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So after 5 days off, we're right back where we started from...home and work...and the heartburn! All I had this morning was yogurt and it's not taken lightly :o(

Besides that, the cooler weather this past week as made a world of difference for being 7 months pregnant and in the 3rd trimester. The rash is hopefully long gone, the swellings in my feet and hands has gone down quite a bit and I have a phone appointment with a dietitian tomorrow to discuss a revised diet to help with my sugar high ;o) I technically don't have gestational diabetes but doctors recommend a better diet to steer far from it especially in the coming months and since it's very common on my mom's side of the family.

We'll be attending our first 'Childbirth Prep' (previously known as Lamaze) tomorrow night. We opted for a six week class on Thursday nights for a couple of hours verses being overwhelmed with it all on one Saturday. Yes, we’re bracing ourselves for ‘the video’…haha… Hopefully Yogi doesn’t faint on me otherwise I will have more than one babe to care for. Nonetheless, we’re looking forward to it and excited to put what we will be learning in good use!

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As far as this little girlie is concerned, she’s doing well (as far as I can feel). We had an early dinner on Monday night around 5ish and my plans to sleep early (9ish) failed once I got onto the computer. I didn’t actually hit the sake till 11pm. By that time, she was really fussy kicking and squirming every which way no matter which way I slept. So, for the second time in this whole pregnancy, I had to wake up and make myself a snack in the middle of the night. If you’re thinking, why didn’t I wake Yogi up to get it for me; well, I figured by the time I wake him up, I’ve already gotten what I wanted done and over with. He’ll get his chances thou ;oP, just not one of my lazy nights I suppose.

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Btw, the vacationing helped paved the way to finally deciding her name in English and in Chinese. If you’re attending our baby shower, you’ll find out then. But if you’re not, you’ll definitely find out afterwards or send me an email and we’ll chat :o)

Vacationing finally...

Besides the bay area, we haven't gone much further than our arrival in SFO from Hong Kong last April. Although Monterey was only driving distance, we enjoyed every minute of it...

It appears I have pedals but whether or I not I used them is another story :o) We took a stroll along a beautiful coastal bike trail from Old Fisherman's Warf to Lover's Point in Pacific Grove.

The rest of the day was spent eating and exploring through the touristy streets of Fisherman's Warf, Cannery Row, and Carmel.

the next day we started our way home along the coast hwy 1 and stopped by the very colorful town of Capitola (8 mile south of Santa Cruz)

One of many state parks along highway 1

Pixs Update

Here are a few pictures from the past couple of weekends...

Congrats to our friends, Rachel and Si for delivering their second handsome prince, Ryan on May 8th.

Happy birthday to our friend, Amie (bottom right) hawaiian style!!

Congrats to our Ramen Iron Chef, Eric (left)! Thanks to the creamy chicken noodle.

The ramen panel of judges.

Health Update

I know…I know…I’m overdue to post an update. Days are flying by and there’s just too much to talk about; but, since the blog is about ‘her’, we will keep it short and sweet.

A couple weeks ago, what I thought of as a normal comfy pregnancy went down hill really fast. It was probably around the time the temperature started rising that the hormones in me began going wacko. I broke out with the pupps rash (common rash around tummy and chest area when pregnant). The doc prescribed a heavy cream that finally made it go away after a few days. I tell ya worst feeling in the world to have an itchy body. I got nearly no sleep waking up in hives and having to apply lotion and cream multiple times throughout the night. Yes, baby got a nice massage from the rubbing and scratching. Seriously, doc did run a couple blood tests and she’s doing fine in there.

Besides the rash, I was also due for a glucose test for gestational diabetes. The regular test is 1hr. I drank a bottle of liquid similar to orange soda then sat in the lab for 1hr and got my blood drawn afterwards. Unfortunately, the result was higher than normal which means, my body isn’t breaking down the sugar in the orange soda fast enough. I had to then go in this past Saturday for a more thorough test which takes 3hrs. Yogi brought his labtop and I bought my magazine and ipod to keep ourselves busy. I had a blood draw before and every hour after (4x total). The test results showed one high score so I’m now waiting for my nurse consultant to call and tell me what I have to do next. Per our previous conversation, one high score means I have glucose intolerance which requires a specific diet and periodic blood tests to ensure I’m in range. If two or more of the scores are high then I have gestational diabetes which requires the diet and regular blood tests at every meal. The real bummer about this is I can’t eat the sugars I love or have any control of what I eat and when…ahhhh!

So, that is pretty much were we are health wises. I’m at my 27th week and entering the 3rd trimester. The weight is starting to come on faster and eating more so the diet might not be such a bad thing. The swelling in my hands and feet are definitely more prominent these days thus sugar might not be my only problem if the salt is to blame for it. Eh, not so bad to be wearing sandals and floppies every where these days, just need to make sure I apply sun block to my toes too :o)

Yogi and I are very excited about skipping town Wednesday night for our long weekend in the coast visiting Monterey, Santa Cruz, and Muir Woods. It’ll be our last little vacation before ‘she’ arrives. We hope to catch cooler weather and enjoy some time away from home and all these parties!!

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We had a great weekend in SF. We haven’t been in town since to celebrate New Years so some good shopping and eats were way overdue. The weather started out romantic with a beautiful sunset on Friday night and a rare sunny day on Saturday. We had lunch with our friends, Carey and Greg at a winky dinky ramen place in between shopping in the many, many crowded stores around Union Square and Market.

Katana-Ya on Geary

As usual, I didn’t see much of the sidewalk covered with shopping fever to ring in the spring blowout sales. You’d think we were shopping for HER…hehe…but think again, she’s not here yet and mommy and daddy still needs to look good before she does!! However, we did end up getting her a dresser yesterday. Her daddy’s suppose to put it together tonight…woo hoo, we can start collecting hand-me-downs from all the generous Aunties :o)

We had dinner at a new Japanese restaurant called Maru Maru in San Mateo on Saturday night with family. The ambiance and presentation of the food were impressive and taste just as good – yes the cook stuff was great for 'us'. Afterwards, we took a stroll for dessert at Yogurtouille. Yummy self served yogurt and toppings of all fruits and nuts priced by the weight. I dispensed a little of all the yogurt flavors (maybe 8 flavors) in our cup and couldn’t tell which was which but still ate ever last nut.

Sunday was dedicated to prepping and hosting my brother-in-law and his wife’s baby shower for their son, Tyrus. We all had a great time and the new parents did too - being able to enjoy some time with family, friends and co-workers.

The very excited parents-to-be, Derek and Fidelia

The shower hosts, Meeke (far left) , Fil's younger sister and Yogi (far right), Derek's younger brother

...and the Le family's pregnant sister-in-laws!

Our little missy has been putting on quite a show for us as she gets stronger by the day. Last night, while we relaxed into bed, I had soft jazz on and she began to roll around in my tummy. What started out as a few kicks turned into movements along the walls of my belly. We can’t quite feel the body part yet but we’re guessing the feet. I did feel her tiny toes against my belly over the weekend which was an amazing mommy feeling!!

The First for Everything

It's the first of the month and first time ever I've received this message...

"Have a Happy Early Mother's Day Linh!" ...I love it! I feel like I just got promoted...haha... Thank you Alisa!! :oD We hope to see you and Ed soon!!

It's not quite Mother's Day yet so lets not get too excited. This week our baby girl Le has had a great eating week! She's had a taste of my own cooking (which hasn't happened in a while), ate at grandma's (Yogi's mom) and walked out stuff as usual, had plenty of pizza at a lunch buffet yesterday and out with my parents for a Chinese feast last night. I'd say she's well fed don't you think?! Oh but we skipped ice cream this week. We shouldn't have a problem making up for it in San Francisco this weekend. Our friend gelato, here we come! Yum! Yum!

We're heading out to bay after work today to take advantage of the spring discounts and do some shopping tomorrow. Then, crash a major baby shower on Sunday for our little girl's cousin due out 4th of July! Have a good one!