I agree with several of the posts including the original post. I have two children, a son and a daughter, however due to a genetic blood disorder I was told that if I didn't have my children young I never would be able to. I am so glad that I have them, as when I was 25 I had to have a complete hysterectomy, strangely not for the previously mentioned blood disorder but because of cancer. Strange how life seems to work out that way huh?
While my daughter was a baby and toddler it was easier to not become depressed about not being able to have any more children as I had my hands full with her. However as they both grew up, and became more independent I started having "baby blues".
I became severely depressed, my mother realizing this bought my Shiloh for me as a birthday gift. I had never owned a dog before but I immediately fell in love with him and he has soothed the ache in my heart. I would not know what to do without him. My children are my miracles, but so is Shiloh, they remind me every day how much I am loved and it brings me great joy in returning that love to them. I count myself lucky to have the best of both worlds, the love for my children and my Yorkie but for those who have just their darling pups I am happy for them as well, everyone deserves a little bit of sunshine in their life. |