One + one = THREE!!!

[Michael and Milahjean 0]

Hello fellow Philippine VJers!! I don't see too many of the familar folks from our time through the immigration wringer in '06 and '07, but nevertheless here's an exciting announcement of great joy and celebration for all, whether your journey is nearing it's end or just now beginning!! Our brand new little girl was born very late on July 1. Ester Faith weighed in at 6 lb 12 oz and was about 20" long. Her mom is very tan, dark hair and brown eyes. I'm very fair (German and Danish descent), very blonde and green eyes. Guess what we got?? Yep, kinda tannish, dark hair, but maybe not really dark, and brown eyes, we think...She is beautiful, and most importantly, healthy. Yes, there is much to celebrate. We are planning our first trip back to Leyte next spring for introductions to her lolo and lola and otherwise very large family.

All in all, Milah Jean is doing great, following her pregnancy and c-section, and overall since her arrival in the US in April 07. I'm still amazed at how well she has adapted. But she is still the same in every way.

Regarding another recent topic here, she has added a few pounds, but mostly due to her mommy condition. When she arrived last year I couldn't help but notice how she'd eat and and eat and eat, but not the junk food. She loves fruits mostly. We'd sit down to dinner every night, which usually was and still is a mostly Philippine style meal with rice and much of her favorities, and she'd just shove it in as fast as she could. I understood very quickly that she had NEVER in her life ever had access to so much, so naturally the reaction would be to grab what you can fast for fear you won't have the chance ever again. It was difficult for her to stop, until she was stuffed to the gills, followed by misery. Can you imagine what it must feel like to be really full for the first time in your life??? She was really tiny when she arrived, and still hasn't gained too much weight. I enjoyed watching her. It brought tears to my eyes to see her enjoy the bounty that the Lord provides. She was grateful for not having to fear where tomorrow's meal will come from. She often shares tales of her life with me, and I am so moved always. Even today when we prepare a big meal for just us, we think of how wonderful it would be to share with her family. Anyway, to all who have similar backgrounds, eat. Don't worry about it now. Too much too fast will cause weight gain for sure, but you need to learn this by living, too. This, too, is part of adjusting to a new life.

Enjoy life all!! Mine has never been better than it is now. I am blessed.

Michael and Milah Jean

[Sheriff Uling 3]

Good deal! That's very good news! Hey, I remember you from back in '06 and '07. In a few months, we'll be lifting the conditions. Yeah...

Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling

[filirican 3]

congratulations!

[one...two...tree 2,762]

Congratulations on your healthy baby girl! :star: :star:

[iya 0]

Congratulations! I remember you from 06-07 as well. I wasn't very prominent, so you probably don't remember me, but I remember you guys.

I really, truly am happy for you and your growing family!

[sunandmoon 450]

Congrats on the baby girl. we also went thru the process back in '06.

[David-and-Mae 15]

Michael and Milah Jean,

Congratulations on the arrival of the baby! I remember you two... we were in the same batch. God bless your family!

--Mae

[beejay 123]

Congratulations!!

[ez2007 1]

CONGRATULATIONS

[mRs StOcKwElL 1]

Your new baby girl completes your family!!! Congratulations!!!

[dbears 1]

[DARUMA07 25]

I remember you two! Congratulations on that Beautiful Baby Girl!.....

[KC♥MP 0]

Congratulations on your beautiful baby girl!!!

[nova71 0]

Hello fellow Philippine VJers!! I don't see too many of the familar folks from our time through the immigration wringer in '06 and '07, but nevertheless here's an exciting announcement of great joy and celebration for all, whether your journey is nearing it's end or just now beginning!! Our brand new little girl was born very late on July 1. Ester Faith weighed in at 6 lb 12 oz and was about 20" long. Her mom is very tan, dark hair and brown eyes. I'm very fair (German and Danish descent), very blonde and green eyes. Guess what we got?? Yep, kinda tannish, dark hair, but maybe not really dark, and brown eyes, we think...She is beautiful, and most importantly, healthy. Yes, there is much to celebrate. We are planning our first trip back to Leyte next spring for introductions to her lolo and lola and otherwise very large family.

All in all, Milah Jean is doing great, following her pregnancy and c-section, and overall since her arrival in the US in April 07. I'm still amazed at how well she has adapted. But she is still the same in every way.

Regarding another recent topic here, she has added a few pounds, but mostly due to her mommy condition. When she arrived last year I couldn't help but notice how she'd eat and and eat and eat, but not the junk food. She loves fruits mostly. We'd sit down to dinner every night, which usually was and still is a mostly Philippine style meal with rice and much of her favorities, and she'd just shove it in as fast as she could. I understood very quickly that she had NEVER in her life ever had access to so much, so naturally the reaction would be to grab what you can fast for fear you won't have the chance ever again. It was difficult for her to stop, until she was stuffed to the gills, followed by misery. Can you imagine what it must feel like to be really full for the first time in your life??? She was really tiny when she arrived, and still hasn't gained too much weight. I enjoyed watching her. It brought tears to my eyes to see her enjoy the bounty that the Lord provides. She was grateful for not having to fear where tomorrow's meal will come from. She often shares tales of her life with me, and I am so moved always. Even today when we prepare a big meal for just us, we think of how wonderful it would be to share with her family. Anyway, to all who have similar backgrounds, eat. Don't worry about it now. Too much too fast will cause weight gain for sure, but you need to learn this by living, too. This, too, is part of adjusting to a new life.

Enjoy life all!! Mine has never been better than it is now. I am blessed.

Michael and Milah Jean

wow! such a very nice and inspiring message about your new baby and wife, I hope we'll get one beautiful baby too soon, congratulations on your beautiful baby another filam future actress

[o0pink0o 3]

Congrats on having a healthy cute baby girl