As many of you know, I was diagnosed with a severe and early case of Preeclampsia during my pregnancy with Elora. I was hospitalized at 25 weeks, but looking back I started to get symptoms around 23 1/2 weeks. Preeclampsia can range in its severity of symptoms. I recently read about a woman who went temporarily blind. Can you imagine how scary that would be?! Although I did not experience anything that traumatic, I went through some really scary times, too. Peter wondered at times if he was about to lose both his wife and his child. However, by the mercy of God, we have a very happy ending to our story; a healthy mom and a thriving little baby girl.
I lot of people have asked us what this means for future pregnancies.
Preeclampsia patients have a high chance of it returning in subsequent pregnancies. I have discussed this with my doctor and if I were to get pregnant again it would mean I would be very high risk and need to be followed by a specialist.
Taking everything into consideration, thankfully Peter and I have been united on the decision not to have any more biological children. This is not because we do not desire to have more biological children, we very much do. However, it is too risky and emotional for us to consider. Between the miscarriage of our first pregnancy at 9 weeks and then the delivery of a micro-preemie after that, we just can't do it again.
I have heard many people say that you just "know" when you are done having kids. For us, we feel that we are not done and definetly have the desire for a larger family. Both of us cherish our sibling relationships and desire that for Elora as well. Because of this - we have made the decision to adopt!
We have made some initial contacts with adoption agencies, but have not made any decision yet. Once a little more time has passed with Elora being home, we will then take time to decide on an agency and start the paperwork process.
We intend to keep updates on Elora as well as our adoption process on this blog so stay tuned as the Morrow family grows!
Wow! It is so beautiful to read about your decision to adopt :) I admire you for your strength through all this! May God bless your whole family.
ReplyDeleteWhat exciting news--thanks for sharing! Look forward to hearing more about baby El and her sibling-to-be. Congrats!
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super awesome! If you would like, I could get you in touch with the agency that I went through as a teen. They are Christian based, and I know they work domestically! Many blessings to you on this venture! I have yet to meet the first baby morrow... man, am I behind on the times! Love you guys and think of/pray for you often!
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Oh, Smiller, I have had the questions go through my mind of what future pregnancies would look like for you. I'm so happy that you and Peter are at peace with your decision. Elora is going to be an amazing big sister!
ReplyDeleteAnytime I hear that someone is going to adopt, my heart leaps for joy. On behalf of those of us that are adopted ~ thank you.
Love you and miss you! ~Karyn
What a wise and very exciting decision!! I'm all for it, obviously :) I don't know everything but if I can be a resource at all, let me know! Yeah for a growing family!!
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