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I’m on my 37 weeks gestation :-)

Dec 2nd, 2010
by Gladys Erhardt.
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I am officially 37 weeks today :-) ..so happy about it. That means I can give birth safely (for my baby) anytime from today.

I had a pre-term labor 3 weeks ago that’s why I haven’t been updating here, all I did was rest and took 1 day at a time. I stopped my daily walks and was almost bed ridden but I’m glad that I did not.

Anyhow, we only needed 1 last thing and we’re good to go. We still haven’t bought any swing and I’ve heard it’s very important. I’ve been having a hard time walking lately (too heavy and I get tired easily) so I’ve never hang out in any malls lol.

Hopefully Carlo can push me to get out in my couch so we can buy one this weekend :-D ..

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My Odesk update

Oct 20th, 2010
by Gladys Erhardt.
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I know I’ve promised to complete my Odesk profile today and will update you but I’ve had a lot of things in my plate that needs to be done first that’s why I wasn’t able to finish my profile.

One good update that I can tell you though, I tried applying for a Data entry job at Odesk yesterday and I recieved a reply this morning. It was not a good news but I was happy that the employer replied/answered right away even if it says “the job is full”.

I’ve been a member of different freelance websites but Odesk is the first one to impress me. Some of those freelance websites were just a waste of time (I guess unless I am a company/group who can deliver the fastest service then these employers will try to give me a chance to work for them especially for a beginner).

I was doing a mommy time today, I’ve been running some errands while I can still walk (I mean carry my weight) straight lol. I’m just glad that a girl friend gave me a ride and went around town with me to buy some baby stuff.

On another account, having a baby is very expensive lol. It is. Trust me. But it’s all worth though :-) . I can’t wait for baby Karl to come.

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On my 30 weeks pregnancy

Oct 16th, 2010
by Gladys Erhardt.
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That’s my latest snapshot, taken last night in one of my friend’s house. With me is Jeanette Klein and Venus Davis. I’m on my 30 weeks (going 31 next week) pregnancy :-) , few more weeks to go and I’m popping out LOL.

I can’t wait to see my baby boy. I am so looking forward on my due date, I want to see him, hug him, take care of him :-) . I guess this is how it’s always been especially when you’re a first time mom. My friends kept on telling me that I look so blooming while being pregnant (does this mean, I look like sh** when I wasn’t? lol) and I’d say, it’s true. Everyday is a beautiful day, my new day will always mean that I’m almost seeing my baby boy :-) .

I know I’m boring you but I’m just sharing some of life’s joy :-)

I hope you’re having a blessed weekend!

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Thank you Mommy Jackie

Oct 1st, 2010
by Gladys Erhardt.
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We just turned 7 months yesterday :-) , time flies so fast whew! Few more months to go and my baby Carlson is going to be here. So am I ready for the upcoming sleepless nights, double hardwork and more challenges?

YES, I am. You know, I can’t even wait for him to come. If only I can flash forward the time, I’ve already given birth a long time ago lol. But hey, I have no complains here, my journey to motherhood is fun.

I have been asking my mommy friends for tips and anything that they can share about being a new mom. I love hearing thier advices, it makes me stronger. Even when some mommies would tell me to get ready to give birth because it’s very painful, there are also other mommies out there that balances the idea and would tell me that ” of course it’s painful but you can do it”.

Mommy Jackie is one of my heroes :-) , she would always tell me “basta i-utong lang jud inig sulti sa doctor nga utong na, ayaw pagpa-kyut kyut..mugawas ra jud na imong bata lol”. Mao ning arisgada na kaayo ko karon and I have no fear about giving birth :P .

Thanks much Mommy Jack..truly appreciate everything you’ve shared from the bottom of my heart.

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I hate to admit it but YES I’m LAZY

Aug 30th, 2010
by Gladys Erhardt.
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glad-and-austinI’m so lazy today ( I mean not just today but since I got pregnant lol) , got up at 10 in the morning, eat my breakfast, stare at my computer, browse my facebook page, walk Fox on the backyard and I feel sleepy again.

So this is how the life of a pregnant woman is..will do things she feels like doing even if sometimes it doesn’t make sense and there are a lot of things that needs to be done that will never even be started lol. Until now, my to-do-list is still intact, none is marked as done and I don’t feel like doing any of it :-P .

My husband’s not complaining, he’s just laughing at me cause I always complain yet I don’t do anything about it.

The only thing that Carlo (my husband) reminds me all the time is to walk, he doesn’t care when or what time as long as I get to walk everyday so (he said) I wouldn’t have a hard labor.

I’m approaching my 24th week or 6 month pregnancy this week, time flies by so quick isn’t it? I can still remember how I argued with my husband when he told me “Hey babe, I think you’re pregnant” and I told him “No, I’m just fat”.

I gained around 10 lbs during that time and I was a little big from my normal figure. He insisted that I was pregnant for days until he was able to persuade me to take a pregnancy test (home kit), it tested positive but I still would not believe that I was pregnant so he called in at the clinic and booked me a check up.

To make the long story short, I really was pregnant..and here I am now, raving and ranting about how it all started :) . It always made us (me and hubby) laugh when we reminisce, how I argued with him, how he tried his best to convince me..it was funny and I didn’t even know why I reacted that way.

I guess it might be because my pregnancy is an “unplanned plan” ..I mean we plan to be pregnant this year but wasn’t expecting to be pregnant right away. That’s how life is huh? Full of surprises and loads of roller coaster emotion. We are very happy though, that’s for sure.


**The photo above was taken 2 weeks ago @ Bellows Beach, with me was a friend’s son named Austin and I was 22 weeks pregnant :-) **

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19 Weeks pregnant and counting

Jul 31st, 2010
by Gladys Erhardt.
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The first picture is when we found out that we’re having a son

I’m 19 weeks pregnant :) this week and will be on my 20th next week. I can’t beleive how time flies very quickly..you know, pretty soon I’ll have my lil one with me.

My belly is getting bigger and bigger each week and I eat like a horse every meal time; that’s 2 cups of rice every morning, another 2 @ noon and another 2 @ night LOL. My cups are really not that big but they are doubled from what I’m used to. I love eating sweet foods too although I discipline myself into that, just as long as I can eat a scoop of ice cream or a glass of smoothie everyday, I’m good with that.

14-weeks-pregnantHealth wise, I’m back on the gym too :) and I am very happy about that. I walk the track for around 30 minutes and I lift some weights for another 20 to 30 minutes. I use to lift around 20 to 30lbs but I’m only doing 10lbs right now. I don’t want to strain myself and my baby.

And my baby boy…

He’s very active, he loves to kick mommy and wakes me up every 9am (our usual wake up time, I would know it because he’ll start kicking around this time and it hurts). There are times (night time) when he’s so active that it get’s uncomfy and I can’t sleep at all, so he pretty much keep me awake until 2 in the morning.

He loves his daddy’s hold though, whenever his daddy would touch him (put his hand on my belly) he settles down right away and I can rest (so that’s my trick lol ~shhhh, don’t tell him).14-weeks-pregnant2The photo above and this one is taken @ Hanauma Bay, Hawaii  when I was 14 weeks pregnant

And oh, I already started buying clothes for him, as early as 3 weeks ago. It’s never too early when you live here in the States (wala may nanay na mutabang~ walang mama na mahihingan ng tulong); the earlier I get to buy and get everything ready; the better. It’s just going to be me and my husband, it might look a lil tough but we’re looking forward to it (there are no rewind or pause..lol).

It’s going to be August pretty soon and I am looking forward on the 6th of August, that will be my 3rd ultrasound and I get to see my palangga again :) .. can’t wait :-)

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I am back from a LONG hiatus

Jun 16th, 2010
by Gladys Erhardt.
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I am on my 14th week on the family way (pregnant) and I’m still vomiting and nauseating like I’m still on my first trimester :( . I don’t retain much of my daily food intake and I’m not even eating good. I have no appetite at all.

It’s a little depressing but I don’t want to get depressed since it’s bad for my baby. I started calling my Dr yesterday and she prescribed me with a pill for my excessive vomiting and nauseating and I’m hoping that this will work. I so want to be healthy for my baby.

And that’s the latest update of my life. I know I haven’t been updating my blogs for a year, it’s just that, I cannot find a balance between being a career-person, a full time wife and a full time student that’s why I have to gave up my blogging.

When I found out that I am pregnant and that it is a difficult one, I made my decision to quit my job and just concentrate on starting to be a mom. There was no regret on me quitting my job, I do love working but it’s time for me to start building my own family.

Ohh I forgot to mention, I worked at Gategourmet HNL before, as an information specialist. I took care of the company vital info specs wise. I had fun working with my buddies back there, to Arnold, Kimo, Fred, Nat, Turia, Chef Aldo, Chef Aaron, David Painter..thanks a bunch for the wonderful time I had with you guys.

And to all my readers/followers..thank you so much for dropping by and visiting me. I’m here and I’m back :-)

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prenatal vits

May 10th, 2010
by Gladys Erhardt.
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I am taking some prenatal vitamins and I’m not so sure that my stomach agrees with it but still I am taking it everyday.

In case you are pregnant too and wants to buy some prenatal vits, you can buy some from www.prenatalvitamins.org.

I normally take my pills before bedtime so I’m asleep while it’s working (lol). I tried taking it during daytime and I ended throwing up everything..

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