Every week, I send my family updates on how Baby Timmy’s developing in my tummy. It’s a great way to keep my parents, sisters and in-laws involved with the baby’s growth since we don’t see each other everyday. Their replies are always heartwarming and sometimes funny!
My dad replied to the above SMS, “Yey! Palaki na ng palaki si Timmy parang Mama niya!” (Yey! Timmy is getting bigger and bigger like his/her Mom!) Toink!
My sister Jennie says she looks forward to the updates because she anticipates what fruit the baby’s size will be compared to next!
I get weekly updates from Babyzone and Babycenter, and I also refer to the book “What to Expect When You’re Expecting.” That’s what I SMS to my loved ones.
I can’t wait to send them their update this week! My sources say a baby at 17 weeks is the size of a turnip. Timmy the turnip! ๐
Hi! I'm Toni Tiu,
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witsandnuts
March 18, 2009 at 11:11 am (15 years ago)That’s very charming. Giving updates to your family and we’re like your family cause now we’re updated, too. I’m looking forward to the ‘turnip update’. Take care, Toni and Timmy!
sheng
March 18, 2009 at 1:53 pm (15 years ago)Turnip? Singkamas? Yun ba yun, take care Toni!
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rowie
March 18, 2009 at 3:13 pm (15 years ago)That’s a nice way to keep them updated.
Funny ang dad mo, haha!
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Rach (Heart of Rachel)
March 18, 2009 at 4:55 pm (15 years ago)That’s a wonderful way of keeping your loved ones updated about Timmy. May you continue to have a healthy pregnancy.
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rea
March 18, 2009 at 11:45 pm (15 years ago)Hi Toni, I am a friend of Iya, your cousin. She shared your website with me when I told her I was pregnant. I hope you donโt mind that Iโve been checking your babysteps entries once in a while. I really enjoy reading your blogs and your experiences, especially because we have parallel pregnancies. Wellโฆ almost. Im due on September 3, and I am now 16 weeks pregnant ๏ I like that you update your family and friends on a weekly basis. There is this website that I check every week to see an ultrasound of how the baby is growing. You can check out http://www.40weeksinmommy.com and click on the weekly links stored in the archives. Anyway, enjoy your pregnancy and baby Timmy! ๏
mariaR
March 18, 2009 at 11:49 pm (15 years ago)I just had my baby mid-December of 2008 and during my pregnancy i did almost exactly what you were doing-keeping track of the baby’s size this week and the next week. It’s actually so much fun especially for first time mommy like me and you. My mother-in-law gave me 2 books about pregnancy where you can see clear images of the baby as it grow from weeks to months in the womb. I was obsessed of reading it for awhile. Just wait till you start to feel the precious one moving in your tum-tum, oh it’s heaven! There will be some not-so-comfortable moments with sleeping and sitting positions and I’m sure you’ll be just fine. It’s all worth it!
Asianmommy
March 19, 2009 at 4:09 am (15 years ago)How cute! What a nice way to stay in touch.
J.
March 19, 2009 at 5:03 am (15 years ago)God bless the rest of your Baby Steps, Toni!
How exciting for you!
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Eper
March 19, 2009 at 9:16 am (15 years ago)I’m also subscribed to Babycenter and Whattoexpect. I love the weekly email updates and I make sure to share it in my blog as well. Stay healthy and happy,Toni & Timmy!
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notsquare
March 19, 2009 at 3:13 pm (15 years ago)be careful… that nickname just might stick! ๐
at least its cute
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sheilamarie
March 20, 2009 at 12:24 am (15 years ago)toni & hubby, congratulations on the pregnancy!!! =D i’m so excited for you!
p.s. timmy the turnip… sounds delicious!
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Frances
March 20, 2009 at 6:18 pm (15 years ago)Aww he/she’s growing so fast!
It’s so cute that you send your family such fun updates.
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Kay
March 23, 2009 at 1:53 pm (15 years ago)I keep my blog updated with news about B and my family and friends to keep my friends and family updated. It feels good to stay in touch no?
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dining room tables
April 8, 2010 at 3:57 pm (14 years ago)How sweet of you to do that! I like your thoughtfulness and you are really proud of your family.