The Enkhbold family with their three children in front of the Laie Hawaii Temple. Photo by Ho Yin Li
Student couple say parenting is a heavenly calling
TVA couple with three children say they decides not to struggle but to be happy and enjoy every moment by prioritizing their relationship over everything BY SERENA DUGAR IOANE
explained, “Being parents is a joyful and heavenly calling. When we have a mindset to struggle, things get harder.” The following year, their twin daughters, Enkhlen Elle Tulga and Anirlan Ava Tulga were born on Oct. 19, 2018. Battulga’s first pregnancy was extremely difficult according to Enkhbold. He said, “She had very bad morning sickness. She could not eat anything but threw up at least five times a day, so she lost Bundles of joy They came to BYU–Hawaii in July 2016 and a lot of weight. We went to the emergency room have had three children while doing their studies. several times.” Her second pregnancy was a little better, but Their first son, Tengis Tulga, also known as TJ, was born on April 1, 2017. When they had their they said they were so shocked when they found out about their twins. However, she went into first son, they decided they would not struggle labor when the twins were only 32 weeks along, but instead enjoy every moment. Enkhbold Tulga Enkhbold and Janlavtsogzol Battulga are both students, hardworking employees, and parents who are balancing academics, extracurriculars, and raising three children. They are both from Mongolia and majoring in accounting. They said their lives require a large amount of management, but they put their relationship over everything.
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which was too early. Therefore, Battulga had to hospitalized for two weeks in Honolulu. Enkhbold had to go town every day after his classes. He said he and his wife are grateful for senior missionaries and their ward members who provided rides for them and took care of their son. After much pain and prayer, their twins were born at 34 weeks and both children were healthy and strong. Sharing her optimism, Battulga said, “Of course, there are many tough days, but we try our best to stay positive. Now our son wants to play with his sisters, but the twins can’t [handle] his rough play. Even though it is hard for now, we know it will pass very soon.”
