1st March 2013

Dear Baby Girl,

Mummy noticed that whenever she has her morning cup of tea, you’ll do flips and turns and kicks like you never did before! I’m sorry if it’s too much caffeine for you (But Dr Ong said it’s alright) but it helps with Mummy’s mood swings throughout the day. I’ll get a second opinion on my next visit alright? And sweetheart, one thing I love about you is how adorable you are to kick mummy just to remind me that you’re here. And I’ll look down, and there you are my sweet girl! I’m so excited to see you soon. It’s about 3.5 to 4 months left now to your arrival. How Great is God! You’re our little surprise and miracle… Oh gosh, I love you so much!

And God is good too baby girl. You see, mummy is getting alittle bigger each day with you. But I’ll make an effort everyday to buy one thing for you that you’ll need. I only get the necessities as we know many others will donate or buy you things like clothes. And just yesterday, Godma Jane gave us a baby carrier from her best friend, Aunt Lilian from America! And it’s a branded Bjorn one too! How blessed you are! And Grandaunt Jen from Australia got you kangaroo shoes, and Ah Gong got you shoes hand made from Italy! You’re not even born, yet you’re already having more shoes than Mummy herself!

And the other day, Mummy bought your diapers. I wonder how sweet and small your bum is going to be! It was a steal as supermarkets were selling it for almost $20, but Mummy got it for $13 from a provisional store near the office. Praise God for saving that money! Because that $7 difference, Mummy could get wet wipes for you too! I hope we will learn together how to save money and use it wisely. Money can always be earned, but it’s better to use it wisely too alright?

Alright darling girl. You’re 6 months old now in mummy’s tummy. Very soon you’ll arrive. And we can’t wait.

Love you dearly.

20th February 2013

Dear Sweetheart,

Daddy gotten a special call for a better job interview tomorrow. A design Engineer position. Let’s keep our fingers crossed and offer up our prayers for him. Mummy has been having a rough time at work, and some even bully you while you’re in mummy’s tummy. But I love you and will protect you. I think it’s time for mummy to move on to greener pastures after my leave is over. But don’t worry dear, you come first. You hold more importance than any job in the world.

You know dear, every morning mummy wakes up early to make sure both Daddy and Mummy gets good proper breakfast. A nice healthy sandwich most of the time. The reason because I love you darling girl, and am trying to make sure you get the nutrients you need, and Daddy too so he lives more healthily. I hope you’ll see the important of healthy living when you’re here. But you know what? You have a sweet tooth like the both of us. That’s why every evening mummy must have some chocolate, ice cream or something sweet. I recently bought the sweetest mangoes (expensive) from Philippines. And you did a flip after eating it. I guess you like it a lot. J

And Mummy have been searching for a consecration prayer for you to Mama Mary. I hope to find one suitable and consecrate you to our Heavenly Father even when you’re inside me. I hope you’ll live ot be a good person and living a good holy life.

I’m counting down darling… it’s 23 weeks now and I’m excited for your birth.

Love you.

18 February 2013

Your kicks are getting stronger each day. And it’s more prominent too. I believe I even felt your little elbow jabbing into me yesterday. What joy you bring. Daddy and Mummy attend Aunt Mallory’s rite of sending off and rite of election for her baptism preparation yesterday and it got me thinking about you. How wonderful it is that God created you and I want to consecrate you to the Lord. He created and knew you before you were even born. And Mummy and Daddy’s undying love for you is getting greater each day. Our sweet child… how much we adore you.

Today I read, you’re the size of a beautifully ripe mango and should weigh approximately 450-500g. I can’t stop thinking of your sweet hands and feet, and the cutest cheeks. I bet I’ll just stare at you all day long when you’re born. Mummy found out about the low lying placenta which can be very dangerous for mothers to go through during delivery. But whatever it is my dear, I’ll do anything for you, even risking my life. I know we are in God’s wonderful hands and all is well.

By the way my dear child, Daddy and Mummy has come up with a name for you… hopefully you’ll grow gracefully according to it and love it too.

Natanya Gabrielle Danaraj.

Do you like that name?

Natanya was given by God that ended with a computer glitz. We were strolling down a page with names when we found ‘Netanya’… and God decided to switch Mummy’s laptop off immediately after we got all the info about it.

And Gabrielle because Daddy asked you what letter you would like your name to start with… and if you like it, to jab mummy in my tummy to say you like it. And you jab for ‘G’ and ‘K’.

And since you’re a special miracle message to the world, a wonderful message of life like Jesus, and I always have a soft spot for Gabriel (I think he’s my guardian angel too)… so Gabrielle it is.

You sound so exotic, well versed, mystically lovely, sweet and endearing… Plus Netanya means ‘God’s gift’ while Gabrielle means ‘God gives strength’. You’re a strong gift from God J

I hope you like that name… we love it so far… unless you don’t like it baby girl, give mummy a little jab in the ribs will you? J

Love you so much my girl.

13 February 2013

Today is Ash Wednesday dear. It’s when we we attend mass and through the sacramental ashes, we are reminded to turn from sin, and to stay faithful to the gospel. A reminder that we are only dust and will return to dust upon death. And what is important is our soul and spiritual life, and life doesn’t end, it continues with the Lord if we choose it so. And Daddy and mummy went for mass today. And we prayed for you too. We hope you’ll see the importance of need for spiritual guidance in life because without God, life is meaningless. Without God, there wouldn’t be you.

Anyhow, we also went for our next check up with you. We got to see a 3D image of you and you’re beautiful. It looks like you have Daddy’s nose and ears, and Mummy’s mouth and eyes. Thank God that all your organs and functions are good and well. However, mummy’s placenta is lying quite low but nothing to fret about now. Hopefully with your growth, it will move so mummy can deliver you naturally. But in a case if mummy needs a C section, so be it. I’ll go through anything to bring you safely into this world my love.

We got to see your perfect fingers, all five of them, and you’re the shyest baby I’ve seen. You kept hiding your face from the scanner. You are so adorable. But you let Daddy and Mummy to have a peak of your beautiful face. I wonder how cute you will be when you fatten up. Right now, you’re 450g, about 16cm long and 22 weeks 3 days old. You have the cutest feet and thighs. I feel like I could just kiss you to bits! There was afew seconds when you put your hands like a hamster and mummy called you my dearest hamster. Doctor Ong laughed about it.

Thank God for this smooth successful scan and Praise the Lord for your creation. You are gorgeous darling girl. Absolutely perfect. And we love you so much. So so so much.

11 February 2013

Shocking News. Pope Benedict today resigned my dear. The shortest reign yet oldest pope ever.

But we all know Gods will be done. We will keep praying okay?

10 February 2013

It’s Chinese New Year today Baby girl. Year of the Water Snake. And the special thing about this year baby girl is your birth! And we are all so excited! Actually don’t believe in superstition, only in The Lord’s plan. So anything else doesn’t matter.

Today Mummy and Daddy had to work harder because of Ahma and Grandma Lily. They are old and busy entertaining guests, so we must help them with cleaning and errands. Daddy did a lot more because Mummy is carrying you. But still, I pray you will see the importance of respecting and taking care of the elders. They need lots of care and love too. Hopefully when we grow old, you will love and care for us. But you see Baby girl, life is about loving others. And when we love others, we love God. That’s the simple truth of life.

Love the Lord first and love your neighbour. The two most important commandments.

BTW, today Daddy did an experiment with you. He speaks to you every night. Quality time with you is what I call it. I wish you can see how tender loving he is when he speaks to you in mummy’s tummy. He calls you his Baby Girl. He shares his wishes and dream with you every night. Occasionally he will read a bible story or a nursery rhyme to you, while mummy does her nonsensical dancing and singing with you too. How much we adore you little one. You should see how silly we can get!

And daddy today asked you what alphabet would you like your second name to start with. And told you to kick mummy’s tummy when you make your choice. Then he started with A, B, C, etc… and when it came to G and K, sweetheart, you gave the hardest kick! How awesome is that! So now Daddy is cracking his head about it… heehee.

But Baby dear, you bring such joy. A huge joy to everyone.

PS: Daddy got you your stroller! It’s a miracle itself and all Thanks to God! It’s really expensive to get one from the store ($450 to $1000). And suddenly, Daddy’s friend (a durian seller) had an extra unused one! It’s worth $750 but he sold it to Daddy for $150! How glorious is that! And when Daddy brought it home, all he could say was:

‘Only the best for my Baby Girl’.

Daddy and Mummy loves you sweetheart. A lot.

9 February 2013

Dear Sweetheart,

After attending Ah-Gong’s reunion dinner with the Lum family, Grand Aunt Esther advised Mummy to eat some black chicken soup that would be nourishing for you. So mummy listened blindly and went ahead yesterday to eat it. Unfortunately, Mummy fell so sick. Blood pressure fell to 80 (below normal) and was worried about you. I’m so terribly sorry for doing these silly things that can harm you. I’m so sorry baby girl. Mummy will be more wise now. Mummy ended up resting in bed today, sick with a cold and low BP. But again, no medication because it’s harmful to you. May the Lord heal Mummy quickly and safely.

And while resting sweetie, Mummy decided to share your story to the PCOS forum which Mummy signed up for. It’s a forum where women with PCOS (Mummy has this disorder) who cannot conceive. But you see, you are mummy’s miracle baby. So I shared our heartwarming story about you with other mothers-to-be. And they all love you and adore how God created you.

So you see how special you are? Even when you’re in Mummy’s tummy my dearest girl, you are an inspiration to many.

1 February 2013

Dear Sweetheart,

Everyday as you kick inside of me, my love grows for you even more.
How much will i put my life on the line for you. I'll rather lose mine than to lose you.
How dearly i love you my dearest baby girl.

I've gotten you the sweetest retro dress that comes with a headband and bloomers, but you have to wait till you're 3 months old to wear it. It's going to be a little too big for you when you're born.

Grandma Nanna also have been going on a shopping spree. She got you some cute mittens and booties, and Uncle Bern's sister is also donating some clothes for you too. How loved you are, and you're still in Mummy's tummy!

Your kicks are alot stronger now and i love when you kick Mummy to tell me that 'Hey, i'm here Mum!'.

We all love you dearly sweetheart. And we pray you're healthy and happy.

Love,
Mum

A Poem For You

Mothers Touch
by Kristi D. Hadley-Godeker

I’m so afraid with her I might make a mistake.
To discipline the situation, always a risk to take.
I may get so angry, and yell so loud...
Wanting her to be a good girl, make me proud.
So young in age, though older in mind...
The biggest part of her so loving gentle and kind.
I want her to have a good future, really succeed.
Working long hours, hard to give her the attention she does need.
One day in her future she will know my love is true.
All the sacrifices will be seen, as with her little girl, wondering what to do.
I look at her so pretty it frightens me, the best reward is molding her into the person she will be.
I see her changing right before my eyes, nervous for I get only so many tries.
Remember friendship will develop later as she’s an adult.
After she’s lived life and knows the way it felt.
I will get her ready for life that can hurt so much
Then and only then...
She will be thankful I guided her with a mothers touch.