I get the question, "Are you going to have any more kids?" asked often. Since finding out Magdalena's diagnosis it was always a tough question to answer. We had always envisioned ourselves with multiple children, but there was always the lingering thought of having to endure this difficult situation again. Although it is less than a one percent chance that we would have another child with T18, the percentage still exists. When pregnant, I said multiple times that I couldn't do this again and my mom constantly reminded me that it is not always that difficult. Being pregnant was physically uncomfortable, but I was referring to the constant emotional exhaustion. As Magdalena continued to do well, Noah and I weren't sure when to begin thinking about other children. Noah and I discussed that I would work really hard at losing my weight, but I was willing to be five pounds more than what I was originally. People poked fun at my not eating Magdalena's birthday cakes...
I have only just found your blog....What a beautiful family you have and a special daughter you have been blessed with! I will definitely be holding your family in prayer....
ReplyDeleteFound your blog through your sister Lori. I will be praying for you and your beautiful daughter. Praying for much grace and strength for your sweet family.
ReplyDeleteHello Baby Magdalena! I am Sondra, one of the NICU nurses at Baptist. I haven't had a chance to take care of you yet, but I talk to you every day that I work and try to encourage your Mommy and Daddy. You are a precious gift from God and we all love you.
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