It is hard to believe that 2 years ago Nicholas and Lauren were welcomed into this family - I really thought the first 2 years would be the toughest, and if I could just make it through the first two, the rest would be, well, much easier. I think I have it backwards! And I know God has many plans for us, some we are prepared for, others He is definately still molding and shaping us for. I think the first 2 years are, and were probably the easiest - not that these two precious little ones are not the most loveable, fun loving, creative, and special individuals we have ever known, but because this parenting thing doesn't end after the first 2 years. I think my next goal is to make it through the next 16 years, which I will need lots of help for - divine help that only He can give me.
For those that don't know - twins were a total surprise for us at my 8 week appointment, and a "game changer" for whatever plans we thought we had for our life. It took me almost the whole pregnancy to wrap my head around carrying two babies, and then birthing two babies. Unbelievable, still not sure how I did it, or how Nick managed to support me throughout. He did so much during those 9 months that I couldn't, he was, at times, the mom and the dad to Kyndra - he was awesome. But, that was just the beginning, because shortly after Nicholas and Lauren were born, after a healthy pregnancy, we were told Nicholas had Down Syndrome. So not only were we opening a new chapter of life with multiples, we were also opening a chapter of life with a child with special needs. But at the end of it all, a true blessing all the way around. It's hard to explain, but the best I can is that it IS God's plan for our life. And I will never forget when Kyndra , 2 and a half years old, walked into the hospital room to meet her new brother and sister for the first time, and the first words out of her mouth were - "Where my Super Babies?"
Our prayer has been, and will continue to be, that God puts the right people in our path at exactly the right time. And He has - each and every step of the way. A prayer that a friend of mine, who also has a child with DS, told me she prayed along her journey. I am so grateful for her advice, and wisdom in this particular area. I think I would drive myself crazy otherwise...so back to the 2nd birthday - Happy Birthday Nicholas! Happy Birthday Lauren! We love you and are so glad that we didn't know what God's plan was for our life 2 years ago, but are so happy to know that we are forever changed because you are with us!
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