Thank you for sharing.

Agree with you how life often presents us with surprises, many of them may not coincide with what we plan out.
But if you ask me, what I’ve experienced and am constantly learning is, God never fails to be with us, .. but we do need to always learn to depend on Him, to seek strength from Him all the time.

And oh, if you ask me, the issue is not about having the 3 kids in the family, but it’s more about how we can overcome and sail through any challenges that come our way, and enjoy what we’ve been given.

(plus we never know how this child no. 3 turns out decades later. He/she is entrusted in our care because there’s a bigger purpose which we may know and understand right now)

And oh, life with three has been GREAT! =)
Of course it has its ups and downs, but then … life with one and life with 2 kids has ups and downs too? =D

Congratulations on your baby no. 3! Thanks for sharing your journey with me too … so encouraging to hear how the post spoke to you.

PS: Labrielle, our baby no. 3, means ‘God is my Strength’, … indeed I learn to rely only on His strength daily … things are not always smooth and easy, but HE will give us the strength to go through everything. And in the end, I feel I”m the one who’s constantly learning actually …

Jia yo, KH! =)

Your case is a tough one, Sis … and unless we’re in your shoes, I don’t think we can totally understand how you feel.

One thing I know for sure is, there’s a reason for everything, and I too am constantly reminded that no child in this world gets to choose which family he/she wishes to be born into. Just like how no child gets to choose ‘how’, ‘when’ and ‘the kind of characters’ he wishes to have.

Praying for God to reveal His wonderful plans and for God to give you that extra strength, patience and wisdom to go thru every challenge ya ..

Anyway, thanks for pointing out that a child is God’s given blessing. I’ll try my bestest to see it that way. As each day passed though, the more I’m convinced that he’s a curse.

Oh thanks for sharing the situation you’re facing (and faced in the earlier phase too). Really appreciate it.

I know my hubby will support me too whenever he can, and I know THAT will greatly help me when coping with another little one later. I guess the challenge will come when he needs to be overseas for a few days every other week or so for work. But then again … I know I’ll see how God works wonders and gives us all the necessary strength. I haven’t seen it, but I’m learning to believe that it’ll happen, based on what HE has done for us and our family through all these years ..

Thanks again CT … hope you all have a wonderful week ahead …

The most difficult / sad part for me is to see my kids missing out the usual fun, outing, oversea trips because our new bb is too small to go anywhere. Like you, we decided not to have any domestic helper. Thus, it was tiring for my husband as he has to take charge of the kids mostly, which all along has been my job. But, Husbands ARE amazing! thank God for husbands
My kids have now more or less adjusted to our family routine of ‘fun and outings’. Relationship with father is definitely much closer than before! And we could never thank God enough for the new blessing and joy in our family. We, including the kids have learned more about loving and giving in the family now.
take care!

Yes, I too feel that as much as preparing the older siblings to welcome the new baby, it’ll still be ‘different’ when the 2 older kids actually have a baby in the house taking attention and time away from mommy etc … I’m praying and asking for more wisdom and patience from God to handle difficult situations that may arise later …

Thanks for sharing btw, Angie … It’s heart-warming and encouraging to read such notes from others who share similar experiences and faith …