For Skybie, mummydreamer, Ahurani and RockingBaker
I'm sorry to include you all in one message. It's just that I'm thinking of all of you as you near the anniversaries of the birth and deaths of your beautiful, cherished babies, Jack, Josiah, Hayley and Sophie.
I know how difficult it is in the lead up to the anniversary. You relive each day as though it's happening again. I found it difficult on the day, not just the date. Be gentle with yourselves and let the tears fall as they will. I found the lead up worse than the actual day, but everyone is different.
I know we've all had different experiences. Some stillbirth, some death just after birth or SIDS. We share the endless grief, love and pride in our babies no longer with us.
I wish you lots of love, support and strength in the upcoming days and weeks. Cry, remember and rejoice in the love for your darling child. I am so sorry your babies aren't home with you planning their first birthday. I know how heartbreaking that is. I hope you are all able to do something lovely to honour them on their birthdays.
For anyone else who lost their darling baby this time last year, who I have not mentioned, I am sorry and wish you strength and peace as well.