The Only Way Around is Through

Over the last nine years, I've had eight pregnancies. Two ended in the births of my daughters, Lily (8) and Ella (5). Five have ended in losses between 5 and 16 weeks. Chemical pregnancy, miscarriage, missed miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, and late miscarriage are all part of my history. Finally, my 8th and final pregnancy, brought us our baby boy, Will, who has Down syndrome. With the loss of Olivia at 16 weeks on October 5, 2014, I turned to writing as a way to work through the challenges.

Thursday, January 22, 2015

The Giraffe

December 6, 2014

My mom and I have a tradition of going to a holiday craft bazaar on the first Saturday of December. In past years we chose a diaper bag and special blankets for Lily and Ella when I was pregnant or they were babies. Today we tried a new event on a whim and I went in without a second thought. The first stand was selling adorable crocheted stuffed dolls. I nonchalantly admired them and then I saw it. It was an adorable pink crocheted giraffe. I had to walk away. I knew I would have bought that giraffe for Olivia if she were still alive.

The Only Way Around is Through

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Thursday, January 22, 2015

The Giraffe

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