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, February 4, 2010

19 weeks OB appt

Well I had a regular OB appt today. Baby is doing great. Heart rate was 151 and my uterus is measuring just a little bit ahead. Hooray! Now I have to start making a birth plan to go over with him in the next couple of visits. I really feel like we're getting down to the nitty gritty planning now. I'm getting excited/nervous!

This morning I was laying on the couch and baby boy was laying on my left side. They way he was laying was uncomfortable for me so I poked him a little bit and and got this HUGE kick and roll. It was so big I actually felt it on the OUTSIDE! That's the first I have been able to feel him move from the outside. Of course I've tried to get him to move that big again and nothing. Just his usual small movements. I guess I just really ticked him off this morning. haha!

As for the rest of my life. Cody and I are still not doing well. I think I've come to terms with that this divorce is going to happen. I've made some phone calls and we can't get a divorce until 60 days after the baby is born. We also have to be "separated" for 60 days as well. It still just breaks my heart and makes me so angry that he is doing this. I wanted my kids to grow up in a "normal" family. I'm so scared this will a lasting impression on Mason and this baby won't even get to experience a normal family. There are so many people who love both these kids so I hope that will make up for something but it's still just devastating. I just know that my main purpose in life is to be the best I can to both of my boys. With Family, Friends, and God, I know I can do it!

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