tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759452201238209238.comments2022-04-11T12:50:05.679-07:00Claudette Elyselivycelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08621160622296983190noreply@blogger.comBlogger213125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759452201238209238.post-4782087707605711182015-05-03T07:53:14.755-07:002015-05-03T07:53:14.755-07:00Alyvia! I am no longer on facebook, but God recent...Alyvia! I am no longer on facebook, but God recently put you on my heart and I'm praying fervently for you and your son. Praise God for your specific petitions and His blessed answers! He is so good and covering you. Blessings to your whole family! Simple Sweet Soulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06990606698199198389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759452201238209238.post-15197000398486323212015-05-03T07:51:51.651-07:002015-05-03T07:51:51.651-07:00Alyvia! I'm so happy to read this wonderful ne...Alyvia! I'm so happy to read this wonderful news. I am no longer on facebook, but God has put you on my heart and I'm praying fervently for you and your son. God is so good- answering your specific prayers. AWESOME. Blessings to you and your whole family! Simple Sweet Soulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06990606698199198389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759452201238209238.post-41042078288814246762015-03-31T16:54:00.989-07:002015-03-31T16:54:00.989-07:00I get it. You are not alone. This journey is co...I get it. You are not alone. This journey is complete crap. I'm writing this after visiting my son's grave 20 minutes ago. <br /><br />People want to slap pretty labels on things and make it better. Nothing takes the pain away from a lost child. We don't get over it or move on. We figure or how to function and survive with a huge chunk of our heart missing. Hearing that this is "God's plan" is one of my most painful triggers. Even as a cradle Catholic, not a single bit of my heart feels any comfort in that statement. It makes me feel burdened be even more guilt for not being able to simply "let go" as some would like me to magically do.<br /><br />Keep putting the truth out there. You are not alone! Some of us may never hold a "rainbow". Does that mean our storm is never ending compaired to other families?? Seriously.... The term is crap.<br /><br />#doitforcjAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15203567690276294416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759452201238209238.post-34294353855895014422015-03-21T16:02:25.420-07:002015-03-21T16:02:25.420-07:00Your words are so honest and familiar for me. The ...Your words are so honest and familiar for me. The very blessed momma to three big brother in Heaven and my two rainbows. Wishing you comfort! Ericahttp://mysonflower.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759452201238209238.post-27351541304272878732015-03-20T14:00:52.237-07:002015-03-20T14:00:52.237-07:00Wow, perfectly, honestly said. I know the middle o...Wow, perfectly, honestly said. I know the middle of the night panic all too well. And I'm pretty sure that I have taken years from my husband's life for it. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759452201238209238.post-11562765533025672662015-03-20T10:49:33.366-07:002015-03-20T10:49:33.366-07:00Oh so very lovely.... and heart wrenching. Thank y...Oh so very lovely.... and heart wrenching. Thank you Alyvia!MartySQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12825605561571888677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759452201238209238.post-77312245163717658172015-02-10T11:45:57.666-08:002015-02-10T11:45:57.666-08:00LOL... I still blush or get squirmy/shy when Bob w...LOL... I still blush or get squirmy/shy when Bob winks at me.... We've been married for over 30 years for crying out loud, what is the matter with me?MartySQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15865442900370690706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759452201238209238.post-25690036116988372842015-02-10T07:52:07.919-08:002015-02-10T07:52:07.919-08:00I'm glad that you are able to seek comfort fro...I'm glad that you are able to seek comfort from FB and online posts. I wouldn't want to share certain details of my marriage, sexual aspects, just out of respect to my husband and our marriage. Some things should be kept close to the vestAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759452201238209238.post-5142304470810218772015-01-25T06:18:34.115-08:002015-01-25T06:18:34.115-08:00Lots of prayers for you right now! It is so overwh...Lots of prayers for you right now! It is so overwhelming having a fetal diagnosis, so much to research and so many decisions. Following your blog =)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128124415688090031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759452201238209238.post-28468730958351653272015-01-24T17:18:45.668-08:002015-01-24T17:18:45.668-08:00I cried so hard reading this <3I cried so hard reading this <3Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13500730386219265797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759452201238209238.post-682778317119991552015-01-08T08:51:33.813-08:002015-01-08T08:51:33.813-08:00I applaud you, honestly I have felt the need to hi...I applaud you, honestly I have felt the need to hide parts of our life to some. They can't seem to handle the knowledge that things like this actually do happen. Yet seeing her words about your precious daughter fired me up too! And in the end, after reading your precious words,I know God placed this in front of me to read today. You are so right, that we should pray even harder for those that hurt and don't seek hope. We are the strong ones that can keep walking after we wanted to not ever move again. We are the ones that offer forgiveness because we know how short and brief and cruel life can truly be. So my sweet sister in loss, thank you for your words, your commitment to honesty and above all your LOVE for life!!! BIG HUGS AND LOTS OF LOVE from my family to yours :)QueenBtrflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05699370971402426736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759452201238209238.post-77636293229747737422015-01-06T20:42:51.916-08:002015-01-06T20:42:51.916-08:00Hang in there trish. This is so raw for you right ...Hang in there trish. This is so raw for you right now. Be patient with yourself. And I think a year is what every country should get.livycelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08621160622296983190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759452201238209238.post-12319458967570995322015-01-04T13:43:34.404-08:002015-01-04T13:43:34.404-08:00I have been struggling with going back to work. 12...I have been struggling with going back to work. 12 weeks is NOT long enough! Where do you live? I am due to go back in two weeks and I know I'm not ready. In two weeks it will be 17 weeks since I lost my son at 36 weeks. It came out of no where. I feel like I am rebuilding my entire life. Everything is new. I'm in Canada. I've heard in the uk they get the full year. I assume your in the US? Thank you for the blog post...I know it's old. I've been reading so many blogs to make myself feel a bit more 'normal'. Your posts are so real and comforting. It's nice to know others have gone through this and moved forward.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485895736869318635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759452201238209238.post-65035901297530577172014-10-17T06:55:13.679-07:002014-10-17T06:55:13.679-07:00Thank you for sharing.Tears for you from far away....Thank you for sharing.Tears for you from far away. Beautifully written.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13719202957660092726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759452201238209238.post-42678101837343222322014-09-16T11:37:10.956-07:002014-09-16T11:37:10.956-07:00Tears. Big tears for you. You are BRAVE! Going ...Tears. Big tears for you. You are BRAVE! Going through my pregnancy with Madeline after losing Joshua was probably the most terrifying and yet most beautiful thing I have ever done. You could have 100 more babies (though I think I would not suggest that) and not a single one of them would ever make you miss Claudie less. I do pray that this new little one growing big and strong will help heal some of the broken though. Victoriahttp://www.rootedinfaith.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759452201238209238.post-89186778128110404522014-09-10T11:23:20.429-07:002014-09-10T11:23:20.429-07:00We are SO excited for your growing family! What am...We are SO excited for your growing family! What amazing news. I could not be more excited for you all. Wow. You are all definitely in my prayers. Yay!!!Rochellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17928219040434015768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759452201238209238.post-40673891824314208102014-09-09T20:59:41.049-07:002014-09-09T20:59:41.049-07:00Congratulations! God will be with you every step o...Congratulations! God will be with you every step of the way. May you allow him to carry you when he says it is needed. God bless you. 'Aunt' Victoria<br />Victoria Potternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759452201238209238.post-90190315504768986842014-09-09T17:35:47.289-07:002014-09-09T17:35:47.289-07:00CONGRATULATIONS!! Happy for you. It's funny......CONGRATULATIONS!! Happy for you. It's funny...I've never met you, but my heart has broken with you & rejoiced with your family over the course of the past couple of years. Again, so HAPPY for you & wishing you nothing but the best!! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759452201238209238.post-16800789530482159342014-09-09T17:21:47.107-07:002014-09-09T17:21:47.107-07:00What an incredible story of God's faithfulness...What an incredible story of God's faithfulness in your life!! Despite your own efforts to prevent this, and all your efforts to save your last children, God is still God of all and in control. Kinda crazy, isn't it?! I can't wait to follow your story and see all the other times God will "put us in our place" and remind us that HE is sovereign over ALL. :) Much Love!!!ERICA WILLIShttp://www.joeyanderica.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759452201238209238.post-23911621570209130142014-09-09T17:00:04.519-07:002014-09-09T17:00:04.519-07:00Alyvia, this is SUCH incredible news and a blessin...Alyvia, this is SUCH incredible news and a blessing! I have been praying that this would happen for you, if it was God's will! I am going to pray for a healthy pregnancy and delivery!!! Prayers to St. Gerard as well, the patron saint of expecting mothers! Glad you're still going to adopt as well! This is all a part of the journey, isn't it? <br />-Christie R.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759452201238209238.post-34393047399286063122014-06-16T15:17:21.655-07:002014-06-16T15:17:21.655-07:00Makes me think about things in a new light...what ...Makes me think about things in a new light...what it's like for these dads who are, in many ways, not acknowledged like they should be. Thank you for sharing this. Very important message for all of us to hear and hopefully we can begin to reach out more to the men in our lives who are deeply grieving but often overlooked.Rachel Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17852004388520788032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759452201238209238.post-78773870425086402982014-05-28T16:52:38.613-07:002014-05-28T16:52:38.613-07:00Sooo moved by your determination through it ALL! I...Sooo moved by your determination through it ALL! I pray for you and your family everytime you come to my mind. Now I will continue that with a different focus. I know our conversations have been brief, but your honesty and resilience has truely touched me in so many ways. You will do this, I know it! ❤bonanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16595441618436235069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759452201238209238.post-85990672313909789522014-05-28T15:15:56.061-07:002014-05-28T15:15:56.061-07:00You are a woman of great courage, strength, persev...You are a woman of great courage, strength, perseverance and love. Every time that you get out of bed to face another day is an act of courage. You are living out an incredible testimony to your family and to all those around you! What an inspiration you are! What a beautiful picture of faith lived out! Rachel Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17852004388520788032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759452201238209238.post-81222171833334251912014-05-23T06:34:05.063-07:002014-05-23T06:34:05.063-07:00Thank you so much for this post. I also dislike t...Thank you so much for this post. I also dislike the term "Rainbow Baby". I didn't know I had one until about 4 years ago - she's a teenager now! I didn't understand it when someone first told me that she's my rainbow baby. I googled "rainbow children" and found all sorts of links that made no sense at all to me in the context my daughter had been described (links took me to sites explaining indigo and crystal children come before rainbow children and children's hospices). Then months later came across it on a stillbirth site and realisation dawned...<br /><br />My feeling on it (trying to be brave enough to say here now given I haven't read any other of your posts (will rectify that)) is that my living daughter has no connection to the previous two children we have had other than that they shared the same parents. I don't want her living her life under their shadow. She should be free from any obligation other than to be the best person she is for herself. I don't want her labelled especially when the label foisted upon her directly relates to the death of two children she never met.<br /><br />It's made me privately unsettled for over three years but I felt I couldn't tell anyone as it would be insensitive to say I don't like a term that means so much to them. I came across it in another blog today and decided to see if I could find out when the term "Rainbow Baby" originated. I didn't have much joy in discovering when it came into use but found crossness overwhelming me. That's how I found your blog, by googling "dislike the term rainbow baby"!<br /><br />Funny where one ends up. Hope I haven't written anything to upset or offend. It will certainly give me lots of pondering over the weekend.<br /><br />Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11672124413416292432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759452201238209238.post-49032553803966092592014-05-07T10:42:44.626-07:002014-05-07T10:42:44.626-07:00Truly beautifully wrote feels like just what I ne...Truly beautifully wrote feels like just what I needed to read today. I gain so much strength from your mom and her walk here on earth as I am fighting RA and thyroid Autoummune disease. I feel connected to her in a very strange but loving way. She is my strength when I am struggling with my diseases and think ill Just get back in my meds. Prednisone, MTX and Many more. Then I am reminded go your mom and her walk with the medications and feel love and encouragement to keep going with my natural route. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com