I THINK ABOUT HIM OFTEN

I often wonder how many people have read this blog. I hope it has helped them! I still think about my little boy and the experience........

A SPECIAL THANKS TO THE PERINATAL LOSS UNIT

I had the most wonderful support from the perinatal loss unit - thank you so much! You are doing a wonderful job - keep it up!

A NEW BABY AFTER JACQUES

For me, one of the best things was to try for another baby. No,it doesn't replace the baby that you lose, but it sure does help the healing process. I am a firm believer that everything happens for a reason! I believe that it just wasn't little Jacques' time to come, but we now have a beautiful 4 year old boy. I strongly recommend trying for another baby when something like this happens. And yes, I was petrified during my pregnancy with my 4 year old, but I got through it. Lifes challenges definitely make us stronger.

HELPING OTHERS

I got an email today from someone who read this blog. Her step-daughter recently lost a baby (1 day old) at 32 weeks. She said that reading my blog really helped. It feels good to hear this, as this was my main objective in doing this blog - to help others.

CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT

At the hospital memorial service, they gave us a beautiful Christmas ornament. Each year we hang it on the tree in memory of him. He was born 4 days after Christmas.

ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY

On his first birthday, my dear friend who had been in the birth with me, came around to my house. She was so sweet, she brought candles, cake and a card. We cried together, but I think it was good. She constantly told me how much the experience had touched her life...that same dear friend, passed away a few years later!

THERE IS ALWAYS A JEWEL IN A CHALLENGE

The challenges that life brings to us always have a gift in them. We just need to find the jewel!