The Irony of Life...

Just when you think you have everything under control, life throws you a curve ball that you weren't expecting. That's how I felt yesterday morning when I got to work and noticed I was bleeding when I went to the rest room. Luckily I work at a hospital and I was able to go up one floor and speak to my MD friends on the labor and delivery unit. As expected, they didn't take this lightly considering I am only 28 weeks pregnant and in no way ready to deliver a 2 lb baby. They did every test they could think of and although they did notice remnants of blood, they could not come up with a defined etiology. Thankfully, this sweet baby seems to be growing perfectly, with a good heartbeat and appropriate physiology which definitely put my mind at ease. This was such a eye-opening experience and a reality check; one that I probably needed!  It was a very humbling experience to say the least and for the Virgo that I am, it was quite difficult to accept the realization that there are certain things that are not in my control. Pregnancy is most definitely one of them!! I remember lying on the hospital bed watching the ultrasound pictures and feeling such a magical bond to this sweet baby growing inside me and it was at this point that I realized that I will do anything to put this little angel first.  Even if that means being on bed-rest for the duration of this pregnancy. Before I was discharged from the hospital, they gave me all the pictures of the ultrasound and the last one read "Congratulations, It's a Girl". The hospital staff didn't realize the gender was to be a surprise, but I was so happy for the news. So with tears of happiness, a sigh of temporary relief, and a feeling of uncertainty, I went home to the realization there is nothing in this life that I should take for granted. At this point, I will make every attempt to rest and take it easy, a task I don't claim to be good at, but for the sake of my little princess; I will.

Our little blessing

Our family in Robertson attire

Time flies by

I can't believe its already the end of February--time flies when you're having fun! I am now 7 months pregnant and I am so lucky to report that I feel great! I have so much energy and besides my expanding waist line, I love being pregnant! Leia is infatuated with my growing belly as she has a nightly bonding session hugging, kissing, and feeding her little soon-to-sibling. She feeds the baby a bottle through my belly button and sings to the little one every night.  James and I are infatuated with our Little Leia who has turned into a little girl overnight. We can't ever get enough of her sweet personality.

We have enjoyed having so many visitors come stay with us in the past month.  We like to call it the revolving Robertson front door and we love it that way.  It has been so much fun introducing Leia to new people and new experiences.  Here are a few pics of all the fun.

We have been teaching Leia to swim in our hot-tub every week:



Our little swimmer



 

Leia adores her Uncle John:



Enjoying Starbucks together

 



Bath time!





Cooking with Mommy



  

Here are our hiking pictures-from Point Lobos-we have taught Leia to be a seasoned Hiker! 

Beginning



Finale



Middle



Work has kept me extremely busy, they will try to get everything out of me up until the day I go into labor :) James has just recently finished a month long project building a "guest house" for Mom in her Daly City house. He spent the month of January at Mom's while Mom spent the month here in Monterey. She is now able to rent out her house and live in the new guest house James built. I am still in awe that he is able to build such a structure all by himself from the plumbing to the electrical, and the contruction.

The happy reunion when Daddy returned



We celebrated James' and Rickey's birthday, which land on the exact same day in Sonoma for a resort get-away. It was the first time we left the baby overnight, and she did wonderful...until 10p rolled around and a "bobby" just couldn't replace the Momma anymore. She kept my Mom and the other kids up all night. Sorry Mom--I will make that one up to you! As for James and I, we had a blast hanging out with Rick, Mason, Dena, and Scott.



For baby # 2, decorating the nursery that never got decorated for Leia is first on my to-do list. Then I must brain-storm on potential names for this little one, and maybe if I have time, I will think about registering at the hospital.  Time is going by so fast, I can’t believe I’m already 7 months pregnant. It’s when this little angel gives me a good jab to the ribs that I am reminded of this miracle growing inside me.  It’s amazing to think that in just a couple of months, we will be enjoying raising Baby Robertson # 2!  Life is unbelievable.