Bangkok: Expectant mother of two, Kru Kooi Natcha, beloved wife of James Ruangsak, updated her followers on her visibly growing pregnancy at 17 weeks. She shared an ultrasound image revealing a long, well-developed baby. Kru Kooi says this pregnancy is much more relaxed than expected, with only minor dizziness. What makes Daddy James happy is that this time, she doesn’t have the aversion to him like she did with her first pregnancy, where she was so disgusted and irritated that he could barely get close to her.

According to Thai News Agency, even with mild morning sickness, Kru Kooi maintained a strict nutritional approach. Although this round of tests showed no gestational diabetes, being pregnant at 42 still requires extra caution regarding the disease. Therefore, she followed a rigorous dietary regimen, focusing on plant-based protein, reducing carbohydrates, avoiding sweets, choosing nutritious foods from all five food groups, and supplementing with prenatal vitamins. This approach was sustainable from the preparation phase through to the end of pregnancy. The mother diligently controlled her nutrition to ensure the weight gained went directly to the baby and did not result in weight gain after childbirth.

Teacher Koi recounted that achieving pregnancy at the age of 42 was challenging, with some obstacles such as needing a cervical cerclage due to a short cervix, which increased the risk of premature birth. However, she persevered, having experienced similar complications during her previous pregnancy with Meda. She also viewed everything with a scientific understanding. The name “Metta” (meaning compassion) was chosen by her father, James, long ago, inspired by the teachings on compassion, a noble quality he wanted his daughter to possess. Meda, now a top helper, is incredibly excited about the baby. She even requested a sibling after seeing all her schoolmates have siblings. James explained that he tries to include his daughter in every important moment, from doctor’s appointments to ultrasounds, to foster a bond and encourage her participation. He explained that children at this age might misunderstand, thinking their mother will give more love to a sibling than to them, but now she feels like she’s a part o
f the baby’s arrival, making her love and want to help care for her sibling even while still in the womb.