Genetic Counseling

I decided as a child that I wanted to be a mother.  I was always and still am fascinated with babies and pregnancy.  Once you make that decision, your life becomes full of these dreams and expectations you have for your unborn children.  So much time is spent wondering what they will look like and be like.  When Parker was born, we thought we lost a lot of those dreams, but mainly, they just changed.  The end goal is the same: you want your child to be happy. 

Next week, Matt and I are doing our genetic counseling.  This has been recommended to us since we are so young and have a baby with the rare occurrence of TWO chromosomal abnormalities.  This is terrifying to me, in all honesty.  It brings up so many scary questions that really make me test my beliefs and morals. 

What happens if they tell us that 100% of our babies would have a genetic condition?  What do we do if all of our boys would have Klinefelter's Syndrome?  Would we find other means to continue our family?  

The unknown territory and lack of guarantees scare me to death.  To have another baby with the issues that Parker has and will continue to face would be incredibly challenging emotionally and logistically.  At the same time, I love Parker more than life itself.  No condition changes that.

So keep us in your thoughts, and send positive vibes and prayers our way.  We need them!