Week 17: How big is Baby Bubu?

our baby's the size of an onion!

Baby continues to beef up. Now He/she's about 5.1 inches long and weighs about 5.9 ounces. 

• Her/His rubbery cartilage is now turning to bone.
• And He/she's growing some meat on those bones -- putting on some fat.
• He/She's growing a stronger, thicker umbilical cord, too.

--The Bump

Clothes for Baby bubu arrived!

I bought you several little things online but my favourite... is this one!

It makes me happy to see the giraffes face! :) Only 5 more months and we get to dress you up!

Congrats from Pierina!

Amigaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa qué felicidadddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd, no sabes cuanto me emociona, estoy felizzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!!!Los felicito y por supuesto espero poder verte pronto, así sea con una visa de 30 dias de turista . . .necesito besar a mi bello sobrino calvito . . .desde ya lo amo y oraré para que sea muy saludable y podamos ir con Pablo Andrés a verle.Los llevamos en nuestro corazón, muchas felicidades y mil bendiciones pa´los tres . . .

Pablito Andres.. el principito!

Happy Mother's day

Reuben brought me flowers for mother's day! they were pink and white roses! He's the sweetest... I love you Bubu.

Week 16: How big is Baby Bubu?

our baby's the size of an avocado!

Now, she's about 4.6 inches long and weighs about 3.5 ounces, and she's big enough that your doctor may be able to hear her heartbeat. 

• She's listening to your voice, thanks to tiny bones forming in her ears.
• She's growing hair, lashes and eyebrows.
• And she's forming taste buds.

--TheBump.com

A post on facebook and all the congrats...

So, I was not supposed to put anything on facebook but I made a mistake. I posted something about changing side on the bed with Reuben because it's better to sleep on the left when you are expecting a baby and now a lot more people know....

Here are the congrats:

Veronica Velez-Viznay Awwww.....congratulations to you and Reuben!! Que Dios bendiga a ese angelito (:

Sally Guevara How exciting!!! Oh Gabi, I'm SO happy for you. You must be even more radiant than usual. :)

Ximena Toala OOOHHHH!!! Wonderful NEws!!! Another Blessing to your family !!! Congrats!!!! Que increible!

Lissette Gallardo Dios es maravilloso! Te mando un gran regalo! Y q maravilla q tu mami sera tu angel De la guardia! Saben q los quiero mucho y q los exteañamos como solo se le extraña a gente buena como ustedes. Sere tia y soy feliz solo deseo q vivieran cerca para consentir a ese bb!! Besos

Congrats from Nancy!

:)

Diana me dio la buena noticia del BEBE que viene en camino, que bendicion tan grande y la alegria que tendran de estar embarazados jajaja. Realmente los felicitamos y esperando poder ver  fotos prontos de Gaby con su barriguita.

Week 15: How big is Baby Bubu?

Our baby's the size of a navel orange!

The average fetus at 15 weeks weighs 2.5 ounces and measures 4 inches -- and his proportions are becoming even more normal, since his legs now outmeasure his arms. 

• You probably can't feel it yet, but she's squirming a ton!
• She might even be hiccuping in there.
• She's making lots of progress: her joints and limbs can all move now.

 --TheBump.com

Congrats from Janet

Janet and Reuben are really good friends. :) We loooooove her lots lots!

CONGRATS..mi gorda :) what a beautiful gift and what a wonderful guardian angel the baby has.
I started crying when Ruben told me.. I cant wait ...want to see pictures of the baby as the belly grows. Enjoy everyday it is quite amazing. Congrats you are embarking in the most wonderful experience you have ever have. Love you

Janet and Javi

Congrats from my Miami Ad School friends!

We told my Miami Ad School friends! here are their well wishes: 

Ken Lo:
Why is there no like button here? I need to like this message! NOW!

Nour:
Blessings gabsterina linda!!!! Happy happy joy!! :-D does that mean that I'll have you closer to miami sooner? Jijiji :-D

Lucas:
YEY! These are great news! I'm going to be uncle again! Wish u 3 all the happiness!

Dani:
Omg I've been without a phone for the weekend... This is such good news... Yay pinchito

Dominick Teen: A mini muffler??? Congrats to you and Ruben on the little Gabino.

Yelan: Congratulations Gab! You'll be the most wonderful mother. That's a lucky kid!

Part of the MAS Latin quarter group!

Congrats from our IndiaQuest 2011

Om Namah Shivaya!

We told our friends from Indiaquest through facebook message. 
Here are some of the congrats we received.

Some of our beautiful friends in Haidakhan! :)

Vanessa:
Gabi and Reuben, I am so happy your wish has come true! Interesting how one life leaves the earth as another enters. I send you prayers.


Nicole Dzuba:
Gabi and Reuben! Congratulations, it makes my heart sing to hear your the new news, welcome baby! Blessings to you and your families and your mom to know the love you share! xoxoxo And thanks Lizzi and Peggy for the coconut throw.  Om Namah Shivaya!


Richard Cahal:
I want to wish you and Reuben the very best. Also represent the male energy of baby love. Truly a blessing!


Peggy Landrum:
I am thrilled with your baby news! Good luck to you and Ruben. What a lucky baby to have parents like you. Sorry for the loss of your precious mother/mother-in-law.
Lizzi and I will throw a coconut in the fire for all of you.


Kika Beneyto:
umm... ¡qué gusto leerte! enhorabuena a los dos, ¡qué alegría! y ¡que bueno recordarme que nuestras peticiones son escuchadas!


Janet: 

Congratulations! I am so happy for you… Wishing the best for you both!


Roberta:
Dear Gabi and Reuben, congratulations I have remembered your hope thru out this past year and I remember you where told that you would concieve, how wonderful.



Diane: 

Amazing, fantastic, super, bhole baba kind jai!



Michelle Locke
:

wow! that is joyful news indeed! congratulations gabi and reuben! best of wishes for a wonderful pregnancy and love to you all.. we will all be in herakhan in our hearts I know that for sure.... steve and I not going this year either x xx blessings x



Joanna:

Dear Gabi and Reuben, congratulations! what a wonderful news :D 
I am very sorry to hear about your loss, but at the same time, what a fantastic news about a baby. Wishing you lots of love ♥


Maria Jose:

Queridos gabi y Ruben. Qyue buena noticia!!!!!!, nos alegramos mucho y os deseamos lo mejor para la nueva familia que estáis creando, estara bonito si el año que biene nos encontramos en Hairakhan con los niños........

Julianna Swanson:
so happy to know you are bringing in a baby...I wish you and Reuben the very best.... with love...thanks for sharing!

Reuben told Jorge + Amanda

Jorge and Amanda from Memphis, TN found out today that you are coming into the world! They are happy for us. Reuben and Jorge know that each other for more than 20 years and they have kept in touch throughout the years.

We met Amanda back in 2001 and Reuben was the best man at Quinta's wedding. OMG! how much time has passed!

Gabi. Jorge Soria, Reuben, Calidoo, Quinta, the tiny beautiful Caitlyn and Amanda in Quito, September 2009.

Amanda sent me a facebook message:

Congratulations!!!!!!!! I bet you are super excited!! A baby is the sweetest blessing! You have such a sweet heart that you will be an amazing mom. 


We told the peeps in DXB

Oh Baby, the places you'll go. You traveled this time to Dubai to tell our friends Diana, Hannes and Bundis (Sofia, Teresa and Emma) about the news. They are more than friends, they are a big part of our lives because we are very close to the them even though we are no longer in DXB. We spent almost every weekend together and you could stop by their house for coffee and something to eat.That same weekend we stopped by, Sofia, their eldest daughter was dancing in a ballet for Peter Pan and I wanted to see here. We stayed at the house even though it was packed! 

Sofia, Reuben doing some weird fairy dance, Helena and I!

So we told them on our last day in DXB, Saturday morning during breakfast... and they all clapped and Diana hugged me and they were all so very happy you are coming to the world soon! :)

Back in Doha, during Choir practice con Pana Silvia, Maribel y Diana!

Then we went to see Pana Silvia and she shed a tear. She was so overwhelmed with emotion and touched the belly and said she that we love you and that we can't wait to meet you! awwwwwww.....and said that they will come visit us when you arrive. :)

Then we went to visit Maribel and Fernando that prepared a tea with scrumptious treats for us. (I want to eat the amazing banana chocolate pound cake she makes!) And invited Karla and Freddy to join us. Two more people were supposed to join us: Maria, Perla, Diana and Miriam, but they couldn't make it.

Fernando y Maribel

And so we talked about babies and kids and stuff and saying how hard it would be to raise a bay after being alone for such a long time. Babies are a joy and a responsibility ( an amazing, rewarding, sweet and chubby responsibility). And we thought it was the perfect time to tell them... "guess what! we are having a baby!"

They were so happy and they hugged us. 

And Karla and Freddy arrived with a  bottle of champagne.. after we told them they hugged us and we opened the bottle to celebrate ( I didn't drink one bit, I had juice!) and then they took us to the airport!

Karla y Freddy

It was such a nice feeling to give the news to everyone. They are all very very very happy!

And so are we. I love you my love! mua!

Congrats from Laughter Friends!

I sent my friends from the Laughter Training an email letting them know about our arrival:

Here are some of the answers:

Sheena Harrat:

Well, What great news for you that you are baring a new life.  You have such a wonderful experience to come to you and I'm over the moon to hear this.  You are going to make such a great mum and i'm sure you hubby will be a great dad.  Oh think how it's going to grow up full of laughter and joy hearing it's mummy laughing everyday.  What a skill you now hold to be able to laugh with your unborn child.

Khusmita: 

Gabby you are a super rockstar! My deepest condolences on the demise of your mom and heartiest congratulations for your laughter baby! such a joy to read your mail..I was sincerely touched..you must have seen the lowest low and the highest high within a matter of days..wish u and laughter baby a wonderful and joyful time ahead :)

Dariya:

Blessed be you with a new life growing inside on the way to fresh motherhood.....congratulations...and celebrations....and keep the laughter rolling...

Elina: So happy to hear about your new baby. You're absolutely amazing. sending you lots of love from san francisco....

Some of our awesome laughter friends!

Reuben sings: Elmo!

We saw this video back in January or maybe December but it was in Ecuador when we saw it maybe 100 times when we were staying with Sarita, Paulita and Fernando. She loved this video. (Sarita says she still loves this video!) :) And now Reuben sings the song, but he gets the song mixed up and ends up singing: I'm Elmo and I'm Sexy! ha ha ha!

Week 14: How big is Baby Bubu?

Our baby's the size of a lemon!

At week 14, your baby is 3.4 inches and 1.5 ounces, he's almost doubled in weight since last week and keeps on growing. 

• He's probably sucking his thumb and wiggling his toes in there!
• His kidneys are making urine, and his liver and spleen are doing their jobs, too.
• And he's growing lanugo, a thin, peach-fuzz-like hair, all over his body -- it will help him keep warm!

- The Bump

Congrats from the sisterhood of the vision board!

I sent a facebook message to the sisterhood of the vision board. Last year in march, I taught these beautiful 4 girls how to do a vision board and we made a pact that when something becomes a reality we will send each other a happy face. 

So, I sent them a happy face and a message about you, oh! you wonderful you!:

Caro Herrera:
Amiga Panita! Qué bendición más hermosa!!!!! Qué emoción!!!! Les mando todos los mejores pensamientos y oraciones para que el camino sea todo un éxito y bebé llegue al mundo de lo mejor! Cuando podás mandá una fotito para irl@ conociendo :D 

Un enorme abrazo a la distancia!!!!!!! Enorme!!!!


Gaby Criollo: 

Amiga que alegría tan grande! Es un bebe muy esperado y muy amado por sus papis, tíos, amigos y familiares. Que Dios los bendiga Que emicion!!!!


Andrea Cortes:
Hermosa noticia Gabi!!!!
Estamos muy contentos por ustedes, que Dios les acompane durante esta dulce y grandiosa espera..
Muchas felicidades y un abrazo fuerte para los dos!!!!

The day we did the vision board.

Telling Los Criollo

Today I told my beautiful friend Gaby Criollo that I am expecting a precious little one.

They are happy for us! Thanks for the congrats! I love you friend and I miss you lots. I hope we see you soon.

Gaby and Santiago with Grace and Martin the day of their wedding

Telling Tia Gaby

El duo dinamico!

I was so tired today and so jet-lagged from the trip. But, I had to call tia Gaby and let her know the good good news! I love her. Can you believe I know her for at least... 20 years.. well, maybe more .. but that's a long long story of how we met and how we became friends! I called her on the phone and she is so happy for us. I hope we can see her very very soon! :)

Telling our good friends: Connie + Jorge

Today, we had a fair at the MIA park where I sell my stuff. As soon as I came back from dinner I fell asleep because I was so tired and jet-lagged. Ugh! I decided I wanted to tell Connie and Jorge. Jorge was out with Mila and so I decided to talk to her until he came back. We usually skype once a month (more if we are lucky). We haven't talked probably since end of January.

So When Jorge arrived We said that we had something to tell them.

And then Reuben blurted out: "I am pregnant!" We are having a baby.

Oh, baby bubu, you should have seen their beautiful faces. Connie even cried. She is soo Happy! It's such good news! YAY! 

Connie, Emmy, Mila and Jorge in January while skyping.

We love them so much because they are just wonderful, warm, sweet people. Connie and I  have known each other for almost 10 years!!!!! Reuben and Jorge know each other over 20 years (an entire lifetime)

WE have been planning on going to visit them in May so we can celebrate Emmy's baptism. We hope we can make because we are just coming back from Ecuador. 

Telling Los Chile

Today we had a fair at the park. I was so extremely tired but we made it baby, yay!

Our friends Felipe y Ale a.k.a "Los Chile" visited us at the fair.  And we told them we are expecting you! Ale cried a little with the good news! We are happy that everyone is so happy for us baby bubu.

We believed they already knew because Reuben had told his boss that we are pregnant and thought that maybe he told Felipe. Turns out Felipe did know about you, but kept mum until we confirm the news. (:

 

Sleeping at the airport

We had a good night sleep at the Amsterdam airport... it felt so good to take it easy after a couple of hectic and rough weeks.

We woke up early and headed to have breakfast. We had fresh organic juice and then we went to have a sandwich. It was really good! 

Having breakfast at the Schipol airport!

We are getting ready to go Doha in a few hours but before I wanted to buy you a little souvenir from Holland so we bought you a little toy and a t-shirt! Miffy Rabbit!

This is the miffy aviator. You have already traveled soooooo much!

Design on the little t-shirt we bought you!