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Bundle of Joy

I usually spend a lot of time looking for Lester’s Christmas gift. But last year, our first Christmas as husband and wife, I failed. Then I thought of a more wonderful, and priceless gift- a pregnancy test with two lines on it. This came into my mind because I was already delayed for a few days already. But two days before Christmas, I had my period and so, yeah, my husband had nothing during the Eve of Christmas from me.

Unknown to us, the little Javier is on its way. The baby was already 2 days during Christmas. And only last Saturday when we knew about it. My gift to my husband was a month delayed! When I spilled the news to my husband, he gave me the most priceless reaction any wife would like to see from her husband. And when you say tears of joy, tears of joy talaga! He was like, “Yey, magiging tatay na ko!” and suddenly tears fell down from his eyes.

Unlike me, my reaction was mixed of anxiety, happiness but... more of anxiety. I did not cry, I smiled (alone in the bathroom) and prayed to the Lord. I have been praying for this big blessing but at the same time asked God to help me and prepare me to motherhood. I knew that time, it’s time to prepare, not think of only ourselves but think of our baby and especially, be more responsible. I was looking the same feeling I felt when Lester proposed to me, the excitement when we were about to transfer to our house but I wasn’t.

But when I saw Lester’s reaction, the feeling of anxiety slowed down a bit. Went slower when I saw our bundle of joy (thanks to my brother for this phrase!) on screen and that was the first time that I got teary eyed. Even I felt stronger when I spilled to news to my family. My sisters were very happy. My brother even asked me if he can post it in facebook already. I had the best reactions from my siblings even best-est when I told my mom and dad. J

I slowly realize how wonderful God has created man and wife that we were able to see life on that white dot I saw on screen. And that little one was made out of love that God has blessed 7 months ago. It was the best feeling- carrying your little Javier that can make a family complete. Anxiety was well replaced by excitement when the people around you are very happy for that blessing. It’s important that you get surrounded by moms and wishing to be soon moms. You can feel their excitement and happiness that you need especially if you are not yet sure about what to do.

A few months from now, Lester and I will have our little bundle of joy and both of us have exciting plans to show our little Javier how wonderful life is. Can’t wait for our first travel as a family.... Disneyland! :) Oh wait, this little kid will be with us on June for our anniversary- I'll show this little one a sneak peek on the happiest place on earth :)

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