2011 was a milestone for me in many ways...
I turned THRITY!
but not before a more precious chapter was opened,
I became a MOMMY!
So, this is the birth story of our little princes, Kiara....
On the 12th October at 4:58am in the morning, a beautiful baby girl, weighing in at 3.2kg, was born into this world at St Vincent's private Hospital.
Her birth in itself was like a dream. I remember saying to myself at the 38th week of my pregnancy, how wonderful it would be if I could have her in my arms already....but at the back of my mind, I was dreading the 12+ hour labour process that we hear so much about.
Like an answered prayer, it almost felt like she did just appear in my arms.
Albeit after a bit of pushing and screaming, but what is 4hrs in the scheme of things.
So there you have it, Kiara Khoo was born with no complications.... no drugs (because there was no time).... no fuss.
*The only possible complication that we managed to avoid, was being born in the car.*
Thank you God for her safe passage into this world.
And there the journey of self-discovery begins...
Discovery of my innate motherly instincts.
Discovery of my tolerance of sleeplessness.
Discovery of life through the eyes of a little one.
Discovery of how much higher my voice could actually go.
And with a new found respect for my mother.
Finally understanding why it is not possible for a mother to not love their child, because the road of motherhood is not an easy one.
Now that I have painted the gloomy picture of sleepless nights and the need for bountiful bouts of energy...
I must also say, that Kiara is what makes it all worth while.
The smiles...
The coos...
The chuckles.
The recognition in her eyes when she sees you that she is safe, she is home....
And so the documentation of this road of discovery shall begin from here.
Everything warm&cuddly and colorful&exciting of her first days in this world to come.
