-
One day
“One day we won’t have to say goodbye anymore,” I remember thinking to myself everytime we dropped my mom off at the airport. My heart broke a little each time she left. My mom moved to America when I was in fifth grade, and would come back every few years to visit my brothers and… Continue reading
-
My Amelia
It’s 2:38 AM. My daughter is on my chest sleeping. I had just breastfed her, changed her diaper, and burped her. I do this every two to three hours depending on her. It has been 9 days since the birth of my beautiful baby. I’ve been on a different kind of high. I’m the happiest… Continue reading
-
39 + 6
Good morning. I’ve been journalling a lot recently but I thought that I could share my introspection session with the online world on this monday morning. I am still pregnant. Tomorrow is Amelia’s due date, and I’m still hoping that my water breaks anytime today so that we won’t have to induce labor. Two weeks… Continue reading
-
Dear Amelia
Hi my sweet love. Today we are 38 + 2. It’s our second night sleeping in the living room, spending the most time we can with your big brothers Popoy and Peanut! Lately, mommy has just been resting, spending time with daddy, and thinking about you of course. I’ve been off my phone for a… Continue reading
-
I see no point in living if I can’t be beautiful
One hot day in September last year, I decided to go for a swim. I put my bikini on, took some selfies, and posted a photo on my story. I was feeling quite a bit self conscious around that time, so I needed an ego boost from reactions on instagram. Then I get a message… Continue reading
-
Dear Amelia
Hi my love. It’s been a while since I wrote to you, but I know that you know you’re all I think about. Only five weeks away from our due date. People have been telling me that my belly’s dropped, so I’m getting everything ready for your arrival. I’ve already packed our things for the… Continue reading
-
Trigger warning
I’ve had this lingering thought in my head for a while now. This is about a story I was told ten years ago. It’s only now that I’ve pieced it all together. I was probably so busy in my own little world that I didn’t give myself the time to truly think about why this… Continue reading
-
My dad
It was dinner time and my dad asked me if I liked what we were having. I remember that I had just finished a workout and the table was already set and the food was almost ready. I answered him, “wala bang gulay diyan?”, (I know, what a bitch right) and he asked me what… Continue reading
-
Instagram permanently deleted my account
Apparently, they suspended my account for not following Community Guidelines. When I appealed for a review, they decided to disable my account permanently. WHAT THE F?!?!?! I only post about my pregnancy now, and I’ve been keeping it fairly PG on there!!!!! I hate how much this is affecting me. I am devastated that I… Continue reading
-
Dear Amelia
I just sent out your baby shower invitation today. Just writing your name on a card filled my heart with so much joy. Let me tell you about this past week my love. Your dad’s family came to visit from Seattle. Your grandparents, aunt, and great grandpa spent time with us last weekend. We ate… Continue reading
About Me
Hello, I’m Margaux.
The Whole 9 Yards 