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.

Thursday, December 17, 2009

12 weeks!!!!! 'Nough said.

So... I made it. I don't know if the 2nd trimester starts today... or next Thursday at 13 weeks. I'm just so glad to have made it to this point. I checked the heartbeat a bit ago and it's still going strong! Some people know now. My parents know, Cody's mom and dad and sister know now too. I'm not sure who they will tell but I know his mom has been sworn to secracy until I tell my grandparents. I probably won't tell them until after the 28th. I have a nuchal transluciency (or however you spell that!) test on the 28th and we'll see if baby is doing ok and has no problems. After that we will spread the news. I'm a bit nervous to tell them because I'm afraid they will be angry/disappointed but... we'll see. We were a little a nervous about telling his dad but he took it pretty well I suppose. I think he had a heads up from Erika (Cody's sister) though. lol.

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