the size of a banana: It’s really difficult to even imagine a baby the size of a banana inside my stomach, but each day it seems my midsection is getting bigger and bigger. I’m on the halfway mark and it doesn’t get any prettier from here on out.  Believe me, I know.  Some people have been mentioning how I’m “glowing”, which means I’m having a girl.  They always say, “I’m sorry, I wish it was a boy, but you’re glowing.”  But then I hear them say my other pregnant friend is also “glowing” although she’s definitely having a boy.  I don’t know how that works, but nevertheless, boy or girl, God has the perfect reasoning and equation for our family.  There are reasons why I would want a boy, but God’s got the ultimate stamp of approval.  I’m on my 2nd trimester, 5th month so far and only gained about 4 lbs. to date.  This is not because I’m dieting or forcing myself not to eat too much, but it is a mix of lack of appetite and when I do get the snackies, I try to limit the unecessary fluff calories that have no nutritional value.  But if I […]

In behalf of our family, we just wanted to say thanks to everyone who greeted us with congratulatory words and encouraging advice/hopes, esp. those who join with us in prayer for the baby’s well being (and even gender…hah).  I’ve always believed in community, and ever since our first daughter was born, I’ve been so thankful for those who’ve covered us with gracious love and care- extending it to our daughters.  You don’t know how much that means to us because they’ve been raised in love. We’re so blessed by you guys, our family and friends. love, perze, marchesa, emmanuelle grace, zienne noelle, & BABY “Oh what a world this life would be…” – sondre lerche  If you’ve missed our announcement, here’s a rerun :).  Q&A: We weren’t able to address all your comments and questions individually, so we’ve compiled them and here’s some answers: 1. Do you know the gender yet? Is it twins, triplets? We don’t know the gender yet; we will by Mid-April.  And no, not twins, nor triplets. haha 2. Is this why we haven’t seen you? More likely, YES! Sometimes, I would just feel tired, or sick, and this time around, my food aversions have been […]

size of a turnip: I’ve only gained 2 lbs, but I should be gaining more weight soon because the baby’s size will double this trimester. Still have some aversions to food.  Last night I was dy heaving so much after seeing the salmon I made from last week & smelling everything in the kitchen.  Wolverine’s weakness. So far, nothing’s really changed.  I’m still doing the same things I’ve done when I wasn’t pregnant, except of course for the obvious restrictions.  Being a mom of two, I still have so many responsibilities that I can’t say no to, so even when I have a horrible headache, I just chug through it and try to smile every now and then.  And when I’m terribly sleepy or tired, and one of the girls wakes up in the middle of the night, I get up, just a little more slowly now.  Also, even though I’m pregnant, I don’t let it deter my ministries in church.  God has given me more than enough, and has blessed me with more than I can ever attain myself, all by grace, so I don’t serve to make it up to Him…but man, it’s humbling and I love the […]