tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558486009931507220.post6160533339417062419..comments2024-03-29T00:59:19.918-05:00Comments on The Windy Wilsons: Right Where I Am - 18 monthsB. Wilson @ Windy {City} Wilsonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17479551028143520755noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558486009931507220.post-51142055943756380542012-06-15T15:09:11.430-05:002012-06-15T15:09:11.430-05:00Thank you for taking time to share where you are.
...Thank you for taking time to share where you are.<br /><br />I can manage to deal with the children who are close to Emma's age now - I can ask and I can chat about them but I most certainly couldn't at 18 months.<br /><br />And yes - crazy. Here in the UK, there was a brief portion of time (when I was expecting my rainbow) where expectant mothers received a "health in pregnancy" grant - a small sum of money to buy things that would increase their health during pregnancy (I guess extra fruit and veg??). I used mine to buy a sleep sensor and baby monitor. I figured my mental health was as valid as my physical wellbeing. So, I relate to being "that"parent.<br /><br />I am glad that B. gives you opportunity to share A.Fireflyforeverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15290560217994184778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558486009931507220.post-46031188840326957152012-06-13T15:37:46.725-05:002012-06-13T15:37:46.725-05:00What you write about being crazy people - that rea...What you write about being crazy people - that really struck home with me. I have made a lot of parenting choices based on things I never would have considered before my first child died (the need to constantly reassure myself that my child is breathing, being a big one).<br /><br />I am so glad that B has brought not only happiness but chances to share and remember your Andrew, too.ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06347057746449071812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558486009931507220.post-78021556267555479292012-06-08T05:06:52.811-05:002012-06-08T05:06:52.811-05:00I was deeply moved by your words today. You have t...I was deeply moved by your words today. You have two beautiful sons and I'm so glad you took part. Sorry I was so late to comment, I've fallen behind.<br />xoHope's Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04984543289642681339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558486009931507220.post-91690584173353313392012-06-07T18:55:01.652-05:002012-06-07T18:55:01.652-05:00Am so with you on the getting to talk about them b...Am so with you on the getting to talk about them because of a subsequent baby. N the crazy. Oh my, I do the crazy.Merryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06338478486624362745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558486009931507220.post-35818253182199616552012-06-07T02:37:03.346-05:002012-06-07T02:37:03.346-05:00Such a beautiful description of how B has brought ...Such a beautiful description of how B has brought hope back into your life but how, of course, he is not a replacement for your dear Andrew. I know I found that, after I'd had another child, people seemed to expect me to be conclusively fixed.<br /><br />The three baby monitor craziness made me smile in a sad kind of a way. I'm sorry that the innocence that would have perhaps let you be more care free was stolen from you.<br /><br />Remembering your son, Andrew xCatherine Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01618295389400457254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558486009931507220.post-20976018383658177662012-06-06T17:28:07.672-05:002012-06-06T17:28:07.672-05:00So beautifully written. I am glad B has give you ...So beautifully written. I am glad B has give you hope.Melissa @ A Dozen Years Laterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01765350904607715883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558486009931507220.post-49708561954643728062012-06-06T09:16:33.000-05:002012-06-06T09:16:33.000-05:00beautifully written.beautifully written.Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17906643480459302192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558486009931507220.post-45829189496331420832012-06-05T17:11:34.065-05:002012-06-05T17:11:34.065-05:00Beautiful post, B. I relate to so much in it. I ho...Beautiful post, B. I relate to so much in it. I hope to be able to put some thoughts together for a "Where I Am 2012" post of my own soon. So much to say, not sure how to say it all eloquently.Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09327445812846183545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558486009931507220.post-44313949192457687022012-06-05T14:44:51.706-05:002012-06-05T14:44:51.706-05:00Much of this rings very true - and the rest may be...Much of this rings very true - and the rest may be in the future for us, too. You are such a wonderful mother to your two boys <3<br /><br />As an aside, any advice about which monitors to buy?SGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10751681504123990038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558486009931507220.post-20369072458021023972012-06-05T14:20:55.475-05:002012-06-05T14:20:55.475-05:00@Unknown
That's beautiful. I love that baby l...@<a href="#c4166104950530939710" rel="nofollow">Unknown</a><br /><br />That's beautiful. I love that baby loss mother's are being acknowledged (in a CA paper, no less!). The article mentions us being a part of a club no one wants to join-- but once there, we're where we belong and welcome. So true. Thanks for sharing.B. Wilson @ Windy {City} Wilsonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17479551028143520755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558486009931507220.post-41661049505309397102012-06-05T14:08:03.045-05:002012-06-05T14:08:03.045-05:00I've been a lurker on your blog for some month...I've been a lurker on your blog for some months now and I always appreciate your honesty about right where you are. I saw this article today in our local newspaper and thought of you.<br /><br />http://www.sacbee.com/2012/06/05/4537834/baby-weight-pillows-help-moms.html<br /><br />It was on the front page of the section and it was one of the first times that I have seen baby loss so featured in an article.Erin Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17466316957209122135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558486009931507220.post-51283057523087160322012-06-05T12:04:16.568-05:002012-06-05T12:04:16.568-05:00I love the way B lets you talk about Andrew, and k...I love the way B lets you talk about Andrew, and keep him with you. One of the unexpected gifts of baby #2 is that it makes it easier to talk about baby #1. Hugs to you, E, and B.Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05946311309467296976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558486009931507220.post-70149417583311051432012-06-05T11:14:29.676-05:002012-06-05T11:14:29.676-05:00It just continues to be so crushing. 18 months la...It just continues to be so crushing. 18 months later and it still burns all the same.<br /><br />Thinking of you momma. :)Lj82https://www.blogger.com/profile/01067562341189588336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558486009931507220.post-18061180815031084672012-06-05T10:55:44.587-05:002012-06-05T10:55:44.587-05:00Another 5th of the month, but this is a big one......Another 5th of the month, but this is a big one...18 months. A year and a half without our baby A's. Everything you wrote rings so true with me. We should totally be "seasoned" parents at this point. The little brothers here now do represent hope, but we are THOSE parents too with extra monitors etc. the fear of losing them is real because we know what's its like, but the love we give to them is endless. A year and a half...wishing today was so very different.Addi's momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13162101241886761065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558486009931507220.post-89883174418730948532012-06-05T10:54:18.624-05:002012-06-05T10:54:18.624-05:00Such a thoughtful post. So beautifully written. I...Such a thoughtful post. So beautifully written. I loved one part in particular, where you spoke of how you get to talk about Andrew more now because of B. In having B you now being able to be with Andrew more. That is beautiful and I think it is what every BL Mama hopes for.<br /><br />I also got a big chuckle out of the neurosis of being a Mama after loss, 3 baby monitors for one living child. My rainbow baby isn't in my arms yet but I have ordered 2 monitors already. Oi. It is good to know we will not be alone in our fear after baby arrives.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing. I loved it.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04765311698457480243noreply@blogger.com