Going from one child to two children was hard, but we had help along the way.  Yukie and Meg were there from the very first day, and Yukie stayed for the first 3 months and then helped bring Chika and the boys to Japan.  In Japan, there was extended support with aunties and uncles about.  But then reality crept in and we were flying back on our own — without a net.  And then (thanks to Chika) we found Maki, whom we both liked immediately.  And now it is official — Maki has joined the family to enjoy the joys and challenges of Kai and Teo.