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...
So lovely! Magdalena's headstone is so beautiful, Julie. Thanking God your sweet princess is in the presence of the Lord, dancing joyfully and proving once again that "girls just want to have fun"!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Kathy! The reference to the song made me smile!
DeleteJulie, knowing I made you smile has made my day. You have no idea how many smiles, laughs and lots of tears I have experienced from walking through your journey on your blog. Magdalena had my heart, you have my admiration and prayers.
ReplyDeleteSo fun to share Walt with you as well. What a handsome little dude!! God bless!!