My baby arrived December 1st and it was such an amazing experience!! I can't wait to share with you all! My baby girl is an absolute doll!! I look at her constantly! I love being a mommy!! I can't believe she was the little human in my belly!!! It's absolutely unbelievable!
I arrived home from the hospital this past Monday after a stay of five days, which is pretty standard here. I had a wonderful stay at the hospital resting, connecting with my baby and being pampered by the fantastic staff of Sanno Hospital, along with my husband and two moms (my mom and G's mom) who arrived last Friday. (It literally felt like I was at a resort with round the clock service... and the food was FANTASTIC!!)
The post-natal care I am receiving here has been remarkable. I am breastfeeding and so far so good! The hospital staff was surprised that my baby began gaining weight so quickly on day 4 :). She's a great nurser.
I'm working on sharing my birth story soon (draft is written). Haven't decided yet if I'll be sharing photos on my blog, I'll have to pray on it. Privacy is very important, especially with little kiddies.
Anyway, all is well. I feel great and with my two moms here taking care of me, my home, and helping with the baby, the past week has been wonderful.
More to come!
Congratulations, Takara! I am so happy for you, and I wish you a lot of peace and strength.
Posted by: Heather M. | December 08, 2010 at 11:38 PM
oh my goodness i have CHILLS!!! i'm sooooo happy for you and your family!! Congrats to you and your little one, who is one lucky little girl!
Posted by: finally Mom | December 08, 2010 at 11:44 PM
Congrats!!!!!!! That is so exciting!!!
Posted by: Ashley | December 09, 2010 at 07:52 AM
Congrats, can't wait to hear the birth story
Posted by: D Diack | December 10, 2010 at 07:05 AM
OMG, Congrats! So glad you had your baby. I can't wait to have my little boy in January.
Posted by: Rainy | December 10, 2010 at 10:29 AM
Haha. I kind of assumed as much since you didn't post for a while and the last posts were so back to back. And you got your wish! A December baby! So glad that everything worked out great!
Posted by: Yuki | December 10, 2010 at 03:23 PM
Congratulations to you Takara! That's wonderful, I'm so glad your baby is healthy. All the best!
Posted by: WhoaImInJapan | December 11, 2010 at 02:56 PM
Wow, congrats to you! I've been a reader of your blog off and on since your time in Sendai and it's been really amazing to see how your life has unfolded. ( I hope that doesn't sound weird, lol) :) Best of luck to you and your family!
Posted by: anaylli | December 13, 2010 at 02:30 AM
Congratulations. Just found your blog and it's always wonderful to hear new mommies sharing their birth experience. And so glad to hear you have a healthy baby girl! :)
Posted by: Account Deleted | December 20, 2010 at 06:53 PM
Just found your blog. Congratulations! Can't wait to see her photos & your birth story too..
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Posted by: Sweet Batik | December 23, 2010 at 07:57 PM
oh wow!! I know the feeling!!!♥♥ Congrats!!! I found you blog today and you had my attention at TOKYO! Now, I have to figure out how to find your blog again..I've joined the site and from there...I'm lost. LoL....maybe I'll just bookmark it. Cuz, I understand the "follow" buttons...but the "join" one's confuse me. hmmm, I'll subscribe :D
Posted by: Jill | December 27, 2010 at 12:56 PM
okey dokey..your subscribe button doesn't work :(
Posted by: Jill | December 27, 2010 at 12:57 PM
found your blog in searching for information about pregnancy in Tokyo... I just found out i'm expecting and its reassuring to know your birth went so well!! Congrats on your little one!
Posted by: Melissa | December 27, 2010 at 02:36 PM
Congratulations!!!!
Posted by: Tracy | December 28, 2010 at 02:58 AM