Most of my high school friends are starting to have families
and on the odd occasion I get a little bit frustrated because I realise that I
can’t have children because of CDC. I
got a little bit jealous a month or so back when one of my YMCA bosses took a
home pregnancy test and I realised then I would never pee on a stick and watch
it turned whatever colour it is meant to turn.
But then I realised today as I was watching Lucas play with his friends
at his birthday party (he turned 6) and picking up two year old Noah and
hearing Noah say mine to Lucas birthday cake that I can still have fun around
children and I don’t need to be a Mum to do it. I think that is I love working
at the YMCA because for two mornings a week I am a role model and young
children don’t ask me questions like why are you different? What is wrong with your hip? Or why do you
talk so differently? I couldn’t bring a
child into this world knowing the full effects of the syndrome. I
think the parents who do are pretty awesome with their hard work, dedication and
knowing that their children are going to take a little time to reach their goals
and full potential including my Mum and Dad (Rob and Andrea also). I don’t say this very often to them thank you
for being there when I need you guys and thank you for helping me live independently
and I love you!!!