week 9
I am slightly more than 2 months into my pregnancy already! hooray!
In a matter of a few more weeks time, I will be going into my 2nd trimester and then the home stretch! Wow, how time seems to fly by when you're more or less having fun!
This week was a special week because I spent time with my husband who turned 26. It was simple, quiet and nevertheless still beautiful.. just the way he likes it. He deserves nothing but the very best because he is a man who is so resilient and strong, filled with a loving and generous heart. I am so glad that he is mine and that the best part of all, is that he loves Jesus with all of his being. Happy belated birthday, Shawn. I love you very much!
I was sharing with him yesterday during dinner that 4 years ago in a quiet cafe called Coconut Grove (??). We spent time hanging out before we were even lovers. Although, we were there with Rach and another friend.. it just felt so amazing that we could talk. And, time was not just spent on the frivolous things. But, we spent time talking about the things of God and the plan that He has done in our lives.
I went back home that night and cried. I cried because I think I was with someone else then.. (or I liked someone else then. (worst mistake of my life, EVER.)) I cried because I could not share my innermost thoughts with the person I was seeing. I could not explain to him how real Jesus was to me. He was just unable to see how good Jesus was in my life.. or maybe he wasn't interested. And my heart ached with a longing. A longing to be with someone.. someone who could say that it's only by the love and grace of the Lord that I am where I am today.
But our God is a good God. And, I am reminded of Psalms 37:4
4 Delight yourself in the LORD
and he will give you the desires of your heart.
5 Commit your way to the LORD;
trust in him and he will do this:
I thank God for his divine intervention in my life. Eventhough, I could have spared myself the heartbreak if I did not chase rebound after rebound. But God uses the trials to give us testimonies. So, thank you Lord, for giving me Shawn. :)
Ok, I have sidetracked.. long enough!
I went to the gynae again yesterday and I thank God for His favour! The kind nurse gave us a discount on the consultation and scan. How sweet of her! I am very thankful! Harhaha.
Shawn and I went in for our scan as usual. And, to my joy, the foetus could be seen via the abdominal scan! Yay! No more vaginal scans! Again, I could not help but think.. "is there antk wrong w the baby?" "Why is the doctor taking such a long time to locate the baby?!!? Is it gone?!" But, my fears were unfounded.. and the doctor zoomed in to the baby.
And that was when the moment of awe took place.
My baby was doing little kicks in my tummy. I cant and would not be able to feel any fetal movement till the later part of the 2nd trimester. But seeing my baby move, was just amazing. The doctor pointed out that the baby was kicking and then, I saw my little one air-drumming in my tummy. How awesome.
It was such a MOMENT.
We heard the baby's heartbeat which doctor said was good and strong. And, the doctor assured us that the baby is growing well.. so, all glory and praise to the Creator.
Ps 8:2
2 From the lips of children and infants
you have ordained praise a]" class="footnote">[a]
Thank you Lord!! :)
In a matter of a few more weeks time, I will be going into my 2nd trimester and then the home stretch! Wow, how time seems to fly by when you're more or less having fun!
This week was a special week because I spent time with my husband who turned 26. It was simple, quiet and nevertheless still beautiful.. just the way he likes it. He deserves nothing but the very best because he is a man who is so resilient and strong, filled with a loving and generous heart. I am so glad that he is mine and that the best part of all, is that he loves Jesus with all of his being. Happy belated birthday, Shawn. I love you very much!
I was sharing with him yesterday during dinner that 4 years ago in a quiet cafe called Coconut Grove (??). We spent time hanging out before we were even lovers. Although, we were there with Rach and another friend.. it just felt so amazing that we could talk. And, time was not just spent on the frivolous things. But, we spent time talking about the things of God and the plan that He has done in our lives.
I went back home that night and cried. I cried because I think I was with someone else then.. (or I liked someone else then. (worst mistake of my life, EVER.)) I cried because I could not share my innermost thoughts with the person I was seeing. I could not explain to him how real Jesus was to me. He was just unable to see how good Jesus was in my life.. or maybe he wasn't interested. And my heart ached with a longing. A longing to be with someone.. someone who could say that it's only by the love and grace of the Lord that I am where I am today.
But our God is a good God. And, I am reminded of Psalms 37:4
4 Delight yourself in the LORD
and he will give you the desires of your heart.
5 Commit your way to the LORD;
trust in him and he will do this:
I thank God for his divine intervention in my life. Eventhough, I could have spared myself the heartbreak if I did not chase rebound after rebound. But God uses the trials to give us testimonies. So, thank you Lord, for giving me Shawn. :)
Ok, I have sidetracked.. long enough!
I went to the gynae again yesterday and I thank God for His favour! The kind nurse gave us a discount on the consultation and scan. How sweet of her! I am very thankful! Harhaha.
Shawn and I went in for our scan as usual. And, to my joy, the foetus could be seen via the abdominal scan! Yay! No more vaginal scans! Again, I could not help but think.. "is there antk wrong w the baby?" "Why is the doctor taking such a long time to locate the baby?!!? Is it gone?!" But, my fears were unfounded.. and the doctor zoomed in to the baby.
And that was when the moment of awe took place.
My baby was doing little kicks in my tummy. I cant and would not be able to feel any fetal movement till the later part of the 2nd trimester. But seeing my baby move, was just amazing. The doctor pointed out that the baby was kicking and then, I saw my little one air-drumming in my tummy. How awesome.
It was such a MOMENT.
We heard the baby's heartbeat which doctor said was good and strong. And, the doctor assured us that the baby is growing well.. so, all glory and praise to the Creator.
Ps 8:2
2 From the lips of children and infants
you have ordained praise a]" class="footnote">[a]
Thank you Lord!! :)