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My apologies for not updating for quite sometime, I've been the slowest person I know to juggle things around...I blame it on hormones =D but honestly work has been taking so much of my energy on top of that I am getting behind with my house work that needs to get done before the new year starts!

Holidays are almost over, it has been low key Christmas day for Danny and I. We were invited by a welcoming family from his work. I stuffed myself with lots and lots of pie. Although, I didn't really pigged out much on any particular holiday festivities, I stayed aware of my limits and not to end up like a sea lion by the 9th month...gulp! *cross fingers*

Tomorrow I will be 25 weeks, officially entering my 3rd trimester, 7 months and 2.5 months to go.. wow I can't imagine how time flies on me , I still have those days when I don't feel that I'm pregnant except when I look down and can't see my pair of footsies.
We already have a name for our little angel, for now I want to call her "Baby A", I will reveal the name when she arrives, more suspense for you.
Baby A, has been very active in mommy's belly in the recent months, the kicks and punches are happening pretty much althroughout the day at no particular time. Sometimes at night I lay in the couch rubbing my belly and just wait till she show me some of her moves, it's very amazing. It's so precious knowing that there's a growing life in your womb and that you are blessed to be the one carrying her.

=) happiness

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Sore and Exhausted =(

Week 20 officially started Monday and I am noticing difficulties in my body already.
I've been having trouble sleeping or finding my sleeping position no matter how massive of pillows I put around my body to support it. I have to steal some of Dan's own pillows for my own use which I still end up awake at 3am. =(
Today was really awful at work, I hauled and unpacked 16 boxes worth of merchandise to put on our counter shelves. I used to do it with no problem and I know now has limitations, I try to do it on my own pace but I couldn't stand the notion of what other people will think if I am doing it that way. At the end of the day, I regreted it...I should've listened to my body and not think other people's thoughts, now I have to endure all the body aches, grrrr. I just pray and hope that the baby is doing just peachy and safe. Now all I need is a good R&R, Is it safe to get massages while pregnant?

wow I'm at my lowest point today...I'm having such a terrible day today, I just want to hide under the covers...I miss my family ;-(

Today was a bit odd day for me, I woke up feeling really anxious about every little thing which i try to divert those thoughts into more positive light.
I meant to write this entry to keep me reminded on some things..a lot of things perhaps.
I've been pondering the whole afternoon on what I should do on my many spare time, these days I only work part-time (3 days in a week) and I thought I should do something fun or creative aside from my domestic duties of course.

Some of the things I wanted to do while i'm pregnant =)
1. Practice on cake decorating, particularly fondant decoration.
- Something really interesting about this that draws me, I will hopefully make my first one for Thanksgiving dinner.

2. Sew a baby quilt - I don't have a sewing machine but been wanting one for ages. But my general idea is to collect pieces of fabric that reminds of our travels in Europe. I want to make my own quilt/blanket with sentimental value on it.

3. Baby Portraits - As soon as we find out the gender I will definitely start to work on this. I have my own baby pictures/albums collected thru the years but it got stolen which I hope someday I'll get it back. =(

I guess I am pretty consumed with all about baby things these days which I find inner happiness and most people don't understand unless you're carrying a child.

18th week Mark

I'm officially on my second trimester, 5th month YAY! Four more months and I cannot believe that my pregnancy is going so fast.
Today I officially felt the baby kicked, I was reading a book on the couch and during dinner while talking to Danny..I felt two kicks =) It was mezmerizing experience, it was like somebody lightly poked me on the belly. I had some baby kicked feeling before but it was kinda odd that I am second guessing that it might have been a gas? =D but this time it was a real feeling of the baby is kicking, it's sort of telling me that hey i'm doing my first punches.
Aside from the baby kicking I have been getting a lot of nose bleed during mid morning when I needed to use restroom, it can get pretty uncomfortable makes it harder for me to fall back asleep..zzzz
Check this out , I was browsing at the mall yesterday and I spotted this sunny onesie! It makes me smile and happy just by looking at it, and since it was on sale I bought it! Good steal from $17 to $6 , hehehe.

Baby Wishlist =)

It's past midnight and I couldn't get myself to sleep, so I want to create a baby wishlist while listening to classical baby mozart =)

My wishlist are just reminders for myself what I wanted for our baby, or perhaps you can be my santa? hehe

Wish 1: Your Baby Can Read Deluxe System $400 @ YMCR



It is a language system for babies from infant to 3 years of age. I first saw the infomercial looong time ago (pre-pregnancy) and I thought it's a cool system that I have to get for my cute niece Giana.



I kept seeing the infomercial and it was very convincing that you should check out the video of kids that are early learners. More info here at www.yourbabycanread.tv

So in a way I really want our baby to be smart at early age, hence the wish #1 and my late night session with mozart.

Wish #2: Peg Perego P3 Stroller $800+ @ here



I don't expect someone to give this to us, seriously because it's insanely expensive ahahha I am starting saving up pennies for a lovely stroller.
I don't want to buy it and think it's a luxury but I do want a stroller that it sturdy, safe and the baby can use up to toddler years. If you think about it, every time you upgrade for a stroller you spend close to $100 or more. But hey this is just a wishlist right, I can put anything I want but might settle to this--->>>



Wish #3: 5 in 1 Bassinet

$99.00 @ Walmart


I wanted to have a nice convertible crib however it is not practical considering we'll have 3 months left here in Germany once our baby is born. So, I have been researching about bassinet instead. This is such a cool idea , sleeper, bedside bed, changing table, play seat yadayadayada! It's portable too so it would be easy to be mobile around the house toting the baby.
Though I think I only have one option where to buy this, walmart has the great price but not sure how much the shipping would cost...I might use a 3rd party sender if walmart charges me with an arm and leg.

A stork is coming!

Hi everyone!
Thanks for checking out our new blog page for our journey to parenthood =)
Yes we are expecting! Some of you probably just found out by reading this and I really do apologize for not making a proper announcement. I do intend to announce it once we have confirmed the baby gender, but at this time we are still pondering as well.
I found that we have a stork coming not till I was 3 months along, it was crazy, overwhelming, unexpected but joyous by the blessing.

I am 17 weeks today, half way through can you believe that? I can't! It seems that everything is going so fast especially me that my mind is moving like a lightning speed =). I have been shopping around for strollers already, LOL I think I should slow down and put that till later because I still have other priorities to think about like my upcoming ultrasound and test results.

Speaking of test results, I had 2 genetic test a week ago and the result hasn't came in yet which is nerve racking and makes me anxious. One is for cystic fibrosis and multiple screening, these were optional test but a lot have recommended it so that parents can be more prepared for what's to come. I will call my doc tomorrow and bug them with the results..wish me luck!

I will keep you guys updated on my results and of course expect more blog updates from me =)
Meantime, enjoy my growing ginormous belly pics ;-)