Just random things

Oh it's been over a month since my last post....so I am hoping to jot down some random thoughts before I forget!

Baby
- Everything is going well so far. We opted for the 2 genetic testings without NT and thankfully the result is negative. I am just grateful for not having to go through the stress of ammio as in my other friends. The wait they had to go through is quite dreadful. I hope sheirman's baby will be fine for the rest of testing.
- Kudos to Dr. Inouye again. During the 2nd apt, he had a hard trying to locate the heart beat; so instead of alarming me, he just got the ultrasound machine and found the little bean that way.
- Coming to almost 19 weeks, I have been able to feel the bean fluttering in my tummy. I am still in awe of it esp. I was watching some video clips of fetus growth. Seeing how the glob of substance just grow into a complex creature can only be the work of an all powerful God.
- Today we went to visit Eve and Stan's newborn. Boy, seeing her labor through the round the clock schedule brought back alot of memory. I really almost forgot about how hard it was during the first couple weeks.
- Tonight we had Irona and Eric over for a chat. Somehow we got to the topic of getting pregnant and we started sharing our story with them. It really reminded me of a greater responsibility that we have to share this testimony because indeed we have learned so much from it. Pray that they will not have to go through all these trials but just have the baby at His timing.
- Oh I also went through a rough patch with another couple who have had a tough time getting preg with 2nd. We did not share the news with them timing but they already have the knowledge. So, being on the other side of the fence, I knew exactly what not to do. She was kinda cold and nonchalant to both of us; but I know I cannot shy away from that. So, I mustered up some strength and wrote them an email to share the news and also to apologized for the delay in telling them. All is fine now (at least I don't feel the tension on my side anymore). I wish my rough relationship with another couple could end the same way. But never have I felt like they really reached out to me at all. So, still praying how to end the in-passe.

Ryan
- Thank God Ryan's willingness to speak Chinese has improved greatly after going to summer school. He memorized alot of poems and recited them proudly. We just need to be more disciplined ourselves in speaking to them in Chinese and making him speak at the same time.
- The other day while we were playing balloon in the living, all of a sudden he just stopped and started cleaning the living room. It was the most hilarious thing. He went on for at least 10 min. before picking up the racket again.
- My latest lesson with a 5 yr old is to relentlessly dig up the reason why they throw a tandrum. It really helps clear up misunderstanding on both sides. One good example was he got all upset because I did not let him eat snack before dinner. So, after he calmed down from his tandrum, I explained to him that he could get a snack if it is 30 min. before meal time. So, I instructed him to ask me about the timing next time. You know what, he got it. He now asks me about the timing and we both don't need to get upset.
- The other day he was screaming when his dad asked him to come out of a bath. After they both calm down, I explained to him screaming was not the right behavior and he needed to apologize; meanwhile, if he wanted to stay in the tub longer, he could ask nicely for 5 min. instead of screaming. So, understanding the frustration and giving him a tool to express his need is what helps to prevent future episodes.
- Even there are times when I accidentally hurt him while I thought he was just being difficult; so I got a chance to apologize tonight (but I had no idea how I hurt him as he claimed hehe).

House
- God has taught me to be submissive in this one. Rather than fighting it, I have been trying to understand that this rebuilding a house thing could be a blessing. Though the process will not be easy, it will definitely be a growing opportunity for both of us. I am determined to not let it be our stumbling block but one that bound us closer together. We try to pray regularly and specificially for it (which remind me we need to make up prayer tomorrow). To record God's blessing in every step.

Ok, I am getting tired. More to come.