Okay, so everyone I think I have ever known is having a baby now, and it's really making me think about my family. I have always wanted six kids, but after careful consideration i.e. MONEY, we have decided that four is likely a better fit for our family. With that said, a few people have questioned why we would choose to have more children after having Briar.... excuse me! I don't think they mean because she is soooooo fabulous (which she is) I think they are implying that after having a child born with a disability, your family must come to a halt. All I can think of is how wonderful it will be to have so many people (girls? probably) around to love and help her grow. If you are one of these people, please take offense. I would much rather that, than you continue to bother me with your "concerns". The one I get the most is, "Briar needs time with you." No shit, I don't plan on having a show entitled, "The Powers: 18 and counting". However, I do plan on having more children!! I also plan on getting another dog, but mine has arthritis... should I put these plans on hold.. I'm so confused LOL Okay so I know arthritis is not like 1P36, but I was venting....
Anyways, for now I am satisfied with my nephew Leyton on the way and a few more in the plans I think (hint, hint Snider!) but just to be clear, I definitely do not feel my family is complete, if mother nature has other plans, that is okay too.
Peace, Ashley
Agreed. I think that it would be awesome for you to have more children. You and Charles are wonderful parents and I think Ella and Briar would LOVE to have more sisters (or brothers, hehe, and we would love more babies!). I dont think you should have to come to a "HALT" with your family, but maybe putting your family on "HOLD" for a little bit would be a good idea until you find out more of what Briar's needs are going to be. That way you do have more time to focus more attention on her and Ella right now. That is just my oppinion, and I love you guys, and cant wait to some day have another beautiful niece or nephew! :) and another friend for Honey :)hehe.
ReplyDeleteLeesha
Good for you for speaking your mind and standing up for your beliefs. I think it is wonderful you want more children and you know in your heart that your family is not yet complete. I see your strength in what you write and it comes from your heart.
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ReplyDeleteBriar is beautiful and just love the name.
ReplyDeleteKaren, mom to Aiden, 2 years (1p36)
Well....what can I say....I think you should have as many children as 'YOU & CHARLES' want to have. Yes Miss B will bring challenges...but all children bring challenges (I'm sure you have already faced some with Ella). I'm not trying to compare or say that one is easier than other, but just that some people are always going to look at Briar as a challenge, unable to look at the positive side of it all.
ReplyDeleteFor example....Briar & I had a connection today - in between the reflux I got SMILES...WOOHOO (and serious eye contact with a brown eyed beauty)!!!!!