I have a friend that is having her second child, her first child had cri-du-chat. She has had some difficult moments and I have been giving it some thought. I remember after having Nellie I wasn't sure if we'd have anymore children, I always said it would have to depend on the progress that Nellie made. I didn't know how I could carry Nellie around along with a new baby. I was at a meeting one day and a woman came up to me and said I should definitely have another child. She said her husband has a disabled sister and they have no siblings so everything falls on his shoulders. I'm thinking is that a good reason to have another child? The worrying that takes place when you become a parent is insane. I would worry about so many things. When Braelyn came along Nellie was 4 1/2 and she had started walking. I remember how scared we were that Braelyn might have cri-du-chat also. We knew that we love & adore Nellie but we sure didn't want this baby to have any disabilities. We were so relieved when the tests all came back normal. I spent a lot of time worrying about Colin. Nellie had therapists coming into the house several times a day to "play" with her, she spent time in the hospital, she got a lot of attention. I wanted to make sure Colin got enough of my attention. I also worried about how it would be for him growing up with a sister with special needs. It is kind of funny how things turn out. Nellie has been great for Colin. He is such a loving & thoughtful person because of her. I have honestly never in my life seen a brother that is as loving as he is. Of course Nellie has learned so much from Colin. Nellie is 9 now and Braelyn is 5. Braelyn has passed Nellie in most aspects at this point. Braelyn even calls Nellie her little sister. LOL. Nellie has learned SO MUCH from Braelyn, it has truly pushed Nellie to new heights, they have learned together over the past few years.

I'm a believer of things happening for a reason and I know my family happened this way for a reason.