I get to see my official doctor tomorrow. I found him because of Yelp. And yes, that is a bit weird but I do place a lot on reading reviews on Yelp. Plus, from his responses to folks, he can spell and knows how to use grammar appropriately. Anyway, I get to see him tomorrow, then pick up Aunt Toni from the airport. Then it’s off to print out some stuff for my second callback interview at the Los Angeles LGBT Center. I did not think they would call but last night, in the throes of hormonal ups and downs, I threw my hands up and declared, ‘JTTW’…i.e. Jesus, Take The Wheel. I am tired of not having a job and I am anxious to start working so I can get my own place. Your papa, on the other hand, has been traipsing around Lalibela…and I am officially jealous. I really wanted to see Ethiopia’s historical sites but he promises that we will all go see them together when you are older.
Week 20: January 31st, 2015
I found a new template to switch out with my old one because I just wanted to do something a bit different every now and then. I also decided to finally publish my pre-tell blog posts. After all, my mama knows and your grandparents know. And I have told everyone that needs to know, including my work supervisor. Phew. It feels good to share what I have been keeping to myself and my circle for a few.
Dr Lipeles confirmed that I am at 20 weeks and Mr Gummy Bear should make his debut around the 19th of June. My sister is psyched because that is around her birthdate. I am just ready for my belly to really start showing.
In other news, I think I lost my ultrasound pics! Urgh. I was looking for them so i could make copies and paste them in my preg journal but now I have no idea where I put them. Pregnancy brain is real!
Love
Appreciation at the things that are occurring in my life has been a blessed constant lately. Blessings come in different forms and personalities. Some are material things, like the tastiest cupcakes I have ever tasted, the perfectly timed job offer, and the best working 15-year old car around. Some are human, and they do not even know that they are a blessing to someone else. I have love in my life and I am so blessed for it. From the friends who check on me on a daily, share their couch and living space with me when I needed it, hold my hand when I find myself in a blind internet-search-induced panic to the ones who accompany me to a doctor’s visit, cross their fingers for me when I did job interviews galore.
Love wraps itself around me and within me, and to say that I am thankful doesn’t touch how appreciative I am.
An Ode
You are beautifully and wonderfully made,
each motion felt amplifies just how miraculous
and awaited you are, from all corners of the world.
Cocooned away, hidden from all but one,
you are truly and marvelously a joy.
January 6, 2014 (US) – Ethiopian Christmas Day 2007 (JC)
I think I really just felt you move. Toni is on the couch, playing keyboard on an app on her ipad and I felt flutters like crazy in my deep, lower belly…like near my pubic bone. I think you like music. I love it! Oh, I cannot wait to meet you!
14 Weeks – December 16th, 2014
So I am so nervous right now. I have a second-round job interview with KF tomorrow and I am crossing all my fingers and toes. Since I moved from the Bay area, I had to cancel my prenatal appointment that was set up for today at PP. I already called the Medi-Cal offices and switched my health plan to LA County and they told me that LA County folks will call me. A bit anxious so I will Continue reading
mkhana in transit 
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