A friend from nursing school and I have kept in casual contact throughout the years since we graduated and it's always fun to see her cute status updates. New jobs, vacations and throwing out a Congratulations! when you see a pregnancy announcement .... Then total lack of knowing what to say when that pregnancy ends in a loss.
It can be hard to find the words to say to someone who has lost a baby. Whether it's been in the first few weeks of a pregnancy, or the devastation of delivering your full term son- that little soul has touched lives and left it's mark forever in their hearts.
For those of you that don't know, Rainbow Baby is a term for the baby that is born after a loss. Kind of a cute way of saying that this is the rainbow after the storm- these little souls get the good fortune to spend time with their sibling before making their way to Earth.
These pregnancies are a little different, a little more cautious, a little more hesitant. You worry about getting attached and perhaps suffering another loss. You have that extra ounce of worry with every little cramp, kick or lack thereof. You will get unsolicited advice on what you are doing wrong and you will also get some downright rude comments as well.
I've seen Cassie and James handle their loss with such dignity and grace. I'm sure there were more bad days than good, but they've never lashed out or been bitter about their experience. They didn't hide the mementos of their son Dustin from friends and family, they have celebrated him just like any parents do. They've been an beautiful example of love and I'm so happy that I was able to do something for them to celebrate the coming of their little girl, McKenzie.
Cassie wore her bracelet so that Dustin was in the pictures as well, complete with his birthstone, initial and angel wings. This little girl is coming into a world full of love and great parents to welcome her.
