I just returned from my second visit and everything went well! Praise God! We were able to see the baby moving around, and the heart was flickering like crazy. The baby looked like a gummi bear! I hate these ultrasound pictures because you can barely see anything. The doctor we had today didn’t seem to […]
We will be leaving shortly for our second prenatal appointment. I am so nervous that hardly slept last night. I’m so scared that the doctor will once again tell us, “I’m sorry, but there is no heartbeat…” Please wish us luck! I will update as soon as I return. You may also like: Three Notes […]
Yesterday, I received a sample diaper in the mail. I’m not sure where they got my name and address (probably from one of the many online pregnancy communities to which I belong), but the gesture was appreciated nonetheless. “Do you know how to change a diaper?” I asked J. “No.” “Why don’t you practice on […]
Yesterday I watched what many women claim the must-see movie for all expectant mothers: The Business of Being Born. My take on this documentary is that while it was informative and had some valid points, but it cast hospitals and OB-GYNs in a very harsh light. I fear that many women who watch this movie […]
The last time my sister came to visit, she asked if she could use J’s laptop to check her email. “Hold on, I’m almost done with my stuff. Why don’t you use my laptop instead?” “It’s ok, J’s laptop is right here; I’ll just use this one.” “Ermm…I don’t know the password to unlock his […]
As an avid reader and a book whore, one of the first things I did after getting a positive pregnancy test was to head to the bookstore and buy a pregnancy book! I have since bought quite a few more (and been gifted a great one) so I thought I’d share my thoughts on them […]
Last month, I came across an article titled “Do colleges redline Asian-Americans?” and I still haven’t been able to get it out of my mind. Do colleges really set a higher standard for Asian Americans? If this is true, as the article implies, the same must hold true for places of employment, no? When I […]
When we first got Comang his previous owners handed over all his grooming supplies (including an electric trimmer) and I was sure that we would be able to groom him ourselves. Our first grooming experience was the stuff of legends. Fur flying everywhere. Sneeze attacks from the fine fur that refused to settle to the […]
Dear Baby, You are now officially considered a “fetus” by the medical world. (BTW, I hate that term — it holds an impersonal, medical connotation with me. You’ve been my baby since conception and I will consider you my baby, not fetus.) Your “tail” is now completely gone, and all the basic physical structures are […]
J has a complex about baby names: if he knows anyone in real life with a certain name (even if he hasn’t talked to that person since the 2nd grade), it’s out. Not surprisingly, this makes naming our children quite difficult as he is one of the most natural connectors I’ve ever known. Luckily we […]
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