The Little Things She Need…

Si Bebeb ini alhamdulillah, sejauh ini rejekinya bagus… Mudah-mudahan ke depannya bagus terus ya Beb…

Jadi, dari pihak keluarga Ei, Bebeb adalah (calon) cucu ke-6. Dan ke-5 orang kakaknya Bebeb ini perempuan semua… (dan hasil USG 3 kali menunjukkan kalau Bebeb juga perempuan…) Jadi, bahkan sebelum Bebeb 7 bulan di kandungan pun udah ada wacana barang-barang apa saja yang nggak perlu dibeli khusus untuk Bebeb karena bisa pakai barang lungsuran dari kakak-kakaknya itu…

Tapi, dari pihak keluarga ijke, Bebeb adalah (calon) cucu pertama! Jadi, semua orang excited menyambut Bebeb dan bela-beli barang-barang untuk Bebeb. Terutama neneknya dan om-nya.. Jadi, Bebeb gets the best of both world! Dapet barang-barang lungsuran, dan juga barang-barang lain yang masih fresh!

Yang bebeb dapat lungsuran adalah… (alhamdulillaah, thanks to my big sis…) stroller, car seat, baby carrier, baby wrap, steamer, breast pump, playpen (untuk di rumah Batam), baby crib, baju-baju cantik buat jalan-jalan kalau Bebeb udah agak besar, selimut-selimut fleece & rajut cantik-cantik, serta nggak ketinggalan gurita dan popok kain!

Dan yang Bebeb dibeliin baru oleh neneknya dan om-nya dan bapak dan mak-nya adalah… playpen (untuk di Jakarta), rocker (sengaja dibeliin yang bisa dari newborn-toddler – thanks to my little brother…), baju-baju yang tetep aja seabrek walaupun udah dapet lungsuran seabrek…

So, here they are… the little things she need…

A Note to Bebeb – on her 37th week

Dear Bebeb,

When I first heard the song “I knew I loved you before I met you” from Savage Garden, I thought, “This has got to be the biggest b**lsh*t anyone could ever say to someone…”.  I mean, really, how could you know you’d love someone before you even met them?

But then, Bebeb, you happened. And now I know that you really could know you’d love someone before you even met them.

Dear Bebeb,

in just days, you will hopefully be brought by His will, into this world. It’s one crazy world, Bebeb, but it is also one heck of a beautiful one. Be prepared, my Bebeb.

I know I haven’t been the role-model mom-to-be. I didn’t keep track of your growth through my blog, nor a scrapbook, nor through emails like the Google Chrome ad. I didn’t start going to a pregnancy class until only last week. I haven’t been exercising as much as I should. But believe you me, Bebeb, I’m doing my best to welcome you.

I do exercise my breathing – although not too diligently. I also walk regularly – although not as often as I should. I do some stretching and some yoga – although only occasionally. But, hopefully more importantly, I’m embracing you fully with my heart and soul.

It’s hard to explain, really. It feels like I’m very ready to welcome you, Bebeb. Some may expect that I’d be afraid, but thanks to you (at least until now…), I feel no fear. I don’t think I feel any anxiety, either, and I think maybe that’s because I believe in you and me, Bebeb. And if He’s willing, we will be.

I don’t know what’s going to happen. But I know that we’ll make it through – both of us. I know your dad-to-be will also be there to make sure that we’ll make it through. Ya kan, Bebeb?

Dear Bebeb,

In just days, you will hopefully be brought by His will, into this world. And into my arms and your daddy’s arms. Everyone will be wanting to touch you, to hold you, to kiss you – everyone has been showering you with love even from now, Bebeb. You’re one loved child, that I know. So be strong, Bebeb, there is a whole world full of love and hope waiting for you to arrive.

And there are two happiest people – with bottomless love and hope – waiting for you to arrive. So be strong, Bebeb.

Love,

Me