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We Made It To One Year!

7/20/2021

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We made it. Baby T. is officially one-year-old! The first half of her first year is a complete blur filled with diapers, tears, and toots. The second half is a little more clear, as I got more sleep and Baby T. started developing into a tiny human with a huge personality. She also started laughing, which helped to balance out the crying (while never an equal ratio, her sweet giggles made life better), eating solid food, and crawling.

She had a one-year-old photo shoot to make up for the fact that she didn’t get professional newborn pics. Last July, we were deep in quarantine so there was no photographer at the hospital and I didn’t want to hire a photographer because at the time everything about the coronavirus was so unknown. Luckily, my uncle is a talented photographer and was able to capture her playful essence and two-toothed smile. 

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We had a small drive by birthday party for Baby T. Since first birthdays are such a big deal in Hawaii, I wanted to do something while still keeping everyone safe. The theme was Breakfast at Tiffany’s and it was super fun! I made little Tiffany-themed gift bags and boxes and Dada was happy because we ordered bentos from 7-11 Hawaii, his favorite. It was so nice seeing friends and family, some of them for the first time in over a year. It was most people’s first time meeting the baby, which is truly a sign of the times. Baby T. was in good spirits and didn’t cry once. It was a birthday miracle! She was really hot though and her cheeks were flushed the entire time. Everyone thought she looked like a little doll. 


Baby T. wasn’t walking on her own on the day of her party. She could stumble around with help. But all of a sudden, the next day, she was walking by herself! We couldn’t believe it! And since then she’s been walking around like a pro.

Even though I’ve had lots of time to get used to the idea of having a baby, sometimes I still can’t believe it. I know it’s cliche but she’s truly a little bit like me, a little bit like her father, and a whole lot like her own person. She hates having her legs covered by blankets like me and will kick them off at every opportunity. She always has to have her feet propped up like her Dada. And unlike her parents she super loves cats. Baby T. is truly a cat baby at heart started waving at cats long before humans. 

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One of my favorite parts of the day is when she’s trying to fall asleep and she reaches out her chubby little hand, searching for my hand to hold. As we drift off into dreamland hand in hand, it’s comforting to know we’re there for each other.


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Nine Months - Gains, Gains, Gains!

4/15/2021

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All of a sudden, we have a 9 month old! Baby T. has officially been alive as long as I was pregnant with her. It seems like a milestone, doesn't it? More than anything, I can't believe how quickly she's growing.

Here are some recent observations:
  • Baby T. can sit up unsupported. It seems like she wasn't motivated to sit up before but I think once she realized that sitting up means more solid foods, she was all in. Now it's no big deal.
  • Also not a big deal is crawling. One day Baby T. was playing on the floor and decided to crawl to me. It was so exciting! And also terrifying. She's mobile!! No more helpless baby just sleeping all day. 
  • So far Baby T. has eaten a variety of foods including: rice, oatmeal, poi, blueberries, tofu, broccoli, bananas, butternut squash, mixed veggies, and Okinawan sweet potatoes. She doesn't seem to have discerning taste, which is my dream. I'm a picky eater and a pain in the butt so I hoped that my child would eat whatevs like her father. 
  • Baby T. got to meet her great-grandmother last month. We drove all the way out to Lanikai to visit Great-Grandma K. (GGK) Though Baby T. cried and cried most of the time, she seemed to get more comfortable with the whole situation as we were leaving.
  • Then, a few weeks later, GGK came over to visit and Baby T. only cried for like 10 mins before she let GGK hold her. That's progress!
  • In addition to clapping on command, Baby T. can also wave when we ask her to. It's so pure and sweet when she sees me or Dada, smiles, and waves or claps! That's love!
  • Baby T. has been pulling out the bows we put in her hair to keep it out of her face. After she rips off her bow, she'll wave it at us then either try to eat it or throw it on the ground. Because of this, we've been putting her hair up in a palm tree using orthodontic rubber bands. She tries to rip those out but has a harder time.
  • Whenever her toy plays music, she dances to it. And when she watches videos, she basically head bangs, jumping up and down with one arm in the air. 
  • Baby T.'s teeth are starting to come in. You can see the two bottom front teeth emerging from her gums. And when she gnaws on my finger, I can feel just a hint of her sharp chompers.
  • She obsessed with pulling herself up using anything she can get her hands on. Omg will she start walking soon??
  • Baby T. weighs in at 16.7 lbs! That's actually small for her age but she feels so heavy to me. 
And that concludes month nine so far. It's so rewarding and fun to see Baby T. grow. 
 
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Three generations!
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Eight Months - So Curious

3/15/2021

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Baby T. makes eight months today! I can't believe how quickly time has passed.  She makes motherhood so much fun. Of course she's a lot of work but isn't that what I signed up for?

Here are some recent observations:
  • Instead of fake coughing to get attention, Baby T. is starting to hyperventilate. It's very disconcerting.
  • EVERYTHING she get her little hands on goes into her mouth. Her favorites are cell phones, remotes, video game controllers, and my fingers. 
  • She's getting the hang of clapping, which is just too adorable.
  • Baby T. is also able to sort of high-five if you put your hand up. I think she's just touching your hand because she's curious, but it still counts!
  • She hasn't been into nursing as much, which is a relief for me. She seems to be weaning from Mama instead of Mama weaning baby.
  • Baby T.'s hair was so long Dada T. gave her a haircut when I wasn't looking. I had a fit when I realized what he was doing. He had recently cut his own hair and figured he was a master stylist, omg. Little T. still looks cute, just a little feral.
  • Lately, she's been really obsessed with Mama (me). Every time I leave the room (Dada T. is still there) she screams her head off until I come back. This makes me so thankful I'm working from home. When I go to the store or out to do errands, Dada T. reports that the baby cries and cries until she passes out. Omg. 
Overall, Baby T. is a joy. She makes me laugh and warms my heart when she smiles her gummy little smile. I can't wait to see what happens next!
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Pregnancy Diaries - Month 3 - Baby Plum

1/9/2020

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Happy New Year! It feels so surreal to kick off 2020 pregnant! I'm still in shock. I'm happy, excited, terrified, basically all the emotions!

​New Year's was uneventful. I can't drink so no ringing in the new year with champagne! It's just as well. I was so tired. It's time to start getting ready for our trip to Hokkaido at the end of the month. So much to do!

The other day at work, someone was eating a soft-boiled egg with oatmeal and I almost threw up from the smell. Ughh. It's going to be a long eight months! I haven't had any weird cravings yet but I now find mushrooms pretty gross. They were my favorite food pre-pregnancy! But they just seem to earthy and gritty now. 

Baby T. is still so tiny. Here's her most recent pic:










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In a couple of weeks (before we go to Japan), we going to get genetic counseling and take some tests that can reveal the gender. I'm not one of those people who don't want to know. Surprises aren't fun to me! Planning is fun! I just want to know that the baby is healthy. Finding out the gender so early is a bonus!

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