Happy Birthday!

Welcome to the world Kiko Rosabella! It took a little longer than planned, and in the end we had to move forward with a C section, but finally you are here!

There is so much to talk about already, less than 20 hours into your life. Mama and Papa are both very tired, and you are too! You're such a great sleeper so far. We know that will change, but thank you for this first peaceful day. We needed that.

You will stay here in the hospital for a couple more days, but we hope by Friday we can take you to see your home. Lots of fun stuff there...and your brother too. He's fun, lots of energy with a loud voice. I'm sure he will wake you up sometimes (and probably you will wake him up too). Grandpa is waiting to meet you.

Today you could meet Grandma and Grandpa Narita on video chat. They were happy to see you. They said you looked like mama. It seems you have my ears and toes. Why is that part of my DNA strong? Genki also has my ears and toes. My eyelashes too. If you are lucky, you will get those too.

So much to say, but most important is simply: Welcome. We've been looking forward to meeting you for so long. In the delivery room, when mama and I first heard your voice, we both cried a little. Such a beautiful sound. We look forward to hearing it more and more. All of our love, all of our hope. Our Kiko.

Let's Get This Patty Started - June 7, 2016

Well Kiko chan, you're not yet demanding your debut, so we are going to help things along this morning. Just like your big brother. We don't know why you both like it inside mama's belly so much, but neither of you are much for coming out on your own.

Of course, mama wanted you to come naturally at your own pace, but now you are nearly 10 days late, so it's better to start your party.

We don't know exactly when we will see your face, but we know it's soon. Can't wait baby bunny.

Late For Your Debut Part 2 - 40 Weeks, 5 Days

So your brother was due on 8/4/13, and finally born on 8/14/13. Due dates are kind of best guesses, and being a week early or a week late isn’t so unusual. But now I am seeing a Buglio-Narita pattern. Why do our kids like to be so late!

Mama decided to paint your name on her toe…maybe a little extra motivation for you?

On the 13th of August, 1 day before big brother was born, I wrote this to him:

So Baby Bear, you're really more comfortable inside your mama's belly? You still kick and play a lot, it must be so much fun in there. Your mama doesn't think so. She feels a little pain every day. Nothing big, just a little. But she wants to see your face. Me too. Grandma and Great-Grandma too. We're all waiting.

And so we are for you. You were officially due on 5/29, so you are not so late, just 5 days now. We also know that things are going to start no later than June 7. There are a lot of people asking about you.

This time, Grandpa Ray is here and of course your brother. We all want to see your pretty face. When do you think you will show it?

make a wish... -2days over from due date

We want to meet you Kiko chan.

Due Date - Where Are You?

So it is officially your due date, but so far no big signs that you are coming soon. We are really anxious to meet you, I am imagining the first time holding you. 

With your brother, everything was new and unknown, but this time I know a little. I know the excitement that happens when we will go to the hospital. I know the nerves that will come as mama starts to have contractions. And I know the indescribable feeling of holding you for the first time.

So, when will that happen? Only you know. But we can't wait to meet you.

Some difference with when I had your brother - 38 weeks

I often can feel pain day by day. Are you ready to come out?
When I had your brother, I did medical induction and c-section. So kind of the day was planned.
So it's almost like my first pregnancy... everyday, every time I feel excited and nervous to think about when the time will come.
Last night also I felt pain more than usual. I thought you were really coming out.
But it seems like you calmed down this morning...

One more difference with you than when I had Genki.
When I got pregnant with your brother, I took a photo of my belly almost every month.
But after I had him, my belly wasn't flat any more.
So I don't record your growth of my belly by photo. Sorry.

I only took one this photo.
Sigh..., are you so big or am I?!

Discuss about the name -36 weeks and 4 days

Today we decided your name finally! 

Still not sure about middle name and what Kanji we use but so far we decided your first name. 

Kiko.

How do you think?

When I and your papa was talking about it, you were kicking my belly a lot.

We think you were joining the discussion. 

I hope you will love this name. 

First gift from us.