Phoenix

We always knew we'd have Phoenix, we just didn't know how amazing he would be. Being pregnant with Phoenix was cake. Everything went as it should be and after having Phyre, I decided to enduce Phoenix into the world on January 26, 2007. I wanted to prepare and assure that I wouldn't be in the middle of the mall when my water broke. We arrived at Winnie Palmer, bright eye'd and bushy tailed, excited to meet our son. I had one request, that Phyre be the first to meet her brother. It was important for me to make sure she was included and made to feel that she was important in this family being a big sister. Probably one of the best things that we can remember about the birth of our son was that Papa Kwong was there to meet his grandson/best friend. Everything about Phoenix was what women want from being pregnant and having a child. The ease and normalcy of it all is how birthing a child should go. Because of my previous experience with Phyre and my related herniated disc, we went with an epidural this time. I waited as long as I could before I got it which was about 6-7 centimeters.

It wasn't as bad as everyone made it out to be, the needle and all. It went in fine and came out fine. I felt no pain and Phoenix came out with just a peep of a cry, then stopped and looked at everyone in the room. Wide eyed and observant, Phoenix was the best baby I ever had in terms of demeanor. He barely cried, he played and was happy all the time, he learned to crawl and walk by ten months old, and was very receptive to commands. Phoenix is very imaginative and very good with his hands mechanically. He loves his daddy and puppy.

The hardest part of bringing Phoenix into this world was the transition for Phyre from being an only child to a big sister. She didn't like to have to share Mommy and Daddy, not to mention everyone else in the family. It took six weeks for Phyre to settle into the fact that Phoenix wasn't going anywhere. Lots of patience, laughter, and watchful eyes were needed but Phyre is a great big sister now.
Papa Kwong stayed home and watched him until his passing just before Phoenix's first birthday. They were inseparable and loved each other's company. 

Not a day goes by where we don't miss you Papa Kwong. Thank you for everything you did for us and for being there for Phoenix.