D-Day

Praise the Lord for Joshua has finally arrived on 8th November at 1516hrs!

Many have told me about the process but I've never realised how magical it is till we've been through it. The emotions came like 30-foot waves and I've got to fight it back with all my might to prevent the tears from gushing out. I've got to be strong for Mummy as she accomplished one of the most (if not, the most) amazing wonder in God's kingdom.

As I looked into Joshua's eyes, there is this unexplainable feeling as if both of us have long for each other for the longest time. As the nurse prepare him for all the various tests, I stood frozen as the little fellow held on to my index finger. It was then that I realized that one's life will never be complete without having your own child. It is has been reiterated in the Bible, and the real thing is never far from the truth.

Baby Joshua weighed in at a healthy 3.12kg, measured 51cm from head to toe and the head circumference measured 33cm. He follows Mummy's blood group ie. B+ and as the gynae remarked later, one of the most 'good-natured' baby that she has ever delivered. There was no incessant wailings, nor did he squirmed or fight against whoever held him. He was just quietly observing all that is around him, slowly taking in the new surroundings. He took to breast-feeding without much fuss and looked contended just being held snugly to Mummy's breast.

Many came to visit us during our stay in the hospital and we thanked all who came as well as the numerous greetings and best wishes that we received. My Dad was over-joyed and as Mikael described, was smiling from ear to ear :) My mum was cool about it, but I am sure she's just trying to suppress her emotions as she has finally joined the ranks of 'Grandma' among her siblings. We were also grateful for Janet and Alan who came to help out and chose to spend their free time with Joshua.

Well, the journey has finally came to an end, but a new chapter is now being written as I typed away. There are many new challenges ahead of us, and I believe, with God's Help, we will nurture and raise Joshua in His teachings.

38th Week

Latest Stats : Joshua now weighs in at 3kg, and definitely (according to Mummy) running out of space :). Our last trip to the gynae was kinda of disappointing, not with the test results, but that baby seems to be taking his time and will not be due anytime soon.

Well, that gives both of us some more freedom on our hands to catch up with activities/places which we have yet to accomplish. Once Joshua arrives, that gives us very little time to ourselves and our attention will be fully focus on him.

I've been giving Mummy regular massages lately to help relieve those aches. Sometimes it can be quite bad, especially when she needs to roll to one side on the bed. Those cramps are still keeping me awake in the middle of the nights and for the first time, we have our first experience on how a contraction might be like. On a single night, she had 3 contractions and that gave us a chance to practice what we learnt during the pre-natal classes.

Everything almost ready for his pending arrival, lest perhaps the window film which I have yet to find time to put on. Got to get my Mum to alter the curtain for Joshua's room or it won't be ready in time. And for the first time, Mum has started calling her grandson using his name. That's reassuring cos it probably means she's gonna have the right mentality to take care of him while both of us are at work :)