Taking my firstborn for granted

During my first pregnancy, everything went pretty smoothly and was uneventful. I never thought that a second pregnancy would be any different since the first one did not present any issues.

Now, I realise that my firstborn is really a gift, a gift that is conceived not only by luck but by a confluence of many other factors. Like the Chinese saying goes, a good result only occurs when the timing, place and people are right (天时地利人和).

My firstborn is a result of the above and I can't say enough how much I cherish her. I love you Audrey.

Meant to be or not meant to be

I'm currently pregnant with my second child but I'm experiencing spotting in my 6th week. Is this child meant to be or not meant to be? Guess I'll only find out at my doctor's after this week of bed rest and progesterone pills.

If he/she is meant to be my child, he/she will be my lovely little child.