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Post by faithhope on Dec 30, 2008 11:13:25 GMT -5
Hi Everyone, I hope you all had a blessed Christmas and that the New Year just keeps bringing on the blessings. I just wanted to ask my friends here to pray for a healthy and safe baby adn delivery. Baby is due on the 23rd, I think, but I have a strong feeling baby will be here much sooner. I am excited and also nervous. I hate to say it but since we never got any U/S or tests a part of me truly thinks that this baby will not be "normal". Not necessarily Ds but anything. I guess cause Noah is our first and he has Ds, I almost feel like I can't possibly have a typical baby. I know I just was saying how much in love I am with Noah and wouldn't change a thing about him. That is true, he is the best, but.... you know what I mean I'm sure. OK I will keep you all posted of course! Love, Jess
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Post by jelanismom on Dec 30, 2008 12:32:40 GMT -5
Oh Jess (((hugs))) I look at the card you sent and I love how Noah is looking up at his dad with the sweetest smile and you look lovely as always. I really bet that with your baby due any minute and the stress of holidays and lack of sleep and carrying all the heavy weight, that your mind is just tired and making you worried and nervous for nothing. W/o the ultrasound is maybe why you are imagining things. Thoughts are things and just fill your mind with positive. You are a wonderful mom and we all here know that first hand and can't wait to welcome your beautiful baby, I'm so thrilled for you... ...but girl please just get your rest now, ok easier said than done. Noah will be the best brother and you the best mother and dad of course the greatest too...stop worrying. It'll all be fine...and what a joy this is for you! My grandfather was born on new Years day...hmmmmm? I'm not wishing anything, lol. But when is your exact due date again? No matter, just relax and here's a BIG HAPPY NEW YEAR's HUG!!!!((((( ;D))))) love, Dawn
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Post by Googsmom aka Jennifer on Dec 30, 2008 13:19:02 GMT -5
No freeking out Jess. God loves you!! Get some rest You will see just how much Noah will love his brother or sister. Love ya, Jenn and Brook
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Post by faithhope on Dec 30, 2008 13:29:25 GMT -5
Thanks I love you guys! I feel so much better already. It is all about Love, not what the "perfect child" we invision in our mind. Thanks for reminding me.
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Post by kellyds on Dec 30, 2008 14:25:20 GMT -5
I missed that you were pregnant again. Congratulations!
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Post by damarasmom on Dec 31, 2008 9:44:37 GMT -5
Here's to having a wonderful labor and delivery. I bet that Noah is going to just love his new brother/sister.....Relax, enjoy and as they say...."Let go and Let God"....
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Post by momofrussell on Dec 31, 2008 13:46:44 GMT -5
How exciting!!!!! It will be here before you know it and you'll be holding your bundle and enjoying EVERY monent.... and all fears will be gone Hugs to you and Happy New Year! A.
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Post by ALLISA on Dec 31, 2008 15:32:55 GMT -5
I also missed the post announcing you had a bun in the oven ! Belated Congratulations !! your feelings are 100 % normal....DS is the norm for you now....so it is hard to prep and anticipate a non-ds baby ! I'll be waiting to hear updates ! Should we start a pool of when we think the baby is coming ? Sorry....but I'm thinking you are holding onto that one a little longer than the 23rd....I predict the 29th will be the birthday !!!
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Post by faithhope on Dec 31, 2008 20:42:03 GMT -5
Thanks Everyone!!!!!!!!!! I can't wait for this baby to get here, and for Noah and baby to meet. We have been praying that they are best friends for life!
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Post by laurasnowbird on Dec 31, 2008 22:34:43 GMT -5
LOL, Jess, I can still remember the reaction I had when Rod wanted to have another baby. I'd fallen madly in love with Ethan, and was concerned that a new baby would take away from the time and attention that Ethan needed. I made Rod promise that we wouldn't skimp on any of what we were doing for Ethan because of a new baby - after all, Ethan was here first!
Fast forward a few years, and it is an absolute joy to watch Ethan and Aidan together. They are the best of buddies, and play together all the time. Ethan has become far more independent, and seems to relish being the big brother. I had NO idea how good it was going to be for Ethan to have another sibling. God knows what he's doing!
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Post by Emilysmom on Jan 1, 2009 15:32:39 GMT -5
Jess, I think your concerns are totally normal. I would have had them too, when I was pregnant with Jordan (a year or so after Emily was born), but we had prenatal testing so I knew all was well. SO many people give birth to "typical" babies after having one with Ds. In just a few weeks, you'll be able to relax and sit back and watch Noah as the BIG brother! It really will be ok! Susan
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Post by pamkap on Jan 2, 2009 7:02:16 GMT -5
I think it depends on your temperment. I don't think I am the only person who perhaps has always had the feeling that I may have a child with special needs. I think most people facing the miracle of life have at least fleeting thoughts on it until the child is born.
I may be in the minority to have flat out stated that we should not have kids until my husband was prepared to RAISE THEM ALONE, in case I died in childbirth, but I am sure it happens.
I am not making light of your thoughts but everyone has them in their own way, and viewed in our own way through our life's experiences. It is a life changing event and everyone's life will be changed.
But no one will regret it. Think how far ahead the new baby is, Mom & Dad know so much and baby is about to term, etc etc. Testing can't change that!
Have a happy and healthy delivery. I knew Benji would be at least a week early and he was 2.5 weeks. Mother's instincts partly but be rested (BOTH Mom AND DAD and the camera)! Enjoy and go to a fun restaurant you won't be heading to real soon after birth--or something fun that is not infant-friendly.
Peace and happiness to us all!
Pam
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Post by Jessie on Jan 2, 2009 7:49:32 GMT -5
It's funny, I had those same thoughts/fears when I had Ellie . . . and I hadn't even given birth to Jason! I think it all just has to do with a hightened awareness that you can have a baby and there's the possibility that it won't go exactly as planned. Just as Allisa said, it's your 'norm' now. While I was holding Ellie right after she was born, I said to my cousin who was the only one left in the room at that moment, "do you think she has Down syndrome?". She laughed at me and said 'nooooooooo'. When this same cousin was pregnant (her baby just turned 1 also), she really thought the baby had Down syndrome through her whole pregnancy. LOL Neither one of us would have probably even thought about it had it not been for Jason being in our lives.
Congratulations on your new one coming soon - can't wait to hear all the details!!!
Jessie
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Post by dpurvis on Jan 2, 2009 9:05:23 GMT -5
Hey Jess!! Just wanted to let you know you're in my thoughts are prayers!! Also, wanted to let you know that I so totally remember thinking everything you mentioned when I was expecting Corey - since we had Ashleigh first!! I was soooo nervous - thinking something was going to be wrong with him!! But - as someone already mentioned - just trust God - he totally knows what He is doing. Corey is the absolute best thing that ever happened to Ashleigh. She LOVES him to pieces and I don't think Ashleigh would have ever done as well as she did if it wasn't for Corey because she always tried so hard to keep up with him. He was her BEST therapist!!! Anytime Corey ever did something - she absolutely HAD to do it also. Now, that they are older - they are such good friends. Corey totally looks out for Ashleigh and even though he is younger - he takes the "big brother" role. He makes me so proud the way he takes her under his wing and looks out for her!! And as good as Corey has been for Ash - I think she has been just as good for him!! I think it has totally made a difference in the person he has become. He is sooo compassionate and sensitive - he is soooo sweet to the kids in Ashleigh's class and other people with disablilities!! So - just try to rest and enjoy the last few weeks of your pregnancy!! Oh - I just bet that Noah absolutely IS fixing to meet his best friend for life!!!!
Debbie P.
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Post by faithhope on Jan 2, 2009 14:46:19 GMT -5
OK I am flooded in tears again. You all have made me feel so much better, I know God just spoke to me through you all and all my fears are gone. I am letting go and letting God. It is nice to know that you all understand exactly what I am feeling. Love to you all, Jessika
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