Tell me, do you celebrate the occasion? If so, what did you do to say zài jiàn (good bye) to 2012? My Traveling Troop ended the Chinese lunar year -- also known as the Year of the Dragon -- in a very special way.
First, we packed a suitcase. Then, we drove to a hospital in downtown Singapore. Many hours and contractions later, we finally welcomed our little dragon into the world! Meet our darling son Bradley:
It has been quite the journey up until this point. I experienced a miscarriage, got pregnant again with Bradley (a true blessing!), moved half way across the world to Singapore from California, went on and off bed rest a few times, and was hospitalized a few times due to pre-term contractions. But the moment I held Bradley for the first time, I knew every twist and turn was worth it. He is a miracle and I am incredibly lucky to have my healthy baby boy. We all are! (Speaking of luck, The Wall Street Journal reports that the Year of the Dragon is the luckiest of the Chinese lunar years -- good fortune that is bound to grace my dragon baby! Hooray!)
Besides Bradley's birth, one of the most special moments for us was when our daughter met him. It was definitely love at first sight for those two! (And how appropriate that out of all the lovely dresses in Bella's closet, she chose her Chinese New Year dress to wear for the occasion!)
The other highlight? When I realized all of us were together, spending time as a family for the first time.
Gong Xi Fa Cai!
My Traveling Troop
11 comments:
Congratulations, Kristina & Family! Bradley is precious! And I love the picture of Bella holding him in her Chinese New Year dress and blue fingernails. I can't wait to see more pictures of sweet Bradley and your beautiful family!
Congratulations Kristina! What a sweet little face! All the best to you and your beautiful family!
What a gorgeous little boy! Congratulations to your family. :)
Bradley is so sweet - huge congratulations!!!
Awww, congratulations on the long-awaited birth of your very own miracle! A true gift from God! Enjoy and cherish every moment as a family of 4.
Congrats! He's precious!
COngrats!!! He is so handsome. Did you heart swell so much when you saw your daughter with him? That moment between my boys is so dear in my heart.
What a year... and what a beautiful dragon baby!! Everyone says that's the best one. =) Beautiful, beautiful boy & beautiful family! Congrats, Kristina!!
this warms my heart so much. congratulations to you and family :)
Congrats, he is gorgeous! I must say I am biased towards dragon babies as I also have one, born in 2000 :)
Congrats! He's just beautiful!
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