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Noah’s Arrival

December 07th, 2009 | Category: family, mush, pregnancy

By Reah Padla

First-time mom Reah shares her thoughts on the joys and (labor) pains of bearing and birthing God’s precious gift of Life.

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“The Lord is to be praised!”

These are the words that I’ve been saying over and over again ever since I gave birth to our baby, Noah. God has been good to me, my husband Joshua, and our son even long before he was born.

I was blessed with an easy pregnancy, quick labor, and a safe delivery. Feeling queasy and heavy was normal, except for that light spotting way back in July. That incident scared me and my husband but we knew, even then, that everything would be alright and I just needed to rest.

Towards the end of my pregnancy, the waiting became longer. I was past my October 23 due date. Everyday I’d ask myself if today was “D-day.” We just couldn’t wait for our precious child to be born.

Everything seemed to have been prepared for Noah’s arrival. We had four baby showers and the gifts from our family and friends were more than enough. God had provided us with more than what we needed. We thank our families and the ever-ready ICS folks who showered us with their blessings and treated us like family. All we had to do was just wait for my water to break, endure labor, and go through the delivery.

A few weeks before the day, my tummy was feeling heavier and I could feel the baby settling down. Oh how I hoped for the pregnancy to be over and done with! I tried to forget the pain because I was just too excited to see the baby. I’d always say to myself that this would soon be over and our little one would be with us in a few days.

I prayed for a quick labor and delivery and, sure enough, God granted the desire of my heart. My water broke at exactly 3 am last November 9. By 8:19 am, our precious Noah was out!

The labor was really painful but, amazingly, I went through that stage in less than six hours. The nurses at the hospital said my labor was progressing really quickly. You can ask Josh how strong my grip on his hand was during contractions. I was praying all throughout, asking the Lord to help me. I knew He was with me because I had peace despite the pain.

I was brought to the delivery room by 7:40 am. Pushing was hard but after a few minutes, I had no idea what was going on. I guess it was the anesthesia kicking in. I had a glimpse of the baby as he came out… and then I fell asleep.

I survived! I felt God’s presence inside the delivery room. I got to experience the miracle of birth myself. And another reason to give thanks to the Lord was the fact that our baby wasn’t harmed even if his umbilical cord was wrapped around his neck twice as he was coming out! Praise God for bringing the baby out without any complications.

The first time I held the baby, it was so surreal. I was smiling from ear to ear and didn’t want to let him go. After only a couple of days, we were out of the hospital. Thank God that I could already walk and do normal stuff as before, allowing me to take care of the baby all by myself.

As of this writing, Josh and I are on our second week of parenthood. Our lives have changed, what with all the late night feedings, added expenses, diaper changes, and more. But all of this is worth it because Noah truly is a most wonderful gift from God.

It is during these times that I get to appreciate and understand our parents more – the things they had to go through to raise me and Josh. And now, it is our turn. We can never thank them enough for their support especially these past few weeks that we are first time parents learning how to raise Noah the way they raised us.

This is just the beginning and I know that things will get more challenging, but we know that the Lord will be with us as we raise this precious gift. We already dedicated this baby to Lord even while he was inside my womb and we are confident that Noah will become a good and obedient boy just like his namesake, that great man of God in the Bible who built the ark.

To our family, friends, and the church, thank you once again for praying with us. Continue to pray as we raise Noah in the ways of the Lord. We’re parents now and we know that the challenges that lie ahead will be tremendous. But with His grace, we will become the parents God calls us to be.

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Getting Ready for the Big Day

October 14th, 2009 | Category: pregnancy

We’re just counting the days! Expected arrival is October 23 but it could extend up to the first week of November. That means, anytime, my belly would pop! In less than a month, I’ll officially be a mom! I am getting more anxious and more excited each day. Every night, I’d ask my husband when would the baby come out.

I’ve been having a hard time walking and getting up each day. I’ve been going to the bathroom to pee more and more. The maternity luggage and my “labor” bag are ready. I’ve already washed all of the baby’s clothes and beddings. We haven’t set up the crib yet because we haven’t purchased a mattress just yet.

I pray that the baby would come out either on the 16th or the 20th. With Oct 16 being our “engagement” anniversary and the 20th, well, is a 20 (our wedding date). But I don’t think I’d give birth two days from now. Maybe next week.

I still report for “work”. Everyday, I still work at home and am glued to the computer more than 8 hours a day. I told my boss that I’d work until I could no longer mange the pain.

So far, I’ve only been feeling pain when I’m lying on the bad. I experience Braxton Hicks (practice contractions) every now and then but I know they’re not the real ones. Everytime I’d pee, I’d wait if the leak won’t stop because it means my water has broken. Everytime I’d take a bath, I’d watch out for blood trickling down my legs. That’s how anxious I am.

Even my mom, Noah and Nav’s Lola Vishi, is excited that she even bought Noah-theme party hats for the hospital guests! Check it out:


Ooooh! Nice! Noah’s Fun Boat is just waiting for NOAH. All animals in! They’re just waiting for you BABY!

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In My Womb

October 08th, 2009 | Category: pregnancy

Yesterday, Josh and I finally went to an ultrasound clinic for our baby’s 3D/4D ultrasound. It was our third ultrasound and I must say it was the most exciting. Why, we got to see how our baby Noah looks like even while inside my womb! Yep, you can do that now. One of the wonders of technology.

We were both excited but we were also nervous. We were somewhat afraid that the doctor would see any abnormalities. The doc said we might not see the baby because it is already more than 32 weeks. The ideal time to view the baby is between 28 to 32 weeks because after that, amniotic fluid is less.

But boy, our baby boy showed himself. He was shy at first though. His right foot was covering his face. The doctor was touching my belly for a while and indeed, he removed his foot from his face. But after a while, he placed his right arm on his face. You know, as if doing the “Mr. Pogi” sign.

It was a relief when we found out the baby is perfectly healthy. I saw his fingers and toes! And would you look at those cheeks! The doctor said the baby is chubby (mana sa mommy sabi ko). I remember how I looked when I was a baby.

I think Noah and I have the same chin and cheeks. The lips he got from Daddy Joshua. The nose, well, poor baby he got mine in terms of size but I think the shape is like his dad’s. Haha!

It was a long 40 minutes inside the Ultrasound Room but definitely the happiest. We even got to see him smile for a split second. Oh what joy to see our baby!

Expected date of delivery is October 23. It’s only a few days from now but my OB-GYNE said it could even reach up to November. I’m hoping to give birth after the 15th with the dates 16  and 20 as the preferred date for special reasons.

I am nervous, really. I worry if I could get through the labor and delivery but I am more excited now. I’ve been preparing and cleaning his stuff since last week. I shopped for some toys, new sheets for our bed, and some baby stuff we still don’t have. The maternity bag we are to bring to the hospital is almost ready, I just have to put mommy and daddy’s stuff inside.

Counting the days…that’s what we are doing. Continue to pray for a safe labor and delivery. I am praying for a painless labor because I know nothing is impossible with God.

We are so much grateful to the Lord for this great blessing. We are thankful to our families, friends, relatives, and the church for the love. Last Sunday’s baby shower given by the Women’s Fellowship of our church made me cry. Not only because of the gifts but because of their presence and words of wisdom shared to first-time parents like us.

I could now imagine myself inside the delivery room. I know I’d just be calling on to Jesus help me get through it and then give big praises to Him right after.

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