Big Changes - Version 2013


So I am now officially unemployed. A couple of weeks after I passed my 30-day notice at work, when I felt most doubtful about the decision, I got an affirmation from Him -- we found out we're pregnant.

Yes we are expecting!

We didn't plan it but it fits perfectly well as if it was. I can focus on taking care of myself and our baby now that I don't have to fight off work-related stress. I deem it's easier to deal with the morning sickness (which really doesn't only happen in the morning) now that I can have full access to the bathroom and eat whenever and whatever I want.

I've been crying buckets on my last day at work and I'm pretty sure it's not just the hormones.  This bum break is very much welcome but I'm also terribly sad leaving the company I've been with for the past 8 years.  I've found real friends there.  I know financially it will be a bit of a challenge but I also know that I am empowering myself for motherhood and family life. I've prayed for this a few years back - that when the time comes that I will be gifted with a child I won't have a hard time setting my priorities. That it won't be hard to let go of a career so I can personally take care of my baby.  This is it.  This is the answer to my prayers -- my family is clearly my priority, J & our baby will always be on top of my dreams of climbing the corporate ladder or of going around the world.

So the plans of moving down South for employment is currently on hold.  We're still moving in a couple of months but that's in preparation for the delivery. We will probably settle there for a few years so our baby can have the luxury of having a big playground - with real grasses and trees and horses too.  ( my ulterior motive is to make sure that our baby learns how to speak Cebuano, hehehe)

I am in a very challenging phase in my life and I am thankful that my support system is whole... backing me up all the way. 

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