22 April 2013

Dearest Girl,

Today Daddy and Mummy both gotten to see you for your 32 weeks check. You are absolutely gorgeous! You were so adorable, you gave us a glimpse of your pouty lips. Hehe. We wonder if you were blowing bubbles. You’re 1.7kg now and 32 weeks, that makes you 8 months old now. Dr Ong also checked Mummy’s placenta, and guess what? It’s moved! You can be born vaginally now! Yeah! Mummy was so afraid of the C section because I’ve heard that it may affect your immunity and I will have a longer time to recover too. And Dr Ong also went through the labour process with both of us and reminded us that when you want to come, you will come. There’s no specific time. But sweetheart, you are gorgeous. Absolutely perfect. We can’t wait to see you.

We went to visit Nanna Rose too about confinement food. Nanna Rose and Ahma Lily will be cooking for mummy while I recover and while you’re still tiny and less than a month old. They too are so excited for you. Everyone can’t wait to smelling you, holding you, listening to you, loving you, etc. My dearest baby girl, you’re a gift of joy to the world.

Thank God for His miracle. Only God can make the impossible possible. We will count down now to your arrival. Praise the Lord!

19 April 2013

Dear Sweetheart,

You’re coming 32 weeks now (8 months old)! Praise the Lord for everything! Recently, your hiccups are taking place more regularly like 2 to 4 times a day, especially when Mummy drinks water. Apparently, it’s because you gulp down too fast (just like mummy actually…) and it causes you to hiccup. Your movements are so much more significant, lesser though because of the space constraint, but you’re so strong. You like kicking mummy especially when mummy wants to fall asleep. But I’ll do whatever I can to make you comfy my little one. I love you my little one. And it’s so close to seeing you now. I’m counting down, though I know, I will miss the feeling of you inside, my little secretive girl.

Ps: A cup of ice cold ribena is essential every night before 9pm. We ran out of it, and Mummy became cranky. But your gorgeous father is the hero of all times and bought me a new pack. I so love him even more now. J

Pss: Realise you don’t fancy chocolate baby… you will choose strawberry ice cream over chocolate ice cream now… how interesting. And mummy has plan to have salmon 3 times a week now to help your brain development (from what I read). It’s always better to get nutrients from consuming food than just supplements… I hope you’ll grow healthy, happy and faithful darling girl.

Psss: I started calling you Muffin. Because I pray you’ll bake well in Mummy’s oven. Hehe.

Love you.

10 April 2013

Dearest baby girl,

The check up today went very well today. You’re now 1.5kg and getting more beautiful. Your legs are so long and stretched out. No wonder Mummy always feel you kicking so hard. And your face is just so small and petite. I can’t wait for you to arrive and I can kiss you all over. At night, you really gave mummy a hard time. You kicked and punched so hard and I figured you didn’t like the way I was resting. Maybe you’re feeling a bit squashed or something. But then after some adjustments, everything was okay. I just got a feeling you can be quite a strong willed girl and I’m just so intrigued. I can’t wait! And you’ve been lying on my bladder (that’s why I’m always running to the toilet). You look so comfortable lying in that way. But whatever it is, it’s okay. Anything for you baby.

Mummy has now put on 12kg and started having Braxton hicks. I have been getting really tired recently. I admit I’ve walked a lot today, but the tiredness is seeping in sweetie. But it’s a good sign. Everything is going well. Mummy brought you out for a movie ‘The Croods’. We cried, laughed and enjoyed a pack of M&Ms. You were kicking hard and all. I hope you love cartoons like Mummy… I can’t wait to bring you out for movies. Do you know Mummy loves going to the cinema? And I hope you do too… maybe it can be our mother daughter activity. So many things running through my head about you…

Love you hon.

6 April 2013

Dearest Netanya,

You’re amazing. Daddy and I have been testing if you like music and you seem to hit and rave only for music played on the piano. I wonder if you have long beautiful fingers and the talent and passion to pursue the piano. Daddy and I already plan on getting a piano for you when we get our new apartment. You see, Daddy plays the piano by ear, and Mummy is into rhythm and percussion. So there shouldn’t be any doubt that you have music in your blood!

And recently darling, your kicks and punches have been stronger. Sometimes, you’ll rub mummy’s tummy for a stretch and it’s amazing to see how you can push out so far. It’s only good because it means you’re growing and healthy. Even your little hiccups are stronger. They aren’t so little any more. I can’t wait for you to arrive. Just 10 weeks more, can you believe it? Everyday Mummy strikes out a day counting down to seeing you. Seeing you is so much more exciting that counting down during New Years!

Even Daddy and I are planning your 1 month celebration, can you believe it?!

Aw. I can’t wait to see you and kiss you and hold you. No matter your cries or tantrums, I’ll always love you my dearest girl.

(As I write this, you’re kicking me on my right side)