The Feedback

We had a wonderful time reading all the responses from family and friends after announcing the pregnancy. Most responses came by sms, some by call. Some really made us laugh and some warmed our hearts. Others were speechless (can't imagine why!). Whatever the case we decided to compile a couple of them and post them here! Love you all and thanks for the love and support you show to us each and every day!

Miracles can happen, if God wills, you can have twins, a boy and a girl! Wow it would be fantastic!
-- Elijah's Mom

You 2 are truly rabbits. Congrats, make sure you tell everyone that your mom told you all along that you were pregnant.
-- Sarah's Mom (of course she was right, moms always are)

*Laugh* Wow! Congratulations! This is amazing!
-- Sarah's Dad (via skype phone call)

Wooooohooooo! Very exciting. Timmy Low, I think that has a nice ring.
-- Timmy Bristol (Sarah's Brother)

Oh Sarah congrats to both of u, cant wait to be an auntie again. Love to all!!!!
-- Jamieann Haack-Braatz (Sarah's Sister-in-law)

To the Parents-to-Be - Here comes the most wonderful miracle ever - a baby of your own to love. Congratulations!
-- Joey Chiang (Elijah's Brother-in-law)

Congrats! You've just moved from 'couple' to 'family' status! Yay!
-- Ebbie Low (Elijah's Sister)

Congratulations! You must be happy. We have been praying for you all last year!
-- Pastor Cornelio & Deborah Perez

Great News for you guys, Congratulations! WOW!
-- Karen & Peter Young

Congratulations on your excellent news. we are so happy for you. It's good to see that practice makes perfect.
-- David Rowlands

Praise the Lord! Awesome news. XOXO
-- Caroline Rowlands

I am so happy for you bro! Your parents must be happy too!
-- Stephanie Tan

Hi Elijah and Sarah, is this true? CONGRATULATION AND PRAISE THE LORD!!! Guess you will stop family jokes from now on. LOL
-- David Ng

Hot Dog! That is really really awesome. How many, twins, or more?
-- Wade Guidry

Congratulations Elijah and Sarah, that is brilliant news!! :)
-- Rowena Beresford

Congratulations…Sarah junior would be pretty or Elijah junior would be handsome. 8)
-- Joshua Ong

Congratz~!! mother-to-be :D
-- Mary-Janice Khan

Congratulations, Elijah & Sarah. Both of you make a wonderful parent for your child with God's blessing.
--Devayanee Nambiar

Aww E&S...congratulations :) Take good care ya..*hugs*
-- Sheela Ann

Congrats to both of u! Take care, sarah!
-- Rachel Yeo

Dear Elijah & Sarah, congratulations!
-- Daniel & Marilyn and the girls

WOW!!! Congratulations!!! Now the fun will start! But that does explain why you looked haggard two weeks ago!!
-- Andrew and Yuki Coomby (sent by sms to Elijah's phone)

Woo hoo! Congratulations - looks like all the books are helping =p
-- Vivi Lam

Way to go, you're the MAN!! C O N G R A T U L AT I O N S!!!
-- Simon Locke

Woohoo! Congratulations! Praise be to God! Hallelujah! A first Low baby! We are so excited for you! Woohoo!
-- Ratna Locke

Are you really prenant? Wow!
-- Kendra Locke (5 years old) via Facebook chat - and yes that is how she spells pregnant

Congrats again to you and Elijah, so happy for you both.
-- Cathy Galbraith

I can't believe you're pregnant! Congratulations! & God's richest blessings on you all!
-- Gary Carnahan

Congratulations Elijah and Sarah!!! Wonderful news.
-- John Mellor

Congrats! I'm so happy for you both!
-- Chris Hoskins

Congrats buddy! A baby Badger in the making.
-- Anthony Divello

That's great news! Congratulations! God bless you.
-- Diwa Guinigundo

The Vitamins

There are times when planning pays off. This is one of those times. As we were planning to have a baby, we began looking for prenatal vitamins that met our expectations -- and found them in Canada. So we ordered them in October and it took a few months to get them to Malaysia. Thanks to our friends, Alex and Marilyn Ongkili, who hand carried them to Malaysia for us, we just received the prenatal vitamins today. Perfect timing.

The Story

Sarah waiting at the clinic

The night started out with a simple home pregnancy test that changed everything. Within a minute it was confirmed, as the plus sign slowly appeared on the stick, that we were going to be parents. It was 6pm. We started with the easiest to reach group by pingchat to Ebbie and Joey. It was only a minute before the mayhem started! Ebbie insisted we go to the doctor to confirm, right away. After explaining to her that it was too late and our doctor was closed for the day, she sent us the number of her doctor (who handled Ryan's birth). Apparently her doctor works from 8:30-11pm. But we had a meeting to go to and told her we couldn't just drop everything. Knowing Ebbie her reply was only too easy to guess, "Of course you can!"

We looked at each other and locked eyes. It was a few minutes before we said anymore. So much was running through our minds at the time. We were excited about our future together with a new baby, delighted that our plans were falling into place (by God's grace),  and uncertain about what we should and shouldn't do over the next nine months. It is as if our minds kicked into high gear at the thought of how the next nine months would play a critical role in the future of our child's life.

After our meeting, we drove to the clinic. Few words were said as we quietly contemplated how fast everything was moving for us. The waiting room was quiet with a few families scattered about. It was only 10 minutes that passed before the doctor would see us. It was 9:20pm. She was petite, with a calm reassuring face. She kindly gestured for us to be seated. The chair was cold, but the thought passed quickly when she asked, "What can I do for you?"

In the few short minutes that followed, there was no doubt in our minds that by God's grace and love (as we are so often reminded by friends) we would be parents in 9 short months.

The BIG News

By the way, the baby is that small black spec on the left @ 2 weeks :)