getting ready for baby

And then there were 3

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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67 Comments

  • Reply Sunflower January 25, 2012 at 9:56 pm

    Congratz! How I wish I can conceive easily!
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  • Reply Sim Yee January 25, 2012 at 10:14 pm

    This is exciting news for you! Congratulations!

  • Reply MsGlitzy January 25, 2012 at 10:21 pm

    Congratulations!
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  • Reply Candice January 25, 2012 at 10:45 pm

    AHHHH CONGRATULATIONS!!! when will you be due?

  • Reply FJL January 25, 2012 at 10:47 pm

    WOW been waiting to hear you having your 3rd baby :D Congratz

  • Reply Jen January 25, 2012 at 10:58 pm

    Congrats!!! Am sooooo happy for u!!!

    • Reply Jen January 26, 2012 at 10:39 am

      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!

  • Reply MieVee @ MummysReviews.com January 25, 2012 at 11:00 pm

    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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  • Reply yAnn January 25, 2012 at 11:10 pm

    Congrats!!
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  • Reply June January 26, 2012 at 12:14 am

    Congrats babe! WOW, 3. I’m like still suffering in the aftermath of 2. :P
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  • Reply SengkangBabies January 26, 2012 at 12:23 am

    A dragon Kao on the way haha, Congrats Daphne and Family !
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  • Reply Cynthia January 26, 2012 at 12:42 am

    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!!!

  • Reply Summer January 26, 2012 at 1:09 am

    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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  • Reply beanbean January 26, 2012 at 2:22 am

    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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  • Reply Winifred January 26, 2012 at 7:46 am

    Congratulations! It is a great blessing to be able to conceive easily. Wishing you a good pregnancy.
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  • Reply Jasz January 26, 2012 at 9:29 am

    Congrats! Been trying for 6mths & no news.

  • Reply AI Sakura January 26, 2012 at 9:36 am

    Congrats!!! Lovely news and great way to start the year! :)
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  • Reply Amy @ The Q Family January 26, 2012 at 9:37 am

    Congratulation!!!
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  • Reply Yvonne January 26, 2012 at 9:40 am

    Daphne, Congratulations!

  • Reply maryann koh January 26, 2012 at 9:48 am

    congrats daphne! :)
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  • Reply Jo January 26, 2012 at 9:53 am

    Congratulations !!! Baby dragon :) :)

  • Reply Momo January 26, 2012 at 9:58 am

    Congrats babe! Can’t wait to see your update!

  • Reply Sher January 26, 2012 at 10:11 am

    Hello Daphne, Congrats!!! Three still fit in a normal saloon car! No need to buy 7-seater!

  • Reply Christie-Childhood 101 January 26, 2012 at 10:12 am

    Congratulations, what wonderful news :)
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  • Reply Marie January 26, 2012 at 10:14 am

    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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  • Reply Cynthia January 26, 2012 at 10:20 am

    Congrats!!! Woot…happy for you. It’s going to be an adventure :)

  • Reply leslie January 26, 2012 at 10:28 am

    CONGRATS!!!!!!!!

  • Reply Leonny January 26, 2012 at 10:30 am

    Yay … Congrats!!! :)
    Now, hope the morning sickness phase goes away real soon!
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  • Reply Ratna January 26, 2012 at 10:47 am

    Congrats!!!! My kids are at the same age gap so reading your blog keeps ne going on those crap days!

  • Reply Ing January 26, 2012 at 10:56 am

    Congratulations!!!! So happy for you. :)
    Wishing you a smooth pregnancy!

  • Reply Tin January 26, 2012 at 10:58 am

    So happy for you and your family! Congrats!!!
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  • Reply Ruth January 26, 2012 at 10:58 am

    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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  • Reply Sonya January 26, 2012 at 11:10 am

    Congrats Daphne ~
    I want one tooo!!!!!

  • Reply Teoh January 26, 2012 at 11:24 am

    Congratulations to you.

  • Reply Fang January 26, 2012 at 11:24 am

    Awesome news! Congrats Daph and Kel!
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  • Reply Sherlyn January 26, 2012 at 11:48 am

    Congrats Daphne! I admire your dedication to motherhood :)

  • Reply ron January 26, 2012 at 12:02 pm

    Congrats on number 3 =D

  • Reply Momof2 January 26, 2012 at 12:25 pm

    Congrats. I was wondering when you going to have your 3rd. So happy for you. I wish to have a 3rd one too.

  • Reply Madeline January 26, 2012 at 1:37 pm

    Congrats Daph! We got a one hit wonder with my girl too! Conceived on first try haha.
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  • Reply Lisa January 26, 2012 at 2:01 pm

    Congrats!!!! I recently discovered that I’m due in August too!

  • Reply Miss LittleNotebook SG January 26, 2012 at 2:35 pm

    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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  • Reply alexis January 26, 2012 at 2:41 pm

    COngrats!!!! Another one to add to the cute Kao Family (:

  • Reply jen January 26, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    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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  • Reply Shiqin January 26, 2012 at 5:18 pm

    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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  • Reply Sharon January 26, 2012 at 6:00 pm

    Wow Congrats!!! And keep blogging away! :)

  • Reply San January 26, 2012 at 8:34 pm

    Woohoooo~! Another gorgeous Kao to add to the world. Congrats, babe! :)
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  • Reply Isaiah January 26, 2012 at 9:04 pm

    Congrats! Didd’t even notice your were pregnant when we were at Sentosa last week.. =)
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  • Reply Elaine January 26, 2012 at 10:10 pm

    Congratulations!!
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  • Reply Susan January 26, 2012 at 10:56 pm

    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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  • Reply Bun Bun Makeup Tips January 27, 2012 at 12:07 am

    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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  • Reply wenaili January 27, 2012 at 12:30 am

    Congrats!!!! Looking forward to meeting the newest Kao! ;)

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