We are so blessed that the second chapter of our lives is about to begin.
It is still very early days. When the nurse called about the blood test results yesterday afternoon, I could hardly believe my ears that we were successful with the second round of IVF. Originally I just didn't want to freeze those embryos anymore from the first round, and since we did want more kids I thought we would just try one more time in HK before our big move away. I know compared to others who have tried and failed, we were really blessed.
But of course remembering the difficult and long journey from the last time around, I am mentally prepared to know that this is only the beginning of the road with many many challenges ahead. There's no guarantee that this would result in a beautiful child like Jack-Jack -- the first trimester is risky, knowing from that three months of bed rest last time; the tests are many, before you know all the chromosomes are right. I am reminded through the experience last time, that if this is God's will, He is the only one that can carry us through safely till the end and make it happen. Jack-Jack being born safely was more than a miracle to us.
Jack-Jack has been a true blessing and a real joy. He's 18 months old today and I have been too lazy at recording any more of his days on this blog, but have been enjoying life as a family with mic and Jack-Jack. Every day I see him learning something new and expressing himself in the cutest ways. I had finally shaken off the miserable PPD after around 10 months or so. Looking back, I could not explain how or why this all began and end, but I am just glad that the mist and the doom cloud over my head is finally over and I am back to my old self. And without the PPD, there's no longer that thin veil blinding me of the joy right in front of my eyes. I have said to myself If I am lucky enough to have a second chance, I trust I will be able to enjoy it so much more having learned what I have learned about motherhood so far.
So fingers crossed. And grow well, our little K. (we need to settle on a new name/nick name soon)
