What is a Rainbow Baby?

In some circles, babies born to families after the loss of a child are referred to as "Rainbow Babies." The idea is that the baby is like a rainbow after a storm. "Rainbow Babies" is the understanding that the beauty of a rainbow does not negate the ravages of the storm. When a rainbow appears, it doesn't mean the storm never happened or that the family is not still dealing with its aftermath. What it means is that something beautiful and full of light has appeared in the midst of the darkness and clouds. Storm clouds may still hover but the rainbow provides a counterbalance of color, energy and hope.

Saturday, November 7, 2009

6w2d OR 5w6d???

Well we had our first ultrasound yesterday. There wasn't a whole lot to see. There was a beautiful little Gestational sac and lovely yolk sac inside of it. No baby visible yet and of course no heartbeat. However at 5w5d the Dr said that was very normal. They think I may have ovulated later in my cycle. He isn't going to change my Due date so according the the Dr I am still due July1 but according the ultrasound I am due July 4th! So.. for sake of development I will probably go by the later due date... unless it change AGAIN!

I'm feeling pretty sick these days. The nausea comes off and on all day. Right now I'm feeling so cramping/pressure and I'm a little concerned but, it's nothing horrendous. No spotting, not even after the ultrasound yesterday so I am very hopeful! I go back Nov 18th for another ultrasound. i will be about 7w3d or 7w6d depending on the due date you pick. But again, for developments sake... There should be a heartbeat at that time and beautiful developing little baby. I'm just sad that Cody will have to miss it. He works that day so I suppose my mother will have to take me. That's OK but I know Cody actually wanted to be pretty involved with this baby. It's most likely our last.

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