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...
And on that day, God blessed you with a very special little girl who would have a huge impact on a multitude of people. Happy Birthday Magdalena!
ReplyDeleteThat pic is still on my fridge. Love her and y'all!
ReplyDeleteSending you all our love on this precious, precious day. She was just beautiful, beautiful, beautiful and I know Heaven is just that much sweeter with her there waiting for you!!!
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Happy birthday to your sweet and precious baby girl!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Karen!
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