Parental Units Have Taken Over

My parental units have arrived and imminently taken over the kitchen in the traditional Chinese-y way... with lots of foods which are *very good for me and baby*.


There's pig leg, chicken feet, vinegar egg, chicken cooked in wine, papaya with short rib soup, bunch of roots and herbs I know not of, among other things. The Chinese culture believes that the first month after birth is vital to re-balance the body's energy. In fact, lots of people hire a special care-taker for the first month specifically for the balancing of chi for both mom and baby. While the reasoning behind why the food is *good* for me in terms of ying yang and chi is fuzzy, it's okay cause Ryan and I get home cooking for the duration of their stay, so I cannot complain! And while its best not to ask what the ingredients are, the food is surprisingly yummy and filling. =)

Emilia is their first and only grand-child, so one can imagine how excited they are. In fact, they usually don't like taking photos, but to document the occasion, they have even demanded a photo session with baby.

Gong Hei Fat Choi!

Happy Chinese New Year!! and Gong Hei Fat Choi!!

2010 is the year of the Metal Tiger , a strong Chinese zodiac symbol for baby!

"Tiger people are sensitive, given to deep thinking, capable of great sympathy. They can be extremely short-tempered, however. Other people have great respect for them, but sometimes tiger people come into conflict with older people or those in authority. sometimes Tiger people cannot make up their minds, which can result in a poor, hasty decision or a sound decision arrived at too late. They are suspicious of others, but they are courageous and powerful. Tigers are most compatible with Horses, Dragons, and Dogs "
(excerpted from here)

She's going to be a feisty little one, as evidenced by her current constant moving and kicking in the belly... especially when the acupuncturist and chiropractor are poking her! That's my little girl! =)

It also means I'm going to have to keep a close watch on her. Luckily I'm a Dragon and Ryan's a Dog, so both of us having compatibility with baby should help.

Now... will she be an Aquarius or Pisces?