1. What factors and experiences influenced your decision to become a parent?

(Anong mga kadahilanan at

karanasanang nakaimpluwensya saiyong desisyon na maging isang magulang?)

Formulated meanings Category Emergent theme

Having the goal to start their own Dream, fulfillment. Family Planning
family that is anchored with love,
growth and unity
- P1
Despite the passage of time, the Desire, mutual understanding.
mutual decision to plan for a family,
even before marriage, aspiration and
embracing parenthood together
- P2
One of the reasons why they decided Environment, influenced
to bear a child is because of the
pressure from the people that
surround them.
- P3
Their desire to have a child is Consideration
motivated by the belief that this is
the best age to have a child.
- P4

2. What motivates you to pursue your career? (Ano ang nag-uudyok sa iyo naituloy ang iyong karera?)

Formulated meanings Category Emergent theme

Their child is their motivation to Encourage Responsibility and Obligation

pursue their career.
Primary motivation is being able to Responsible
provide for the needs of their baby,
and career focus has shifted
towards prioritizing job security in
light of their financial
responsibilities.
He emphasizes the importance of Obligation
working diligently for his spouse
and child.
Motivation comes from two Dedication
sources: financial support for
family and the satisfaction of
teaching students for almost a
decade.
3. How do you feel about being a professional and successful? (Ano ang nararamdaman mo ngayon na ikaw ay
propesyonal at matagumpay?)

Formulated meanings Category Emergent theme

Feeling happy and fulfilled that despite Stable, Contented Personal fulfillment
of their struggles and sacrifices, they
still become professionals and give
back their parents hardwork for them to
be successful and they are contented
and happy with who they become.
Success is subjective, being able to Appreciation.
provide for the needs of their baby, its
already fulfilling.
He feels successful in terms of family, Comfortable
however, he still doesn’t feel successful
when it comes to his career although he
already achieved his dream job.
After completing college, she finds Satisfaction
satisfaction in her profession, as it
brings her the true meaning of success
and happiness.

4. How many years have you been married/cohabitating? (Ilang taon ka nang kasal/nakikisama sa iyong kapareha.)

Formulated meanings Category Emergent theme

They have been in a strong relationship Decade Commitment/Long term-

as a couple for 10 years already. relationship
Almost 1 year in a married life but 2 Year
years live in before marriage.
They have been cohabitating for 1 year Married
and 7 months, even though they have
already been married for 2 years and 10
months.
The couple has been living together for Cohabitation
four years.
5. Tell me about your relationship, and how you've been able to manage it as a professional. Is there a rule or practice
you're following? (Maaari mo bang ibahagi ang tungkol sa iyong relasyon, at kung paano mo ito na gawang
pamahalaan bilang isang propesyonal. Mayroon bang panuntunano kasanayan na sinusunod mo?)

Formulated meanings Category Emergent theme

They know how to manage and Time Management Mutual Understanding

prioritize the things that needed in
order to balance their professional life
to family responsibilities and for them
time management is a must.
Structured system, including scheduled Manageable, Understanding.
date nights, aligned with financial
cycles. This mutual understanding
creates a balanced and organized
approach to navigating their careers
and personal relationships.
Being in the same profession allows Empathy, Understanding.
them to have a deeper grasp of one
other's complexities and difficulties,
which strengthens their bond and
mutual understanding.
They share common experiences, Understanding, considerate
struggles, and ideas, facilitating
understanding of each other's
challenges and achieving common
goals.

6. What are the things that you have taken into account when you've decided to have a child? (Ano ang mga bagay na
isinaalang-alang mo noong napagdesisyonan mo na gusto mo nang magka-anak?)

Formulated meanings Category Emergent theme

The age at which women become Conceiving, pregnancy Health concerns

pregnant is of great concern.
There are many health risks to getting
pregnant in your late 30s, and also
because you have already given birth to
your own child to satisfy your
husband's masculinity and the realities
of being a working professional.
Health insurance benefits can help
reduce costs.
With age being a crucial factor, Crucial, health risk
considering the potential health risks
associated with pregnancy
They emphasize how crucial it is to be Wellbeing, wellfare
emotionally and financially stable
before starting a family.
Considered resigning due to the Resigning
challenging work environment and
long classroom distances, but the
COVID-19 pandemic has led to a shift
to remote work..
7. How hard is it to balance being a parent and a practicing professional at the same time? (Gaano kahirap na
balansehin ang pagiging isang magulang at isang nagsasanay na propesyonal sa parehong oras?)

Formulated meanings Category Emergent theme

They needed to adapt and adjust and Transition, adjustment Work-Life Balance Management
get used in to the new scenario and
responsibility that attached to being as
new parents.
Prioritizing active involvement in Adaptation
caring for their child, adjusting
personal routines, and sacrificing
certain activities. Despite the
challenges, the fulfillment and joy
derived from parenting overshadow the
perceived difficulties
Maintaining a clear boundary between Compartmentalized, Separating,
work and personal life helps them balancing work, personal life
manage their time.

They successfully balance their roles as Role Harmonization

a parent and a professional, making it
easy to navigate their responsibilities.

8. How do you deal with postpartum depression as a working mother/father? Have you experienced this? (Paano mo
haharapin ang postpartum depression bilang isang nagtatrabahong ina/ama? Naranasan mo na ba ito?
9. As a spouse, how did you cope with your situation? (Bilang asawa, paano mo nakayanan ang iyong
sitwasyon?

Category Emergent theme

Formulated meanings
By having the determination, Determination, Patience Mutual Understanding
patience, strong well-being and
social support they surpass the
situation.
Social support is a key factor Social support
They advise couples to communicate Gestures, Communication
openly and gradually address
problems when resolving any
inconveniences or issues to prevent
chaos in order to prevent postpartum
depression.
The husband's support and Mutual support
understanding in their professions
have allowed her to handle her
current situation effectively,
demonstrating the importance of two
partners in decision-making and
coping.
10. Who decided to fully commit to taking care of your child and decided to drop their job? (Sino ang
nagpasya na ganap namangako sa pag-aalaga saiyong anak at nagpasyang ihinto ang kanilang
trabaho?)

Category Emergent theme

Formulated meanings
With the help and support of their Parental support Involvement of Grandparents
parents to have the responsibility to
take care of their granddaughter in
order for the couple to work and
sustain the needs of their child
Both parents continue to work Grandparents, Stability
because quitting is not an option to
assure stability. With the help of the
grandmother to make it possible.
No one decided to drop their jobs, Grandmother, Consume
they decided to utilize their
maternity/paternity leave to take care
of the child, along with the mother-
in-law
Both partners decided not to quit jobs Responsibility
due to financial stability and the
ability to care for their child while
working from home.
11. How did you divide the chores in the house when your baby came? (Paano mo hinati ang mga gawain sa bahay
nang dumating ang iyong sanggol?)

Formulated meanings Category Emergent theme

Compromising responsibility and Compromising Collaborative managing of
chores in order to have stability and household chores
peace in the house.
Presence of Grandmother as a support Parents
system allows for a more manageable
and supportive environment
They did not specifically divide the Observant
chores. What helps them is being
initiative and adaptive with household
management, and doing what needs to
be done.
They collaborate on cooking, cleaning Chore delegation, Assistance
bottles, and home cleaning and
laundry, allowing each person to excel
in their respective areas and taking
turns
12. How have you managed to balance between your professional career and the significant moments in your child's
life, and what insights have you gained from this journey? (Paano mo nagawang balansehi nang iyong propesyonal
nakarera at ang mahahalagang sandali sa buhay ng iyong anak, at anong mga insight ang nakuha mo mula
sapaglalakbay na ito?)

Formulated meanings Category Emergent theme

Always present on the different Allotted time Time Management
significant milestones on their child
life because through this they can also
feel that they are supportive and proud
that even though being a parent is hard
at the end it is also very fulfilling.
A strategic allocation of time. Strategy, allocate time
Ensuring a balanced approach to both
professional and family commitments
They emphasize how important it is to Priority, Time
focus and take time off from work
during significant events of the child,
in order to preserve precious family
memories because they cherish how a
baby’s infancy is such a fleeting
moment.
Holidays and prorated time off allow Grateful, allocation of time
first-time mothers to have dedicated
time, emphasizing the importance of
being grateful for loved ones, feeling
happy and having a supportive partner.
13. After finding out that both of you are having a baby, what are the first steps you took in terms of
securing the baby's future, in connection with the resources you hold in your profession? (Matapos
malaman na kayong dalawa ay mag kaka anak. Ano ang unang hakbang na ginawa sa mga tuntuninng pag-
secure ng kinabukasan ng sanggol, na may kaugnayan sa kung anong mga mapagkukunanang hawak mo sa
iyong propesyon?)
Formulated meanings Category Emergent theme
Planned a secured future in terms of Future Security and Stability
health and education factors.
Responsible approach to financial Prepared
preparedness for the baby even before
starting a married life.

They focus on closely monitoring Medical help, resources, anticipation.

high-risk pregnancies for babies
after miscarriage. They emphasize
the need to plan ahead and be aware
of the needs of families, and that
achieving the goal of parenthood
requires resources, an emergency
fund, and a steady income.
During pregnancy, their jobs were Stability
unstable, but her husband completed
his thesis for permanent status, and her
partner received temporary status,
allowing them to support their family
 14. What is your stance regarding the idea of leaving your current position to pursue a better career that would
provide a brighter future for your child? (Ano ang iyong paninindigan tungkol sa ideya ng pag-alis sa iyong
kasalukuyang posisyon upang ituloy ang isang mas magandang karera na magbibigay ng mas maliwanag na
kinabukasan para sa iyong anak?)

Formulated meanings Category Emergent theme

Willing to adapt to every change that Sacrifice Adaptability and Career
might happen for the betterment of life expansion
that will benefit their children.
Open to pursuing opportunities that Provider
offer job security and a good salary,
acknowledging the importance of
providing for the family
They advise that whether you want to Fulfillment, provider of needs
stick to your current job or pursuing
another career, it is fine as long as
you’re happy and ensure that it can
provide for the family’s needs.
They are actively seeking better Efforts, commitments.
opportunities, particularly for her
husband, to ensure their efforts are
dedicated to their child
15. What have you learned about being a first-time parent? (Ano ang natutunan mo sa pagiging isang magulang?)

Formulated meanings Category Emergent theme

Their child is their main and only Generous Parental epiphany
focus.

Appreciating all the hard-earned

lessons taught throughout their
childhood
Despite meticulous preparation Consideration
and readiness in different facets
of life, the struggles persist.
Family is a significant
consideration over personal
desire.
Parents understand how their Child-centric finances, values.
priorities are shifting to the needs
of their children. They stress the
importance of having a stable
source of income and an
emergency fund to address the
needs of the child.
Additionally, this will make you
more proactive in your career to
increase your savings for
potential future needs.
As parents we are caring, but our
goal is for our children to inherit
good qualities and values.

As a first-time mom, it's okay to Parental growth and

be frustrated, but life is a lifelong appreciation
process. Appreciate every day as
a blessing, and happiness is the
definition of success. Enjoy the
journey with your child and
partner