They came forward to share their feelings and held a press conference with the media after giving birth to their adorable second child. “Father James Ruangsak” and “Mother Koi Natcha” recounted the moment they first saw and heard their baby girl, sharing the journey to having a child at age 42. They said the second child was born healthy with a good birth weight; the mother’s physical and mental health were also good. Despite being a second pregnancy at 42, everything went well. They noted the baby cried immediately upon birth and continued crying through cleaning and weighing, which doctors said was a good sign that the lungs and other functions were normal.
The first time holding the baby for the mother, they had intended to stay composed without getting emotional. For the first child, tears welled up as if about to cry, but with the second, even though it’s the second time, they couldn’t hold back and ended up tearing up. They looked at the baby as if comparing to the ultrasound, noticing the nose, eyes, eyebrows, and skin—about 90 percent like the ultrasound image.
Regarding preparation for infertility, cervical cerclage was done at about three months when the baby was healthy, to prevent premature labor. After that, it was all about self-care—diet, exercise, mood management, and rest. She used a wheelchair throughout the pregnancy period and followed the doctor’s advice. On the first day after delivery, she was not allowed to walk due to spinal anesthesia numbness, but on the second day, the doctor encouraged walking, which she did normally. The doctor noted few problems, likely because the mother took great care of herself.
Concerns the doctor had were related to the mother’s age of 42, with risks like diabetes and chromosomal issues. She narrowly passed diabetes screening, which many mothers fear, but she was cleared. Another issue was a short cervix due to previous cervical surgery, which was carefully monitored and treated with medication. Since she had undergone cervical cerclage surgery before, everything went smoothly. The baby’s growth was on track—not too big or small—with good weight and amniotic fluid levels.
He felt excited and had the opportunity to encourage Koi from the moment the doctor made the incision. During the first birth, he was hesitant to watch, fearing he might faint and be a burden. But with the second pregnancy, having experience, he watched and saw the first real moment of life as the doctor delivered Nong Me Metta, hearing her first cry. It was a deeply moving moment for him as a father.
It was their intention to have a second child and to space them seven years apart so Nong Meda could grow fully and be ready for a sibling. Koi has frozen embryos that have been stored for five years since she was 38. Their plan involved nurturing the uterus and preparing its lining, which Koi felt confident about due to her disciplined self-care.
The origin of the baby’s name: He once worked for a former boss who said in a meeting, "Compassion is something noble; if we want to have a noble heart, we must know how to have compassion." He immediately wrote this down because 'Me Metta' (compassion) is easy to spell and has a beautiful meaning. He saved it to use as a baby name one day, and it was indeed used for Nong Me Metta. The name also rhymes with Nong Meda. He also had another name prepared for a future child but is waiting to see if Koi can handle another pregnancy.
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