Karin,
I just noticed that your little boy and my girl have the same birthday a year apart. I can imagine how special he is. When I lost my girls the hospital in Glg was less than what I could say was emotionally supportive. I'm glad you have nicer memories of spending time with Kathleen.
Bec
I am sorry you had a bad experience with Geelong hospital and probably didn't get the memories you ought to have had. I found the midwifes absolutely amazing, but the doctors... well, they can seem pretty heartless. Right now I just don't like and trust doctors at all. I wish I did... I am sure there are some good ones out there. But anyway, the midwifes were so encouraging. I was really scared to see my little girl after birth, I just didn't know what to expect, what she would look like, but the midwife really encouraged me to hold her. I probably would have anyway, but I am glad she encouraged me. I would have regretted it for the rest of my life if I hadn't. I feel embarrased even mentioning it now that I hesitated to hold her, but that is the truth... The midwife also took pictures of us and Kathleen while she was still alive, and got her hands- and footprints. We really did have the perfect midwife for which I am so thankful.

Take care.
Karin