June 8, 2011February 6, 2022 by findingbackroads

Pristine reacts to the baby news

Everyone had been curious to know about Pristine’s reaction to my pregnancy. Last Monday, I was the first to know.

Overwhelming.

That would be the perfect word to describe Pristine’s reaction to the baby news. I’ve always known she’s quite sensitive, emotional and dramatic but not this dramatic!

First, the anticipation of what’s going to happen.

http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=24807440&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=1&color=00adef&fullscreen=1&autoplay=0&loop=0

(Sorry for the poor lighting – it was really dark inside and my sister’s random comments in our language)

The moment she knew:

Pristine was so surprised but I was more surprised looking at her.

It’s so different from my reaction to my mom’s pregnancies years ago. You see, after my second brother was born (I have 4 younger brothers and one younger sister), I cried at each pregnancy announcement my mom made. Not because of joy but because of sadness. I didn’t want more siblings! I thought with two brothers, our house was already full and I was already getting a small share of everything.

Of course that didn’t stop my mother from further giving birth to three more children!

Pristine on the other hand, welcomed the baby news with a very big heart. She could not contain her excitement, tears of joy had been shed.

The sonographer was so amused with her and prolonged my ultrasound session to 30 minutes so we got to watch the baby on the monitor showing different movements. The baby was yawning, stretching arms and legs, covering face with one hand and just generally squirmy inside! Pristine was so fascinated at the little one inside me.

And here is Pristine calling grandma, telling her the big news!

http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=24733869&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=1&color=00adef&fullscreen=1&autoplay=0&loop=0

She kept on telling to my mom, “Don’t tell papa!” thinking her dad doesn’t know of the pregnancy yet! She wants to surprise him!

Oh and if you missed some parts of Pristine’s nerve wrecking conversation with grandma, we are having a boy!

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Dominique June 8, 2011 at 9:03 am

I love the one where she’s talking to your mom…she’s so sweet!

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1. Grace June 9, 2011 at 3:00 pm
  
  She is, thanks!
  
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Nappytales June 8, 2011 at 10:27 am

ohhh Pristine’s reaction made me cry. I’m pretty sure it’s the latest buzz among her friends for a week.

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1. Grace June 9, 2011 at 3:00 pm
  
  Oh how she made a huge broadcast at school!! Grabee super excited talaga siya, she can’t get enough of my tummy every day, every night..talks to it, reads books, sings, hahaha
  
  and then she starts – “can we make it a little quicker?” (referring to the due date)
  
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shiera June 8, 2011 at 4:32 pm

ka cute ni Pristine! kahilak sad ko apil haha

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1. Grace June 9, 2011 at 4:33 pm
  
  Dramatic pud ka, Mommy Shie. 🙂
  
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Melany June 8, 2011 at 5:20 pm

Awesome!!! A little boy person!! So exciting!!!

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1. Grace June 9, 2011 at 3:00 pm
  
  Thanks Mel! I hope I can be a good mom to a boy like how you are to your three boys!
  
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Maribeth June 8, 2011 at 7:01 pm

Oh I am sitting here crying myself! But with total happiness!!! Congratulations!

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1. Grace June 9, 2011 at 2:53 pm
  
  I feel a lump in my throat looking at her so emotional about this whole baby thing!
  
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Stacey June 8, 2011 at 7:38 pm

That’s too precious. She’s really just like you! Congrats on the boy!

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1. Grace June 9, 2011 at 2:57 pm
  
  Hey, I’m dramatic too? hahaha
  
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Kayla June 8, 2011 at 8:02 pm

Awwww! I’m bawling my eyes out just watching HER cry! That is the most precious thing ever 🙂

I’m so happy that you are all so happy!!

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1. Grace June 9, 2011 at 2:58 pm
  
  Thanks, Kayla. I don’t know what I did raising her up to make her this sensitive and emotional! 🙂
  
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Pedometer watches for Women June 9, 2011 at 12:24 am

Very cute indeed.

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bin June 9, 2011 at 3:06 am

Nakahilak ko sa iyang reaction grace…. Love pristine!

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1. Grace June 9, 2011 at 2:58 pm
  
  Sorry nakahilak na noon ka apil!
  
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Beth @ TheAngelForever June 9, 2011 at 3:18 am

Oh Grace, what a wonderful moment to capture on video. Pristine is going to be such a fantastic big sister. Hugs to all of you 🙂

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1. Grace June 9, 2011 at 2:50 pm
  
  Oh Beth, she’ll be an awesome big sister I am sure! Maybe more mommy than me!
  Hey, you have two boys – I might need lots of advices from you soon!
  
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F, Berkeley June 9, 2011 at 6:23 am

What great news! Yay!!

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1. Grace June 9, 2011 at 2:50 pm
  
  It is great news, indeed!
  
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Bing June 9, 2011 at 7:23 am

Wow, it’s a boy! Congrats Grace…
Makahilak man sad ta ni Pristine oi…

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anuan June 9, 2011 at 10:23 am

sooo sweet. congratulations!

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Charlotte | Life's a Charm! June 9, 2011 at 10:56 am

OMG! Love P’s reaction! She’s so dramatic, made me smile so much!
Baby Boy?! That’s great!

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1. Grace June 9, 2011 at 2:50 pm
  
  Yeah baby boy – you got what you wished for me! Now, my turn to wish you for a girl 🙂
  P is so dramatic, I mean I know she is very sensitive and emotional but not like this! She spent the whole day like it was the best day of her life!!
  
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ellecul June 9, 2011 at 11:17 am

pristine dear, your such a precious daughter to your mom and dad and most awesome sister to the new baby brother! so happy for you ate G, one boy one girl! galing gawa hihihi..

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1. Grace June 9, 2011 at 2:48 pm
  
  I think Pristine (earlier) preferred to have another sister but she did take the baby boy news well.
  
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Peach Rainbow June 9, 2011 at 11:40 am

What a darling big sister!
She made me cry too.

Please give her a BIG hug from me.

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Peach Rainbow June 9, 2011 at 11:42 am

oh, I forgot;

Congrats on the baby boy Grace – Truly happy for you!

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1. Grace June 9, 2011 at 2:49 pm
  
  Thank you so much! Pristine says thanks for the hug too!
  
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Edez June 9, 2011 at 12:11 pm

ahhh.. Pristine’s so sweet!! my heart melt with how she received the news, she radiates joy and love.

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1. Grace June 9, 2011 at 2:49 pm
  
  And she spent the whole day like it’s the best day of her life!! Wrote “It’s a boy!!” in stationeries and stickers and pasted it in our walls, all over the apartment!
  
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Lorie Shewbridge June 11, 2011 at 5:34 am

Thank you SO much for sharing this with me! I am SO happy for you all and Pristines different expressions were just so precious that I was in tears as well.
When I saw her face when she heard the baby’s heartbeat I just about lost my breath. Then I heard her talking on the phone to your mom and caught her say boy and got more excited.
How absolutely wonderful for you, I am sure he is going to be just as beautiful and sweet as Pristine.
All my love and prayers. HUGS!!

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theresa June 12, 2011 at 10:08 am

please please please issue a tissue required warning next time!!!!

Pristine is absolutely gorgeous in the clips. i loved the way she reacted to the news and the subsequent conversation with her grandma. Does Papa know now? teehee!

I am so very happy for you and the family and look forward to reading about every step of your pregnancy.

Bless Pristine – she must be so excited!

Take care my friend, txxxxx

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rose June 12, 2011 at 1:18 pm

sweet pristine…. 🙂 kahilak man tag popcorn woi…

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