MS, schmem es...It's a baby now!
A year ago you got the news
Now look at all you've done!
You've had some episodes of blues
But some battles have been won!
This office has a different reason
To bring you through its doors...
It's time to celebrate this season
One down and just two more (trimesters)!
It was a big day to say the least. My one year MS diagnosis date on top of an anxious trip to the midwife for our 12 week check up. Yes! I finally feel more comfortable saying we are expecting a baby! This journey has not been easy with illnesses, all day nausea, exhaustion, bruised ribs from coughing, spotting since the day I found out I was pregnant and unpleasant hormone supplements. We couldn't find the heart beat at the appointment so we needed to do our second ultrasound to make sure everything was fine. It was, thank goodness, but only after some tears and anxiety. I am still dealing with the reality of having another baby. It is hard for me to bond with something that I know can be so fragile. After our appointment, Lucas and I walked out to my car and there was a mystery bag sitting by my door. We hesitated and I did stop to think if there was anyone who I had made angry lately. Above the bag was a note for me so I felt more safe. My friend Ashley had left me some of her yummy homemade peppermint ice cream, chocolates and the sweet poem. Now I was crying in the parking lot.
Through these tough and sureal journeys we go through in our lives, there are those special people that give you the strength and encouragement to push through and suceed.
The fog is lifting a bit for me and there is so much more to look forward to. My family will be in town for the next week and we will be celebrating Erik's 5 year anniversary of being free from any signs of his brain tumor. We are going to Sun Valley for a ski trip and then back home to enjoy Christmas with everyone.
How fortunate are we to have each other.
1 comment:
what a wonderful poem from your dear friend. i am so, so happy for you, lucas, eliza, and the tiny healthy life inside of you! have a restful weekend and a peaceful holiday. you are loved!!
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