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Silence

I chose to be silent and I stood by my decision despite the fact that a certain person is not in any way deserving of my just being silent considering the things done to me... Don't jump into conclusions when you don't know the whole story and stop acting as if you are the one who is at a disadvantage. Even the most patient person in the world has limits... Huwag mo akong subukan!

 I came across this very touching letter in the net.

A letter written by a mother to her unborn child wishing it to have all of the best of both of it's parents.

A Love Letter To My Unborn Child

© Carlisa P. Branch

I write this letter to my unborn child from the depths of my soul.
You've entered my womb and made my life complete and whole.
I never thought I would be chosen for such an awesome task.
It is a greater blessing than what I ever could ask.
I can almost imagine you in my mind.
Beautiful, Happy, Bouncing, flashing a smile so kind.
Feeling you flutter is a sensation like no other.
It does wonders for the joy of this soon-to-be-mother!
You create a glow in me I never knew I would see.
It is true happiness that sets me on cloud nine manifested deep inside of me!
You're my baby, my child, my heart, and my wonder.
I pray we create a bond that no one can put asunder.
You're a designers' original! A creation from the King!
I can hardly wait for you to enter the world and see the joy you bring.
Sweet baby of mine, you're a magnificent gift from above.
Living proof of how your father and I have shared our love.
I hope you have your fathers' eyes
Then you will go into the world able to look at all things wise.
I hope you inherit my ability to plan.
With that you will be able to face all things in life as a strong woman or man.
I hope you receive from your father his selfless ways.
For this the Heavenly Father will bless you, as he did him, all of your days.
I hope you learn from me, spirit and let no one take it.
Believe me you will need it in life, and many will try to break it.
But with that spirit you must have your father's center.
With that you will be cautious of any door you enter.
I want you to have my curiosity.
There's nothing wrong with questions you may blurt!
But receive your fathers' discernment,
so you'll know when to let go before getting hurt.
Have my big heart; know what emotions are and how to be real.
Share your fathers' strength so you can handle what you feel.
Share my sense of humor! Laugh a lot it helps you through life.
Share your fathers' sense of duty. Know how to be serious and take strife.
I'm emotional so I tell you its okay to blubber once and a while like your Mom.
But learn to develop what your father has; an excellent sense of calm.
But most of all the things I wish for your father and I to share.
I wish we teach you to love, respect, strength of mind, and to care.
These are my feelings, wishes and hopes for you.
You make my heart and soul sing!
I welcome you to the world and thank you for the joy,
my little queen or king.

I'll be 9 months at the end of the month

Being pregnant does a lot of things to you... blame it on the hormones!

At the end of June, I will be officially 9 months along the way. My OB in Sharjah once told me that as early as 1st week of July, it is possible for me to give birth already... that's how near the time is.

So far, what I feel right now is really excitement. Somehow, the fact that it will be very painful to give birth does not make me afraid. Could it be that it hasn't really sinked in? So far, I am confident I can make it and all I can ever think of is when the time I will be able to hold my baby in my hands finally.

Even the baby gears are complete (except for those we think are not necessary for the time being considering a lot of factors). I had even finished packing my and my baby's hospital bag. My husband's things are not yet packed however because he doesn't have things here. We will get to that as soon as he arrives here 4 days before my due.

What if I give birth before my husband arrives? Que sera sera whatever will be will be. I don't wish to give birth  before he arrives because I know he is as excited as I am in seeing our baby. I don't want to deprive him of the joy in experiencing all there is to experience in having a baby. But what if the baby does arrive before my estimated date? Well, it would be okay I guess. That is something out of our control really. What is good about it somehow, is that when daddy arrives, baby will be here waiting for him!

I'm am sooooo excited!