So let's see what has been going on??? We are now 31 weeks...The Cheng's have had their first company event/amusement park experience at Universal Studio's although we weren't able to ride any rides we had a good time watching the shows and seeing how much Universal has changed since we had gone there as kids. It's been crazy at work with more responsibilities and trying to prepare for my leave (Oct. 17th). As you can see I'm starting to have swelling in my ankles and feet...sad face. Unfortunately that wouldn't be my last experience; the next experience would involve joint pain and numbness in my legs which scared Andrew and I. As tears ran down my face from the pain I was having...Andrew stayed by my side for as long as he could before heading to work after contacting the doctor to find out if we needed to go to the hospital or what what needed to be done. She informed us that little man was laying or pushing on nerves which was causing this experience so she advised us to have me rest in bed and put my feet up. While Andrew felt like he had some peace of mind he was unable to focus on work knowing the pain I was in. He came home with my favorite Orchid flower which made my day and brought a smile to my face. We were also very thankful G'ma happen to be in town and was able to help a great deal while Andrew was away. Thankful we haven't had another experience like that one but we continue to push through as I continue to experience many bodily changes. I continue to walk and I am still able to walk upstairs but I don't push myself and am starting to get help at work with tasks that are becoming more difficult for me during the unpleasant days of discomfort.
On another note for those of you who have a Facebook account my belly made a brief appearance with the hubby at our flower girl Soriya's 5th birthday party. Little guy had a great time hearing all the kids and eating the yummy food as he kicked me like crazy. :-) Gizmo lately has been very attached to me and loves laying on the belly or putting his ear against it. A few times Gizmo has been kicked and didn't like that very much but he still comes around for his 1:1 bonding time...it's very cute as you can see from the picture. We have begun receiving wonderful gifts from our family and friends...which we are so thankful for. We recently got a pack n play which we love. Little guys Auntie and Uncle Knight made him, his own 49er blanket that you all know who (dad) wanted once he saw it...ha ha. Baby Cheng might be sharing his blanket with dad during snuggle time. Recently my good friend Amber and my wonderful husband surprised me with a little baby Cheng shower with a few of my close friends that would be out of town the day of the shower which meant so much to me. They knew how sad I had been lately hearing that many family and friends were unable to celebrate with us. As an emotional person already but x 2 I had been crying. So for them to set up this wonderful surprise with more wonderful gifts from little guys aunties along with laughs and more yummy foods was truly priceless. It was so great to see these ladies and later get the news from G'ma that we would have a wonderful turn out of family and friends sharing in this joyous moment in our lives. God, we continue to thank you for the experiences and blessings within our journey into the next chapter you have in store for us with our son.
The baby shower is around the corner it seems like we just told the family the news that we were expecting and just selecting a date for the shower and it's already going to be here. Andrew and I are so looking forward to seeing everyone and sharing in some great advice and laughs. Some awesome news is today Andrew and his friend made the decision to go to daddy boot camp...way different from parenting classes. He actually got to hold a 2 month old, change her, and learn how to calm her down from crying. So very, very, very proud of my husband. The other father's were very impressed with his skills and the fact that "this dad to be" had been reading and singing to little man since he developed ears. He even was asked to come back with his son to teach other father's to be. You bet this mother to be is one happy lady. To add to my excitement he received a completion award. Way to go dad!!! I know his son is as proud as I am of him. He is moving as I type so he might be thinking "that's my dad!" Well we have to get some rest dad has his spartan race tomorrow that we will be cheering him on....Goooooooooooooo Dad!!!
On another note for those of you who have a Facebook account my belly made a brief appearance with the hubby at our flower girl Soriya's 5th birthday party. Little guy had a great time hearing all the kids and eating the yummy food as he kicked me like crazy. :-) Gizmo lately has been very attached to me and loves laying on the belly or putting his ear against it. A few times Gizmo has been kicked and didn't like that very much but he still comes around for his 1:1 bonding time...it's very cute as you can see from the picture. We have begun receiving wonderful gifts from our family and friends...which we are so thankful for. We recently got a pack n play which we love. Little guys Auntie and Uncle Knight made him, his own 49er blanket that you all know who (dad) wanted once he saw it...ha ha. Baby Cheng might be sharing his blanket with dad during snuggle time. Recently my good friend Amber and my wonderful husband surprised me with a little baby Cheng shower with a few of my close friends that would be out of town the day of the shower which meant so much to me. They knew how sad I had been lately hearing that many family and friends were unable to celebrate with us. As an emotional person already but x 2 I had been crying. So for them to set up this wonderful surprise with more wonderful gifts from little guys aunties along with laughs and more yummy foods was truly priceless. It was so great to see these ladies and later get the news from G'ma that we would have a wonderful turn out of family and friends sharing in this joyous moment in our lives. God, we continue to thank you for the experiences and blessings within our journey into the next chapter you have in store for us with our son.
The baby shower is around the corner it seems like we just told the family the news that we were expecting and just selecting a date for the shower and it's already going to be here. Andrew and I are so looking forward to seeing everyone and sharing in some great advice and laughs. Some awesome news is today Andrew and his friend made the decision to go to daddy boot camp...way different from parenting classes. He actually got to hold a 2 month old, change her, and learn how to calm her down from crying. So very, very, very proud of my husband. The other father's were very impressed with his skills and the fact that "this dad to be" had been reading and singing to little man since he developed ears. He even was asked to come back with his son to teach other father's to be. You bet this mother to be is one happy lady. To add to my excitement he received a completion award. Way to go dad!!! I know his son is as proud as I am of him. He is moving as I type so he might be thinking "that's my dad!" Well we have to get some rest dad has his spartan race tomorrow that we will be cheering him on....Goooooooooooooo Dad!!!