Our Christmas Gift.

Dearest HJ,


The most happiest time in our lives is now that we have you.YOu are priceless,unwrapable and uncomparable gift that we ever have this season.And we are so grateful to GOD for you.You are the one that makes us happy.Your voice and your smile wakes us up in a day with so much joy and love.
Happy Christmas anak, HJ,we love you so much.THis season of Christmas, our hopes and prayers for you to be truly "Gods delight" as what your name says.

Dad with HJ...si mom nag pix..huhuhu..

HJs' first check up

Last November 27, was HJ's first check up after a month..She gained a lot..from 3.25 when she was born after a month shes' 4.4 kgs. We thought shes not that heavy beacause she dont drink much of my milk.For that cause I had to have mixed feeding with her.And she is 55 cm. from 52 cm.Well, HJ,we thanked GOD for taking care of you.

WIth dad Ben..of course.. while waiting HJs Pedriatician.. Dad Ben changed his class sched to be with us.

Dad had to talk and play with her so she will stop crying. Good that daddy is good at that..

HJ's relax now...

Finished the crying HJ with the vaccine shot..Its time to go home now..

I'm one month old..

Everdearest HJ,

Thank GOD you're here with us..this pix is taken at your one month..I can still remember(and never will forget) how you came out from me..Your Dad and I can hold you close,kiss,hug you cute angel of ours.You're so beautiful little girl and you are welcome to be in our company in this special place, the family. We are so proud to have you..proud to be a parents.I could not explicitly describe the emotions of the moment.Your face beamed with pure delight, and with a wide smile of childish innocence,I loved to embraced you tightly. I couldn’t help the tears from falling down my cheeks. There were no need for words everytime of moment—deep in my heart, I heard all what she wanted to say.LOL..whew!!!This joy couldn't be found in anything and in anyone elses..JOy of being a mother. We loved you so much "anak"..

The Joy of giving birth to You..

Last October was very exciting yet I felt a bit tense of whats gonna be me when I'll be in labor..many things came into my mind..and yet honey and I are anticipating with so much joy for the gift..a very precious gift from GOD in our marriage.This was taken on the final weeks of waiting...for HJ to arrive.I honestly didnt thought about having another way of giving birth aside from natural or vaginal delivery.I mean it.BUt things sometimes wont happen as what you wanted to be. On the 27th,at 11.15 HJ arrived via CS.We both prayed for a safe and easy delivery.BUt GODs plan is impeccable.Though things didn't happened as we desired, we are still so happy and I have so many things to be grateful for.

my mom-in-law patiently waiting for me..

My dad-in-law was all ready to support me.He was the one who accompany me in the operating room.They(with Honey) agreed to have either one of them.

I am so grateful for these people are very supportive that they don't even eat their breakfast just to wait HJ and prayed for my safe operation.They are outside the nursery room joyfully waiting for HJ..

An hour old Hyphzybah Jazzyz T. Saratorio.

(3.25 kgs..and 52 cm)

Welcome!!!

HJ, you are fearfully and wonderfully made..GOD loves you so much..so do we..

OCtober, here it comes.

Its the first day of October, and I'm beginning to put my mind and heart to a very serious but very exciting thing that will happen to me anytime now..."giving birth".I am not that nervous..thanks be to GOD, my strength is in HIM.My honey and I talks about how things will emmidiately changes when our bundle of joy comes in.and we ended up joking like"Di na ta maka panghimunak"thats in our own dialect which means"we can't take enough time cleaning ourselves..we both knew it will never happen to us as long as we continue to share our time.And besides, we are aesking HIM to have someone who could take care of our baby HJ as soon as I will go back to work.
Last week were alloted to prepare, construct and clean our room for we decided that HJ will be staying in our room and all her stuffs as well.Like cabinets, hanger stand, crib, wash and ironing HJ premmies clothes.This week we will be purchasing some of the lacking things.

A surprised celebration!

When weekend comes, I felt so happy and excited because of so many reasons.I can stay home and do the housechores that I enjoy doing. I could have all the time of the days being spent with my hubby, listening and encouraging him while he's doing his time mastery on the BLues guitar piece.(We both love listening to it.).We could also have much time talking about our desires, thoughts for us and for our baby HJ that will soon to be us.Eating meals together which during weekdays we seldom do it together except on dinner.On weekends,I do some "palambing"thing to my hubby to cook meals for us the whole day.hehehe..I always comforted because He'll do it with a smile.And on weekends we usually visits our dear sis and broe in Hat Yai. To mention that my honey will have lots of fun playing with HYzyd(our Nephew-Gen and Joes' son)

Two weeks ago,I got some pains and aches (which is normal)in my pelvic areas,the reason i wasn't able to go to school for a day and deciding not to travel to Hatyai that weekend.My sis-in-law had an invitation for a celebration that weekend, on the 5th,she said its a lovers celebration.Which, honestly it calls my attention.WHy??First,its their first lovers' celebration for after 2 years when they got married.second,the very first time my sis-in-law invited us but she talked to my honey first over the phone, and I was informed second hand.Well, in my mind, nothing so serious about it..my reply was"I will just try to come".

To make the story shorter,they are not really celebrating their Lovers' Anniversary but instead, a surprised Baby Shower.I cant stand the fact that my sis-in-law, her hubby and my honey took the agreement that they will keep the preparation among themselves.Some closed friends where informed the truth about it.

Its truly a surprised to me...a wonderful, meaningful celebration that helps me to anticipate joyfully of the motherhood life, somehow it encouraged me to be more and more excited..

Thanks to you my dear Sis, Bro, Hyzyd, friends..who prayed and have done your part for making the celebartion worthwhile..to my honey whom from the start, encourages, support and loves me...GOd bless us all..
(to see photos on the celebration you can head over to http://www.genejostory.com/ but more photos will be post next time)



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MY 8th months..

I am now on my 34 weeks and very excited. Feeling my baby tickles in my sides.Baby, you are very welcome..we love you so much...

It's a baby GIRL

Pregnant Comments


I had my ultrasound last month which it caused me sleepless night thinking whats the gender of our baby.We are so excited the day before it and I kept on staring at the mirror, looking my bulging tummy.talking to my self, Am I carrying a baby boy or baby girl?..sounds funny but its true.My hubby, in his heart felt that we have a baby girl..and he hasn't mistaken on his guess.Af
ter the ultrasound, after seeing our baby kicking and wiggling inside me, my hubby and I had a flashing conversation.we do remember the declaration of Papa Ben when they are here last year. He already had told us that he they will be having a baby girl as their grandchild from us..We believed in it and Papa Ben even gave us the name for a baby girl.What a faith!!
Praised GOD for HYPHZYBAH JAZZYZ T.SARATORIO.We love you baby and we are so happy to have you.

..Becoming A Better DAD, Seven Ways Your Partner Can Help

The following list of Seven Things Women Can Do to Get Fathers More Involved was excerpted from the book Throwaway Dads, by Ross D. Parke and Armin A. Brott.

1. Look at things from your partner's perspective
"Women usually measure what their husbands do against what they do," says researcher Jay Belsky. Using this scale, most men fail miserably. But men tend to "measure their domestic contributions against what their fathers did," adds Belsky, "and sometimes even against what their male friends and co-workers are doing." By this standard, many husbands feel pretty satisfied with themselves and their contributions around the house.

2. Adjust your standards
Let's face it, men and women often have very different standards. Adjusting yours to his level doesn't mean that the kids will be wearing the same clothes every day. Also, there are many different ways to change diapers, play, teach, and entertain children. Yours isn't always right.

3. Treat men as partners, not as helpers
Just as men need to rethink their family roles as "assistants" to mothers, women need to change their ideas about what's reasonable to expect from their partners. Asking your partner for help only reinforces the view that men have little direct responsibility for the care and management of children. Instead, ask him to do his share.

4. Praise your partner
As a group, men generally dislike doing things that make them feel incompetent. At the same time, most men love compliments. Tell him what a great job he's doing, and ask him to do the same thing again — even if it's not exactly the way that you would have done it.

5. Don't be a gatekeeper
Even if you know how to stop the baby from crying, let your partner try to figure it out for himself before jumping in. Men and women have different approaches to the same task, and fathers need the confidence that only comes with practice.

6. Recognize that you can't do it all
Let your spouse or partner know that you have limits. Increasing his awareness that you simply can't do everything will go a long way to bringing men into action on the home front.

7. Redefine work
When dividing up responsibilities, many couples have trouble defining what exactly the term "work" means. In many families, for example, couples err by neglecting to give parenting the same weight as other domestic chores. Switch responsibilities once in a while — let him make dinner while you do some wrestling. This kind of trading can change your understanding of what both of you contribute. You and your partner can devise your own ways of assigning responsibilities.

THankful Thursday MEME

Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, And whose hope is the LORD. For he shall be like a tree planted by the waters, Which spreads out its roots by the river, And will not fear when heat comes; But its leaf will be green, And will not be anxious in the year of drought, Nor will cease from yielding fruit. “The heart is deceitful above all things, And desperately wicked; Who can know it? I, the LORD, search the heart, I test the mind, Even to give every man according to his ways, According to the fruit of his doings. (Jeremiah 17:7-10 NKJV)

Whew!!Its Thursday again and I'm excited to thank GOD..

1. I thank HIM for HE always answers prayers.HE knew everthing thats happening from beginning to the end.I had waved goodbye to my past 30 years I live and I welcome my 31st year of life with the joyful hope that GOD will continue what He had started in me.And its been trully a great years for me for GOD faithfully done what He has promised.

2.Few days ago I was contemplating on the days and months that passes by so quickly that it seems like a wink of my eye, and now i'm 7 months pregnant.2 months more to go and we can see our little angel.GODs precious gift for us.I'm really thanking HIm with all of my heart for the care and overflowing love and protection He had set upon me and for my baby, hubby and love ones.The good health evryday.His demonstration of HIS LOve for me each day .

3. I am so thankful for my hubby, he is so loving and thoughtful and responsible.I loved him so much.He is always makes me laugh.He has that talent(dancing in front of me playing with his guitar)I'm thankful to GOD the talent of playing instruments of my honey.

HAve a BLESSED Thursday everyone...

My Happy Pregnancy... My Happy Birthday

My birthday seems not to be the first priority to me now since I am expecting, My hubby, week before ask me where I would like to spend the day since the following day after my birthday is holiday.We actually ask GOD to give us enough time to go and stay in one of the prestegious hotel here in Songklah near the Beach with a pool where we can relax and refreshed.BUt we never plan, Its GODs duty.

Early in the morning of Tuesday, I woke up at 2 to pee.After, I cant get my eyes back to sleep so I check my blog and check some others 'til I viewed my SILs' writings for me.I coudn't help my eyes from shedding tears when I read her birthday tribute for me..discovered that shes' been constantly and faithfully been praying for me and for my honey(her broe)through thick and thin that much that I can ever imagine.Though she is, but because shes the type of women that never speaks out more than I do. I stood still, folding my hands in prayers.In teary eyes and grateful heart, I Thank and praise GOD for this wonderful person.My loving honey, noticed me cryin' so he hugged and kissed me as he prayed for me.

Just when I came back from school in the afternoon I used to take some naps at 4.30, before my honey arrived home and prepare dinner for us.To my surprised, my SIL and her family came and brought pizzaz.

My hubby have his own surprised for me as well, the long days of craving..at last its here in front of me..LOL..

...The decoration, Its not written in English and its not Happy birthday..but its"RAk Mea" in Thai Language and...it means "LOVE MOM" in English.

You might wonder WHy its 8 candles..It represents my pregnancy months now..hehehe..Its my Pregnancy...My birthday...THank GOD!

The joy of Being preggy(2)

Our dearest precious baby,

Your grow up so fast inside mommys' tummy.and space is getting tight..You're on your 7th months now..and I and daddy are very happy to see and watch you kicking, flattering, and wiggling.You are so lovely...healthy and strong.daddy and I knew that you already becoming accustomed to mommy and daddy's voices and when daddy plays guitar music for you because whenever we lay and rub our hands on you, you react, and that makes us so overwhelmed.Cant wait any longer Baby..we are so excited seeing you on GOD's appointed date for you to be born.

In HIS TIME..

the time i tell my honey..."baby is on the way now"





.Today as I lye down on our normal-cow-sized bed..it dawned on me the day i took my urine test.And found out that I am preggy.We are both so happy.Tearfully thanking and praising GOD for HIS time.To mention that we 've been waiting for a year and half.we prayed together and that thesame day..amazing things happened and somethings changed..We are now parents.

"Father GOD, we thank you for your marvellous gift; you have allowed us to share in your divine parenthood. During this time of waiting, we ask you to protect and nurture these first mysterious stirrings of life. May our child come safely into the light of the world and to the new birth of baptism.We entrust our child to your loving heart and trusting your wonderful and great plans for this baby and for us. Amen."

GOD knows Me.

"I have written your name in my hand". Isaiah 49:16 NLT



1. God is so awesome! I am so thankful that GOD really knows ME and whats going on in me.I thank GOD for what matters to me matters to Him.


2. It's Thursday, thank God for this wonderful day.I've been asking God to just let me relax for the whole week of teaching.and that HE will let me just do my work joyfully without thinking of the day passes by.Since for the past few weeks i felt so sleepy and exhausted in the afternoon even after lunch time.I really wanted to go home, taking a nap on my table wont be comfy for me now.
I was also able to cut few hours on my extra classes in the afternoon.He really strengthens me everyday as always.

3. I thank GOD for my healthy and normal pregnancy and baby. I am now on my seventh month.I praised and thank Him for taking care of me my baby and my honey faithfully.I thank God that He is there to protect me and my family for the virus that's been affecting people lately.

4.I appreciated GOD and His ways on providing our needs.

Healthy-Bump-must-have-list

Being pregnant is a wonderful time. From the feeling of excitement when the doctor confirms the pregnancy or the little line turns the right color to the pleasure you bring to your families faces when you announce your great news.

Further down the line comes the Baby Shower, the registering for baby gear, the trip to the store and the feeling of “Where do I possibly begin.”

I'm on my seventh month now and i need to create the “Healthy-Bump-must-have-list for expectant mothers”that will help to make sure I have the right items when we bring our bundle of joy home.

Preparing for the New Baby


o nasal aspirator

o diaper rash ointment

o 2 packages of disposable diapers or 2 dozen cloth diapers

o gentle baby soap

o no tears shampoo

o 2-4 pacifiers (you will lose them)

o blunt baby nail scissors

o baby brush and comb set

o alcohol wipes (for the cord)

o 4-6 bottles (4 and 8 ounce size)

o bottle brush

o 2 nursing bras (if nursing)

o breast pads (if nursing)

o breast pump (if nursing)

o 6 bibs

o 2-4 hooded bath towels

o 4-6 wash clothes

o 4 bassinet sheets

o 2 waterproof mattress pads

o 2 quilted crib pads

o 3-4 crib sheets

o crib bumper

o 2 comforters (depending on season)

o 2 crib blankets (depending on season)

o 6-8 snap t-shirts or onesies

o 4-6 lightweight sleepers

o 6-8 receiving blankets

o 6-8 baby gowns with pull-ties

o 4 pairs of booties or socks

o 1 sweater

o 1 snowsuit (depending on season)

whats happening with MOm

This is quite an exciting month in my pregnancy! For many women, not for me this isn’t the first month that I feel my baby move inside me. MY baby had the first awakening move when she’s 17 weeks old. As the month progresses, I notice an increase in fetal movement everyday. It so overwhelming, as my baby becomes more active may baby jumps in response to loud sounds or music and settle when i settle in..lying downeven if i'm not sleepy yet.Fortunately, my appetite is very healthy, and my need to urinate is less frequent. I also begin to experience Braxton Hicks contractions,which will prepare me for labor.

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..our holidays together..

..a family that i always treasured...

..left undone

My week end is so cold and i cant hang around somewhere as what i desire to do few days ago.Its raining.My hubby and I wanted to check some of the stuffs for our baby..to make some or little preparation for our baby after church..we wanted to buy something now so it wouldn't be harder for my hubby to put things up when times i cant help him do so..since now, i really felt revived and full of energy to move around and do some usual house chores and i even insist to do the cooking for us..(Glory to GOd)I sometimes forget that Im preggy..LOL.So he decided to go to church alone because he will be playing guitar for the praised and worship...and me?left at home.

When every moment counts..

time passes s fast and im counting joyfully...i'm on my 6 months now and there are so many changes that i am so excited about... I look gracefully at my bulging tummy with the thrill of becoming a mother.Glory and HOnor belongs to our great Father in Heaven.

Femikey did a great job...

I'm supposed to post this out a couple of days ago but I just felt a little lazy.
My apology.

Anyway, I can say that I'm so lucky and so grateful indeed of having a free blog makeover by Femikey.You can check it out in her site...

I can't help it..

i cant help it but i always get teary eyes with mixed emotions everynow and then..my little baby angel inside me keeps on rejoicing whenever i lay my hands on my bulging tummy..i knew and i can feel it that my baby feels me too..she's on her 6 months old and she grows so healthy and strong..so many people are praying for me, my pregnancy and of course for our baby....im so glad for them...

Joy of being preggy

..its been a while since the last time I dropped my thoughts in here..my sister-in-law pushing me to post new ones...I’ve spent all day trying to wrap my head around a story to tell...(not mentioning i had much these days)

..should i say now i'm experiencing the joy of being Pregnant..cuz by GOD's mighty grace, I really am.A frequent trips to toillet any time of the day,(especially early morning)a feeling of hungryness always,(that i have to wake my husband up in the middle of the night to cook something for me)dizziness, tiredness most of the time,(not to mention how i slept over my table at school every after my meals)means a lot to me and for my husband who have been from the start, gives out all his support for me and our baby..but i'm quite blessed to say i'm not always throwing ups as what most every pregnant woman of their first 2 months have. i still enjoy the food that my husband Ben prepared..

i looked upon the side of the pregnant glow. The lustrous hair. And all of the other benefits that can come with carrying a baby..I’m thrilled about bringing a baby into the world, and I know that I am blessed to be able to procreate.Thanks GOD for our baby...our little angel...

helloo

Embracing Motherhood

..MOthering is what every woman and a wife like me could ever dreamt of..nothing can compare the greatness and joy it brings..when you're expecting it's the best days of every womans' life...

....Praised GOD!!!was the first and only phrase i had uttered when i saw my urine test result , one cold early morning, while i was holding the strip...tears where about to overflow...tears of joy after a year of waiting...

I'm pregnant...which one day made me the happiest woman and a fullfilled wife in the world..