Getting the Diagnosis: A Whirlwind of Emotions (Including Anger and Guilt)
I've been thinking a lot lately about the day we found out about Olivia's diagnosis. The day we got the Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus diagnosis was probably the most emotional day in both of our entire lives. I want to share with you how we got through that moment and where we are today. As I started to connect with a few others just starting their diagnosis journey (varying diagnoses at varying stages, not just SB and not just during pregnancy), I felt it important to be totally open and honest about all the emotions, so other parents know they are not alone. It can be such a lonely journey initially, but it doesn't have to be. I also think it is important to tell you that this post is not meant to make you feel bad. Or make you feel good, really. This is just what it is - our diagnosis story. I think anyone's diagnosis story is just as important as the birth story. Our Diagnosis Story: We went in for the gender check at 16 weeks, a day after...