Friday, May 15, 2009

Friends, Our New Journey Is About To Begin...

5 months ago we received some very scary news about our baby. The doctor told us we had a 1 in 10 chance that our baby would have Down syndrome. If you haven't read about that day, go here.


A few days later, the day after Christmas, that chance turned into a fact. The results from the amniocentesis showed that our baby was in fact, a boy and he in fact, had Trisomy 21. Our lives, as we thought we knew it, were over...

In just 5 months my life has changed for the better. It has been by no mistake that I have met so many wonderful people in person and on-line and the amount of support I have received has been overwhelming. I've received some of the nicest emails and comments from people I don't even know.

Friends I haven't talked to in a long, long time have contacted me through facebook and have written such wonderful messages.

Friends that I currently have but do not see due to distance, have stuck by me and called me and kept up with the blog and have supported me.

New friends have helped tremendously with our girls and with adjusting to a new place, some have shown me that life with a child that has DS is not something to be afraid of and others have been a good friend to talk to.

I've "met" wonderful people through different blogs that have answered many questions, offered support and I know so many of them are praying for us.

I've "chatted" with other women going through the same thing on the Baby Center boards and have shared many of the same feelings and fears.

My family and Mike's family have been so loving and supportive as well, we cannot thank them enough just for knowing they will always be there for us, our girls and for Bennett.

This pregnancy that I thought was going to be awful and painfully long, has actually been wonderful and I just want to thank all of you who care about us and our family. I thank God daily for all the support we've been given.

One of my biggest fears through all of this was that I would feel alone and friends would distance themselves in fear of what to say to me or to Mike but this has not been the case at all and to all my wonderful friends in person, those that I can only talk to on the phone, on facebook, in the "blog world" and on Baby Center, I thank you for just being a friend.

In just one week, Bennett will be here and although I am still somewhat anxious of what the future has to hold, I know for sure that my friends and family will be there for us. God has truly put such wonderful people in our lives.

To my family and my friends that I talk to or keep in touch with on a regular basis, please know that although life with 3 kids and one of them having special needs will keep me busy, I am never too busy to talk or listen. I really care about what's going on in other people lives, whether it be a new baby, a new job, a wedding or engagement or just day to day life, please know that I still care and that I'm not so consumed with my own life that I just don't have the time. I know this may be easy to say since I don't have Bennett here yet but friendships and family are very important to me and I don't ever want to lose touch.

We can't wait to share the news of Bennett's arrival and we look forward to sharing this new journey with all of you!

25 comments:

  1. Adrienne, I didn't know you were on fb, I'd love to add you as a friend I am under April Flucke Narretto. This post was beautiful and you are right, although times may be difficult your friends and family will always be around and now you know how truly important they are to you. You can get through so much more than you would ever think, but only from the grace of God. I'm looking forward to seeing that little guy soon God Bless

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  2. We've never met or spoken to each other. I'm only getting to know you through your blog. Yet, I am truly very excited for you and your family. Looking forward to meeting Bennett online soon! Blessings!!

    Bill and Ria

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  3. What a beautiful post. I am so glad that you have connected with so many people who have been such an encouragement to you. God is amazing isn't He? He provides even more than we could ask for right when we need it.

    I will continue to pray for you as you await Bennett's arrival in a week! I am so excited for you and excited to see pictures of your precious little boy!

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  4. Love you A! I hope the delivery is beautiful and Bennett arrives safely! I'm praying for you guys and thinking of you.

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  5. I am sure this week will fly by, which is both a blessing and a curse! Hope all goes well with your delivery. Can't wait to hear that little Bennett is here!!

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  6. ONE MORE WEEK!!! I know that I can't wait to meet Mr. Bennett! Hopefully, this summer we can make it happen!

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  7. I want to wish you well on the upcoming birth of your little boy. May his entrance into life be a safe journey for you and him. Enjoy this special time for all of you.

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  8. Congratulations early. I am so excited for you and your family to start this amazing journey with your new arrival. It will be one of ups and downs but full of so much love and joy at the same time. Best wishes on a easy delivery and transition.

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  9. Awwww....I'm so excited! And we don't even know each other! LOL

    :)

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  10. Adrienne - beautiful post!! I can't wait to hear the news about Bennett's arrival. He is joining a wonderful family and has an amazing mom. I hope to meet him and you one day:) Enjoy this last week. Family of five is busy but so much fun!!

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  11. what a nice post! i think it is AWESOME that you have been able to prepare so much and have such a great experience already since finding out in December that Bennett has T21. He is so lucky to have such a wonderful family just waiting to meet him and all of your "blogging" friends are also so excited to "meet" him!!! One more week - I can't believe it!
    Enjoy your weekend... so exciting that his birth is just around the corner :)

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  12. I am SO excited for you!!!! I absolutely can not wait to hear of his arrival so we finally meet the little guy : ) Not much longer now...

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  13. Best of luck and can't wait to "meet" the little cutie!

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  14. I just found your blog... so exciting for you as you wait to meet little Bennett! You make me envious... I would sooo like to have another baby in my arms.

    I'm working on a series on the top 15 things new parents should know. It is those things that I wish I had known from the beginning about having a baby with DS. Maybe something there will be helpful to you. www.einstein-syndrome.com. --Miriam

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  15. Adrienne- I am tearful reading this post. In a few days you will meet your precious baby boy. Can't wait to see pictures!
    Elena

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  16. I cannot wait to hear about the birth of your newest blessing! Enjoy this last week!

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  17. I keep thinking about you guys and how soon Bennett is going to be here. I am so excited for you guys, I really appreciate your attitude towards life. You are a wonderful woman and Bennett is a lucky boy!

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  18. I'm on facebook too! (Debbie Morrison) I'd love to add you to my friends!

    Glad to hear all is going well.....yes, your life will be quite hectic for the next few weeks. I'm so anxious to see how it goes those first few days.....hopefully, he won't need NICU for long.....we'll be praying, for sure!!!

    Glad to have you as a new friend!!!

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  19. One week.....how exciting!! It seems like yesterday that Mattie was just a little newborn. I know how you feel. I was more worried that friends and family would reject us but it has been completely opposite. Praying for a smooth delivery. Can't wait to see pictures of Bennett!

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  20. I'm so excited for you!Can't wait to meet Bennet!I'll be praying for ya'll :)

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  21. Just wanted to let you know I've been keeping tabs on your blog and will keep praying for your family. It makes me smile to think of the joy Bennett will soon be bringing you!

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  22. Adrienne,
    Daniel and I are praying that all goes well for the entire family. I know that Bennett will be a blessing to you all and to everyone he comes in contact with. He will be the smile in your life everyday. We love you!

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  23. Yay! The big day is almost here. Can't wait to hear of Bennett's arrival!!

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  24. OMG I can hardly stand it. I can't wait to "meet" him ... make sure you blog lots, k? :)

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  25. Beautiful post!

    I can hardley wait to see Bennett's cute little face! You are one lucky and blessed mommy.

    Hugs and prayers to you!

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