baby steps
January 28, 2015 at 7:36 pm | Posted in Grief | 13 CommentsTags: death of a baby, gratitude, life after loss, new not so normal, perspective, post traumatic stress disorder
The other day I was alone with a baby. I have not been alone with a baby since my days with Sawyer.
Our neighbor’s baby boy had heart surgery the first week of January. He is home now and doing great. I offered to help. The mom asked if i could stay with the baby while she picked up her other sons from preschool. As she placed the baby in my arms I silently told myself “I can do this.” I held him the entire time his mom was gone and I watched his every breath. He might have almost smiled at me. My neighbor came home, I placed him back in her arms and agreed to come watch him another day. I did it!
13 Comments »
RSS feed for comments on this post. TrackBack URI
Leave a Reply
Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com.
Entries and comments feeds.
A Mourning Mom 
I love this post. I’m sure that mom is grateful for your helping hand. I’m so glad you did it!
Comment by Levy, Hillary— January 28, 2015 #
So wonderful!! Xo
Comment by Kelcey— January 28, 2015 #
What a lucky baby for having some quality time with you. Xoxo
Comment by plugging along— January 28, 2015 #
A baby step, but a very important one. Good for you!
Comment by Aimee Yermish— January 28, 2015 #
I would say the baby boy was one luck y dude!!!
Comment by Kim— January 28, 2015 #
Lucky him, lucky you.
Comment by Patty— January 28, 2015 #
Oh goodness… This is beautiful! You are amazing!
Comment by Kristen— January 28, 2015 #
Of course you can do it!
Comment by Aunt Julie— January 28, 2015 #
Dear Lanie – This is truly a triumph and I hope you will experience other such great moments. I sense how hesitant you must have been and I am grateful that you did it. Do it again often; it’ll be appreciated by your neighbor and give you satisfaction. With love, Cornelia
Comment by Cornelia Levine— January 29, 2015 #
xo
Comment by Sara— January 29, 2015 #
You, too, are a rockstar! 😉
Comment by SusanFB— January 29, 2015 #
Lucky little guy to have your helpful arms
Comment by Daphne— January 29, 2015 #
So proud of you. You are amazing.
Comment by Amy— January 29, 2015 #