Kids, that is.
Well, there’s technically 2 and a half now, but come August, there will be 3.
It’s no secret that we want lots of kids. I started out wanting 7 but then I actually gave birth to one and it was like “NOOOOO… WHAT HAVE I DONE??!!! SOMEBODY HELP ME PUT IT BACK WHERE IT CAME FROM.”
Then we fell in love with the squishy little bundle of cuteness and 4 months in, we found ourselves having another. I remember turning to the husband and saying “one baby is easy peasy, I could totally handle 2 no problem.”
Turns out, having 2 back to back was a lot harder than I thought. In fact, it was so bad that we immediately made a pact not to have kids for at least 3 years. It was like I was permanently scarred from having to deal with 2 infants (and I’m not talking about the episiotomy here). Sometimes when I feel the momnesia setting in, I make myself read the blog archives from when Kirsten was just born and I get a panic attack all over again. Suffice to say, the part of my brain that wants another baby goes into lockdown mode and the husband heaves a sigh of relief.
But now that the kids are outgrowing their toddler-ness, I find myself dreaming of having another tiny human that fits just right into the nook of my arm. To breathe in that intoxicating baby smell. To munch on chubby thigh rolls and hear the irresistible baby gurgle. To have another baby to baby all over again.
The grand plan was to make the baby in May this year, but we figured that we’d get a head start on it because I mean, what are the chances that we are going to score a baby the first time we have unprotected sex in 3 years? Apparently very high because I have overachieving ovaries.
So the big news is that we’re having a third little Kao.
It hasn’t been entirely easy – I’ve been bloatey, vomittey, crampey and in a constant state of general discomfort. 2 months in and and I already can’t wait for the baby to be out.
But we’re all really thrilled. And very thankful.
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Congratz! How I wish I can conceive easily!
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This is exciting news for you! Congratulations!
Congratulations!
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AHHHH CONGRATULATIONS!!! when will you be due?
WOW been waiting to hear you having your 3rd baby :D Congratz
Congrats!!! Am sooooo happy for u!!!
Btw…god has given u the gift of being a mother (because u kick ass at it!) so keep up the good work! Hope to hear news of 4th, 5th….10th lil Kao soon!
Congratulations to you! Ha… I conceive quite easily too, and am thankful for that. Now with a baby in my arms, am already thinking of when to try for #3. Baby-crazy mum here.
Take good care! :)
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Congrats!!
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Congrats babe! WOW, 3. I’m like still suffering in the aftermath of 2. :P
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A dragon Kao on the way haha, Congrats Daphne and Family !
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Congrats! I’m so thrilled for you though I do not know you personally.
Really enjoy reading your blog and it makes me yearn for motherhood too! XD
Then again, CONGRATS!!!
Hey Daphne! OMG I’m so thrilled to read this post and you have no idea how addicted I am to your blog. =) I’m still yearning for my No. 2 after some mishap last year and I totally get what you mean about having a baby to baby again. Jia you and all the best for your 3rd pregnancy, take care and be a queen again for the next 6 months!
Cheers,
Yun Shuang
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Wow, congrats!!! I too love a big family but having just gotten over the newborn stage, am definitely not ready to take the plunge again yet. God bless and take care.
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Congratulations! It is a great blessing to be able to conceive easily. Wishing you a good pregnancy.
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Congrats! Been trying for 6mths & no news.
Congrats!!! Lovely news and great way to start the year! :)
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Congratulation!!!
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Daphne, Congratulations!
congrats daphne! :)
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Congratulations !!! Baby dragon :) :)
Congrats babe! Can’t wait to see your update!
Hello Daphne, Congrats!!! Three still fit in a normal saloon car! No need to buy 7-seater!
Congratulations, what wonderful news :)
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Woot, congrats, I had 2 back to back and as much as I love being pregnant and I love my girls I’m too scared to be outnumbered :). Brave woman you are, although I’m sure you’ll do just fine.
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Congrats!!! Woot…happy for you. It’s going to be an adventure :)
CONGRATS!!!!!!!!
Yay … Congrats!!! :)
Now, hope the morning sickness phase goes away real soon!
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Congrats!!!! My kids are at the same age gap so reading your blog keeps ne going on those crap days!
Congratulations!!!! So happy for you. :)
Wishing you a smooth pregnancy!
So happy for you and your family! Congrats!!!
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Congrats Daphne!! So many of my friends are giving birth this year that I’m feeling really motivated to have another one too!
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Congrats Daphne ~
I want one tooo!!!!!
Congratulations to you.
Awesome news! Congrats Daph and Kel!
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Congrats Daphne! I admire your dedication to motherhood :)
Congrats on number 3 =D
Congrats. I was wondering when you going to have your 3rd. So happy for you. I wish to have a 3rd one too.
Congrats Daph! We got a one hit wonder with my girl too! Conceived on first try haha.
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Congrats!!!! I recently discovered that I’m due in August too!
Warmest congratulations to you and your family Daphne! Been reading your blog for quite a while now, and with such exciting news, finally plucked up the courage to leave a comment. There is nothing else in the world like cuddling a newborn and breathing in that newborn smell – heaven!
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COngrats!!!! Another one to add to the cute Kao Family (:
wow! congrats!
i feel the same too!
i missed the baby smell :)
but we just can’t have another (not at this moment nor anytime soon)
we’re okay with the 2 kids..
we can’t actually handle them both, thanks for the help of our parents & family :)
again, congrats and I wish you a healthy, stress-free pregnancy! :D
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Oh wow, that’s great news, Daphne! CONGRATS!! So will it be a Travis or Hailey, let’s all wait and see! ^_^
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Wow Congrats!!! And keep blogging away! :)
Woohoooo~! Another gorgeous Kao to add to the world. Congrats, babe! :)
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Congrats! Didd’t even notice your were pregnant when we were at Sentosa last week.. =)
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Congratulations!!
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Dragon baby. Didn’t know you’re so pro-govt. Minister hoping for more dragon babies and boom you’ve done it! Congrats! Hopefully the morning sickness phase passes real quick for you.
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CONGRATULATIONS for having a dragon baby! I started reading your blog when Kirsten was a little more than a baby already so I’m excited to read about the 3rd baby all from the start. =)
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Congrats!!!! Looking forward to meeting the newest Kao! ;)
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