Love Unfolding

It is 11:30 PM and as I decide to write this blog, I am reminded how time flies and how things can change in a blink of an eye. Can you believe it?

 I am 33 weeks pregnant!!!

I cannot even begin to put into words how this whole experience has been and is going but let me just start by saying, "Thank you Jesus" that despite my doubts and fears, You are seeing me and my daughter through. 

Now, I will attempt to document some milestones of this pregnancy so that someday it can refresh my memory and who knows Iya might also read this someday :)

1st week of July

I was about 4-6 weeks delayed when I dragged Betchie to dollar tree to buy me 3 pregnancy tests which all turned out to be positive (+) (+) (+). Due to my previous experiences, I did not jump into any conclusions yet and did not even tell Bryan right away. I did not feel any nausea but I did notice that I felt tired and extremely sleepy most of the time and my appetite decreased. 

July 13, 2015

Our first OB appointment (a day before Bryan's birthday)! My anxiety vanished when me and Bryan saw our lil bub's heart beating away (at 150 bpm) on the ultrasound monitor. When you think you know what love is, wait till you hear your baby's heart beat for the first time <3

Left: Baby Iya at 11 weeks
Right: at McBurney Falls for Bryan's mini birthday getaway

October 4, 2015
Today is gender reveal day! We invited family and close friends for a small party at my parent's house to celebrate the occasion. No one, not even me & Bryan, knew the baby's gender before today's event so one can imagine our excitement. We had a cake made with the instructions to construct the inside with blue filling if the baby was a boy or pink filling if she was a girl (so technically only the baker knew the baby's gender beforehand). Honestly, we thought it was a boy but tadaa! God gave us a baby girl and we are forever thankful <3


What could our baby be?

Pink or Blue, We love You!

We love you baby girl!

November 2015

My favorite days are when we visit the OB because we see our baby girl move around. Otherwise, I don't feel her as much which causes me to worry (and in turn drives Bryan crazy because I get so moody lol). I love our daily walks in the park because that's the only time I get to go outdoors usually unless we go out of town which is rare nowadays since I cannot move around too much plus we need to save up for our li'l princess. We also started our baby gift registry which proved to be challenge- didn't know babies need so much stuff!

Amazing experience at the Rise lantern festival!
Made a wish for you baby girl and prayers for your two angel siblings <3

Daddy very tired at Babies r Us lol :D

December 2015

This month proved to be busy with all the holiday preparations but so thankful because the whole family got to be together. My stomach is getting bigger but so is our excitement. As for OB visits, a few more tests are being done since my blood pressure is getting higher but me and Iya are getting along fine with God's grace, Daddy's support (who by the way never missed a single OB appointment) and a lot of care from friends and family. Truly the greatest gift anyone can give and receive is love. 

Bibay Family

Macam Family

January 3, 2015
Today is our baby shower which was held at the Metro Galleries from 3-7 pm. Despite the hectic preparations, I am once again so blessed to be surrounded by family and friends who helped me out and a lot more who attended and showered Iya with gifts. The party was full of laughter, games and food. We are so loved and for this me and Bryan's hearts are filled to the brim. 

January 18, 2015
The past few weeks have been tough as my blood pressure has been steadily rising and I constantly have to go through frequent doctor appointments, one hospital trip and various laboratory tests. Today, one of my worst fears have been confirmed - that I do have preeclampsia as evidenced by high blood pressure and proteinuria. Iya though is doing great and always moving around as if she always wants to assure her crazy mother that she is fine. Lol. Most of all, Bryan has been so patient with my panic attacks. I cannot ask for a better partner. Thank you Lord because despite my frailties, we know that everything is under your control.

to be continued...