Project "Zheneke": Toktogul residents don't let good girls go far — Janara Mirlan kyzy talked about giving birth in Russia
The goal of the project is to emphasize the importance of family values and showcase the talents of married women. This time, we are sharing the story of Toktogul resident Janara Mirlan kyzy.
Janara was born on January 21, 2003, in the village of Kara-Küngöy in the Toktogul district of the Jalal-Abad region. She has two older brothers and two younger sisters in her family. She graduated from school No. 16 named after Sultan Nurmanbetov in the village of Ak-Tektir.
At 19, Janara married Nurbulot Chokoev, who is 9 years older than her. He is also from the village of Ak-Tektir. "We met through a friend. At the beginning of our communication, he always spoke on the phone from his car. I jokingly asked why he couldn't talk at home, and he replied that he was embarrassed in front of his parents. It turned out that there was poor reception and no internet in his area, so he had to find a high place," she recounts.
Our relationship developed quickly — in just 10–15 days. At our first meeting, he said, "I will steal you away." I did not agree and told my parents, after which the two families met and discussed everything. A month later, we had our wedding. "People from Toktogul don't let good girls go; they try to keep them," Janara jokes.
According to her, there was no traditional matchmaking or official proposal before the wedding. "However, his simplicity and determination became the foundation of our happy family. Life is not without difficulties. When I was pregnant with our second daughter, we went to Russia, and it became a test for us," the woman says.
"I thought I would give birth in a hospital like everyone else, but the doctor said there were 15 days until delivery. I wasn't worried; I bought everything necessary for the baby and went to sleep. Suddenly, I woke up with severe pain and realized that labor was starting. I asked my husband to call an ambulance, but while I was getting dressed, I realized the baby was already on the way. I shouted, 'I'm about to give birth, catch the baby,' and he, frightened, replied, 'Hold on, we'll wait for the ambulance.' In the end, our daughter was born just a couple of minutes later, and Nurbulot cut the umbilical cord himself. She was born healthy. Later, when we went to the hospital, the baby was placed in intensive care. Thus, while in Russia, I gave birth at home. This taught us that life's challenges must be faced with patience and faith," Janara shares.
Now, recalling that moment, Janara understands that although it was frightening, it was also unforgettable. "After 40 days with my daughter, I returned to Kyrgyzstan with two little ones. My husband came to us after 3–4 months. Now, thank God, all of that is behind us. We have a happy, complete, and close-knit family with two daughters. This is my greatest success. In my free time, I love doing handicrafts, cooking, and developing my skills by creating content for my page," she concluded.
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