Pregnancy After Loss -- A first Mother's Day without her...
I know it has been a long time since I posted. It has been such a wild time, and I wasn't sure I knew what to say. I found out, just before Christmas 2016, that I was pregnant again. Pregnant with a Rainbow baby.... (a child born after a loss, the answered prayers after a storm). Today, Mother's Day, I am 26-weeks pregnant with my Rainbow Son. Third trimester; a point I never reached with Ada Leigh. I am nearly twice as far into this pregnancy, as I was with her. You know, I am fortunate - blessed even, to have two living, wonderful children! But, in the back of my mind, my Angel child lurks. I search for happiness, while knowing she should be here -- in my arms, playing with her siblings, and enjoying the pool - like we did today! I am thankful for the reassurance that she is with God. That gives my heart a little peace. And feeing my newly expected son, kicking & wiggling, has made a world of difference today. I have no wisdom or answers, I just know my