Family Pictures - March 2011

Thank you for praying for us and Baby W especially after that night.  We have now passed the 36th week and are very much looking forward to hold him in our arms. For a couple who spent 4 years praying and wondering if we could have children, this is a wonderful blessing.
Thank You, Lord, for this very active baby! "Children are a gift from the Lord" Psalms 127:3; and we are grateful to You for this one.

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One Thousand Gifts continues...

Photo taken by Nana

Click here to see the previous list of my one thousand gifts - watching, recording, and naming all the sweet little gifts that God bestows each and every day

24 Weeks Baby W

 

Hi Baby,

You're about 26 weeks now.

We finally found the name for you. Yay!!! 

It is a...

We went for another ultrasound and check up yesterday. Then we found out that there's no more bleeding inside and the placenta has moved UP. Praise the Lord. God is awesome!

Since the baby looks fine and there's no more bleeding inside; the doctor gave me permission to go back to my regular activity just know my limit. She also gives us a green light to travel. Chris and I decided since we haven't cancel our tickets, we should go ahead with our original plan to go back  home next week, which made my in laws and parents very happy. We know there's a risk but we don't want to make a decision based on fear. For ultimately, we believe it's God who is in control. And "He didn't give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love, and of a sound mind" 1 Timothy 1:7

So here is the picture of my growing belly at 16 weeks. The baby should be about the size of avocado.

  "Now Maxie's turn" Max said to Papa   And we found out the gender of the baby. It's a BOY!!!   

Update at 14 weeks

More on our home tour later. I haven't taken pictures of the rest of the house.

We just got back from another ultrasound and doctor visit earlier today. So it's time for another update on the baby. Since that scary night, I had two more bleeding: on Tuesday and Friday the following week - not as much as the first one though.

The GREAT news is the baby is healthy and kicking. The not so great news is we finally got to see how my ob-gyn looks like when she is worry. Before, whenever I asked her if I could travel, hike, exercise, eat sushi, etc... her answered has always been "Sure! Pregnancy shouldn't prevent you to do what you like....."
But this morning when we asked her, "Should we cancel our trip to Indonesia?"
She looked at the ultrasound report, kept silent, before finally says, "It will be wise if you guys cancel the trip." Then she explained further that according to the ultrasound there are still some blood left over in my body so I should expect some more bleeding. I still need to rest a lot, no exercise whatsoever including the one that involve my dear hubby :P; no long period of standing/ walking for another month at least. So that's the update. We have discussed about canceling the trip earlier so it wasn't a big disappointment or us. We are just grateful that the baby is well. God is good.


If you ask me: How I am doing?
Physically: I'm okay actually. Much better than the first trimester. No more vomiting, nausea, etc...
I just can't do what I'm used to do. The last time I bleed was because I was standing up too long cleaning up the kitchen counter. :(
Emotionally: I'm overwhelmed with God's, my family and friends acts of love. I know many people are praying for us, some of our brothers and sisters in Christ kindly cook for us and babysit Max so that Chris and I can have some rest.
Spiritually: I'm rejoicing that the baby is still alive and the fact that I don't have to be on complete bed rest. The other day I grew weary counting the weeks. I brought up my concern to God: "Lord, I'm still on my 14 weeks. That means I still have 26 weeks or 6 more months to go... do I have to rest like this for the next 6 months?"
Then the next day, Yanny uploaded last Sunday sermon's online that way I was able to hear it.
It's like God answering my concern by saying: "Kiki, I remember you."
I don't need further explanation. Just to get a confirmation from my Heavenly Father that He knows and cares about me is more than enough. God is good!

Now time for picture. We took the picture below when I was 12 weeks pregnant. The baby should be about the size of a lemon. We didn't have a lime at that time so we replace it with Max's ball, which is about the same size:

One Scary Night

Just couple minutes after I typed the previous post; I felt something came out of my body. I checked and it turned out to be BLOOD. Immediately I went to the bath room up stair, sat at the toilet, and called Chris. I was still too shock to figure out what's going on. Chris came, looked at all the blood and hug me tight. I started sobbing. There were a lot of blood clots too so we thought the baby may be among them but then I remember 12 weeks should be about the size of a lime and I didn't feel anything that big came out.
The heavy bleeding stop in 15 minutes or so. I put on pad then went to bed. We prayed together for healing, for miracle, for health..... Not an inch in me doubting God's love. We know He is in control.

Still I can't stop blaming myself....
Is it because I don't rest enough?
Is it because I kept holding babies?
Is it because I push myself to do my activities?
Is it because I don't eat enough healthy food?
Maybe all of the above... I kept crying before Max woke up, "Mama... " he asked for me. Chris moved to his bed to accompany him. Finally I fell asleep.

Chris took a day off the next day. I called my ob-gyn in the morning and she immediately scheduled me to come for an ultrasound and check up that afternoon. I knew it gonna be long since they will try to figure out what went wrong. It was Max-ie nap time too so we tried to figure out who can help us taking care of Max. Thank God for my good friend and neighbor Silvi who's willing to babysit Max while having to take care of her own baby. Thank you so much, Sil!

So we went for the ultrasound, praying and hoping for miracle, while preparing for the worst.
Then...there on the monitor we saw the baby. "The baby looks healthy and moving around." the ultrasound technician told us. I can't believe until I hear the baby's heart beat. Then we heard it. Our hearts are so full of joy and thankfulness.

The doctor figured out the cause of the bleeding too. The blood came from my body and it doesn't have anything to do with the baby. It's uncommon but it happens to some. They just have to monitor the pregnancy closely. Thank God I don't have to be bed rested. The doctor just ordered me to have a lot of rest; no more babies' lifting; restrain from any kind of exercise for at least a week, then come back for another ultrasound the next two weeks.

What a great reminder it is for us to take a good care of this precious little life that God has entrusted in our care. We can't praise God enough for giving us a 'second' chance to be his/ her parent.

 "Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; His greatness no one can fathom.
One generation will commend your works to another; they will tell of your mighty acts."
Psalm 145:3-4

Our Second Precious Miracle

"Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father."

James 1:17

 Some of you know that Chris and I started trying for a second child beginning of this year.
A friend of mine who just recently got pregnant offered me her left over ovulation test. I said sure... after all she does not need it anymore. But just a day before she gave me, I told Chris it's been a while since my last period, maybe we should get a pregnancy test. Plus I've been feeling nausea lately. So we got the cheap $1 pregnancy tests at a Dollar Store (Chris bought 4 packs because he didn't expect I really am pregnant after all my period always comes late)

So I peed on it and ta da... 



We're absolutely thrilled and humbled when we found out that God has trusted us with another precious life. What a timing too. I told Chris, "God must not wants anything else to take the credit." To God alone be the glory.


We went to the doctor for our first check up and ultrasound. Max eyes were glued to the monitor as we told him, "Max, that's a baby."



The doctor told us that our baby is about 8 weeks old and about 2 cm in length or about the size of blueberry. So I decided to take the picture of my growing tummy with a blueberry, but upon seeing mommy holding one of his favorite fruits, Max immediately snapped it from my hand and eat it. O boy... I knew I got to use something else so I ended up using an uncooked pasta. :)




The pregnancy has made me feeling fatigue and nausea lately so it's been challenging to keep up with my regular activity and taking care of my ever active toddler but God is good. Each day he gives me the grace and strength that I need. Thank you Lord!

Thank you for sharing our joy. Please keep us in your prayers.

9 Months Pregnancy Gallery

Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Baby Books

Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Baby Books I found to be useful and helpful:
1. Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy by Mayo Clinic

2. The Happiest Baby on the Block DVD by Harvey Karp
3. Yoga for Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond by Francoise Barbira Freedman
4. The Baby Book: Everything You Need to Know About Your Baby from Birth to Age Two by William Sears5. Secrets of the Baby Whisperer: How to Calm, Connect, and Communicate with Your Baby by Tracy Hogg
6. Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way by Susan McCutcheon-Rosegg
7. Baby Bargains by Denise Fields
8. What to Expect When You're Expecting by Heidi Murkoff
9. 25 Things Every New Mother Should Know by Martha Sears
10. The Expectant Parents' Companion: Simplifying What to Do, Buy or Borrow for an Easy Life with Baby by Kathleen Huggins
11. The Girlfriends' Guide to Pregnancy by Vicki Iovine
12. The Breastfeeding Book by Martha Sears
13. The Diaper-Free Baby: The Natural Toilet Training Alternative by Christine Gross-loh
14. Laugh and Learn About Childbirth DVD by Sheri Bayles

Week 20: Half Way There =)

Current weight: 115 pounds = 52 kg;
Weight gain: 10 pounds or 4.5 kg

Current waist line: 33 inch = 84 cm;
Waist gain: 5 inches = 13 cm

2nd ultrasound

Sorry for the delay.

Finally the 2nd ultrasound video is up. Thanks to my dear friend, Joana who took the video because Chris was out of town. Enjoy!

Mujizat Itu Nyata

I love this song so much: dari album barunya Samuel yg dibeliin Yeye.
I keep listening the song at the office; truly enjoy my worship time while working. =)

Anyway... couple days ago I was in tears as I hear this song.
God reminded me that this small baby inside me is truly a miracle gift from Him. During the past 11 weeks of pregnancy I still guard my heard ... I haven't really shout for joy or praise Him wholeheartedly, just in case it doesn't go smoothly. Patiently, God is waiting for me to give Him thanks and praise that He deserve. Whatever happen, I praise Him. Blessed be Your Name, Lord.Pray that we can boldly testify his love, grace, and mercy to us.
MUJIZAT ITU NYATA
Jonathan Prawira
G=Do

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Am C/G D
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C G/B D
ITU SANGAT MUNGKIN BAGI-MU
REFF :
G D/F#
DI SAAT KU TAK BERDAYA
Em Bm
KUASA-MU YANG SEMPURNA
C G/B
KETIKA KU PERCAYA
Am D
MUJIZAT ITU NYATA
G D/F#
BUKAN KAR'NA KEKUATAN
Em Bm
NAMUN ROH-MU YA TUHAN
C G/B
KETIKA KU BERDOA
Am D G
MUJIZAT ITU NYATA


BRIDGE :
C D/C Bm Em
MUJIZAT ITU DEKAT DI MULUTKU
C D/C E
DAN KU HIDUP OLEH PERCAYA

First Ultrasound