We were having problems putting David to bed during the past week when David's grandma visited us. He wouldn't stay in bed with grandma and always wanted either James or I to stay in bed until he fell asleep, which was a bit problematic. Not to mention, he would wake up in the middle of the night and came running into our room, screaming when he didn't see us. So, we decided to do something different once grandma left.
We let him cry to sleep again, alone. He cried for an hour last night before falling asleep. And he cried for another hour around 4 am. It was heartbreaking but I think it's necessary. Otherwise, we'll be in trouble when the baby arrives! Today, he didn't cry much when I told him to go nap. So, I hope he'll be better tonight. *cross my fingers*
I've been stressed out lately though I thought I won't have time to worry about it. David has been using more Chinese compared to Korean when he talks. He uses 'papa', 'mama', 'popo', 'gong gong' a lot when his grandma was here. So grandma was a bit frustrated. She wants him to at least call her grandma in Korean. And the stubborn David kept calling her 'po po' no matter how many times we tried to correct him. He just wouldn't listen. I know it made grandma sad but we can't really force things to happen quickly. sigh* So, I think James' parents are a bit upset over the issue. And I guess, the mother is supposed to teach the child, right? sigh* I don't know, I'm already tired being the way I am. Tired of telling David not to do things that he is not supposed to do everyday. And I'm trying to get some English into his head. Not to mention cramming in some potty training. I'm tired! Geez. I guess I should go with the flow and not stress out, otherwise the poor kid will go nuts too!
We went to have an ultrasound today. To check if the baby's head is down and see how her growth is. Her head is indeed down, she is measuring a bit small, almost 5.5 lbs. So, if I eat well and if she's full term, she'll probably be about 7 lbs. Well, I'm not so worried. I don't think I'll be having an 8 or 9 lbs baby, like most people here anyway. David was excited when he went with us this morning. He was so impatient as we were waiting for the nurse to call on us. He kept saying, 'mei mei?', 'mei mei?' until we went in. I guess he is very eager to meet his younger sister. I wonder how he'll be when he actually sees the baby.
We let him cry to sleep again, alone. He cried for an hour last night before falling asleep. And he cried for another hour around 4 am. It was heartbreaking but I think it's necessary. Otherwise, we'll be in trouble when the baby arrives! Today, he didn't cry much when I told him to go nap. So, I hope he'll be better tonight. *cross my fingers*
I've been stressed out lately though I thought I won't have time to worry about it. David has been using more Chinese compared to Korean when he talks. He uses 'papa', 'mama', 'popo', 'gong gong' a lot when his grandma was here. So grandma was a bit frustrated. She wants him to at least call her grandma in Korean. And the stubborn David kept calling her 'po po' no matter how many times we tried to correct him. He just wouldn't listen. I know it made grandma sad but we can't really force things to happen quickly. sigh* So, I think James' parents are a bit upset over the issue. And I guess, the mother is supposed to teach the child, right? sigh* I don't know, I'm already tired being the way I am. Tired of telling David not to do things that he is not supposed to do everyday. And I'm trying to get some English into his head. Not to mention cramming in some potty training. I'm tired! Geez. I guess I should go with the flow and not stress out, otherwise the poor kid will go nuts too!
We went to have an ultrasound today. To check if the baby's head is down and see how her growth is. Her head is indeed down, she is measuring a bit small, almost 5.5 lbs. So, if I eat well and if she's full term, she'll probably be about 7 lbs. Well, I'm not so worried. I don't think I'll be having an 8 or 9 lbs baby, like most people here anyway. David was excited when he went with us this morning. He was so impatient as we were waiting for the nurse to call on us. He kept saying, 'mei mei?', 'mei mei?' until we went in. I guess he is very eager to meet his younger sister. I wonder how he'll be when he actually sees the baby.
Happy Easter everyone! David's grandma is here to help us out for 10 days. Who would have guessed that David is no longer stuck to grandma this time around. He is so clingy to me! And he takes advantage of his grandma! He is so bad. Being so big and heavy, he still makes his grandma hold him.
We got a phone call from one of the pastors from church a few days ago. And we were told how he has concerns about David being rough in Sunday church nursery. Apparently he has been pushing/poking other kids. We were so stressed out after hearing it! So we told the pastor that we'll start paying attention to his behavior at home and correct him right away. So at the mean time, one of us will be hanging around the nursery to keep an eye on him. But today is Easter Sunday, James didn't want to get stuck in the nursery. We took him with us into the congregation hall. At least he behaved today. When the main pastor finished praying before the service ended, David was like, "YaY!!!" The people behind us just giggled watching him.
That's about how big my tummy is right now. Sorry I wasn't too excited about posting the color one. My stretch marks are horrible! :) I guess they are going to stay for a long, long time. Sigh* I'm so tired everyday. I wish I could be pampered and encouraged as much as possible. I'm so easily irritated lately! O well... I had a good cry earlier, I feel better afterwards.
The weather doesn't seem to warm up for us. It's always snowing or pouring freezing rain. I feel bad for the trees outside. They freeze up, melt down, piled up with snow continuously. So yeah, David and I just camp at home most of the time.
We finally went on the hospital tour. It took me about an hour when touring Methodist Hospital in Arcadia 2 years ago. So I thought it would be about the same this time. We went in and popped out in 15 minutes! How great is that?!? I hope my labor would be as short. :D The maternity section is pretty small. They got everything behind one big door.
I'm 34 weeks pregnant. I've gained 25 lbs so far and I have about 6 more weeks to go. I'm projecting to gain about 30 lbs total, compare that to when I had David... I gained 45 lbs... I still don't understand how I did it.
Well, I just have to hang on for a few more weeks. And then, the real work begins...
We finally went on the hospital tour. It took me about an hour when touring Methodist Hospital in Arcadia 2 years ago. So I thought it would be about the same this time. We went in and popped out in 15 minutes! How great is that?!? I hope my labor would be as short. :D The maternity section is pretty small. They got everything behind one big door.
I'm 34 weeks pregnant. I've gained 25 lbs so far and I have about 6 more weeks to go. I'm projecting to gain about 30 lbs total, compare that to when I had David... I gained 45 lbs... I still don't understand how I did it.
Well, I just have to hang on for a few more weeks. And then, the real work begins...