Dearest Julia,
Days have passed since our quick and easy trip to Cebu. Mama
is very happy because your brace has been partially removed. You’ll only get to
wear them 8 hours a day and luckily for us, we don’t have to wear it during
bedtime. I am so proud of you for enduring all these months of recuperation.
You are one tough girl!
As you turn 10 months old, let me tell you how marvelous you
are!
- - You now have a total of 6 teeth. 4 on the upper side and 2 on the lower side.
- - You babble words like there’s no end to babbling and I totally love how you babble Ma..ma..ma..
- - Technically, your first word is “Papa” and your Daddy couldn’t be happier.
- - You get so mischievous and naughty when you have something you really really want. And when the person next to you utters, “give me” you squeal to the sound of it leaving the room full of laughter and cheers.
- - You are now wearing SMALL sized diapers. It used to be newborn size for a quite a long time. It only shows that you are now a big girl! Bravo!
- - You have mastered CLAP YOUR HANDS so well. It makes me overjoyed how smart you are at some tricks.
- - You can now wave “goodbye”, a trick you learned just before you went off to dream land. You are an amazing baby!
- - You certainly know everyone already. You know when someone is a stranger or not.
- - You have the most wandering eyes. Eyes that sparkle each time you smile, Eyes that are full of fury when you get mad. Eyes that is bursting with knowledge. And eyes that make me melt all the time.
- - You have mastered the art of eating. You know what you want. You have tried almost everything already and for that I am proud of us both. Mighty proud.
- - Your PAVLIK Harness has been partially removed my dear. You are now wearing it 8 hours a day only leaving the bedtime free off your brace. And because of this, you can now roll over your tummy and back. You seem to love it so much – you smile with delight. And not just that, you can now lift your head way up with the palm on your hands touching the mattress. I love it how you do such thing – it makes me feel oh-so-proud of you, Julia.
- - You love to watch your ABC’s DVD. You don’t want anyone to bother you when it is being played. You are so attentive and so much more. I know one day, you’ll be the smartest kid in school.
- - You love it when we read a book or two for you. You listen and then mumble words as if you are reading with us too. The mere thought of it keeps me giggling. It simply is the cutest thing ever.
- - And lastly, probably the most important milestone this month is that you are now officially weaned out from Mama’s milk. I am so proud of you my dear! As I write this, its close to 5 weeks that you are breast-milk free.
Oh Julia! I can go on with all the wonderful things this month has to offer with all your delightful ways…
But I must not forget that somewhere along our journey,
there are lots of people, some I know, more often than not, strangers, who leaves
us inspiring messages. These people have encouraged me to keep on writing to
you month after month. They make Mama strong too. I may not know them
personally, but I know that they care about us, about our journey.
So, now, I’m sharing some of their lovely thoughts, may it
inspire you too one day…
@mariaritablanca she will excel in more ways
than one and no one can achieve what she can achieve. :) to a mother our child
is the most precious thing in this world and nothing or no one can change that
feeling :) God bless Julia she is gonna be an amazing woman
I got teary-eyed when I read your blog, Ric. Our child will
always be the most precious gift we could ever have. By that alone, we are so
blessed! :) Julia will be an amazing woman as she is already now and that is
because she has so much love around her. I'm hoping to meet you one day and
your beautiful bundle of joy. You are such a wonderful person. Full of
positivity! Just shun all the negatives, they won't do any good. God bless you
and your beautiful family! 👪💕🙏🌈😘
Very nice @mariaritablanca
. I got teary eyed while reading your blog. It would be nice if you could print
& frame it together w/ this picture so Julia can read it over & over
again when she grows up. 😊
@mariaritablanca So beautiful Ric! Brought
tears to my eyes. God could not have picked a more perfect mother for Baby
Julia. She is a beautiful blessing to the entire family, in every way that
truly matters.
Be blessed always baby julia ;) u will always be in my prayers!
Ur smile/laugh is contagious 👼
The cast is serving as an anchor for her to be able to lift her
head, strengthening the neck muscles in the process. Romans 8:28 says 'And we
know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have
been called according to His purpose.' Julia is God's beloved child, the apple
of His eye and He has a special, unique purpose for her. :) @mariaritablanca
God bless you julia ;) continue to be cheerful, spreading smiles
and giggles. 🌸🌸🌸
hello..thanks for accepting my request;).. @mariaritablanca..I spent
the morning reading your blog..and I love everything.. especially the one's
about baby Julia..you're an A.W.E.S.O.M.E mom!!..handsdown to you for being so
amazing and positive despite what ur going through..you are a super mom..I
really admire you!...Julia is so lucky to have you..and vice versa...with all
the goodness of your heart, God bless you more!!♥♥♥..
So they say that babies speak their heart and express their
emotions through their eyes... Well this little angel's eyes sure is
overflowing.......
You are both lucky to have each other. @mariaritablanca 👩👶 You
may not know it #julia but you inspire alot of us with your bravery. I'll
always pray for you sweetie.. 🙏
I am a fan to both of you..The battle that you have been through
with your baby and the happy face that Julia is showing all the time is just so
inspiring..Dealing with a baby alone is not easy the more if their is something
else that you dealt with..I don't know you personally but I felt your
joy,continentment and and battle..Maybe because being a mother as well we
tackle different journeys in life..And you are absolutely right everything is
not easy but because you have each other everything will turn out fine..May God
continue to Bless your Adorable baby Julia and your family always...@mariaritablanca
