Rainbow after the storm

July 9th, 2013 is a day that my family will never forget.  It's the day my youngest daughter gave birth to her first son, Camden, he was a stillborn born at 21 weeks.  The almost six years since then have been a difficult journey for my daughter but I am so happy to report that on May 8th 2019 she got her rainbow baby.  A healthy baby boy, Cameron was born.  Born just four days before Mother's Day his birth has shone a bright light on a very dark place.  I think that must be why they are called rainbow babies, the babies born after the loss, because they bring such joy to the parents. 

Today my daughter shared this on her Facebook page:

For the past 6 years Mother’s Day has always been difficult for me remembering the loss of my first son. I felt like part of my heart was gone and I would never truly be happy again. As I sit here now I wonder why I ever doubted God, it’s been so very hard all these years but he heard my cries and prayers and loves me so much that he blessed me with my second beautiful son just 4 days before Mother’s Day. I am so thankful for all of my family and friends that were there for me through my entire pregnancy and have help ease my worries and fears. Because of your support and strength from God I am able to sit here now and stare at my amazing little boy and finally feel like a real mother. 

This picture perfectly captures the moment immediately after Cameron was born:


It was a delicate pregnancy.  She was listed as high risk because of her prior pregnancy.  It meant more doctor visits than usual, a regular OB and a high risk one.  Also her nerves always being on edge and she's also somewhat of a self proclaimed hypochondriac LOL.  There were some ups and downs with the baby's father along the way and the weeks leading up to his birth were full of uncertainties about his presence and involvement in the birth of his first born son.  I am happy to report that he was there through it all and he's demonstrated that he will be.  If I'm being honest my biggest concern all along was for my daughter, to make sure that she was loved and would be taken care of the way she deserves to be. 
Well this picture captures the very moment when I knew everything was going to be okay.














Now let's meet Cameron, our little rainbow after the storm.



Mother's Day 2019 has been a very special day for my family.  We have this new little blessing to celebrate and love on. 

That's it for now.