was going through my email cleaning out some files and stumble upon my 1st
pregnancy journal from 7 years ago when i was pregnant with my first child
tiffany. she will be turing 7 years old in a few weeks. i can't believe how
much time has creep up on us. anyway.. here's a few entry's to share. lol. i'm
shock at some things i wrote lol. but mostly embarrased. haha. these were my
journal or more like letters to my daughter.
Subject: It's A Girl!!! Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Had my ultrasound last thursday on 7/21/05. The million dollar >question we've been waiting for we have finally got. It's gonna be a >baby girl. I am soooo excited. YOU'RE A GIRL!!! The feeling is just overwelming. >Though I thought it was gonna be a boy, guess I was wrong. But >having a girl is just unbelievable. I am looking forward to dressing >you up, dolling you up. Something I've always wanted to do. Even my >little neices and cousins I do that to all the time. Now I've got >one of my own to do that to. I still can't believe it. I'm gonna >have a daughter. We're gonna have a daughter. It was amazing seeing >you for the first time on the ultrasound. You're so tiny and >precious. I can only wonder now who you're gonna look like, Daddy or >Mommy. I sure hope you have your daddy's height. Your daddy on the other >hand is thrilled to have a baby girl. He's already picking out names >left and right. So far we've agreed on Lauren, Julia, and >Tiffany. I like all of them a lot. It's gonna be so hard to chose >the perfect name for you. We are still looking and searching for any >names we may like.>I am starting to feel your kicks and movements. They aren't that >strong yet but I know it's you. They tickle and feel like little gas >bubbles. It's such an awesome feeling. I just hope it gets stronger >so that your daddy can feel em too. I know he can't wait to feel them. >It's gonna be amazing.>I can't wait to buy you cute little clothing. You already got your >first onesie. Auntie Meetas bought you one, it's sooo cute. It says, >"made in minnesota". I almost cried. I can't wait to bring you into >this world. I've got so many great aunties and uncles I want to >introduce you too. Especially her grandma and grandpa. They are >gonna be thrilled to see their first granddaughter. Speaking of >grandma, she is picking out your hmong/middle name. So far >she's got "Sheng Yen and Xeenhia". meaning smooth and lovable. I >like em both. We'll see what else she comes up with.
Subject: Stress 4
4/28/05 - thurs
Wish I could take a shot of tequila right now. Lately I've been >feeling like I'm under a lot of pressure. Just little things seem to >tick me off. I'm trying to stay undercontrol but it's hard.>Though I did have a good sleep last night.It's only thursday. It feels like it should be friday. Or saturday. >Michael's wedding's this weekend and I'm not really up for doing >anything or waking up early.Your daddy's feeling much better as the days go by so that's good. I was >crying the other night cause I was just so worried about him. But >his stomach problem is slowly going away. Doctor said he got the stomach flu.>This morning I woke up and I thought to myself, I wanna go to >college. Get a good paying job. I mean, I have one already but I >want a career. For you. For my family. I don't know. Maybe it >was just a thought. My mom did say she will pay for my school if I >go. Hmmm, should I? >Well if I am planning on it then I'll wait til after you are born. Right now I can barely wake up to go to work. What makes me >thing I can get up to go to school also!!?? Your mommy can be pretty lazy! Hope you aren't like me.
-love, mommy
date: 10/18/05 childbirth class
The past weekend 10/15- 10/16/05, me and your daddy had our first Childbirth Class. It was saturday and sunday from 10-4:30. I must admit, it was quite an experience. We learned a lot of stuff. Mainly breathing techniques for labor. I sure hope I remember them once labor begins. I never knew that your body does all it's work for you, all you need to do is relax and control your body and not tense up so that you can come out easy. That's so amazing how your body knows what to do. We also saw a lot of labor videos. First few ones I couldn't really watch, but after the 3rd one, it was a piece of cake. I found laboring to be quite a beautiful site to watch. We also got a tour of the place where I will be delivery you. The rooms are huge. About the size of our living room. They have big rooms and small rooms, whichever one is available at the time of my delivery then that room I will have. I really hope it's the big one. But it doesn't matter.Though I still got less then 2 months away, it doesn't seem long at all. Soon you will be in our arms. I can't wait to meet you for the first time in the hospital. I just know it's gonna be so emotional.- love, mommy
Aug 18, 2005- daddy felt you move for the first time
Your daddy felt your kicks for the first time last night. He had a big smile on his face and his eyes nearly popped out. I thought it was the cutest thing. You sure have been moving and kicking a lot lately. Pretty soon he'll be able to see you move from my stomach. I can't wait for that. I'm 23 weeks now, over half way there. I'm sure enjoying pregnancy a lot but your daddy and I can't wait to hold you for the first time in our arms. We want to see you so bad. I'm getting all teary just thinking bout that special day when you arrive into this world. Our little gift from God. (3 1/2 more months to go) Auntie Gao and Uncle Telong visited this weekend, they bought so much stuff for you. Lots of bottles, bottle drying rackets, bottle cleaner, a cute cute baby diaper bag and lots more. They are so sweet and thoughtful to be buying us so much. More then we needed. Thank you so much to Auntie Gao and Uncle Telong. I can't wait for you to meet them. They are one of the greatest people out there. We are so lucky to have such great friends like them. They can't wait for your arrival either. -love, Mommy
10/12/05 your new crib
As it get closer and closer to my due date, Mommy is getting more and more nervous. I've already had how many minor panic attacks. It's tough, I can't help but worry about little things that I probably shouldn't even be worrying about. Counting down the weeks as it goes by. I am now at 8 weeks, not much left to go. Your daddy and I went and bought a baby crib for you a few weeks ago. Also went and got you a crib bedding set that is soo cute. It has butterlies and flowers in soft pink, soft yellow, soft green, soft purple shades of colors. I washed it very good and cleaned it very nicely. It's just waiting for you to rest your tiny head and body in. I sure hope it will be comfortable for you. Winter is getting close and I need to go buy some more winter warm clothes for you since you will be arriving in the winter. It's going to be really cold. I want you to be warm and safe. We will probably be staying home the first 2 months until it gets cooler then I will take you out. Me: I have been feeling more and more tired these few weeks. My naps have turned from 2 hours to 5 hours. I never knew how much a person can sleep. I haven't been exercising much which I should because it's healthy for me. Me and your daddy will probably have to hit the gym this weekend to do some walking. Unless the weather behaves then we will go walk at the park.Also I have been eating twice as much as I use to. I wonder how much I've gain since my last doctor's appointment which was on 9/21/05. (3 weeks ago). I wanna say I've gained 6 pounds. I have been feeding you so good. I don't know if you can taste it but if you can then lucky for you too. I need to slow down my appetite. Sometimes I am going a little too overboard with the food I'm taking in. Well, that's all for now! I will be updating very soon again. -Love Mommy
12/13/05 -overdue
Well, I am initially 3 days overdue. You still haven't decided you want to come into this world yet. Chances are, if you don't come around by this weekend, for sure the midwife will probably force you to come out. This is call Induced. Me and your daddy is getting very impatient of waiting. We really want you to be here so hurry up!!! Overall, I am feeling good. Been tired and losing my energy. But today I feel good. I've got lots of rest, sometimes too much rest. Been on maternity leave since Dec. 5th. I'm pretty bored out of my mind but I need this time to rest. I just wish you'd be here by now so I have more time to spend it with you before I go back to work on Feb. 6th. At the mean time I'll just sit and wait and wait some more. -love, Mommy
reading these sure brings back a lot of memory. some of them i don't even remember writing. haha.. i didn't keep a journal for landon. but i am keeping a video journal for this pregnancy. its been fun and best part going down memory lane and reading em. lol. hope u guys enjoyed it as much as me :D
i'm just thankful i documented them. i have over 50 entrys but only sharing a few. if ur pregnant.. u should do the same too. i think tiff will have a blast reading these.
Subject: It's A Girl!!! Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Had my ultrasound last thursday on 7/21/05. The million dollar >question we've been waiting for we have finally got. It's gonna be a >baby girl. I am soooo excited. YOU'RE A GIRL!!! The feeling is just overwelming. >Though I thought it was gonna be a boy, guess I was wrong. But >having a girl is just unbelievable. I am looking forward to dressing >you up, dolling you up. Something I've always wanted to do. Even my >little neices and cousins I do that to all the time. Now I've got >one of my own to do that to. I still can't believe it. I'm gonna >have a daughter. We're gonna have a daughter. It was amazing seeing >you for the first time on the ultrasound. You're so tiny and >precious. I can only wonder now who you're gonna look like, Daddy or >Mommy. I sure hope you have your daddy's height. Your daddy on the other >hand is thrilled to have a baby girl. He's already picking out names >left and right. So far we've agreed on Lauren, Julia, and >Tiffany. I like all of them a lot. It's gonna be so hard to chose >the perfect name for you. We are still looking and searching for any >names we may like.>I am starting to feel your kicks and movements. They aren't that >strong yet but I know it's you. They tickle and feel like little gas >bubbles. It's such an awesome feeling. I just hope it gets stronger >so that your daddy can feel em too. I know he can't wait to feel them. >It's gonna be amazing.>I can't wait to buy you cute little clothing. You already got your >first onesie. Auntie Meetas bought you one, it's sooo cute. It says, >"made in minnesota". I almost cried. I can't wait to bring you into >this world. I've got so many great aunties and uncles I want to >introduce you too. Especially her grandma and grandpa. They are >gonna be thrilled to see their first granddaughter. Speaking of >grandma, she is picking out your hmong/middle name. So far >she's got "Sheng Yen and Xeenhia". meaning smooth and lovable. I >like em both. We'll see what else she comes up with.
Subject: Stress 4
4/28/05 - thurs
Wish I could take a shot of tequila right now. Lately I've been >feeling like I'm under a lot of pressure. Just little things seem to >tick me off. I'm trying to stay undercontrol but it's hard.>Though I did have a good sleep last night.It's only thursday. It feels like it should be friday. Or saturday. >Michael's wedding's this weekend and I'm not really up for doing >anything or waking up early.Your daddy's feeling much better as the days go by so that's good. I was >crying the other night cause I was just so worried about him. But >his stomach problem is slowly going away. Doctor said he got the stomach flu.>This morning I woke up and I thought to myself, I wanna go to >college. Get a good paying job. I mean, I have one already but I >want a career. For you. For my family. I don't know. Maybe it >was just a thought. My mom did say she will pay for my school if I >go. Hmmm, should I? >Well if I am planning on it then I'll wait til after you are born. Right now I can barely wake up to go to work. What makes me >thing I can get up to go to school also!!?? Your mommy can be pretty lazy! Hope you aren't like me.
-love, mommy
date: 10/18/05 childbirth class
The past weekend 10/15- 10/16/05, me and your daddy had our first Childbirth Class. It was saturday and sunday from 10-4:30. I must admit, it was quite an experience. We learned a lot of stuff. Mainly breathing techniques for labor. I sure hope I remember them once labor begins. I never knew that your body does all it's work for you, all you need to do is relax and control your body and not tense up so that you can come out easy. That's so amazing how your body knows what to do. We also saw a lot of labor videos. First few ones I couldn't really watch, but after the 3rd one, it was a piece of cake. I found laboring to be quite a beautiful site to watch. We also got a tour of the place where I will be delivery you. The rooms are huge. About the size of our living room. They have big rooms and small rooms, whichever one is available at the time of my delivery then that room I will have. I really hope it's the big one. But it doesn't matter.Though I still got less then 2 months away, it doesn't seem long at all. Soon you will be in our arms. I can't wait to meet you for the first time in the hospital. I just know it's gonna be so emotional.- love, mommy
Aug 18, 2005- daddy felt you move for the first time
Your daddy felt your kicks for the first time last night. He had a big smile on his face and his eyes nearly popped out. I thought it was the cutest thing. You sure have been moving and kicking a lot lately. Pretty soon he'll be able to see you move from my stomach. I can't wait for that. I'm 23 weeks now, over half way there. I'm sure enjoying pregnancy a lot but your daddy and I can't wait to hold you for the first time in our arms. We want to see you so bad. I'm getting all teary just thinking bout that special day when you arrive into this world. Our little gift from God. (3 1/2 more months to go) Auntie Gao and Uncle Telong visited this weekend, they bought so much stuff for you. Lots of bottles, bottle drying rackets, bottle cleaner, a cute cute baby diaper bag and lots more. They are so sweet and thoughtful to be buying us so much. More then we needed. Thank you so much to Auntie Gao and Uncle Telong. I can't wait for you to meet them. They are one of the greatest people out there. We are so lucky to have such great friends like them. They can't wait for your arrival either. -love, Mommy
10/12/05 your new crib
As it get closer and closer to my due date, Mommy is getting more and more nervous. I've already had how many minor panic attacks. It's tough, I can't help but worry about little things that I probably shouldn't even be worrying about. Counting down the weeks as it goes by. I am now at 8 weeks, not much left to go. Your daddy and I went and bought a baby crib for you a few weeks ago. Also went and got you a crib bedding set that is soo cute. It has butterlies and flowers in soft pink, soft yellow, soft green, soft purple shades of colors. I washed it very good and cleaned it very nicely. It's just waiting for you to rest your tiny head and body in. I sure hope it will be comfortable for you. Winter is getting close and I need to go buy some more winter warm clothes for you since you will be arriving in the winter. It's going to be really cold. I want you to be warm and safe. We will probably be staying home the first 2 months until it gets cooler then I will take you out. Me: I have been feeling more and more tired these few weeks. My naps have turned from 2 hours to 5 hours. I never knew how much a person can sleep. I haven't been exercising much which I should because it's healthy for me. Me and your daddy will probably have to hit the gym this weekend to do some walking. Unless the weather behaves then we will go walk at the park.Also I have been eating twice as much as I use to. I wonder how much I've gain since my last doctor's appointment which was on 9/21/05. (3 weeks ago). I wanna say I've gained 6 pounds. I have been feeding you so good. I don't know if you can taste it but if you can then lucky for you too. I need to slow down my appetite. Sometimes I am going a little too overboard with the food I'm taking in. Well, that's all for now! I will be updating very soon again. -Love Mommy
12/13/05 -overdue
Well, I am initially 3 days overdue. You still haven't decided you want to come into this world yet. Chances are, if you don't come around by this weekend, for sure the midwife will probably force you to come out. This is call Induced. Me and your daddy is getting very impatient of waiting. We really want you to be here so hurry up!!! Overall, I am feeling good. Been tired and losing my energy. But today I feel good. I've got lots of rest, sometimes too much rest. Been on maternity leave since Dec. 5th. I'm pretty bored out of my mind but I need this time to rest. I just wish you'd be here by now so I have more time to spend it with you before I go back to work on Feb. 6th. At the mean time I'll just sit and wait and wait some more. -love, Mommy
reading these sure brings back a lot of memory. some of them i don't even remember writing. haha.. i didn't keep a journal for landon. but i am keeping a video journal for this pregnancy. its been fun and best part going down memory lane and reading em. lol. hope u guys enjoyed it as much as me :D
i'm just thankful i documented them. i have over 50 entrys but only sharing a few. if ur pregnant.. u should do the same too. i think tiff will have a blast reading these.
