First snow day in Western Washington

Dear Olivia,
You are still inside and not sure what is going on outside. Today we had our first snow weekend. It began with slight snow shower, and then it stopped. Later after we got back from church, it started it again and with heavier flakes.
Many people say that you are safer and better inside. I should cherish and enjoy it now before you come out and make trouble. I guess they can be true. However, I rather have you out than having GI porblems all the time. I really feel my stomach, intestines and lungs are pushed away. It is getting harder to get through the day.
Baba is working on replacing the old toliet with the new one. His hands are so numb now. We have to use the downstair toliet with cats. I just wish that we will have a dishwasher installed before your arrival. That is within 5-8 weeks from now.
Will you arrive when it snows? I hope not.

going on 32 weeks

You must be excited about turning head, kicking legs and streching arms inside of my womb. I have experienced your energetic little busy body up and down in my tummy. You are such a little busy girl.  Too bad that I can't figuer out your body parts. I am not sure if what I am touching is your head or butt. But you are for sure very cute :
Your shower is just a couple of weeks away. Momi is going to meet with aunty Ryna and Jenni to plan your shower this Saturday. The theme is going to be owls. Do you know why we chose owls? Your baba has a pair of huge eyes. The first alphabet of your name begins with O. I thought maybe owls will be your new childhood pal. Owls will be watching over you when you sleep :)
Have I told you about our new OB? He is an old grandpa who has delivered 12,000 babies!! I think he is going to be great to work with you.
Baby baby, baba wants to see you soon. Will you come early?

Our new OB, Dr. Grahm

We are now officially one of Dr. Grahm's patients!! He is well known in our community. He has been in practice over 50years (yep..he is like 70 years old...an old grandpa) and delivered over 12,000 babies!! He has delivered 5 girls from Pastor Solomon Liu and Julie. He has good reviews from all over the places. He will try his best to be there to deliver babies himself. He rarely misses delivering his patients. He also happens to write a medical school recommendation for one of my dearest high school friends, Valerie, who is soon to become a pediatrician.

We are going back to see him in 2 weeks for a routine check up. He might use ultrasound to find out where her head is and make sure she begins to "head down" south. :) Perhaps we will get an update look on how chubby she is now. Keep our fingers crossed.

We are also going to have a birth center tour at Overlake Hospital this Saturday. I am excited for this last part of preparation! Olivia is definitely practicing her water sports and swimming around in the 98 degree hot tub. Will baba asked me if I would ever miss feeling this movement inside of my tummy. I said, "I think I would rather have her outside than inside forever. So, no, I won't miss it :)" 

Happy New Year!

Dear Olivia,

We finally made it to 2012!! That means you are only 2 months away! Phew.. I can't wait for your arrival for many reasons: 1. my back hurts from carrying you; 2. I can't wait to meet you; 3. I am tired of being big. Don't get the wrong idea. I am not regretting for having you. Pregnancy is just not fun. Some people enjoy being pregnant. I am not. I simply just want to jump through the whole 9 months of anticipating and gaining weight. I am afraid that I will never get back to my shape.

Speaking of fear... I am getting real nervous about what 2012 will bring. First, we are still in the extreme slow process of renovating our house. I can't see where we will get to before you are born. You probably won't even care because you will just need my breast milk, and changing diapers. Secondly, our renters of the condo are sort of burden on my heart. I confess that I have some trust issues. I pray that God will set me free from worries and really guide me and lead me to His path. Third, my job is kind at a cross-road. I don't really want to stay at work after having you, but we can't live on 1 paycheck. So, I either have to work 50% or find some other contract jobs. I don't mind leaving my current position. I actually look forward to leave and work somewhere else. I just want to have enough time for you, your baba and God. My motivation for work is less each day. I am really getting to the "nesting" groove.

So, there you have 3 major worries.

At least, I am glad that you are inside somewhere safe and grow with lots of nutrients. I feel that you would understand what I am going through because you are I are literally in one body right now. People say "Like mother, like daughter". I just pray we will understand each other's differences and cherish each other's similarities. You represent hope to me. I pray for peace, love and joy in our future relationship. I hope the year of 2012 will teach me how to be stronger in Christ and show love/mercy toward every situation. I am sure there will be moments when I run out of patience with you. At the end, you will help me become a better person just like how your baba has influenced my life since we got married. I am so thankful that I married your baba and still stick with him during difficult situations. To God be the glory!

Merry Christmas, Olivia~

Dear daughter,
Mama has been distracted for a while. Since last time I wrote you, I felt better during my 2nd trimester so I had more energy to run around. Now, you are 29 weeks and into the last trimester. Fatigue came back. Mama has been feeling "meh"... so I will write more journal until you arrive. 10 more weeks!! yiiiii!

Our house has new heating system now. It is so amazing. We can set the temperature and time. Your room is now cozy and warm. It is amazing how the difference it can make. I definately feel better with the circulated air in the house. Baba is "trying" to finish your room so we can put your crib and decorate the wall. He got you a pretty ligh from Pattery Barn Kid. We spent 2 hours installing it to the ceiling. He also spent nearly 2 months to finish painting your closet doors and walls in the room. It will look very chic.  I can tell that he is gonna spoil you like crazy!

Talkign about spoiling you. Mama really wants to buy you all the owl gifts out there but it will cost some $. I also don't know if you would appreciate it. Maybe until you are 2 years old? Until you can say "O" or owl, then I can buy you some owls. Right now owls are in style, so they are very expensive. By the way, are you like a night owl? because you are pretty quiet during the day, but actively kicking at night. I don't know if you are getting stronger, sometimes your kicks are painful! Mama wants  you to be happy and healthy. I will try to drink more water for you to swim inside. But you have to understand, I get those "taste" in my mouth that are very unpleasant sometimes. I really can't wait for you to come out so I can feel "normal" again.

Your brother Tofu and sister Miso sometiems accidentially stepped on you (my tummy). They just don't know your presence yet. But I can feel you move when they are sitting next to me. Perhaps you can feel their presence? I hope you three will be good friends.

I enjoy listening to your heart beats through my stethoscope. You really like to place your head on my right hip and open/close your legs. I hope you will be as tall as Baba. I am sure you will be cute and pretty. Love you!

a big mango

Olivia is turning 23 weeks! She is a sweet girl. She kicks often to remind me that she is here with me.

I read her bed time story. She is quietly listening.
I play music to her. She likes having a dance party.
She is not picky about what I eat. She just prefers fruits and veggies.

Olivia :) Mama can't wait to dance with you, read books with you and eat with you. <3 

Olivia Emma Yen

We have a little girl. A little girl named Olivia
O--O---O-l-i-v-i-a... dun lah lah dun lah lah lah.... O--O--O-l-i-v-i-a..

She is a beautiful baby on the ultrasound. She has Will's eyes and nose, my lips and chin.
She is a busy busy body. She keeps opening and closing her legs.
When we started the ultrasound, her head was down. When we finished the ultrasound, her head was up.
She has everything that she needs. She is so cute when we saw her opening/closing her mouth, sucking.
She likes to swing around her arms..and plays with her only toy--umbilical cord. :)

Dady Yen was so suprised that we're having a little girl. He posted the annoucement on FB right away in the room. He can't wait to feel her in one more month. He can't wait to meet her, smell her, hold her, kiss her and spoil her.
She has a good temper. She has been a very easy, good baby to me.
She loves frutis and veggies. She is not a big fan of meat.
She will love hashbrown, eggs and ketchup.
She will love going shopping with me.
She will love her beautilfu black hair.
She will love God more than anything.
Love <3