Well this past week has been emotionally draining. Cody and I are still together but honestly I don't know for how long. I feel absolutely devistated and I'm having a really hard time connecting with my baby. The first trimester I was excited but so nervous for fear of losing another little one. The minute I feel like I can relax, Cody drops a bomb shell on me. I feel horrible. This baby deserves so muh more than the poor thing is going to get.
So in the midst of all this, I'm trying to come up with names. It's really hard to name a baby that you're struggling so hard to connect with. I have come up with several names that I like but I'm not sure any of them "fit". We had one name picked out but it is WAY to popular. It was actually #1 on the namelist for last year. I grew up as Ashley F. and I HATED it. I don't want my kids growing up with an initial at the end of their name. Anyways, the long process of naming begins.
My next appt is January 18th. Keeping my fingers and toes crossed we find out the sex!
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.
Friday, January 8, 2010
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