28 January 2013

Dear Baby,

You are officially a GIRL!

We got to see your stomach and your heartbeat is beautiful. 300g heavy and 13cm long from head to rump.

And you showed us your beautiful fingers... 1.2cm long.

You're perfect. Absolutely. Can't wait to hold you and kiss you. You're so beautifully adorable.

But Dr Ong told Mummy that i've gained too much weight too fast. In 1 month i've put on 4kg. So Mummy has to cut down on milk and milo... But it's okay. It's anything for you Baby Girl Dear.

Love you.

Praise the Lord!

26 January 2013

Dear Baby,

Yesterday something beautiful happened.

We were looking for a girls name, and you know it is with Daddy and Mummy trying to figure it out. But a miracle happened.

We were sourcing for names, and as we were strolling down the page, we came upon 'Netanya' on the internet. 'Netanya' means 'God's Gift' and is a Hebrew name in the bible for one of the Levi leaders to spread God's word. And it is also ironically, a beautiful tourist spot in Israel, just above Jerusalem. Not only is it uncommon, but it is an exotic cultured meaningful name as well! And suddenly, the page just disappeared. As if someone close/deleted the page, never to find it or stroll for more options again. And that was it! It was a great sign! If you're a girl, you're definitely going to be Netanya. Beautiful name...

Now Daddy and I are pondering over a boys name. If a girls name is so beautifully exotic, we are rethinking on Evan... But we will see. it's 2 days time to seeing you our beautiful baby! We are just sooo excited!

Can't wait to see how much you've grown. I wonder if you'll suck your thumb now. And i really miss your kicks right now... Can you kick or stretch please? I love it when you snuggle and move sweetie.

Our sweet baby... we so love you.

22 January 2013

Dear Baby,

Today, Daddy tried to wake you up by saying 'Wakie Wakie' near Mummy's tummy. And guess what little one? You kicked. And you kicked right into Mummy's bladder. Ouch. But it's so funny because you tried kicking Daddy's cheek. You are an absolute adorable fella. We are simply excited and counting down to next Monday to 'see' you again dear. It's so exciting. I can't wait to see how much you've grown and to get a confirmation of your kicks and turns. And you may even surprise us by telling us if you're a girl or boy. Oh Gosh... We so love you so much!

And sweetheart, Mummy's been a little cranky recently, but just want to share with you the beauty of the rosary. I started praying it again, and with Mama Mary's intercession and Jesus, Mummy's feeling alot better now. I really hope one day you'll see the beauty of prayer. And i can't wait for you to start praying too.

Love, Mummy.

19 January 2013

Dear Baby,

Mummy had a crying fit last night. I was getting cheesed off so easily by the smallest things, and Daddy came to the rescue. He held me tight and Mummy had a huge cry out session. It's not you sweetie, it's the hormone. I guess this is another symptom. But gosh... it's very scary because Mummy doesn't know why she's crying. Thank God for the rosary. Mummy prayed with you, and hopefully you'll pray it too one day. Felt peace and calmness with Mama Mary's intercession. But it's all okay love. As long it's for you, it's worth it. Just poor Daddy has to deal with it too.

Ps: Daddy is a real star. He is sooo patient and sooo kind. And he knows so easily just how to comfort Mummy. I pray that you'll be like Daddy... a comfort creature in the world. :)

18 January 2013

Dear Baby,

Mummy can't help looking at you and wondering what you're doing. I always take some time alone just to enjoy your kicks and movement. You bring such lovely joy. Yesterday, Daddy noticed that you've been marked by God. Yes, on Mummy's tummy appeared a cross. Daddy took a photo and mummy will load it up soon. But that's just you sweetie, a miracle child given by God. No wonder a cross stands upon you. I pray that God will always care for you and Jesus is always keeping you company.

Uncle Siva and Aunt Jane bought you some Bach and Mozart. They are just trilled about you baby. Aunt Jane is going to be your Godmother too. We know you'll be in good hands. Aunt Jane was also telling mummy not to smell all the cleaning agents, what to eat and not to eat for you, to come out with a plan to make sure you eat your vegetables... You see darling, everyone is excited about you.

Daddy and Mummy also have made a decision to see you by ourselves on 28 Jan for the next scan. We leave it up to you to decide to let us find out if you're a girl or boy. But the idea of just seeing you kick and stretch is so excilarating! We can't wait.

And yesterday baby, Mummy found out by our dailing apple consumption will help the growth of your beautiful lungs (yes, Mummy keeps eating an apple a day for you). I'm just praying that your development is all good. Recently, Mummy finds it difficult to breathe. It's normal... because now Mummy's lungs must breathe for the two of us, so Mummy has a little difficulty. But isn't it a beautiful thing? Knowing the oxygen i take in will go to you... Mummy is going to be selfish now with the air i breathe... haha.

And Daddy reminded me yesterday to listen to God more. Mummy has been feeling abit down and disturbed, and have been seeking peace for some time. I pray that this time may we find peace in my heart so that you'll bestowed peace too love.

Gosh... 10 more days to seeing you again. :)

Love you my dearest baby... Daddy and Mummy loves you.

Ps: Daddy caught the flu and have been sick since before Christmas. Hope he gets well soon k? He's been sleeping in the living room so that Mummy won't get sick... See the sacrifice Daddy makes? And do you know, that Mummy finds it more difficult to sleep without Daddy by my side? Somehow, Daddy must have his hands on you (mummy's tummy) then Mummy can sleep... is that you baby? And when you arrive, Mummy will make sure Daddy gets a flu jab alright? :) We must all be healthy.

11 January 2013

Dear Baby,

Gosh… Mummy has turned into a one mean farting machine! The hormones have slowed down Mummy’s digestion to take care of you in Mummy’s body, so all the food have slowed down now. But my goodness… Mummy’s fart is terrible! Daddy suffers too. It was so bad Daddy says it leaves a lingering taste. TMI. But Mummy is more than willing to go through all of this for you. I’ve read that peppermint tea may help, so Mummy’s been gulping it down at work.

And recently, I’ve been getting really weird dreams and nightmares. It is also due to the hormones. This experience darling of your wonderful growth also comes to be quite perculiar to me. Mummy doesn’t go through the common symptoms. Been through the food aversions, the highs and lows of emotions, the early swollen feet, weird nightmares and now, a farting machine. I just find it so funny, don’t you think? But it’s all worth it darling because of you.

Last night, Mummy was just staring at my tummy wondering about you. How special you are and how special it is to love you before seeing you. You are that special love.

Today, after having another nightmare, I went to work worried. But this morning, Mummy felt your tiny tickly kicks and was so comforted. It’s so tiny baby… you can’t imagine. I can only imagine how tiny your feet are… perfect and beautiful too. But I love your kicks sweetie. They are absolutely a ripple of joy.

Love you so dearly.

6 January 2013

My dear Sweetheart,

It's a new year now, and it's dawning on me that you're arriving soon. What an exciting thought it is. I've been reading books about labour, and sweetie, Mummy is a little freaked out. It's scary and no one know what can happen, only God. But to know that we are bringing you into this world, it pays off.

You've been kicking alot recently, which is a real blessing. Daddy felt your kicks. He was so amazed. Daddy has always been talking to you and kissing you while you're in Mummy's tummy. And he's been reading special stories from the children's bible to you too. We wonder if you can hear us. Our favourite time of the day is in the evening, just before going to bed, where it's just you, Daddy and me, and we are quietly admiring your development, your sweet kicks and wondering what kind of kid you will be. We have so many plans for you, but we know you can only be who you are. You're kicking again as i type! your kicks are like the cutest lightest thugs under my skin. It's so amazing.

We are still awaiting for the next scan. We wonder if you're a girl or boy... whichever it is, we just want you healthy and happy. I'm sorry Mummy struggles with stress from work or stress from people around me... Mummy still has to do physical labour at work and it's such a struggle. I know i have to leave once you come out. I can't be in a job that takes my strength away when i should be focusing on you. I pray that God will guide and help us out with Mummy's work.

And recently sweetie, i think the womb that is keeping you has been lying onto Mummy's back, that i get backaches quite often now. But it's okay. i realise that when i lie on my side then the pain goes away. But it's all worth it becaus ei know my baby is growing healthy.

I can't wait to kiss your cheeks and smell you and hold you close... there's so much love for you going on now, i can't imagine when you come out.

Love you baby D...