Flowers and sweet dreams

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Surprise roses

Dear Timmy,

A few weeks ago, your Daddy surprised me with this pretty bouquet of flowers after a day at the mall. The reason? Just because. These are the little things that endear your father to me. He sure knows how to make Mommy feel good, especially when I’m grumpy and very tired.

I hope you’ll be as sweet and thoughtful as your Daddy when you grow up!

Love,
Mommy

*****

It’s wonderful to have such a supportive partner, especially during one of the most trying parts of pregnancy.

A few nights ago, I was tossing and turning, finding it so hard to sleep. Every position was so uncomfortable and I was feeling so tired already.

“Remember the relaxation exercise in birth class earlier?,” H reminded me gently. “Let’s do it.”

“Breathe in,” he coached. I took a deep breath.

“Breathe out,” he coached again. I exhaled.

“I am,” he gently whispered. I inhaled.

“Relaxed,” he said. I exhaled.

We repeated this “I am relaxed” breathing exercise several times till I felt better. Then we did another relaxation exercise that helped me calm down.

A few minutes later, I was relaxed but still wide awake, while H was heavily snoring. I guess it relaxed him greatly too!

I smiled and whispered into the evening, “Your Daddy’s so funny.” The baby gave a gentle kick. And with that, all three of us drifted off to dreamland.

7 Comments on Flowers and sweet dreams

  1. MrsLavendula
    June 1, 2009 at 10:04 am (15 years ago)

    any woman with such a supportive partner is lucky! im sure you guys will make wonderful parents!

    MrsLavendulas last blog post..Sweet Broth on a Rainy Day

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  2. sheng
    June 1, 2009 at 10:21 am (15 years ago)

    The hubby is so sweet…

    shengs last blog post..Back to School

    That he is :)

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  3. Eper
    June 1, 2009 at 11:33 am (15 years ago)

    It’s really a blessing to have a supportive partner :) I can’t imagine doing this alone. I hope your relaxation techniques work next time! 😀

    Epers last blog post..Pregnancy Week # 34

    They’re working well so far. Whew!

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  4. Kay
    June 2, 2009 at 1:35 am (15 years ago)

    Awwww … that is so sweet.

    Kays last blog post..redeployed

    Yes :)

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  5. kayni
    June 2, 2009 at 3:48 am (15 years ago)

    you’re very lucky to have a supportive and loving husband. those flowers are very beautiful.

    I am truly blessed! :)

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  6. kreez
    June 2, 2009 at 7:04 pm (15 years ago)

    Wow! H is so sweet! it’s great to have supportive partners noh. Me, i told hubby i like being pregnant coz he spoils me more hehe.

    kreezs last blog post..My Package of Joy

    Haha! Yes, H is more maalaga now. He’s always been sweet, but this time he’s sweeter and I’m enjoying every moment of it!

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