Children are Blessings

I always felt this way, especially when we tried so long for Lil Shauna. The emotional roller coaster during that 9 months of trying was hard to bear. However, we believe God was at work. He got us all ready to be parents and we were very appreciative when we finally conceived. We were surprised when no. 2 takes lesser effort and time. Maybe bcos we are seasoned liao. Hohohoho.

I have read forums and heard stories of people who were unable to conceive despite all kind of attempts and also stories of miscarriages/ stillborns, etc. But they were never 1st person account.

Recently, I heard of friends who had problem conceiving, not one but three and it makes me realised that it is REALLY a blessing to be able to conceive. I can imagine the frustration, the emotional ups and downs while trying to conceive. I wonder if it is bcos I and the people around me are of child bearing age and thus starts to hear such accounts of difficulty to conceive or the women's fertility is going down in general. Either way, I felt really blessed.

Just a while ago, I overheard 2 younger colleagues sharing about how they slept through their Sundays. I could feel envy creeping into me at that instance. I had also been recalling of those times before Lil Shauna comes along, how carefree I was, sleeping late, watching late night movies or simply chomping down VCDs after VCDs. Well, I didnt regret having Lil Shauna. I just tot that it would be wonderful if I get the chance to do those silly stuff again. ;p Maybe 5 years from now. Hohoho.

Anyway, children are blessings and it is worth the sacrifice. The joy that they bring, the joy of watching them grow - priceless. No wonder people have to celebrate Mothers' Day, we mummies are just too noble. Hohoho.

Mummy Lim