It’s my 36th week of pregnancy now. I’m almost finish running the pregnancy journey! I had my appointment today, the doctor took the culture for the Strep B test. He also told me that I’ve dilated for 2-3cm already! Then he told me that I could be anytime now! I went home and told my hubby about the news. He started to worry about it and wanted me to pack all the bags so that we could be ready. Somehow I didn’t think that the baby would come as fast as I would thought. Well, I’ve two more weeks of children bible study to teach, one woman’s bible study to lead, and a after church meal to prepare before the baby’s arrival! And of course, my MIL’s room to clean up and some baby’s stuff to be taken down from the attic! Come to think about it, I’ve so many things to do before my baby could come! I need to start crossing out my to do list! 

8 weeks to go and we will be meeting another baby of ours! Can’t believe that when I first found out in Jan that I was pregnant and now the pregnancy is almost over. Lately, I’ve been having bad heartburn. I’ve read about the pregnancy book and found out that this is quite common. Who would know that I could pass my GTT and instead having heartburn. hahah.. I would definitely agree with everyone else, every pregnancy is different. But I would really pray very hard that the labor process would be as easy as the first one though!!! We have decided to name our second boy – Noah. Can’t wait to meet the little baby Noah in another 8 weeks!

It was an exciting day to find out the gender of my baby. I remember the night before the ultrasound, I couldn’t sleep because I was so eager to find out the gender of my baby. Somehow in my heart, I’ve hope that it was a girl. Maybe with all the little dresses that I’ve been looking at and the wonderful stories of a mother and daughter(s). So, the next morning, the whole family – Andy, Nathan and I, got up early to get ready for this big event. We first got there and waited for a while at the waiting area while the technician set up the equipment. Then, the technician called me in first to get a few shots and measurement of the baby before Nathan and daddy joined me. The technician and I were chatting and then the conversation carried on to how wonderful to have two boys in the family because she has two boys. Then immediately it came to my thought that she might be telling me that we’re expecting another boy. My heart began to sink a little. Finally, Nathan and Andy were called in and joined me for the ultrasound. After a few minutes, the moment of truth, yeah… we’re expecting another BOY! I think we both go disappointed at first in the beginning because Andy has always been wanted a little girl right from the beginning. For me, since this is going to be my last pregnancy, I thought it’s always good to have one of each. We received the news and went home to have a good breakfast and morning prayer together. Now, we’re exciting of having another boy coming to the family. I think it’s going to be a special bonding between the brothers. I remember growing up with my sisters was always fun to have sisters to share everything with despite the fact that we also fought a lot. But it was a good memory. I hope it will be the same for my boys.

Even though we were disappointed in the beginning when we heard that you were a boy, but we are joyful and privilege to know that you’re to be apart of our family. We love you baby!

      “Sing for joy, O heavens, for the LORD has done this;
       shout aloud, O earth beneath.
       Burst into song, you mountains,
       you forests and all your trees,
       for the LORD has redeemed Jacob,
       he displays his glory in Israel.” – Isa 44:23

I had my doctor’s visit on Wednesday. Everything went well. The baby’s heart rate was 166/min and it’s normal. We haven’t known the gender yet but we should be able to know in another one or two appointment coming up. I guess every member in the family is hoping for a girl this time. My mother in law had already bought a dress…(hahha.. couldn’t resist those cute dresses on girls) And of course my husband, he has always wanted a girl. For me, dressing up a baby girl is always fun. We’re praying that God would grant our requests! But you know we couldn’t decide but God has the ultimate decision on this. Meanwhile, we’re thankful for the healthy pregnancy for now.

For those who have not heard, we’re pregnant again for the second time. It has been a bumpy ride for the first trimester. I’m not so lucky this time to compare to the first time. I had all the nausea and morning sickness that I could imagine in my first trimester. But I’m thankful that there is light at the end of the tunnel. Now I’m in my 13rd week, the morning sickness has very much subsided. I could eat more without bad feeling after. I even notice that my belly is showing much faster than the first one with Nathan. I’ve to wear my maternity clothings now as to compare to my first one when I only wore mine in my 22nd week. The other day I was jokingly saying to Andy. You know, this pregnancy is so different. First in the first trimester, I’ve to deal with the morning sickness. Now in my second trimester, I’ve to deal with springtime allergy. Guess I’ll be dealing with in my third trimester?

I don’t like to complain but it’s getting so heavy and sore because of the big body with baby . I’m getting really tired of being pregnant by now. I was having hard time just walking around the house doing house work and even by picking up my phone. Like every pregnant woman, I guess during the last three weeks it’s the toughest! Yup, I’m ready to push  the baby out of my body. I guess God makes the last few weeks tough for a reason! I had a doctor’s visit yesterday. I’m dilated 2 cm and have “bloody showing” – don’t worry it’s normal when you’re full-term, it’s just the thinning of the cervix and mucus plug is coming out. Not long to go, almost there!

I’m already dilated to 1cm++, cervix is thinning and baby is in the good position – head down. Doctor also said that baby can come out anytime now. Now I just can’t decide if I want him out or stay in. Any how, I’m glad that baby is  in the good position for the vaginal birth! I thought the doctor was gonna perform an ultrasound to check whether the baby is head down, but to my surprise, he only needed to insert the finger to the cervix to touch the crown of the baby’s head. Well, not to gross you up with detailed info, but just in case if you’re going through the prenatal check up.

The 37th week is considered an important milestone for pregnancy because the baby it’s now full term. Like Andy said, can be anytime soon. Well.. I still haven’t packed my stuff and baby’s, my last minutes shopping. I yet to come out with my list… I guess I couldn’t procrastinate anymore else will be too late!

I hope I don’t scare you off with my big tummy

I have not been updating the blog, and a few people emailed me about my well-being. So, I decided that I need to write to update my situation. I’m still undergo “diet program”, hahh… it’s what I would call it (can’t believe that I need to be on diet while I’m still pregnant) because I have to watch out the carb intake for every meal and monitor my blood sugar. I think so far so good. In the last doctor’s visit, the doctor was impressed that I only put on 1 pound after a month. He was proud of me… needless to say in the previous visits, I put on about 6-7 pounds every month which is too much!! I can see my fingers are full of little holes as a result of lancets poking. Sometimes it hurts, but when I think of the labor pain that I’ll need to endure, well.. it’s not a big deal anymore. Baby Nathan it’s doing well. In the next two weeks, we’ll see whether he has positioned himself to be ready for labor. I’m so excited about it at the same time nervous as the time approaching. One thing it’s that I can’t wait to meet my boy face to face, on the other hand, the first time going through labor, wonder how it’s the process like and so many ???. Well, I’ll know soon.. I guess just like everyone has gone through the labor, it’s painful yet it’s worth to see the previous little one when you hold him/her in your arms. 

I started a quilt project for Nathan two months ago. It is almost to the completion, still have some stitching to do. I’m very glad that I make the quilt because I thought it is very cute. I remember when I was shopping for the fabrics, almost everything I liked was pink in color and fabrics with flower motif. I had to remember that I was to make a quilt for a boy. Well, the quilt ended up with leaf motif instead of flower… I hope I could make something pink and with flower motif next time for my girl. Also, special thanks to my friends who have helped me to pick up the pattern, to shop for fabrics with me, and to teach me to make this quilt patiently. My next project is to finish up the bumper pads for the crib and the window treatment with the bear and sheep theme from the quilt. I had a good time making this quilt because maybe I know it’s making this for my son. Well, I don’t think a boy would appreciate a quilt very much, but still it’s special for me to make one for my son!