All Chapters of nong una Lulong ang asawa ko sa bisyo at barkada: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

One week had passed since I gave birth to Alana Sofia. One week of sleepless nights, endless diapers, and overflowing love.I could not believe that seven days ago, I was screaming in pain in the delivery room. Now, I was here in our living room, holding my daughter who was sleeping so peacefully in my arms.Sebastian decided to have a small celebration. He said, "Every week of our daughter's life is worth celebrating."He was so sweet.Mama arrived early in the morning. She brought so much food. She cooked chicken adobo, pancit, lumpia, and her famous leche flan. She said, "This is how we celebrate in our family. Even if it is small, as long as we are together, it is a big celebration."I smiled. I felt so blessed.Sebastian decorated the living room with pink balloons. He also bought a small cake. On the cake, it was written, "Happy One Week Old, Alana Sofia."It was simple, but it was the most beautiful cake I had ever seen. Because it was for my daughter."This is too much," I tol

The next morning, I woke up early. Alana Sofia was crying.It was 5 AM. My eyes were still heavy and my body was still sore. I wanted to sleep for five more minutes, but my heart woke up immediately when I heard her cry.Before I could even sit up, Sebastian stood up first. He was faster than me."I got her, love. You sleep for five more minutes," he whispered to me. He was wearing his white t-shirt, his hair was messy, but he looked handsome.I watched him walk to her crib. He was so careful. He picked up Alana Sofia like she was made of glass. Like she would break."Good morning, princess," he said to her softly. "Good morning, my Alana Sofia. Did you sleep well?"Alana Sofia was still crying, her tiny face red.He checked her diaper first. That was what we learned from the doctor yesterday. Check diaper, then check if hungry, then check if sleepy.He smelled it and made a funny face."Oh, somebody did a big poopoo," he said, talking to her like she could understand. "You are just l

One month. Alana Sofia was one month old today.I could not believe it. Thirty days ago, she was inside my tummy. Now she was in my arms, bigger, cuter, and more noisy."Mama, look, she is one month old today!" I said to Mama while carrying Alana Sofia.Mama smiled. "Yes, time is so fast, Alina. She is getting heavier. You are doing a good job, anak."Sebastian woke up early today. He said today is special. He went to the market early to buy cake."Love, I will buy a small cake for our princess. One month cake!" he said."Sebastian, don't spend too much money, love," I said. Money was still tight because he was not drinking anymore, but he was also not working full time yet. He was doing part-time construction with Tito Boy."No, love, this is important. One month is important. Our daughter survived one month with us as first-time parents. That is a celebration!" he laughed.Alana Sofia was awake, looking at me with her big eyes. She was no longer red like before. She was white, chubb

Alana Sofia was one month and two weeks old.That morning, Mama was packing her bag."Mama, where are you going?" I asked, even though I knew."Anak, I need to go home now. Your Papa is alone at home. He misses me. And you, you are okay now. You and Sebastian can do it now," Mama said while folding her clothes.My heart felt heavy. Mama was with us since I gave birth. She cooked for us, she taught us how to bathe Alana Sofia, how to change diaper, how to carry her when she cries. She was our guide.If Mama leaves, it will be just me and Sebastian and Alana Sofia. Just our small team. No more Mama to ask.Sebastian was also quiet. He was holding Alana Sofia, listening to us."Mama, thank you so much for everything," Sebastian said sincerely. "Without you, I would not know how to be a father."Mama smiled and touched Alana Sofia's cheeks. "You are a good father now, Sebastian. I am proud of you. You changed. You are not the boy who was always with barkada anymore. You are a man now."At

Two months have passed. Alana Sofia is now two months old.Time flies so fast. It feels like yesterday I was still pregnant, crying alone because Sebastian was always drunk with his barkada. But now, everything is different.Alana Sofia is bigger now. Her cheeks are chubby. Her eyes are big and clear, just like her father. She can now follow us with her eyes. When she sees me, she smiles. When she sees Sebastian, she smiles even bigger. Her smile is our everyday medicine, our everyday strength.Every morning, Sebastian wakes up at 5 AM. Before, he would wake up at 5 AM because he just came home drunk. Now, he wakes up at 5 AM because Alana Sofia cries for milk.And he never complains.Every morning, his routine is the same. He will stand up quickly, even if he is still sleepy. He will wash his hands. He will make milk for Alana. He will check the temperature. He will carry her gently. He will change her diaper without getting angry even if she peed again."Mama, look at your Papa," I