You have loved babies since you were a baby. When you were even just 18 months old, as we walked through the grocery store you would point and yell "BABY" at any human under 2 years old.
This is you with Barrett Roy - you just can't get enough of babies.
When you were 4 you were diagnosed with a bladder condition (it has a really big medical name but in common terms it's called Bladder Reflux) and you had 5 urinary/kidney infections starting at 9 months old up to 4 years old. That's a lot - according to the doctors. We were told to meet with a specialist at John Hopkins because that many infections could very well mean significant kidney damage which has long terms effects especially for girls relating to future child births. We headed down to Baltimore to meet Dr Gearhart for the first time and all I could think about was the my baby who loves babies may never be able to have babies (worst case scenarios - trust me as a mom, you go there a lot to prepare yourself). I was praying to God as we drove along. We got there and parked the car, as you were getting out you said to me and daddy (unprompted) "I want to have about 10 kids but I really don't want them to come out of my belly, is that ok?". I admit, I cried. Thank you God for the answer to my prayers. I said (as soon as I had myself together) "You bet that's ok, adoption is a wonderful thing." Now here we are 4 years later and your bladder problems are completely fixed. In Dr. Gearhart's words - "the fact that she doesn't have significant damage is a miracle". You bet it is a miracle and I will always thank God for that miracle!!
Keep loving those babies Addy Jaye but remember, they aren't toys. Babies are fun. They are cute and cuddly. They will someday bless you beyond words and they are a gift from God - don't wish yourself into being a momma too early. There are babies all around that need a hug or some extra care until you are ready for the full time responsibility. :)
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