Mommy Pehpot, Author at Mommy Pehpot

Economic Power Begets Political Power

I never felt so discriminated before. I never felt so low before. Another reason why I am not into blog hopping this past few days. I have been dreaming about this so I guess I needed to write it down to take the burden out of my chest. It’s weekends and a night weekends post is nothing but rants. If you don’t want to read my mess, just go look for a happier article like this or this.

Anyway, have you ever been in a situation that you feel you are so low and that people thinks of you as that? I had my first taste of discrimination when I was in elementary. My mom was very keen on enrolling us on a private school. We are not that well off so our allowances are limited. There was a time when me and my two siblings were dividing the money and a schoolmate saw us. The look on her face and the way she commented made us feel that we are cheap and very poor. It did not affects me that much but it sure did introduced me to the word discrimination.

If you really know me, and my friends can attest to that, I hate discrimination, I never judged people base on how she/he looks or base on the number of credit card one has. I was not raised worshiping money. Me and my family are the type of people that values relationship more than money. When I chose to live with my husband, I knew where he is when it comes to finances. I never care as I have said I value relationship more and I am pretty sure that my sisters have the same belief as mine.

And what this rant all about?

Oh well for some reason, people around us misjudged my family, thinking we are after some moolah. I never felt so low in my life and only now that I wish I was born a millionaire. I know, some are just raised thinking money is everything and they apply the same perspective to people they met. I just can’t help feeling low about it.

Magsusulat na lang ako ng magsusulat at sana kumita ako ng dolyar at maisampal sa mga impaktong nang aalipusta sa pamilya ko. HMP!

In My Womb Experience

Nah. This is not my Sati talking about her experience inside Mommy’s tummy. This is about my experience in In My Womb.

In My Womb is an ultrasound center that provides high quality ultrasound result. They offer cutting edge technology when it comes to ultrasound and a treat to expecting parents. They offer 2D, 3D and 4D ultrasound service. They have a lot of branch, there is one in Ortigas, in Makati, in Manila and they are still expanding. Visit In My Womb site for more information on their branches and newest opening.

Here are the price list and some specification of the services they offer: (source)

2D Gender Determination: 1,200PhP
15 to 20 minutes session
gender determination
2 black and white photo

3D Gender Determination(no DVD): 2,200 PhP
15 to 20 minutes session
gender determination
5 black and white photo

Pearl Package 3D4D: 2,800 PhP
20-30 minutes session
5 BW and 5 colored photos
gender determination
cd of the photos (5 bw and 5 colored plus 5 additional)

Ruby Package 3D4D: 4,000 PhP
20-30 minutes session
5 BW and 5 colored photos
gender determination
personalized audio-video edited DVD

Diamond Package: 7,000 PhP
20-30 minutes session
10 colored photos
one 18×10 colored photo (facial)
CD with all the photos
gender determination
personalized audio-video edited DVD

Platinum Package 3D4D: 12,000 PhP
20-30 minutes session
14 BW photos
one 18×10 colored photo
CD of all the photos
hard-bound Baby Story Book Album, 8″ X 6″ with collage
gender determination
personalized audio-video edited DVD

Silver Spoon Package 3D4D: 20,000 PhP
30 minutes session
20 BW photos, 20 Colored photos
one 18×10 colored photo one 18×10 BW photo
CD of all the pictures
hard-bound Baby Story Book Album, 8″ X 11 1/2 ” with collage
gender determination
personalized audio-video edited DVD

I had my first In My Womb experience last June. Honestly, I feel that it was a bit overpriced. I had no intention on having an ultrasound on their clinic. I was in Megamall and looking for a cheaper alternative. And since I can’t find one that offers gender determination at an early stage (19 weeks), I settled for In My Womb. What can I say? Well, I was wrong! To think that it was overpriced was stupid of me. It is worth every penny. I avail of their 2D package that is worth 1200 in PhP. I am used to having a 2D ultrasound that cost around 200 to 400 in PhP, hence the overpriced thinking. The session lasted for 20 minutes. The OB Gynecologist attending my case was very patient and was very detailed on the baby’s vital signs. She measured the necessary vital signs like heart beat, head circumference etc. It was a very detailed session, counting fingers included. It was a relief knowing my baby is complete physically. Then she showed me the baby’s face. I tell you, though it was just a 2D ultrasound, the image was very crisp and clear. I saw my baby sucking her thumb, saw her yawning. The feeling was incomparable. Then she look for the baby’s sex, and yes it was a girl. Oh well, I already shared with you my feelings about this ultrasound and after finding out that the baby is a girl.

I really recommend In My Womb to every expecting parent. I highly regard their very accommodating staffs and the homey atmosphere the clinic gives. I plan to have my next ultrasound there and this time I am saving up for the Pearl Package. I would bring hubby and the kids along. Oh, I forgot to mention, they have a viewing room adjacent to the ultrasound room. Another thing, unlike the usual ultrasound session where you have to content yourself watching your baby in a tiny monitor, they have a 32″ LCD TV for your viewing pleasure. That one made a huge difference!

I will share with you our Sati after the ultrasound, will have it maybe next month or depending on my financial capability.

If you have all the moolah, I suggest you get the most expensive package. It’s worth every penny dude!

The Many Faces Of Lapu Lapu

Since I had my DSLR, it has been my dream to go to a local wet market and capture the action and the rawness of what’s in store. Hubby made it possible last week. After our NIDO Fortified Science Discovery Center experience, we went to the nearest food haven in Pasay. I am not sure what they call this place but it is very near Mall of Asia, about a kilometer away I guess. Anyway, in this food haven, you have a choice of doing your own wet market shopping, bring it to a restaurants and have them cook the food. They have cooking charge of course. There are a lot of restaurants on the area and I guess it is safe to assume that they charge appropriately.

And so, there is a small market just a few steps away from the restaurants. I was really happy that hubby said it’s OK to bring my cam along. I had fun taking photos of fish, shrimps and the like. I did not get to see the “wet market action” as the place is not as busy as a real wet market. It was great nonetheless.