mommy matters – Page 53

Seeing your Doctor

If you know me very well, you know that I’m one of those people who are afraid to see a doctor when something is physically wrong. I used to be one of those people who refuses to see a doctor for whatever complain I have in my body simply because I’m afraid to know what the real score. I used to be that person. But somehow, things should really change. I hate it when people around me are getting stressed because of my condition. Thus, I make it a point to see a doctor when something about my body that really bothers me.

That’s exactly what I did last Wednesday.

I forced myself to come to work because of an important meeting, which turned out to be a complete waste of time. Good thing, upon arrival, I immediately told my boss that after the meeting, I shall leave the office to see a doctor. I had upper-right abdominal pains since Tuesday. It hurts and it is really uncomfortable but the pain is still tolerable, thus I was able to convince myself to go to work on Wednesday. Besides, that my corporate life at stake.

And so I saw my ob-gyne and she requested several lab exams plus an ultrasound of my liver and gallbladder. She said she suspects it to be gallstones. I panicked! I had normal delivery for Ayex and is sure that I can do that again this time. But if I have stones, I will never be able to escape the knife.

Yesterday, I had my ultrasound and the person who did it said I am clear. Praise God! Today, I got the official findings of all the tests I took and everything is normal. Praise God again!. I know it is scary but it is better to know asap than to know later when you can’t cure what needs to be cured.

Hubby of course is very relived with the news. I just hope we’ll have the same relief after MIL sees her doctor tomorrow. They been deferring the appointment since Monday even if we said it is important that she sees her dermatologist asap. The reason, nobody is there to take care of Ayex. And so, even if hubby can work at home, we to to his office as usual since they opted to just see the doctor tomorrow, when both hubby and I are home.

I hope none of you sissies are like the person I am before – afraid of the doctor’s findings. And I hope, that all of you out there are doing all your best to be healthy because we all know – Health is wealth.

My first payment from BlogHerAds

After long two years, I finally made money out of my blog. Thanks to all of you for your support. I hope next time, I can monetize my blog faster.

Below is what I got in my email on the day when I really expected it.

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Aveneto Pizzeria Ristorante is Love

Last Friday after lunch, I suddenly felt craving for pizza. By 3PM, I received 2 dozens of assorted Krispy Kreme donuts from the boss. The donuts were the price of the betting game we both entered into last December during our Kris Kringle. So I had 24 pieces of yummy and sweet Krispy Kreme donuts. Of course I shared it to the team. We are 18 in the group. I already reserved 2 more pieces for my take home to the little girl since I was quite sure that the team will be able to finish the whole batch.

I was wrong. Many are into a diet after the holidays and are trying to shed out the weight they gained. And so I was left with 9 more donuts to take home (including the two that I initially reserved.

When I got home, MIL said she wanted pizza. This time, my pizza craving is back. Apart from pizza, she also likes some ice cream. I’m OK with just the first one. I am already willing to order pizza but the ginataang kalabasa with fried tinapa were calling on me. I can’t resist them! We end up just buying the ice cream for MIL and everyone else.

Saturday came. We head to Medical Center Parañaque from Quezon City. We are to see Dra. Oblepias, a dermatologist, because Ayex’s bite marks are still a bit reddish and itchy after 3 weeks. After that, I will see Dr. Oblepias, my ob-gyne, for my monthly check-up. We arrived at the hospital before 12PM and were listed to the derma at 11:49AM. She has so many patients that we were entertained at around 3:30PM! What a waiting time! Not too long, my OB came and after 20 minutes, we are on our way out of the hospital.

I’m still craving for pizza. We’ll pass by BF Parañaque going to Las Piñas so I asked hubby if we can stop by Aveneto. He obliged and I’m grateful he did. We end up bringing home the following, to be shared with everyone else at home.

This Meatballs Parmigiana has 2 giant meatballs and serves up to 3 people.

Hubby was the one who ordered this. He’s tired of red and white sauce so this is for a change. Both the pasta and chicken are delicious, he almost finished everything by himself. This can also serve up to 3 people.

I’m happy that they allow two flavors of pizza in one just like in Yellow Cab. I really like shrimp and veggies so I ordered Shrimp Pizza and Special Pizza in medium size. All Aveneto Pizza usually come in monster slices. The medium size usually comes in 6 slices, unless instructed otherwise. (If you are a frequenter of Aveneto, you know what I mean with the slices). Since the slices are too big, I cut each into two making 12 slices in all. The pizza was enough for 6 people.
I also ordered cheddar cheese balls for the little girl, which I forgot to take a picture of. She initially didn’t want to eat it but when I forced her to taste it (since I know she’ll like it), she didn’t stop eating them. She almost finished the 10 pieces by herself.

Aveneto never fails to satisfy me. Fast service with good food and reasonable price, what else can I ask for?

Aveneto Pizzeria Ristorante
BF Homes, Parañaque
Visayas Avenue, Quezon City
Trinoma Mall, 1st Level Quezon City