Fragile

My dear friend... It was so good to see you and your husband yesterday. We are staying in the same hospital, for different reasons. You gave birth to your third child, your little princess. She came early.. too early. You were 33 weeks when Little Miss decided it was time to take a peek at our world. She's so fragile, but she's gorgeous! I thought she would be a whole lot smaller and skinnier, but considering the circumstances, she's doing pretty well.

When you told me one of her lungs had collapsed, I was terrified.. Not your little girl, not now. She's so loved and you have wanted her for so long. But there's no need to despair. She's in good hands and the doctors take good care of her. There are so many people around you that care and keep their hopes up for you and your family.

I hear that diabetic women were advised not to have children in the old days. A friend of mine was still advised that same statement. But look at you: you have 3 beautiful children.. How special is that.. You had to take good care of yourself and make sure your blood sugars were as stable as possible. And so you did. And it was worth it, my friend. You are a great mother. Your children are privileged.