Our boy was supposed to see the light of the world this November 5. But he surprised us last October 24 when at 8:00 PM, clear fluid was slowly trickling from my wife every 5 minutes; sign that her amniotic fluid was about to burst. Meaning, she was about to give birth within 24 hours.
With my in-laws, we immediately ferried her to the Cotabato Regional and Medical Center here in Cotabato City. Unfortunately, her ob-gyne Dr. Yap is out of town so it was Dr. Lao who attended to my wife. Wendy’s health condition would not allow her a normal delivery so we immediately arranged for cesarean section (CS) operation.
Just 13 minutes after the operation started, our baby boy was scooped out of Wendy’s womb at 11:33 PM.
Here he is. I’m proud to introduce to the world my son, our first child, Arkin Wade Hilario!
He arrived 10 days earlier than scheduled. Our plan of having all our children be born on a November (since Wendy and I were born on the 19th and 20th respectively) is dead. No more only one big and grandiose celebration every November in our household.
But what the heck, to hell with that plan. I admit I’m a little bit disappointed but that’s nothing compared to the great feeling of euphoria I am now experiencing. I FEEL COMPLETE. It seems as if I have reached the pinnacle of my manhood. After all, what’s greater than finally having been able to produce an offspring?
When Wendy miscarriaged last year due to a blighted ovum, we were very much devastated. That underdeveloped embryo was supposed to be our first child. But we know that God has better plans for us so instead of sulking over our loss, we decided to just let it be.
So now, a year later, our second try was successful and it brought us a boy. Now, I have someone who will carry my family name for another generation. Someone who I will pass on to my cherished collections of NBA trading cards, action figures and magazines and books. Someone who will share my passion for basketball, boxing and mixed-martial arts. Someone who will now accompany me in playing video games and singing videoke.
Arkin Wade’s arrival is truly an early birthday, wedding anniversary and Christmas present for us. Thank you God!
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October 31st, 2009 at 4:07 am
Wow! He is so handsome. Congrats!
I just gave birth to my third child (supposedly fourth but I suffered fetal demise last 2007) last September 23. So, I know how that feels but you are right. We need to move on.
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ark Reply:
October 31st, 2009 at 10:03 pm
Thanks mommy. It’s glad that we have recovered quickly and God also replaced our loss quickly.
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October 31st, 2009 at 9:24 am
ankyutt nya
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goodluck ark with your new baby
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ark Reply:
October 31st, 2009 at 10:05 pm
Salamat.
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October 31st, 2009 at 12:14 pm
weeeeeee ang cute!.. pamangkin q yan!…hahaha
lagay mu sana kung san nakuha name nya.. ark – in? Wade?..hehe
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ark Reply:
October 31st, 2009 at 10:05 pm
Galing sa combination ng mga first name namin un.
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October 31st, 2009 at 1:46 pm
Congrats Ark! That would give you more reason to work hard not just online but offline as well.
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ark Reply:
October 31st, 2009 at 10:06 pm
Oo nga eh. Pero nakatulong talaga ang online income ko. Ang mahal kaya ng CS, hehe..
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October 31st, 2009 at 3:19 pm
Congrats again Khe!!! O di bah, tatay ka na! Cute ni Arkin…sinong kamukha? Parang nakuha ata ang eyes ng mommy. Pero wag ka alala, magiging kamukha mo din yan, lagi mo lang tabihan para maging kamukha mo. hehehe…
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ark Reply:
October 31st, 2009 at 10:10 pm
Di ko rin masabi kung sino ang talagang kamukha eh. Ung mga facial features nia eh iba-iba ang pinagmanahan. Baka next month, kitang-kita na.
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October 31st, 2009 at 11:58 pm
Congrats sir Ark! Ang kyuuut ng baby nyo! haha =D
My father’s birthday is Nov.5; same sana kay Baby Arkin Wade, haha =D Congrats again sir Ark! =D
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ark Reply:
November 2nd, 2009 at 2:32 pm
Oo nga, excited na kasing lumabas si baby eh.
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November 1st, 2009 at 9:18 am
ang gwapo..sayang old na ko paglaki nyan..haha
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ark Reply:
November 2nd, 2009 at 2:29 pm
Harhar, oi ikaw ha..
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November 1st, 2009 at 1:35 pm
congrats dude for a bouncing baby boy! yan ang pinakamasarap na blessing aside from adsense..hehehe
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ark Reply:
November 2nd, 2009 at 2:37 pm
Oo nga eh. Salamat bro.
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November 1st, 2009 at 2:12 pm
hey there, nephew!
“I FEEL COMPLETE” – wow, Centrum Moment!
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ark Reply:
November 2nd, 2009 at 2:41 pm
Pwede nang pamalit kay fafa fiolo? Hehe..
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November 1st, 2009 at 2:49 pm
Congratulations
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November 1st, 2009 at 7:36 pm
tita na ko for real! wahahaa!
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November 4th, 2009 at 2:08 am
Wow! Ang cute naman ng anak mo.Congrats!
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ark Reply:
November 4th, 2009 at 10:49 pm
Thank you ma’am.
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November 5th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
I like your blog a lot, you have some interesting posts on here. I myself have a site that provides inspiration and guidance to people all around the world. However, I need some help in spreading the word, because the site is new. I was wondering if you wanted to exchange links so we can spread the word about both of our sites. Let me know.
Jason
TheWISDOMWALL.com
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November 5th, 2009 at 3:16 pm
Wow ark congrats ulit..now ko lang talaga na visit to..the other day nag error database connection site mo.
Anyway, cute naman..baby talaga kagigil hehe..welcome to the club again.
to arkin wade..belated happy birthday..wee wala ata nag greet kay baby.
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ark Reply:
November 7th, 2009 at 9:11 pm
I contacted na nga may host eh dahil lagi down site ko. Sabi nila ok naman daw. Baka dahil sa traffic.
Anyway, thanks sa welcome at greetings.
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November 5th, 2009 at 9:49 pm
Cute baby, so gentle, so nice and tender to my eyes. You have many reasons to be a proud father. Congrats…
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ark Reply:
November 7th, 2009 at 9:15 pm
Yes I really have many reasons. Thanks.
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November 7th, 2009 at 8:50 am
Kinda late for me to say this, but what the heck, congratulations Ark! I know the feeling exactly, I have 2 children, now 4 and 10 years old. I also experienced the gloom of a miscarriage.
Hey, I can’t help but wonder at the planning and ‘implementation’ of an all-November birthday.
Must took a lot of rhythm checking and a calendar filled with x’s and check marks.
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ark Reply:
November 7th, 2009 at 9:31 pm
Haha, it really is hard to plan that all-November birthday. But when you set your mind to a certain goal and really wants to achieve it, nothing is impossible.
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November 7th, 2009 at 9:25 pm
Congrats Ark. I’m happy for you. Fatherhood is a long process, and I’m sure you will give your best shot.
Again, congratulations!
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November 8th, 2009 at 1:29 am
congratulations!
di pa naman siguro ako late to celebrate life with your family
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ark Reply:
November 9th, 2009 at 8:20 pm
Nakahabol ka pa brother. Salamat.
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November 10th, 2009 at 7:31 am
Congratulations!
Hope he grows up as you want him to be.
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ark Reply:
November 11th, 2009 at 8:28 pm
Thank you. We really hope so.
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November 10th, 2009 at 10:48 am
Congratulations! More blessings are yet to come. God bless your family.
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ark Reply:
November 11th, 2009 at 8:29 pm
Thanks bro. Lakas ng new site mo ah.
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December 26th, 2009 at 4:21 pm
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