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I have never shown anyone my babies pictures because they were all deceased for some time by the time the photos were taken...but I have a dear friend visiting this weekend and she asked if I would share my babies with her~through talking about them. She also asked if I woudl show her their photos, to which I got really nervous. She said, "It's okay, you don't have to. Could you show me the clothes they wore, their footprints, and other memorabilia you have instead? I just want to feel close to them"
So, I took out their photos, and showed her my memory boxes. Then for some reason, I just decided to show her their photos. I was afriad to look at her, so I kept my head down at the photos. She didn't say anything for a while, so I eventually looked up and she was crying. She said "Oh April, they are so beautiful. They are not at all what I imagined~they are tiny, perfect babies and they are absolutely beautiful. Thank you so much" To which I started crying, too.
It was really nice to share them with someone who appreciates them, who could see beyond the brusing/blackness and see them as I see them~perfect babies who were born too soon.
I am so glad I shared the photos and my babies with her...
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11-20-2005, 07:56 AM #1
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I showed someone my babies pictures today...
April
Mom to angels: Hannah, Ryan and Abby. 10/24-10/28/03.
Earth Angels: Joey b 5/08/05 and Laura b 5/26/07
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A butterfly lights beside us like a sunbeam. And for a brief moment, Its glory and beauty belong to our world…But then it flies on again, And though we wish it could have stayed, We feel so lucky to have seen it.
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11-20-2005, 09:24 AM #2
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That is so wonderful April! I'm so glad you were able to share your precious babies with another person. (((hugs))) I'm also very happy to hear that she was supportive and loving.
XOXO
TriciaTricia
Blessed with my soul mate on 9/21/1996
Then we were both blessed with:
DD-Sydney 7/29/1997
DS-Ryan b/d 6/25/2004
DS-Joshua 6/25-26/2004
DS-Nathan 1/19/2006
^i^ 6/99 (ectopic) & ^i^ 11/01 (m/c)
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11-20-2005, 11:16 AM #3
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Crying here too.........
Originally Posted by momto3angels
And although I totally understand your reticence, I am so sad that you/anyone has to feel nervous.........keeps their head down......
Berni - mummy to Liam Michael Edwards b.10th May 2000 d.19th May 2000
Born at full term plus 12 days overdue, Liam was 7lb 9.5oz and 22" long.
Medical negligence at his birth.
Its not about finding answers.......its about learning to live with the questions.
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11-20-2005, 04:46 PM #4
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I'm crying as well. I also have not shown anyone Veronica's pictures. Your friend sounds like such a wonderful person.
Val (32) & Carlos (30)
Veronica Rosina Nov 25th - 27th 2004 Born (c-section) at 26.5 weeks because of severe Preeclampsia.
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11-20-2005, 05:59 PM #5
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What a wonderful friend you have April. She truly is an angel.
"Enjoy the little things in life, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things"
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11-20-2005, 06:32 PM #6
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April,
I'm glad that when you were finally ready to share your precious babies that you had someone there who was thoughtful enough to say the right thing at the right time.
Me (38), DH (39)
Trevor James
b/d 11-28-03 at 21w1d and Shane Thomas b/d 11-29-03 at 21w2d, my angels
"Sweet Pea"
and "Pooh" 
born 6-13-05 at 24w5d, my miracles
Countless Clomid & Injectible cycles, 8 IUI's, 2 IVF's, 2 FET's, and three M/C's
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11-21-2005, 04:02 PM #7
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You are so very lucky! My Mom looked at Claire's pics in the hospital, but she didnt say anything! But in hindsight....that was probably the best thing she could have said! I know my Mom...and she doesnt always say the most comforting things, in these situations!
I'm sure they are beautiful....
Tracy
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11-21-2005, 06:59 PM #8
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*tears*
How very special. I am glad she is so loving and understanding.Tha black fog is suffocating me.
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