- I’m still pregnant! Technically, I’ve been 9 and 1/2 months pregnant. How cool is that? My doctor’s hunch is that I’ll give birth this weekend. Let’s see if he’s right! Will Timmy be a Leo (Aug. 22) or a Virgo (Aug. 23)? I wonder.
- Sore is the word for 39. Braxton-Hicks contractions are uncomfortable, and so are pelvis pains. It just all means that my body’s still preparing for Timmy’s entry into the world. I’m trying to be patient with all these aches, as I know they won’t compare to the pain of labor!
- My weight has now plateaued. The books say your weight stabilizes on the last trimester. True for me. Even if the baby’s growing, my weight hasn’t increased too much. So that makes it a total of about 30 pounds gained throughout my pregnancy. Not bad!
- Infants are so cute and cuddly! H & I visited the nursery this afternoon, and golly gee, those newborn babies are soooo cute. They’re all so tiny and beautiful! Timmy, I wonder who you’ll look like. Daddy or me? Hehe.
- If it’s true that bellies are itchy because of baby hair, then Timmy must be growing an Afro. I’m sure it’s just my skin stretching. Boy, does it iiiiiiiiitch. Lotion helps. Temporarily. The rest of the time I just try to massage my belly or distract myself by playing Diner Dash.
- “All my bags are packed, I’m ready to go…” Baby bag? Check. Mommy bag? Check. Daddy bag? Check.
- Am I getting impatient? A little bit. I want to meet Timmy already! I’m even excited to go into labor already. I just hope and pray that I won’t have to be induced, that I’ll deliver normally, that Timmy and I both do well. I ask for your positive thoughts and prayers please.
Hi! I'm Toni Tiu,
and I've been blogging at
at Wifely Steps since 2003. This started as a blog to help newly weds adjust to married life. It has evolved into a home and parenting blog. I write about things close to my heart -- good eats, good reads, family, marriage, and the little things that make everyday happy.
Sinta
August 18, 2009 at 10:14 pm (14 years ago)Oh yay! Not long now ^_^ Hoping for all the best! 😀
.-= Sinta´s last blog ..Hello, Max Azria =-.
Boo
August 18, 2009 at 10:15 pm (14 years ago)oooh so happy and excited with you, toni & h! may these last few days as just-you-two be memorable and stress-free. take lots and lots of pictures! can’t wait to meet Timmy at last! {{{hugs}}}
Praying for a safe and not-too-painful delivery. God bless you, toni.
.-= Boo´s last blog ..Farewell, MJ =-.
dyanie
August 18, 2009 at 11:32 pm (14 years ago)wow nag blo-blog ka pa rin hehe! yay! lapit naaaa lumabas si timmy! will pray for u tonigirl! have a safe delivery!
.-= dyanie´s last blog ..Celebrating 4 years =-.
J.
August 18, 2009 at 11:39 pm (14 years ago)I just saw your comments on my blog–so unexpected because I for sure thought you were in the hospital na! Good luck Toni! I hope Timmy is a Virgo, because they ain’t bad—as you know, my bday is coming up! 😉
.-= J.´s last blog ..Happy Birthday To Me! =-.
kala
August 18, 2009 at 11:41 pm (14 years ago)Wow, 9 1/2 months… Timmy, time to come out!
I’m sending you all the positive vibes I can possibly can across the miles for your safe delivery, Toni. Please please please blog about your birthing experience! And ask your hubby to update your blog once Timmy arrives so we know when to break open the bottle of champagne 😉
.-= kala´s last blog ..The Goog! =-.
krn
August 18, 2009 at 11:43 pm (14 years ago)good luck, toni (and dennis too!). will be praying for your all!
pinayhekmi
August 19, 2009 at 12:51 am (14 years ago)Wow, anytime now! IN retrospect, I should have waited for Mina to come in naturally. I was just soooo done with being pregnant. But if I knew what I know now, i would have waited and maybe she wouldn’t have come c-section. My body wasn’t ready.
.-= pinayhekmi´s last blog ..Happy 2nd Mina =-.
mariaR
August 19, 2009 at 1:43 am (14 years ago)Good luck Toni, I’m so excited for you and your hubby. Yeah keep being positive. You have a very normal pregnancy and that means normal through the end. Little Timmy will be here soon!
Lissa
August 19, 2009 at 6:40 am (14 years ago)Malapit na Toni. Hoping for a safe delivery.
anne
August 19, 2009 at 7:24 am (14 years ago)have a safe delivery! i remember being very impatient during my last couple of weeks.
Eper
August 19, 2009 at 8:39 am (14 years ago)Hey, how cute is this? My keycode is MOMMY!
Anyway, I am praying for you Toni, that you may have a safe delivery and speedy recovery. I really hope everything goes as planned and you deliver normally. Ilang tulog na lang!!! I’m so excited for you and your hubby!
On a different note, you might want to try Palmer’s Soothing Oil for dry, itchy skin. 2 months after giving birth, I have dry patches of skin around my tummy & they itch like hell! Lathering on the oil relieves it.
Enjoy your last few days of freedom! :p
.-= Eper´s last blog ..Birds of the Same Feather =-.
ganns
August 19, 2009 at 8:51 am (14 years ago)So incredibly excited for you! Cathy and I have been praying a lot for your fast and safe labor, and that Timmy will come out beautiful and healthy.
.-= ganns´s last blog ..Ganns’ Top 10 – August 15, 2009 =-.
ayen
August 19, 2009 at 10:45 am (14 years ago)positive vibes to you and Timmy!
.-= ayen´s last blog ..Red Mango =-.
Daphne
August 19, 2009 at 11:06 am (14 years ago)Wow Timmy is surely taking his time for his grand entrance into your arms, huh? hehe
Here’s to a safe and normal delivery! =)
.-= Daphne´s last blog ..Fitting Room Woes =-.
kreez
August 19, 2009 at 3:14 pm (14 years ago)nag eenjoy pa ata si Timmy sa tummy mo. I pray that you’ll have a healthy delivery toni! konti nalang!
.-= kreez´s last blog ..Better half tag =-.
witsandnuts
August 19, 2009 at 4:02 pm (14 years ago)Hugs and prayers for you and Timmy!
mama
August 19, 2009 at 5:40 pm (14 years ago)my keycode is ‘timmy’ so i just had to post a comment. mommy bag, daddy bag, baby bag are ready. will prepare nonna bag as soon as i log off. fyi, the nonna bag contains disposable plates and utensils, paper products, kitchen/hand towels, fruit bowl/serving tray, hand soap, dishwashing soap and all other stuff not in the first 3 bags
rowie
August 19, 2009 at 8:51 pm (14 years ago)I’m excited too! Everyday I check your blog and FB page to see if you’ve announced, “I’m in labor ….” Hehehe! Re. itchiness: the ONLY thing that worked for me was calamine lotion.
.-= rowie´s last blog ..Camping with a baby. =-.
ajay
August 19, 2009 at 11:54 pm (14 years ago)Wow Toni..soon you’ll be a mom! Congratulations in advance <3
.-= ajay´s last blog ..C-Lium High-Fiber Cook-Off at Aubergine Restaurant =-.
JO
August 20, 2009 at 2:14 am (14 years ago)I am just as excited as you are! Do lots of walking…
.-= JO´s last blog ..Wordless Wednesday and Weekend Snapshot: Before sunset =-.
fortuitous faery
August 20, 2009 at 4:53 am (14 years ago)OMG! look at the size of that baby bump! 9&1/2 months, you say? it should be coming out real soon! good luck!
.-= fortuitous faery´s last blog ..Litratong Pinoy#62: Merienda (Snack) =-.
Faye
August 20, 2009 at 7:02 am (14 years ago)Ei Toni! I was partly hoping to see, “HELLO TIMMY” when I dropped by to check your blog. But I guess, Timmy just wants to keep the suspense going for now. We’ll keep the prayers coming till you’ve safely delivered Timmy!
.-= Faye´s last blog ..Mom’s letter on your 10th =-.
Via
August 20, 2009 at 9:32 am (14 years ago)Sending you lots of good vibes and happy thoughts!
cathsdeen
August 20, 2009 at 11:58 am (14 years ago)Take care and enjoy the process. We are excited to see Timmy too!
.-= cathsdeen´s last blog ..17 Again: A Pleasant ZacPrise! =-.
lady cess
August 20, 2009 at 7:32 pm (14 years ago)Konting-konti na lang pala! we’re just as excited! =)
.-= lady cess´s last blog ..Love Note =-.
elay senseng
August 20, 2009 at 10:56 pm (14 years ago)this is such a great blog toni. first time here. i wish you a safe delivery. its worth the 9 months wait.
.-= elay senseng´s last blog ..elay senseng added a blog post =-.
jeanny
August 21, 2009 at 12:40 am (14 years ago)your lovelier Toni 😉