[cross-post from Lost Innocents] It’s standard practice in the United States (I can’t speak for other countries, but I assume most of the West is similar) to wait to announce a pregnancy until you have reached 12-13 weeks, i.e. the end of the first trimester. This is so ubiquitous that it’s rarely questioned. Since a … Continue reading Delaying Pregnancy Announcements
miscarriage
Six years ago
Six years ago I was in labor with our baby Andrew. He had died 12 days before and we induced labor in the hospital so I wouldn't risk miscarrying on Christmas Eve or something. It was our second miscarriage in 8 months. I was losing hope that Pickles would have a baby brother or sister. … Continue reading Six years ago
Remembering
My thoughts on Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day as posted on Lost Innocents. Light a candle at 7:00 PM to participate in the international wave of light in remembrance of our lost babies. * * * * * Today is October 15th, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. It's been over six years since … Continue reading Remembering
Tuesday
I am really enjoying these roses! Perhaps by next year I can grow some of my own. The little ones are sick so much of my time has been consumed with holding and comforting. I keep thinking of all of the things on my huge to-do list (the long range one, not the one that … Continue reading Tuesday
God’s Providence
Everyone knows the story of the Apostle Thomas being late to the resurrection, so to speak. I always felt embarrassed on his behalf and rather sorry for him. I mean, bless his heart. Poor Thomas carried on with the tradition by being late for the Dormition and burial of Mary, the Theotokos. Every other apostle … Continue reading God’s Providence
Five Years
also published on Lost Innocents Five years ago today I sat in the cold, scuffed exam room with my purse clutched in front of me and heard the words, "I'm sorry, there was no movement [on the ultrasound]." When we got to the car I cried so hard I thought I would tear the lining … Continue reading Five Years
Counting down…
We're less than a week from birth now. I'm scheduled to have a c-section next Friday, the 22nd, at noon. I can't wait to finally "meet" this baby girl! We'll send out an announcement (with name!) when she is born. I wanted to make a nice layette for her coming-home. The blanket is a white-on-white … Continue reading Counting down…
Recent goings on
This past week has been mostly about finishing up projects and orders and trying to sneak in a few other things I needed wanted to do. Last week I got an order from St. Tikhon's Monastery/Seminary Bookstore for some toy censers! I mailed them five on Monday: 1 with bells on the outside, 1 with … Continue reading Recent goings on
In memory…
Innocent +3/31/11 Andrew +11/30/11 Gabriel +6/6/14 Demetrius +10/26/14
October 15th: International Wave of Light
(Posted on Lost Innocents) October 15th is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, the day set aside to remember those babies who died before birth or shortly after. In every time zone across the world candles are lit at 7 PM, and kept lit for at least an hour, in remembrance of these sweet souls. … Continue reading October 15th: International Wave of Light
