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...
She is precious! Many prayers for her family and all involved-including you! It is a great thing you are doing!
ReplyDeleteJulie, what a blessing to Layne's family that you were there and what a blessing to you to be there for her arrival. Birth is such an amazing miracle.
ReplyDeleteCelebrating new life with you today!!!
What a little beauty! Praying for all good things.