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| The third trimester page from my Anmum mother's book |
Hello 3rd trimester! I'm down to my last 3 months of this joyful journey and will soon unfold the Lord's wonderful gift for me, my husband and our family.
My baby boy has been moving A LOT, which I am really happy about, though it could be painful at the same time. But hey, these pains are worth enduring as long as I know baby's alive and kickin' (well yeah, literally) down there in my tummy. My feet are now growing bigger, a state which books call "edema", or "manas" in Filipino layman's term. But yesterday, I just saw my OB for my monthly check-up, and she confirmed that everything's normal with my BP, weight gain and lab tests. Baby and I are healthy and I got a "very good" thumbs up from Doc. Weeee.
I know that the next 11 weeks, or could be less, will be crazier and busier too. We got a few weeks to prepare the nursery and the baby stuffs (I'm thankful I can have some of my nephew Amiel's stuffs). And I still have to prepare my endorsements at work before my much awaited two-month leave. And I bet there'll be a looot of baby kicks and jabs along the way.
But all in all, I'm joyful. I have never been this joyful my entire life. My officemate once commented "I'm sure you'll have a happy baby. Ibang iba yung tawa mo ngayon eh. buong-buo!". I'm thankful that my husband has played a big part in making my pregnancy a happy stage (for those who know how a comedian he is, you know what I mean). I'm sure he'll be a good dad, too.
And as an advanced birthday gift to my baby's dad, my husband (it's his birthday tomorrow), thank you for taking care of me throughout this journey. I appreciate you coming me with on my monthly check-ups, and even giving me a foot massage after long walks. Thank you for preparing me healthy meals, and for bringing home my favorite Jollibee spaghetti when I craved for it. I may not have a birthday gift for you, but here, in my tummy, is the best gift we have received. Are you ready to share more sleepless nights with me? Let's do this!
So, what shall we name you, little boy? It's a secret for now, as we're still praying for it. More important than your name, I pray that everything will be healthy and normal for both of us, dear. In Jesus' Name, I claim things will be OK.
