The Gracen Series 2/5: Misty, Mom

(THE GRACEN SERIES 2/5: Misty, Mom)

When I see Gracen, I see my son, I don’t see Down syndrome. From the day that I found out I was pregnant with my second child until today, all I see is my child.I see his beautiful blue eyes.

When he was born, he had incredible medical challenges. I only saw him for a minute before many nurses and doctors had to take him away and start working on him. I saw my beautiful boy. And for two years and two months I saw my baby boy fight for his life. I saw nurses, doctors, therapists, specialists taking care of my baby. I did my best to listen while they explained every procedure. I made decisions every day because he is my son and I love him dearly and wanted to give him the best care possible.

Down syndrome was barely mentioned. How cute he was, his beautiful smile, how he laughed, how strong he was, what a fighter he was and still is. I saw my son and I still see him. After finally leaving the hospital and being able to take Gracen home, there was fear, anxiety, questions, and there was excitement. Living day to day not knowing if that day would ever come, I was overcome with joy at being able to bring my baby home.

No matter what, he is my baby boy and nothing changes that. I will live every day learning, helping, watching, hugging, laughing, sometimes probably crying and loving Gracen, my son.

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