"The Waiting Game"

 I'm trying to write without sounding like a whiny baby, but I don't have any other ideas. I have 4 days left till my due date and still, no sign of baby. Whoever said pregnancy is for 9 months, is a total liar. I feel like the days are so long and she's never gonna come out. Sometimes, I just feel like falling on the ground, tummy first, like cracking an egg, so she can come out. But then, I realize that would be a VERY bad idea for me and baby. I just have to accept the fact that she will come out when she's ready. I know I still have the "baby blues", yet to experience. But I'll be more happier once I'm able to hold our "le munchkin" in my arms. Can't wait for the day.

  Chris has been really patient with me. He would cook for me, do chores and if I'm lucky, I would even get a massage. I have the best husband ever. I love how he always talks to my belly (the baby) telling her to come out soon and to stop hurting mommy. He's gonna be such a great dad.

  I guess I have so much to be thankful for. I have had a healthy pregnancy so far. I didn't get sick like other pregnant women usually would. I had a lot of energy most of the time and I didn't turn out to be one of those crazy, cranky pregnant women. I guess I'm one of those lucky ones. Although, I had a lot of appetite and gained a LOT of weight, I didn't stress about it like I normally would. I know I'm sacrificing my body for the benefit of the baby. Plus, I can always get my body back once the baby is born.

  This past couple of weeks have been tough that we have this "waiting game" going on. Despite of the uncomfortableness and all the shenanigans that I've been going through, I am so happy that she's still in my belly, taking her sweet time, instead of spending her first days in an incubator trying to survive. Just thinking of that, makes me feel better already:)




  


  

Project "Baby" Runway

Our aunt Jill and cousin, Hillary, invited me to their house for a crafting activity. We made these adorable apron dresses for babies which was inspired by a local designer in San Francisco. It was definitely such a cute idea for a baby shower present. I was surprised on how easy it was to make. I guess it's because you only use a tiny piece of fabric and just bedazzle away! Also, I do believe having ALL the tools you need makes all the difference. Jill had a high-tech sewing machine where it does embroidery and things you probably can't imagine a sewing machine can do. It was very impressive.

                       I made the first four dresses in the picture.

     

                                         
                                         
                          This one was coordinated by Hillary and I.

                                
              
 The one on the left was by Hillary and the one on the right was by Jill. Just makes me smile!!

                                 
                             This one is by Jill. Isn't this just so adorable?

 
   I love designing and being creative. I'm almost done with the baby room and recently I have been making hair bows and headbands for Melody. My sister-in-law, Lindsay, taught me how to make them while I was in Chicago and I'm definitely hooked! I just bought a bulk of ribbons and headbands through E-bay for really cheap and went crazy on it. My bow making adventure has already begun.
  I just started to plan our "Welcome home baby shower" for the baby. Adam's wife (Chris' cousin), Stefanie, was nice enough to offer and help me plan it. We're still working on details, but it's gonna be a Hello Kitty themed shower! It's not going to be a traditional baby shower for women only, it will be a co-ed party so all our friends and family will be able to come spend time and meet the baby.
  I may be going too crazy with preparing for the arrival of this baby. I'm not gonna lie, despite of all the back pains and stress that I've been feeling, I'm having so much fun and it's all worth it.! Having this baby makes us very happy, very excited and most of all grateful. All I wish for right now, is that she will be healthy and Chris and I can be good parents to her (^-^)/*