this morning i craved a sausage patty from mc donald's with their syrup. eww?
i could smell it everywhere. literally from the moment i woke up, to sending your dad to work, to in the bathroom. it was everywhere. the desire subsided a little after i ate breakfast. whew.
yesterday you had a quiet day. you didn't move or kick too much & your movements were much more gentle. thank you. but i woke up this morning and you were back to your aggressive antics.
i've stopped washing my face at night.
it's a combination of you growing bigger and me being short. bending over the sink to wash my face is very difficult and uncomfortable. so i've been using cold cream and facial wipes to get the day off my face.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
-48 days until your estimated birthday
after one of the most difficult nights to date (got less than 2 hours of sleep)...
this video brought a much needed comic relief to this whole pregnancy thing.
this video brought a much needed comic relief to this whole pregnancy thing.
Monday, March 26, 2012
-49 days until your estimated birthday
when i look down at my bare stomach..
it looks like i'm staring down at a whole turkey before it goes into the oven.
we are in month 8 now. in the beginning of the pregnancy, i thought that this would be my opportunity to eat healthier. to change some of my unhealthy habits (forever), since i heard some where that it takes 3 months to turn something into a habit. and i thought.. i have 9 months!
but what i've realized over the past few weeks is that the things i do to find comfort or stress relief aren't available to me right now. i didn't realize how much i enjoyed shopping. i don't find joy in that right now since i won't be able to wear any of the clothes i purchase after you are here. we've been putting off shopping for you until we figure out exactly what we need and how much we need before you come (but i am waiting for some cute things i bought online for you). if i go mall walking in the mornings, i'd be too tired to teach in the afternoons. i love eating junk/bad food. the rare times when i do eat it these days, i feel guilty because i'm not giving you any nutrition by eating those foods. i've been caving in the past 2 weeks. sorry Titus! playing flute gets harder and harder every day since you're growing so much and pushing on my organs.
so in the final 2 months (woah woah wooooooaaaaaahhhhh.. whaaaaaaatttt??? omg. ahhhhh!!) i am going to try to find new ways to relieve my stress. currently i've been turning to watching too much tv, baking, and reading. but they haven't been helping.
it looks like i'm staring down at a whole turkey before it goes into the oven.
we are in month 8 now. in the beginning of the pregnancy, i thought that this would be my opportunity to eat healthier. to change some of my unhealthy habits (forever), since i heard some where that it takes 3 months to turn something into a habit. and i thought.. i have 9 months!
but what i've realized over the past few weeks is that the things i do to find comfort or stress relief aren't available to me right now. i didn't realize how much i enjoyed shopping. i don't find joy in that right now since i won't be able to wear any of the clothes i purchase after you are here. we've been putting off shopping for you until we figure out exactly what we need and how much we need before you come (but i am waiting for some cute things i bought online for you). if i go mall walking in the mornings, i'd be too tired to teach in the afternoons. i love eating junk/bad food. the rare times when i do eat it these days, i feel guilty because i'm not giving you any nutrition by eating those foods. i've been caving in the past 2 weeks. sorry Titus! playing flute gets harder and harder every day since you're growing so much and pushing on my organs.
so in the final 2 months (woah woah wooooooaaaaaahhhhh.. whaaaaaaatttt??? omg. ahhhhh!!) i am going to try to find new ways to relieve my stress. currently i've been turning to watching too much tv, baking, and reading. but they haven't been helping.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
-54 days until your estimated birthday
i craved beef and broccoli yesterday. it was unexpected.
i haven't had terribly crazy cravings while pregnant so far (like pickles & ice cream). your dad thinks that you might be taking after him. he likes to eat almost everything and doesn't really have a preference.
but foods i have craved so far...
apple juice, boba, corn dogs, pasta with lots of cheese, mexican pizza from taco bell, and fried chicken.
the only weird one was korean style cooked pig's head that's been pressed (i didn't even know what it tasted like, but i wanted it)
i've always had a sweet tooth, but during the last trimester it's been on overdrive.
to try to make it a bit healthier.. i've been baking chocolate chip cookies and banana walnut bread with whole wheat flour. but the problem is.. I BAKE ALL THE TIME. perhaps it's my own way of nesting? haha.
i haven't had terribly crazy cravings while pregnant so far (like pickles & ice cream). your dad thinks that you might be taking after him. he likes to eat almost everything and doesn't really have a preference.
but foods i have craved so far...
apple juice, boba, corn dogs, pasta with lots of cheese, mexican pizza from taco bell, and fried chicken.
the only weird one was korean style cooked pig's head that's been pressed (i didn't even know what it tasted like, but i wanted it)
i've always had a sweet tooth, but during the last trimester it's been on overdrive.
to try to make it a bit healthier.. i've been baking chocolate chip cookies and banana walnut bread with whole wheat flour. but the problem is.. I BAKE ALL THE TIME. perhaps it's my own way of nesting? haha.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Book Review: Battle Hymn Of The Tiger Mother
By Amy Chua
[four out of five diapers]
This was a quick and easy read. I actually enjoyed the book very much. I think the people who criticized her parenting decisions did not read the book or were unable to relate to even one aspect of the book. Yes, from a Western point of view, her tactics seem over the top. But she continually reminds the reader why she makes her parenting decisions.
What I took away from the book is that Amy Chua never gave up on her kids, eveeeer. And despite all the fights because of her unrelenting "parenting", her daughters never questioned or had doubt about their mother's love for them. Also, I find her husband to be a remarkable man. He managed to keep a united front as parents and kept their arguments private from the daughters.
I share Chua's fear of family decline. She quotes a Chinese saying that "prosperity can never last for three generations". Even in myself or my peers, growing up upper middle class, I see the decline of drive and ambition that was in my grandparents and my parents. I see even less ambition, care for the future or success in some of my students. I worry if my students or my children will realize how much hard work it takes their parents for them to enjoy their socioeconomic status and how hard they will have to work to just maintain that status in their adult life.
[four out of five diapers]
This was a quick and easy read. I actually enjoyed the book very much. I think the people who criticized her parenting decisions did not read the book or were unable to relate to even one aspect of the book. Yes, from a Western point of view, her tactics seem over the top. But she continually reminds the reader why she makes her parenting decisions.
What I took away from the book is that Amy Chua never gave up on her kids, eveeeer. And despite all the fights because of her unrelenting "parenting", her daughters never questioned or had doubt about their mother's love for them. Also, I find her husband to be a remarkable man. He managed to keep a united front as parents and kept their arguments private from the daughters.
I share Chua's fear of family decline. She quotes a Chinese saying that "prosperity can never last for three generations". Even in myself or my peers, growing up upper middle class, I see the decline of drive and ambition that was in my grandparents and my parents. I see even less ambition, care for the future or success in some of my students. I worry if my students or my children will realize how much hard work it takes their parents for them to enjoy their socioeconomic status and how hard they will have to work to just maintain that status in their adult life.
-55 days until your estimated birthday
Titus, you are 32 weeks old.
your dad started a new job yesterday.
we had a 7 week mini vacation of sorts.
the 7 weeks was the first time we spent so much time together. except for the 4-7 hours when i was teaching flute at home or at the hakwon a few blocks away, your father and i spent the rest of the day together. i feel blessed that we had that time together. we had time to talk & share more than usual and enjoy the last time in our lives as a couple WITHOUT KIDS. haha. because once you're here, we will be parents FOREVER.
Dad worked at Hana Financial but now works at City National Bank as a loan officer. Long story short, he took a risk and decided that this could be a better opportunity for him and his vision for the future. I think it's important that you know what your parents do for a living and how they provide for you. It's unbelievable that I have so many students who have no idea what their parents do.
my favorite memories of the 7 weeks will be ...
as far as your growth..
you are on a different playing field now. sure you still kick here and there, do your usual thing. but now, we can see my stomach jolt, move, or shift from a dome leaning to the right to leaning to the left when you move around. we feel an occasional limb as well.
p.s. your dad is worried that blogspot/blogger won't last until you will be able to read/appreciate this & all this will be lost.
your dad started a new job yesterday.
we had a 7 week mini vacation of sorts.
the 7 weeks was the first time we spent so much time together. except for the 4-7 hours when i was teaching flute at home or at the hakwon a few blocks away, your father and i spent the rest of the day together. i feel blessed that we had that time together. we had time to talk & share more than usual and enjoy the last time in our lives as a couple WITHOUT KIDS. haha. because once you're here, we will be parents FOREVER.
Dad worked at Hana Financial but now works at City National Bank as a loan officer. Long story short, he took a risk and decided that this could be a better opportunity for him and his vision for the future. I think it's important that you know what your parents do for a living and how they provide for you. It's unbelievable that I have so many students who have no idea what their parents do.
my favorite memories of the 7 weeks will be ...
- your father's beard
- eating at all sorts of restaurants
- staying in bed until price is right started, then watching it while eating cereal in bed (cheerios with organic fat free milk for me (to be healthy for you) and frosted flakes with lactaid for your dad (he has lactose intolerance))
- being hugged by your dad every morning with you in the middle and having the overwhelming feeling of being completely loved. we can't wait to give you those hugs!
as far as your growth..
you are on a different playing field now. sure you still kick here and there, do your usual thing. but now, we can see my stomach jolt, move, or shift from a dome leaning to the right to leaning to the left when you move around. we feel an occasional limb as well.
p.s. your dad is worried that blogspot/blogger won't last until you will be able to read/appreciate this & all this will be lost.
Thursday, March 15, 2012
-60 days until your estimated birthday
while your dad and i were having lunch today, i shared i couldn't wait to put you in a stroller and go on walks in the morning before i start teaching in the afternoons. your dad said he wants to take you to the park as soon as you can run. he was also excited that we can finally use our picnic basket (that he got from work for free) & pack lunch on Saturdays to go to the park as a family.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
-61 days until your estimated birthday
Titus, when your dad comes to bed after I've already fallen asleep, he warms his hands by rubbing them together then places them on my tummy to feel you kick & move before he falls asleep.
at first, both of us were completely weirded out when we felt you squirming around. now, sitting on the couch and feeling you move around is how we like to spend our nights.
at first, both of us were completely weirded out when we felt you squirming around. now, sitting on the couch and feeling you move around is how we like to spend our nights.
Monday, March 12, 2012
-63 days until your estimated birthday
This is one of, if not, the very first praise song I ever learned.
I try to sing this to you every day.
God Is So Good
Ron Kenoly
God is so good
God is so good
God is so good, He's so good to me.
He took my sin
He took my sin
He took my sin, He's so good to me
Now I am free
Now I am free
Now I am free, He's so good to me
He loves me so
He loves me so
He loves me so, He's so good to me.
Sunday, March 11, 2012
-64 days until your estimated birthday
Titus, you are 30 weeks old & due May 14th, 2012.
this weekend, your grandma got some clothes and a blanket with a giraffe on it for you. your dad and i thought that maybe we could use the giraffe as a theme for you. we started making a list of the things we need to buy and prepare before you arrive in a few months. we are getting excited about preparing a place for you in our home. i'm not sure where all your things will fit, but we're cleaning out closets and reorganizing to make room for you!
this weekend, your grandma got some clothes and a blanket with a giraffe on it for you. your dad and i thought that maybe we could use the giraffe as a theme for you. we started making a list of the things we need to buy and prepare before you arrive in a few months. we are getting excited about preparing a place for you in our home. i'm not sure where all your things will fit, but we're cleaning out closets and reorganizing to make room for you!
while aunt jessica and i were watching trailers for the movie hunger games, you were kicking and moving so much in my stomach that we could see my tummy moving and jiggling around.
I finished reading "The Everything Get Ready for Baby Book".
It was the first practical book I read on how to prepare for the baby. It gave a good overview on what to expect right before and after the baby arrives. I would recommend it as a good starting off point. I am going back to the library to decide whether to use "Your Baby's First Year week by week" or "What To Expect The 1st Year" as a day to day guide.
I finished reading "The Everything Get Ready for Baby Book".
It was the first practical book I read on how to prepare for the baby. It gave a good overview on what to expect right before and after the baby arrives. I would recommend it as a good starting off point. I am going back to the library to decide whether to use "Your Baby's First Year week by week" or "What To Expect The 1st Year" as a day to day guide.
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