After losing our first child in Feb and our second in April of last year, I starting searching on the computer for information or support. Never in a million years could I have imagined that I would become part of one of the most wonderful supportive, loving & caring communities ever. For a long time I just read other blogs and slowly I began to comment on a few, until finally I decided to start my own. That first post was a year ago today. Today, only 2 days away from the due date of my precious miracle baby girl.
Prior to finding this outlet, I was at such a loss. I knew that my friends and family loved me and felt bad, but they really just didn't understand. Some tried to, some didn't. As time passed I felt like by the way everyone was acting, that I should be getting "over it", but I was only falling further. Then this community gave me hope. I found blogs like Ashley's, Ella's, Tracy's, Erica's , Mary's & Dawn's. Women who had suffered like me (or more than I could imagine) and pushed through only to see their dreams come true. Each day I prayed for their little ones and rejoiced as each one welcomed their precious baby into the world. Their stories and success allowed me to believe that I too would have my rainbow baby and their love and support have helped get to the point where I am days away from realizing this dream.
I found women who were at the same point in their journey as I, and we supported one another as we found (or didn't) find answers and have been there for each other as we struggled through losses or celebrated finding out we were pregnant. Without women like Nicole, Cheryl, Laura, Wendy, Christa, Stephanie & Kate(Lucky), who have been with me from the start of this journey, I'm not sure I ever would have survived. They have lifted my spirits & supported me and I am beyond blessed to have them with me during this journey. But most of all, I am grateful that they have allowed me to be part of theirs. In this one year, I have watched them grow stronger and their courage has given me strength.
Upon learning I was pregnant for the 3rd time in 8 months, I was blessed to meet Em, CeCe & Photogrl all of whom (alongside and Kate(Lucky) & I) are anxiously awaiting the arrival of our little miracles any moment now. Being so close in our due dates, these woman have shared in the terrible first trimester fears, the first movements and the hope that comes with each passing day. Every time I sign on to my blog I hold my breath in anticipation of whether or not they have gone in to labor or their baby(ies) has arrived. I can not wait to meet these little ones as I pray for their safe & healthy delivery.
Finally, I only hope that my story can do for my newer followers, what these ladies have done for me. I hope that my comments can encourage each of you still on this journey and know that I am praying that God answers your prayers. Even though I mention specific blogs, all of them have had an impact on me and I am grateful to every women who has chosen to share there story. Each of you has allowed me to realize that I am not alone in this. In just this one year, this blog has given me more than I could ever have asked for. Thank you for being there for me and becoming such wonderful friends.
I do ask that each of you currently prays for Janet and Shandrea at this time. What makes you all so amazing is your ability to lift one another up, and right now these ladies need that.
God Bless
Prior to finding this outlet, I was at such a loss. I knew that my friends and family loved me and felt bad, but they really just didn't understand. Some tried to, some didn't. As time passed I felt like by the way everyone was acting, that I should be getting "over it", but I was only falling further. Then this community gave me hope. I found blogs like Ashley's, Ella's, Tracy's, Erica's , Mary's & Dawn's. Women who had suffered like me (or more than I could imagine) and pushed through only to see their dreams come true. Each day I prayed for their little ones and rejoiced as each one welcomed their precious baby into the world. Their stories and success allowed me to believe that I too would have my rainbow baby and their love and support have helped get to the point where I am days away from realizing this dream.
I found women who were at the same point in their journey as I, and we supported one another as we found (or didn't) find answers and have been there for each other as we struggled through losses or celebrated finding out we were pregnant. Without women like Nicole, Cheryl, Laura, Wendy, Christa, Stephanie & Kate(Lucky), who have been with me from the start of this journey, I'm not sure I ever would have survived. They have lifted my spirits & supported me and I am beyond blessed to have them with me during this journey. But most of all, I am grateful that they have allowed me to be part of theirs. In this one year, I have watched them grow stronger and their courage has given me strength.
Upon learning I was pregnant for the 3rd time in 8 months, I was blessed to meet Em, CeCe & Photogrl all of whom (alongside and Kate(Lucky) & I) are anxiously awaiting the arrival of our little miracles any moment now. Being so close in our due dates, these woman have shared in the terrible first trimester fears, the first movements and the hope that comes with each passing day. Every time I sign on to my blog I hold my breath in anticipation of whether or not they have gone in to labor or their baby(ies) has arrived. I can not wait to meet these little ones as I pray for their safe & healthy delivery.
Finally, I only hope that my story can do for my newer followers, what these ladies have done for me. I hope that my comments can encourage each of you still on this journey and know that I am praying that God answers your prayers. Even though I mention specific blogs, all of them have had an impact on me and I am grateful to every women who has chosen to share there story. Each of you has allowed me to realize that I am not alone in this. In just this one year, this blog has given me more than I could ever have asked for. Thank you for being there for me and becoming such wonderful friends.
I do ask that each of you currently prays for Janet and Shandrea at this time. What makes you all so amazing is your ability to lift one another up, and right now these ladies need that.
God Bless
15 comments:
Ella said...
Happy blogiversary! I'm so glad you have your sweet, healthy baby girl almost ready to be born on such a meaningful day. What a difference a year makes. I wish we didn't have to travel this road to get to our babies, but I'm glad you found me and other women who shared such pain to get through it all.
Can't wait to hear about your new arrival!!!
Erica said...
Dawn, you are so sweet! Happy blogiversary!
(I clicked on Janet's blog but her latest post was June.....Did she go into labor early?)
Wendy said...
awwwwe you're so sweet! You are one of the first blogs I had ever read in this bloggy world and I was completely hooked on following your journey which then branched out to the other ladies. I am so happy to have shared it all with you from the beginning and thank you for being so honest and so real about all that happens down this path that not a lot of ppl would understand. I am so excited for you to meet your beautiful girl finally - and I look forward to reading all of your posts about mommyhood and all the good stuff after that :)
Fumbling towards Motherhood said...
Thank you so much Dawn. It has truly been a blessing to meet you and share in your journey. Your words of support and encouragement mean so much to me. I am so glad we all found each other. I wish you all the best in the coming weeks. I can't wait to see the first pics of your little girl! Take care. Christa xo
Amy said...
Happy Blogiversary!!! I'm so glad I found your blog on here. You have given me so much hope that there is a rainbow baby in my future!! Its unfortunate we had to meet this way but I'm so glad to have you along for this journey!!! Only two more days until your baby girl is due!!! What a wonderful gift to recieve!
StephaE said...
#1 I have been trying to leave you comments on EVERYTHING, but my BB doesn't let me. I need your email address. There is so much I want to email you about and I DON'T HAVE IT!
#2 I cried when I read this. This road has been hard, and sucky, and ugh...but without women like you it would have been even harder. Thank you for the link to my page. I appreciate it. And I am glad that although our situations have sucked, that we have all found comfort in eachother.
#3 LIKE I said earlier...I need your email address StephaEspo@gmail.com (ASAP) :)
Laura said...
Just so you know--you've been an important part of my journey, and I look forward to continuing to follow your story as you await the arrival of your Baby Girl! God bless!
CeCe said...
Beautiful post. So glad we've *met*. Sending lot of happy baby vibes your way.
Me said...
Happy Blogiversary! I'll be thinking of you and I wish you a boringly uncomplicated L&D! Keep us updated!
{{hugs}}
Auntie Sissy said...
Your baby ticker says you are 40 weeks today. I am so excited for you! I am glad you are doing what you want to do with the home birth as well. I hope it is wonderful for you in every way.
And thank you so much for sharing your story. You have inspired me, and supported me greatly through my struggles and my current pregnancy. Thank you again, and God Bless!
Tracy said...
Happy anniversary! And wow on the 40 weeks!!
Photogrl said...
Happy Blogiversary!!
This community is just filled with such wonderful people, it is amazing.
Thank you for the shout out...I, too, log in to my reader everyday wondering if you've had the little one yet!
Kailyn's Mommy said...
That is so sweet! I remember first starting my blog and you were one of my first blogger buddies to share in my journey. You were always SO supportive and all of you ladies really helped make my journey to motherhood much easier.
I can't wait to see pics of your lil angel. I she here yet or going to be fashionably late like my little Kailyn?>?
xo
LuckyOnce said...
Happy blogoversary. I've really enjoyed keeping up with your journey as well, and am so excited to share a "birth month" with you. Hopefully your little girl is already here and you're enjoying her first days...!
ashley said...
This post is beautiful! I just saw it??? You are too sweet and it is just absolutely amazing how we can all come together and find comfort in each other's words. Helped me through some really tough times as I know it did you.