baby's update

1. Today marks 36 weeks of my pregnancy. We have officially made it to our absolute dream goal. Now every day from now on is a bonus! 2. It has been 4 days since I am off all my medications! 3. My doctor now said we have 50% chance of making it to 38 or 39 weeks. (OMG!) 4. My tummy is measured at 40 weeks as of this past Monday! Sounds like I am ready? 5. I am 2cm dilated. Still a ways to go till I am ready for first stage of labor. 6. My feet and fingers are completely swollen. Ouch! 7. This summer heat makes me sick!

Happy 35 (1/2) weeks

This is a few days late, but we made it to 35 weeks. Ever since then, my daily life became much more eventful. I am officially done with being a bed rest princess. Though, I still have to rest a lot, until 36 weeks. Then, I can pretty much do whatever I want. The thing is, I am getting bigger and bigger as the day goes by, so it is not easy to be a couch/bed potato. Especially, the weather is getting so hot too. But, I tried to move a lot more, and take breaks in between. Anyway, let me share some of my exciting events since I hit 35 weeks. First, I got a much needed hair cut. All pumped for summer! Well, I guess, ready is a much better term. I never really like summer in the first place. Here is a picture of my new hair cut:

Then, I had my doctors appointment. Things are looking much better than 7 weeks ago. Everyone at the clinic are pleased to know that I am still pregnant. Also, I am obsessed with riding those drivable shopping carts at the grocery stores. Even though, I look absolutely retarded and catch everyone's attention, those gadget are the best thing for pregnant women, especially the ones who's not supposed to be on their feet a lot. (ha, like me!) Paris also got me new shoes. My feet are so swollen, which made me upset. They look like elephants. I am not kidding. And they hurt so bad. It's so swollen that I need to buy bigger size shoes. That's sad, right? But those shoes are very comfortable. Also, on a related note, I gained back every that I didn't get at the hospital. Aye, that's a lot of pounds that I put on. I need to be on regular exercises really soon. Yesterday, we made homemade treats for the nurses at the hospital. Paris made a cobbler and I made sugar cookies. It was nice to see everyone at the hospital. They were excited to see us too. It's a good feeling to have people rooting for us. Just a few more weeks, then Oren will be a full term baby. We can so do this! I also started sewing again. Here are some of my new projects:

My super cool grocery bags!

Of course, there's no Natalie, if there's no Hello kitty! Hope your weekend was as eventful as mine.

not so happy 4th

I am sorry, this is not going to be a pretty post. Stop if you don't wanna get depressed. Today is the first holiday after my hospital days and we are so close to 35 weeks. Which also means I can slowly resume my normal activities. In honor of all these excitement, Paris took me to dim sum. We were trying to be smart and picked a place that my parents wouldn't go. It was almost our turn and whit out of luck, there came my parents. My mom gave me this eyes, "omg, you are huge!" The first thing came out from her mouth was NOT how am I doing, or if baby is okay. Instead, she said, "congrats on the baby boy!" Then I was like okay, some stupid people told you two. Fair enough. And after all the hospital stay you still don't know how to really get your act together? At least to really show your concern? Heck, I was in the hospital for 6 weeks! Is gender role really that important? Also, if this is a girl, are you not gonna congratulate me? One word this is bogus! And I actually swallowed this and willing to have a decent lunch with them. But things got worst! My mom then said if there's anything you need help just let me know. Then I thought, okay you know its a boy, how come I haven't heard anything about you two getting for the baby? Not tbhat I wanted anything. But as my parents, shouldn't they care? Then she asked, any plans for tonight? I said I have to clean. She was silent. Then I once again thought you are asking if I need any help? So your offer didn't mean anything? Then don't bother to ask me! Especially she knows I am not supposed to move around! At the end she was like do you want me leave? I stomped off and left with Paris! She still didn't get it. I do not want to associate with them. I gave you a chance, and the conversation got no where. Really, what makes her think I will forgive her after she told me she only cares about my brother? And till today she still only cares if I have a boy? She acted so stupid to chase after us. Paris and I worked so hard to keep Oren in. She is not gonna break us!

post sunday fear

So there was a little scare last night. My feet got swollen and it was hurting. Though my contraction was not painful. I ended up calling the doctor. But she was not too concerned. And my feet are much better today. I am still putting my feet up for the most part. I have 2 more days to be a full time bed rest princess. Oren still has not come yet. Can you guys believe that I stall labor for almost 7 weeks? I am so grateful. Hang in there, Oren!

sundays fear

Some of you guys might know I was really sick at the hospital two Sundays in a row. So yesterday I started panicking. I don't wish to go back to the hospital. And starting on Tuesday, I have to see my doctor twice a week already. I had to take a sleeping pill to help me sleep last night. But I was fine. Didn't feel any strong contraction that could wake me up. I woke up fine this morning too. I need tons of positive energy to survive through the day. On a plus note, I am half way through 34 weeks!

home sweet home

I have been home for 2.5 days. Things are slowly going back to normal. Thank you for everyone's love and support. If you asked me 6 weeks ago, I would never ever dare to imagine the day of June 28th would ever come around. More importantly, I am still pregnant! This is the biggest blessing that I have received in my whole life. I feel so fortunate. Now if Oren were to come out, things are much safer. But Paris and I have made it so far, we need to keep fighting. For at least 2 more weeks. Then Oren won't need to stay at nicu. Please continue to send us good thoughts. A little update to fill you guys in : I am still on bed rest for another week. Then I can slowly resume my normal activities. I have to be on medication till 36 weeks. But so far I feel okay at home. I sure have slightly more activities at home than the hospital. But I am still on bed rest for the most part. Also, I have to go see my doctor twice a week till Oren comes out. Starting next Tuesday. Here is a little story I would like to share: a few days ago before I left the hospital, early in the morning, we are talking about 5am, I heard my neighbor moaning. She must be in pain. Then moments later, I heard her screaming. I got worried. When you have been in the hospital for so long, you would slowly grew so attached to people there. Especially, patients who's also in pre term labor. Moments after screaming, I heard baby crying. That's the closest experience I had been with new birth. I bursted out in tears. The baby was born at 31 weeks 5 days gestation. All the nurses were really stressed. I was concerned about the mom and the baby. At the same time I felt very fortunate Oren held in for so long. Even though it was the most painful experience. It worked on me and Oren. Then later on in the morning, I heard from the nurse that the baby was doing great at nicu. His parents were so happy. I was relieved. The day when I left the hospital I got to meet this lovely couple. They gave me lots of encouragement and ensure me that I don't need to worry even if Oren were to come out. This couple are so happy. And I got to see pictures of their baby boy. Life is truly an amazing thing. Oren, I can't wait to meet you. But like all the doctors and nurses say, hang in there for a few weeks more. We need to keep fighting together! And a bit of super exciting news,as of this past Tuesday, Oren weights 5lbs 10 ozs. He is not even a full grown baby yet! How cool, right?

over the rainbow

I have not forgotten about blogging. Yesterday was another exciting episode from me, the best rest princess. Is that a Sunday rountine? For those of you who has been following with my blog would know I was sick last Sunday as well. I had very bad back pains yesterday and the nurses thought I would be in labor. They gave me various medication. And once again, I pulled it through. It was so rough and I was in so much pain. But I made it through the night. This morning, my doctor and us were discussing possible plans of discharging me on Thursday. I was on cloud 9! This day is finally happening and there is a rainbow at the end of this. I have to wait for ultrasound tomorrow to have the final call. But I am very hopeful! My situation is going to be stabled. Feeling happy!