Joshua is 5 weeks

Gosh, time does fly by so fast. Our little guy is literary getting big everyday in front of our eyes. Yesterday I was browsing through Joshua's pictures and I can't believe the changes he is going through with every new week of his young life. He is definitely developing so fast emotionally and physically. During this week Joshua has been smiling and laughing a lot not necessarily at us but when you catch these smiles and laughs they are so cute!! He has started making different kinds of noises too especially when he is playing and flexing his arms and feet. When you place him on his chest, he can lift his head up and from side to side. In addition, he can also lift his chest up. Soon he may start to roll over lol! So much happening so fast......

Here are updates of Joshua's pictures.

Taking a nap with daddy.... the two look so cute, content and very peaceful too... definitely a loving sight to behold!

Watching some TV with daddy from daddy's loving and protective arm....

Playing in between his nap time.... he is so active now.... when he is done playing he so tired and all he wants is to take a nap.

Here is a close up of him..... remember the blanket I knitted for him.. this is it... I love that we can use it now, makes me really proud!

Here he is chilling on his favorite boppy pillow

Here he is again after feeding.... is this what you call being milk drunk or just being content with life lol!!..... I just could not resist but laugh at this pose.....

 

Lastly, here is one with mama!

I just love motherhood..... it is not always a bed of roses but it is a blessing like no other!

Thank you all for reading and see you soon!

Joshua is one month already!

Wow, how time flies! I can't believe our little boy is 4 weeks old already! I can tell you this: being a parent is an amazing, yet overwhelming endeavor. I wish I could put into words how much we love this little boy we have been blessed with, but I can't...it wouldn't even come close to the emotions I feel. He is such an amazing baby and has been sleeping relatively well except when he has those baby melt downs! We are just so blessed to have him here!! :) Nothing though prepares you for the experience of being a parent!!!! It can be an emotional roller coaster sometimes.... the baby melt downs and a few scattered sleepless spells do not help!

So Joshua had his first bath after his umbilical cord fell off. Jonathan gave him his first bath. It was an amazing spectacle watching my husband give our son his first bath :) Joshua did not fuss at all, he just enjoyed the bath the whole way through. I think if he could speak, he could have requested to stay there for as a long as possible... or until he needs to feed :) Jonathan has been fantastic with him during his baths.... It is a special time for dad and son to bond. These daily baths have been wonderful to not only watch the content in Joshua and Jonathan's emotions but they have also helped Joshua sleep better through the night :) After the baths, he gets so tired and just doses off.... very nice!

Here is a picture of him during his very first bath.... He absolutely loves when daddy bathes him!!! You can see the contentment in his face lol :) So, bath time is definitely a wonderful time for everyone!

It has been a while since I updated the blog with Joshua's pictures. Here are a couple of pictures leading to week 4 of his young life. He is growing and changing everyday! Look at the transformation on his skin color and features.

Here is Joshua at one day! Looks like yesterday... I cannot believe it has been 4 weeks ago!!!

Here is a picture of Joshua at 2 weeks!

And here are pictures of Joshua at 3 weeks! Look at that hair..... and the much more chubbier chicks :)

 

And lastly, here is Joshua at 4 weeks!!!

He still loves the swing and so do we!!! Despite the winter cold, the glass doors do let in a lot of sunshine which he absolutely enjoys sunbathing... well, could the skin tan be from the result of this???? Just kiddin!

So last Sunday was Superbowl. Joshua's Nana Debby invited us over. We had a great time and Nana has been just wonderful with Joshua... Thanks Nana Debby!! I am sure Joshua already misses you. So here is a picture of Joshua when we just arrived over at Nana Debby's house. He is still sleepy from the ride over lol!

So 4 weeks postpartum and here is how I look.

Jonathan and grandpa enjoying the Superbowl game.... or are you browsing the Internet honey?????

Thank you for reading and see you all soon!

Baby Joshua is finally here!!!!

Hurray!! baby Joshua is finally here.... :) Well, he has been here for the past two weeks!! I guess I am way behind in updating the blog.

So I never quite made it to 41 weeks. During my regular obgyn appointment on the 9th, a routine ultrasound found out that I had dangerously low levels of amniotic fluid. Because this situation is considered to be a danger to an unborn baby (it could lead to a still born), the obgyn suggested I be induced. If anything, I had already gone beyond my due date by 5 days. So after about 11 hours of active labour and 21 minutes of pushing, Baby Joshua was born January 10th at 4.54am. He weighed 6lbs 9.5Oz and he was 19 and 1/4 inches long. He had a head full of long black silky hair. He is just so gorgeous. We love him so much :)

Here are a couple of pictures taken within a short time of baby Joshua's birth.

Our first family picture.... look at those proud parents

In daddy's arms! He looks so tiny :)

Sharing moments with daddy....... great bonding session between father and son!

In Nana Debby's arms... they look so adorable together :)

In his hospital bassinet.

His first time on the car seat... going to see his new home.

First time sleeping on his bassinet... He looks so small in there... :)

His first time on the swing... he loves the swing... and so do we, it keeps him entertained and gives us a much deserved break lol!

Well yesterday Joshua was 2 weeks old...wow...time really does fly by. He is such an amazing baby and has been such a blessing to our lives already. I just can't believe how much you can love someone. We are doing well as a family...He is eating well, and sleeping pretty decent for the most part, about 2-3 hours although sometimes he sleeps almost 4hrs (which is not good for a breastfeeding mom, talk about some pain!!) I also want to update with some new pictures I took of him today!

He absolutely loves that bobby pillow!

A short cute video of him having hiccups.... gosh, those can last for up to 20 minutes. It is so sad that there is nothing much either of us can do help him with that....

Our second family photo.... daddy's turn to feed Joshua.....

Lastly, I am glad that my body is working with me to loose most if not all the weight that I gained because of the pregnancy. So far, two weeks post baby, here is a belly picture..... not bad.. uhhh??? Just to show how dramatic my body has changed, I will also post the week 40 pictures next to it.

Two weeks post baby!

40 Weeks pregnant!

There is so much happening so fast... I hope to keep updating you all more regularly when I get my schedule in tune!

We want to take this opportunity to thank all the people who have kept us in their prayers and those who have called or emailed to wish us well. God bless you all!

Thanks for reading and see you all soon.

40 Weeks 3 days pregnant and really needing PATIENCE......

I have always believed I was a very PATIENT person. During trying times in my life, I have always tried to be calm, positive, and PATIENT in most of the situations. Well, I am not anymore...... I guess, the toll of waiting for a baby that we have longed to see in a while now is a totally different experience. The length of this pregnancy is taking its toll on me and my PATIENT attitude. I know many have gone longer than I. I am sure some of them were not very PATIENT, either. I am becoming more and more discouraged about our Little Man coming at the Lord's perfect time. It is my desire that he comes on his own, without medical intervention...inducement. Still, the thought of getting a little medical help to get things going is appealing to me right now. I am that ready to have him. After all, I am 3 days overdue!! That probably sounds a bit selfish...I am being selfish.

My body aches in places that makes doing normal day to day things sometimes very difficult. I have been having unproductive contractions for the past week but according to the textbook labor progress, I am only in my latent phase of labor:) Surely when will active labor begin. I am physically and emotionally tired. Waking up about 5 times a night to use the bathroom makes one have very disturbed nights that lead to undefined tiredness both physically and emotionally. PATIENCE is what I need but no longer have. As I go through today with some contractions and feeling him squirm, I will be praying for PATIENCE. For the Lord's time to be now for him to come into this world. He is anxiously awaited by all who love him. A little more PATIENCE...just a little more.

So here is this week's picture..... Dear God, please let this be the last pregnancy belly pic......:)

Thank you for reading and see you all next week!