OT~Remembering Our Babies~October 15th

October 15th is National Pregnancy Loss and Infant Loss Rememberance Day! Hello Everyone, I just wanted to tell everyone that October 15th is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Rememberance Day. Congress just passed a vote to make this day a National Recognized Day. A day for anyone who has gone through a loss of a baby through miscarraige, stillbirth, Infant loss , Sids, or any other way. It is a way to remember our babies we lost. You can click on this Link to learn more about it: http://www.october15th.com I know I used to be on the boards alot more....I am more of a lurker now . I lost my son Austin at 38 weeks gestation, he was born still. He is our little angel watching over us now. He was a miracle and sign of hope. I was told I could never get pregnant and after I had WLS we adopted 2 baby boys and I became pregnant with Austin 8 months out from WLS. please note* the WLS had nothing to do losing my baby...it was just nature. I can't imagine now....that I would actually have 3 baby boys running around the house. Logan is 38 months old, James is 28 months old and Austin would have been 17 months old . So....they all would have been within a year apart. I would have had my hands very very full. Thanks for reading this post! God Bless you all! Please say a prayer and light a candle this Sunday October 15th at 7pm for one hour to remember all the babies. God Bless! MaryJo

Hi MaryJo, Though I've not lost a child, I can feel your pain. I don't think it will ever go away, just get easier. My good friend had a still born child at full term and went on to have two successful pregnancies. Though she still sees her boys as little miracles, she still remembers her lost child, Nathaniel, all the time. One never forgets. Thanks for posting. paula

Hi Paula! Thank you so much for your kind words! Thank God I am a strong person and I had my 2 little guys before Austin came along or it would have been alot harder....but he still is a miracle in our eyes and always will be! Even though he is not here physically I know he is around me. ;) Take care sweetie! God Bless! MaryJo

Hi MaryJo, My step sister sent me an email yesterday about October 15th. She has lost 3 babies and they just found a genetic reason. I pray everyday she will have a child. They can't afford to adopt. I will be thinking of all of those babies lost to couples who must be in so much pain and will be lighting a candle on October 15th. You will be in my thoughts and prayers, Hugs and Nancy K

Hi Nancy! Thank you so much for responding! I hope you got my little email with all these new OH updates! I am still learning! Thank you so much for praying for all these little angel babies! Take care and God Bless! MaryJo

Hey M.J. Know your "Austin will be waiting for you when it's your time to go to him. No matter how much time our little ones stay with us on earth they will always live in our hearts. Thank you for telling us about "Austin" and shareing his time on this earth with us. Prayers and blessings to your whole family! Julio

Hi Julio! Thank you! You always have the nicest things to say and know exactly what to say. You are such a great person! I love talking about my little guy.......even though he may not be here...he was with me for the 9 months...and we even got to spend some time with him after he was born so we will never forget that time! Talk to you soon! God Bless! MaryJo

Mary Jo, I will light a candle tonight and say a prayer of rememberance for Austin. My cousin lost a child in a similar way as you about a year and a half ago and it helped them so much to have family and friends rally around them with love and support. You are such a wonderful Mommy. Logan and James are so blessed. ((((HUGS!))))) Terri

Hi Terri, Thank you so much for your thoughts! It does help when you have family and friends that you can talk to and who support you. Years ago people who went through these things were told to forget about them and move one...even though everyone does move on one never forgets......so I am so happy they do finally have a remembernce day for this. Thank you for telling me I am such a wonderful mommy ......but you know what? Abbey and Ava are also very blessed too with a wonderful mommy! Take care and Thanks again! It means alot! God Bless! MaryJo

MaryJo: Such a hard topic to broach. How does one really know how a parent feels about the loss of a child other than another parent who has experienced the same. I have not. It is 6:43pm and I believe that all the little souls who could not stay are watching over their loved ones right now. Your Austin is watching over you and your family. I also believe, MaryJo, that he chose you specially for his very short journey. My daughter lost her first child through miscarraige. I believe that these little souls specially choose who they come through, even for the very short period of time they do. And each mom offers that warm and cozy place for them to experience whatever it is they need to move on. Just my belief and don't want to offend anyone. But it does give me comfort knowing that there is a purpose. My best to you. T.