Isaac's teeth still haven't emerged yet but they sure are bothering him. It seems like he is pouty all the time these days - you will see in the pictures. Pouty but cute!!! We sleep with Isaac on the weekend and this morning I got up before the boys did and it was so funny because Isaac and his daddy were sleeping in exactly the same position - arms and legs spread out and covers kicked off. I would have taken a picture but I don't think Jong would have liked it! ^_^
I forgot to mention last time when I posted that I decided to wean my pumping. My supply has gotten pretty low anyway and it was getting to the point where the output was not worth it compared with the time, effort and the added stress it took. I am now only pumping twice a day - once in the morning and once at night.
Here are some pictures.
Isaac is still not very stable when we try to get him to sit up by himself so I put him on my bed surrounded with my body pillow so its okay if he toppled over (and he did):
This is a picture I got my mom to take earlier today:
Isaac in army pants with his daddy:
My mom put one of Isaac's toys on his head:
Believe it or not, we are approaching my first pPROM anniversary (pPROM = preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes, i.e. when Rachel's water broke). Rachel's water broke around 4 am on March 1, 2006 Japan time. I will be taking March 1 off of work and we decided to spend the day remembering Rachel. I haven't completely decided what we will do that day. I know some people plant trees or flowers or a memorial garden for the little ones they lose but since we live in Japan and don't have that option, we went out this Saturday and bought some flowers for Rachel. We bought mini flowers because Rachel was so tiny, fragile and beautiful these flowers reminded us of her. I do hope to be able to plant a cherry blossom tree for Rachel after we moved back to the U.S. as she and Isaac were born right during the full bloom of the cherry blossom season last year.
This is an embroidery my mom did for Rachel. She started on it right after Rachel went to heaven:
Take care and God bless,Sonia
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i love the cherry blossom concept. they are so delicate, yet strong. just like your beautiful rachel.
thank you for your comment on my blog, i will be praying for you all as you approach 1 march.
as for weaning, you have done wonderfully in breastfeeding isaac as long as you have. well done sonia.
xo tess
What a wonderful job you did pumping for 10 months! I know from experience how difficult it is to keep it going. I’m sure that your breastmilk is one of the big reasons why Isaac has done so well. Our kids also switched from breastmilk to formula after starting solids. As they begin to get more and more nutrition from solid food, I think it’s more important to concentrate your efforts on feeding them healthy solid food.
This is my first time posting, but have been following your blog since last year, before the twins were born. I just needed to tell you that Isaac is absolutely so beautiful. Your story is heartfelt. I have cried both tears of sadness and tears of happiness for your family. You are all amazing. I wish Isaac a wonderful life with his Mommy and Daddy, as Rachel Grace shines her light on all of you. God Bless.
Jessica
mommy to 28 weeker triplets
Isaac is looking very cute. Can't believe it has been a year since this whole ordeal started. It is truly a miracle to see Isaac sitting on his own.
On another note, the army pants seem to look a bit tight on him now, but I'm glad he at least got a chance to wear them. :) I hope the new stuff I sent him fits!
Jong, I hope that's not a U$C sweatshirt you are wearing! If it is . . . I'm going to have to start the indoctrination sooner than I thought. Isaac doesn't have to go to UCLA but he better route for him . . . (at least that's my hope)! :)
Isaac is looking terrific. I can't believe in another month Isaac will already be 1-year old.
What a blessing! And I'm still working on my friend re PT.
i love these updates! it's so great to see your faces. N Isaac??? watch out, he's gonna be a player. look at that cutie. oh man. if only i were traveling this summer. (but mom wants me around, most of the time).
sonia, i really am thankful for your honesty about feeling spiritually dry. i've been struggling with a similar point of my relationship with Christ. and I suddenly forgot how to see God in my life, how to give thanks and praise him for all the little and surprising things in my daily life. i went to the Urbana Missions Conference, and I was starting to tell God that I would surrender to him. and coming back home, then off to school -life hasn't been the same. i guess that's good, bc God is drawing me closer to knowing Him. but really surrendering myself to Him in specific areas of my life has been difficult. and I'm seeing that I have to be more intentional about giving in to God's love and plan. I wonder about the phrase "resting on the finished works of Christ," and Sonia your poitn about letting the truth of Christ's sufficiency sink in reminded meo f that. oh man. I am so thankful to be in touch with you three! I'll be thinking of you more prayerfully this week.
Dear Sonia,
Evelyn in Australia here. Today is already 1 March here and I have been thinking about you, Jong, Issac and Rachel and holding you up to God. I pray that March 1st is a day of blessings for you and those you love.
I will continue to hold you all to God in my prayers during the next 4 - 6 weeks.
As for breast feeding. I know that everyone says breast is best. I did not produce enough milk to feed either of my 2 children and I punished myself for that. Though not as small as Issac they were not huge either (2440gm & 20460gm). I managed to drive myself to feed and express milk for 3 months with my 1st child (Renee now 12.5yrs) and always had to top her up with formula and I managed 5 weeks with my 2nd child (James now 10yrs)and always had to top him up with formula. Despite my deep feelings of guilt and regret that I could not feed them (I had no milk) they have both grown into strong, healthy, inteligent and beautiful children. I ask you to remember that no matter how bad or guilty you may feel regarding breast feeding that to have managed 10 months is excelent.
I understand your feelings regarding the roles Issac has alocated people. When James was tiny (5 weeks old) he would only sleep for or on me. When he was older (12 months or so) no matter what I tried I could not get him to go to sleep. I was devistated. First I could not breast feed him, then I could not get him to sleep at night. Now, at 10 he hates to go to sleep with out his Mum cuddle. On occassions he makes up names for our special hugs (huggle - cross between hug and cuddle etc). He uses it as his special time with me where we talk, laugh and share special moments. I guess what I am trying (probably badly) to say is that Issac will grow through this "stage" and you will be there to move into a new role with him when he does.
I am so pleased to see Issac standing and sitting he has made such amazing progress it is hard to believe he is the same child I originally saw.
God bless you and all your family.
Evelyn Peel
Hi Evelyn again.
I can't type. James' weight should be 2460gm not 20460gm. I apologise.
Evelyn
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