birth of our little daughter Isabella

Life is full of surprises. At this juncture of our life,  Pandamopi & I am humbled to be blessed with this beautiful experience in this journey of life – becoming daddy and mummy. The birth of baby Isabella is one of the most beautiful moments in life that we would not forget in this life. It is a miracle and a blessing. We thank God for this little beautiful life given to us.

Labour pain was a long-suffering one – 36 hours or so. Waves of contraction came and go, at increasing frequencies as the interval shortened. Never would I expect that contraction pain could be so unbearable, but the love for our baby enabled me to go for extra miles. Wave after wave of contraction, I know that we get to see baby soon but before that I need to go through this labour of love.

We finally get to see our baby after 36 hours of contraction and 1 hour of active pushing. We would be remembering this magical moment for life. All pain disappeared when we see our beautiful little one as the doctor placed her on my chest. She opens her eyes and blinked gently, trying to figure light for the very first time in her life. No wonder in Spanish, giving birth (dar la luz) literally means “give the light.” Baby sees light the first time when she is born. Such a beautiful moment.

We looked at each other for the first time. Pandamopi and I looked at each other again, overjoyed.

So, we are no longer two but three now. Baby Isabella is joining the bandwagon and we are so looking forward to many exciting moments and adventures ahead!

Isabella’s first pair // Primer par de Isabella

Last Saturday, Pablo & Diana gifted us some wonderful gifts for our newborn-to-be : 2 cotton jumper and 1 pair of shoes. Diana bought the shoes for Isabella all the way from Bangkok. The first time I saw it, I felt very sweet. I could almost imagine how sweet she would look with her donning the red pair. I could not resist drawing it, to keep a record in my little sketchbook, have it framed in her room (one day when we got our own place) and tell her stories on how much love she got from amazing people all around the world.

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I went to see my gynae today to get my 20th week detail scan results and also a follow up check-up. I felt very excited once again upon seeing her through the ultrasound scan. Today her tiny feet are measuring 3.77 cm. One day these feet will grow into healthy feet that will bring her to amazing journeys and adventure in life. We would one day see her walk her first step, and then to many more steps ahead, till one day she is independent to travel on her own.

Version en español

El Sábado pasado, Pablo y Diana nos dotados algunos regalos maravillosos a nuestra bebé -a-ser : 2 puente de bebé algodón y un par de zapatos. Diana compró los zapatos para Isabella todo el camino desde Bangkok. La primera vez que lo vi, me sentí muy dulce. Casi me podía imaginar lo dulce que se vería con ella ponerse el par rojo.

No pude resistir dibujarlo, para mantener un registro en mi cuaderno pequeñito, haga que sea enmarcado en su habitación (un día cuando llegamos a nuestro propio lugar) y contar sus historias sobre la cantidad de amor que recibió de personas increíbles en todo el mundo.

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Fue a ver mi gynae hoy para conseguir mis resultados de la exploración semana 20 de detalle y también un chequeo de seguimiento. Me sentí muy emocionado una vez más a verla a través de la ecografía.

Hoy sus diminutos pies están midiendo 3,77 cm. Un día, estos pies se convertirán en los pies saludables que le traerán a los viajes y aventuras increíbles en la vida. Nos gustarías ver algún dia a caminar su primer paso, y luego a muchos más pasos por delante, hasta que un día ella es independiente de viajar por su cuenta.