Letter for My Daughter On Her 1st Birthday

Today, you are one.

Today, we celebrate a year of you, a year of breastfeeding, and cosleeping too...

I cannot believe that it has been an entire year. How time flies.

One year ago, today, I received the greatest gift from God and that is You. You are a living proof that indeed miracles do happen.

The 8 years of waiting, endless trips to the doctors, daily rounds of injections, 9 months of bed rest and house arrest -- all these are nothing compared to the joy you brought into our lives.

If I have to go through it again, I would gladly do it all over again just to have you.

You maybe late, but definitely worth the wait!

I look forward to watching you grow, learn, and play, and as we walk this journey together I pray that God gives me the wisdom to be the best mommy to you that I can possibly be because you deserve nothing but the very best.

I love you so much baby!

I will always be your mother, your friend and your biggest fan.

Happy 1st Birthday Brie!

Super Late Post: She's Finally Here!!!

In our life, there comes a time when wishes do come true.

This comes to let you know that our precious little one has finally arrived last June 13, 2013. (Yes, it has been a year already since I last posted here... so sorry about that!)

Presenting to you... Briella Bliss Dior Sy Yu!

After 8 years of waiting and countless fertility treatments, God has finally answered our prayers with a healthy baby girl.  She is a living proof that miracles do happen.  

We would like to thank Dr. Robert Lee Kuo-Kuang of Mackay Memorial Hospital for the successful IVF.  

Out of 7 eggs retrieved, only 4 were fertilized.  Of the 4 embryos, there were 2 grade 5, 1 grade 4 and 1 grade 3 embryos.  Not the best odds.  

The day of the transfer, I was crying already.  I can clearly recall Dr. Lee telling me, "You only need 1 good embryo and you have one, so don't worry."  

I held on to these words all throughout the waiting period. It served as my strength and hope.  

True enough, I only need one and she is here with me now, my bundle of joy.

Thank you Dr. Lee, and to all the nurses and staff of Mackay Memorial Hospital for being an instrument in the conception of this little miracle.  This wouldn't be possible without you.  Thank you very very very much. 

For all of those who were with us all throughout this journey, thank you for all your prayers, love and support. They meant so much.  From the bottom of our hearts, we would like to say THANK YOU VERY MUCH!