May 10 2008
My First Mother’s Day
For the past few years, the coming of Mother’s Day was always met with a tinge of sadness and longing. I’d always wonder if there would ever be a day when I would be a mom.
Today, we celebrated Mother’s Day with my in-laws at Tsukiji Fish Market and Restaurant. My 8-year-old niece Lexis gave me a lei and said, “happy mother’s day!” My oldest niece, Rachel, 17, presented me with a single red rose. Piikea, my 12-year-old niece, aptly observed, “Auntie, this is your first Mother’s Day!” I almost cried.
I’m still having trouble eating past 5:00 pm, but I managed to eat a modest amount of fresh fruit, salad, and a small portion of grilled steak. Although I left the restaurant feeling like I ate an entire cow, I managed not to get sick — which is progress indeed. Unfortunately, my bladder has gone into overdrive and I find that after consuming a lot of liquid, I have to go to the bathroom three times to empty my bladder completely. Quite inconvenient.
Earlier this morning, I also went for another ultrasound to follow up on the bleeding episode. The doctor confirmed that the sac that they saw on the previous ultrasound was now gone, so indeed, that was the cause of the bleeding and it shouldn’t be a problem in the future.
He also checked all of the vital organs and measured Baby Champuru’s growth, indicating that she is now 14 ounces and was right on track. Praise God for a good progress report all around.
And, I still say that it is truly a miracle that I am pregnant today and that it is only by the grace of God that I am able to celebrate my first mother’s day as a mom-to-be.
A 30-something Christian girl, blissfully wedded to her perfect match (the yang to her yin) of 14 years. A new mom to her miracle baby, born on October 4, 2008. Living life in Hawaii, less than 5 miles from her hometown, a slave to her mortgage payment, but seeking balance in her pursuit of family, faith, recreation, and rest.
cute tummy sis!
by the way even though it’s not mothers day yet…before I forget Happy Mothers Day Sis! love ya!
Geez. You look fricking fantastic.
You look so radiant! Happy Mother’s Day!
You look fantastic and baby Champuru is looking great herself! Have a wonderful Mother’s Day!
This is a remarkable post. You look INCREDIBLE! Happy Mother’s Day, my friend. And that ultrasound? Wow. What a blessing you have there - but, you know that already!
Where’s that picture taken, Donna?
You look great, btw. See you in person in a couple weeks, i think.
You look wonderfully glowing! Happy Mother’s Day!
Happy Mothers Day!
Donna, Happy Mother’s Day!
You look absolutely fabulous….wish I looked that great when I was pregnant!
And baby looks wonderful as well! :o)
I remain in awe of the ultrasound pictures. They weren’t available with my twenty-six year old and they were very rare with my nineteen year old.
Congratulations on your good news.
(I found you on the BlogHer rotation).
OMG ! i haven’t seen you for a little bit …you are so adorable !!! I’m glad that you can eat a bit more too. these photos are so remarkable !! i am sooo excited for you and Hubby !!! i can’t wait till baby champuru makes her grand entrance !
You are glowing from head to toe! You look fantastic. Happy (belated) Mother’s Day! @}—-,—-`—-
That is the most beautiful little “snowflake” I have ever seen! Life is amazing!
You look amazing!