Today is a day that I wish wasn’t in existence. Today is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. A day that I wish no one would ever have to recognize, including me.
Truth be told though, I’m the face of 1 in 4. I’m the face of multiple loss.
Today I remember each one of my angel babies. I remember all of the fond memories. The positive pregnancy tests. The excitement of being an expectant mother. The morning sickness. The ultrasounds. I also remember the heartache. The weeks of living in limbo. The fear and heartbreak of knowing that God had other plans for my little angels. The day my angels left my body and were nothing more than everlasting memories in my heart.
Today I remember my little sister, Danielle. A little beauty who blessed this earth with her presence for a few short days before spreading her wings.
Today my heart goes out to all parents and families who have had to endure the emotional heartache of pregnancy or infant loss. Let’s stand together as we remember and honour our little angels. Today, tomorrow and always.
Today, I remember.
5 Responses to Today, I Remember.
Ohhh, Nicole! Sending over great big hugs for you. This post made me cry. I was surprised to discover just how many women I know who have lost babies. So sad
Thinking of you. xo
I suffered two heart-breaking miscarriages before conceiving and successfully delivering two beautiful babies. While I love my boys beyond belief, I cannot forget that they were supposed to have two older siblings. People think that once you have kids the lost pregnancies no longer matter, but that is so far from the truth. I am grateful for a day that pulls the curtain back from those who have to suffer in silence from unneeded embarrassment or shame.
Beautiful post. My heart breaks for you and for every other parent who has had to endure this tragedy.
I never understood the impact of a miscarriage until I had one myself. Now my heart aches for every woman that has suffered like I have. The most commom things that people say to you when they find out are “sorry it didn’t work out” and “you will have fun trying again”. These are the absolute worse things ever to say to someone who just suffered the loss of their unborn child.
Cherlee – You’re absolutely right. Another comment that was frequently said after each of my losses was “It was meant to be”. Those words really stung at the time.