Chen Shih-yuan Marks 100 Days as a Mother, Learning to Love Her Growing Son
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Taiwanese singer Chen Shih-yuan (Chen Shiyuan) shared her reflections on becoming a mother 100 days after giving birth.
- She expressed that while 100 days is a short time for her son, it represents a precious period for her and her husband, Olympic badminton player Wang Chi-lin.
- Chen described the joy of watching her son grow, learn to smile, and respond, as she and her husband learn to love and care for him.
Taiwanese singer Chen Shih-yuan, known as 'Shih Yuan,' has shared heartfelt reflections on reaching the 100-day milestone since becoming a mother. She posted her thoughts on Instagram, marking a significant period since welcoming her son with two-time Olympic badminton gold medalist Wang Chi-lin.
100 days is a very, very small part of life's journey. Perhaps when he grows up, he won't even remember it.
The couple, who registered their marriage in June last year and welcomed their son in late March, are cherishing these early days. Chen acknowledged that for her young son, this 100-day journey might be a fleeting memory in his future life. However, for her and Wang, it represents an "incredibly precious time in our lives."
For us, who are by your side every day, these 100 days are an incredibly precious time in our lives.
Chen described the profound experience of witnessing her son's daily growth, noting his developing smiles and responses. She stated that these small, everyday reactions allow her and Wang to understand their son better. Together, they are navigating the journey of learning "how to love, care for, and protect" their child, embracing the challenges and joys of parenthood.
Watching you grow day by day... learning to smile, learning to respond. It is precisely because of these small daily reactions from our son that we get to know you better day by day.
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.