Nice moment

I have been going to our local doctors once a week over the last month for general checkups to check Katie’s heart beat, check my blood pressure, etc.  This week I met a new doctor because my regular doctor was fully booked.  As soon as the new doctor walked into the room, she asked if she could give me a hug.

I am always up for hugs, so yes, she could.  Then she told me she really wanted to thank me for keeping my baby.  Just recently she had a follow up appointment with a woman that had chosen to terminate her baby with Down syndrome.  The doctor said it was so lovely to see me on her schedule, and know that I wanted to keep my precious baby.  She also told me that she had recently attended a magic show put on by adults with special needs, many of which had DS.  She said it was the most amazing and inspiring show she had ever seen.  

So far on my journey I have not had anyone say anything negative about our decision or Katie.  Everyone I have encountered has been incredibly supportive and positive, and a few have not known what to say or have chosen to remain silent.  I am sure I will encounter negative comments in the future, but I will always have these special moments to remember and remind myself that any negativity is a reflection on that person’s weaknesses, not Katie.