey, options are there; we just have to know where to look for it or even use up all other senses to recognize the real choices that await.
This doesn't mean I'll solely be writing about all the positive things cause then there won't be any balance. I believe in how much negativism can affect positivism yet despite some downbeat turn of events, I'd say I'd still try my best to shove off those dark episodes and find light in whichever and whatever occurrence. Just as what they say, "Look at life as positive and optimistic as you can; besides, nobody has gone blind yet for looking at things that way."
I dare myself to be this kind of person, each day. I'm not perfect and I may have my own ups and downs but that's why I have this blog - to remind me and help me out. I hope that in some way or another, you may also share your thoughts with me and we could learn and inspire each other.
Ciao!
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