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For a long time, Yang and I were content with having just one child. My decision was largely influenced by Yang’s perception of my ability to manage another kid. Other minor reasons include my age (higher risk of conceiving a baby with Down Syndrome) and stretching our finances. <\/span><\/p>\n But time has a way of changing minds.<\/span><\/p>\n As Hannah grew up, we noticed that she gravitate towards other kids to play whenever she had the opportunity. Companionship. She likes to play with her cousin ‘Natasha jie jie<\/em>‘ and talks about it even after the event was over. We started having second thoughts since then. Another compelling reason for me to seriously consider having no. 2 is to allow Hannah to be able to share the burden of caring for two aged parents in the future. A few verses from the Old Testament of the Bible came to mind as I write this post:<\/span><\/p>\n Two are better than one,<\/em><\/span> According to one commentary, this section emphasizes on the “obvious benefits of companions. The intimacy and sharing of life brings relief for the problem of isolation and loneliness. A companion can offer assistance, comfort, and defense.” Of course, this can also apply to life partners such as husband and wife. Okay, I’m going to pretend that I did not see that ‘cord of three strands’. :) Three kids! No kidding?!<\/span><\/p>\n Now that God has granted a no. 2, we are hoping that the baby would be a girl. Well, I know it is terrible planning on our part. We chose Hannah’s primary school based on the assumption that we were not going to have any more children. Her targeted primary school is an all girls’ school. And we have bought a new property within 1 km of that school. So, if no. 2 is a boy, he might have to be enrolled into a less than ideal primary school near our new home. Not fair right? Sigh. He could enroll into daddy’s reputable primary school but that would mean traveling long distances every school day for SIX YEARS! Argh. “Lord, please let the baby be a girl.” Hee hee :)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" For a long time, Yang and I were content with having just one child. My decision was largely influenced by Yang’s perception of my ability to manage another kid. Other minor reasons include my age (higher risk of conceiving a<\/p>\n\n
\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0because they have a good return for their labor:<\/em><\/span>
\n If either of them falls down,<\/em><\/span>
\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0one can help the other up.<\/em><\/span>
\n But pity anyone who falls<\/em><\/span>
\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0and has no one to help them up.<\/em><\/span>
\n Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm.<\/em><\/span>
\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0But how can one keep warm alone?<\/em><\/span>
\n Though one may be overpowered,<\/em><\/span>
\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0two can defend themselves.<\/em><\/span>
\n A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.\u00a0 <\/em>-Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 (NIV)<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n