Appointment 10

Perze and Em were able to accompany me to the OBGyn today. Everything went well & quickly. I got some reading material for labor. Overall, everything was healthy and normal. My doctor asked me what our plans were for such a beautiful weekend, so I responded, “Hopefully, giving birth…” So that’s me in nine months. I’ve gained 27 lbs. so far, and hoping that’s it before I give birth. Everyone says it looks like I’m carrying a boy, and by everyone, it’s mostly experienced mums who’ve had boys. So when I buy some stuff for Baby Z, I end up looking at the boys section, but always purchase more unisex items- less green though, and more natural, creams, cereal, oatmeals, whites, aqua ocean, beiges. I’m very into things that look “Green” and earthy. With that said, I’ve been very picky in what to buy and don’t want to over-buy things, so I’ll show you what I kept and bought in another blog :).

April 16, 2009

appointment 9

9th month! Last month! The nurse took my blood pressure- normal. Weight- 26 lbs. gained So far everything looks great. My doctor then surprised me by saying that I had already started dilation 🙂 and that the baby had already dropped down. Having had a previous problem during my first pregnancy w/ Emma not dropping down up until the very last minute of my labor, I was pleasantly surprised that Baby Zias/Zienne might be arriving faster. We got all the questions and procedures out of the way, and I called Perze excitedly, thinking that it could even be only a week away until we see our beloved. We all got pretty enthusiastic. I can’t imagine how much this will change our family dynamics, but all fears are really overweighed by the excitement to meet the newest member of our family.

New Year 2018

What tremendous blessings and milestones in the Ababa family! We praise God for His grace in provision and favor. May our family continue to be a vessel for His glory.

We bought a new house! We praise God for giving us hope and peace as we had to simultaneously sell our previous home. It was a nail biting experience, but God’s provision and timing were perfect. Perze’s enjoying the gadgets and toys that come with owning a single family home like going green with solar panels + rechargeable electric equipment.

Elle is in her 1st year of school! She knows all her classmates’ names, is now reading, + 2 out of 5 days falls asleep on the bus ride home. She has recently been chosen to participate for a peer modeling group. One of her favorite hobbies is reading, + one of her favorite series is the "Little People, Big Dreams".

Emma is taking her 1st year of French, joined the chess club, is taking performance art, and is part of her school choir, 7/8th grade orchestra, + chamber ensemble. She is incredibly outgoing when it comes to auditioning, joining different musical ensembles, and has such a strong interest in performing. She helps her dad sing during his praise sets.

Changing schools for Zienne has been an positive experience, as she has found her social niche + is one of the top readers and math students of her class. Zi's hobbies include anything creative, making crafts, arts.