My name is maria and I am 22 years old. I have 2 daughters, 3 year old Kayla and 17 month old Siara. My first daughter was born 5 weeks early, weighing 4 lb 14 oz 18 in, she was induced due to some complications, so i was very excited to carry my second to term. Siara Ashlyn Tang was born on July 3, 7 lb 6 oz 20.5 in.

My husband is chinese and I am white. My first daughter Kayla looks very mixed, but my second Siara looks 100% chinese! I was very suprised, they dont even look like sisters, but they are both just as beautiful.

Its been really hard taking care of to little kids, especially when they both decide to cry at the same time. But I wouldnt have it any other way, they are the joy of my life.

MY BIRTH STORY..

I was due on July 4, and I actually almost made it to my due date. I was induced with my first so i didnt really know what kind of signs of labour to look for. With my first daughter, contractions came REALLY fast and REALLY strong. So at 12:00 noon on july 2 right after trying to "induce labour" at home :) I felt a cramp in my tummy, or so i thought. It wasnt much and i didnt think much of it, they continued for the rest of the day, but still i didnt think it was reall labour because they were all over the place, different timing and different intensity, so i was sure it was false labour. At 8 pm that day my mom forced me to go to the hospital to get checked out, even tho i was sure they r just going to send me home. When i got to the hospital the nurse checked me n to my suprise i was already 5 cm! She was trying to convince me to have a drug free delivery but eventually i gave in n got an epidural. Its funny because it was actually My husbands birthday, but becuase i didnt think i was in labour i told him he could go grab a drink with friends. I called him around 10 n told him he better get his a$$ down here cause the baby is coming. After they broke my water it went fast and Siara Ashlyn Tang was born at 2:03 am July 3. 7 lb 6 oz 20.5 in. She just almost was born on my hubbys b day, but im glad she wasnt cause she deserves her own day.

Kayla's 2nd Birthday party. They grow up so fast...

Siara 6 months old

Kayla 26 months, Siara 8 months.

Kayla 27 months, Siara 9 months.

Siara almost 10 months old

Siara 11 months old

My Monkeys in action...

At Siara's birthday party. Kayla at 2.5 years old, Siara at 1 year old.

OK.. here is my weight loss progress as of January 22/08. I'v gained a total of 80 pounds with Siara and by Jan 22 had already lost 34 Lbs (plus 13 Lbs of baby and stuff at delivery). sooo as of today, I weigh 151 lbs, Goal: 125-130. About 25 Lbs to go.....

Here is my extremly unflattering 'Before' picture.... Hoping to post a much nicer 'After' picture soon....JUNE 1. 2008This is me now, JULY 14 and still going...