Some of you may know that October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month and, more sepcifically, October 15 is a special remembrance day for all infants who have passed away.
What does this mean exactly?
During the month of October, there are many memorial ceremonies for any infant who has been lost due to miscarriage, SIDS, genetic disorders or other life-threatening medical diseases. In my area, there is also a fundraising walk with funds going towards education for health professionals, grief support groups, perinatal hospices/comfort care programs and memory boxes.
I lost my daughter more than three years ago (more details inside CF), and I am lucky in that I was involved in a perinatal comfort care program, which was the best decision for my family. I had so many compassionate and aware health professionals involved in my care and the care of my baby, with some very small exceptions. I know not everyone has that experience, and that is exactly why I was so impressed when I attended the Memorial walk last weekend. They raised over $60K, and even more than that, there was a huge sense of community, support, and understanding towards all of us who were there, in different stages of grief.
Please use this CF to remember all those loved babies and their families who survive them. Do you have an angel baby? What's your experience? Has one of your friends or family members gone through something similar?
(Sorry, I feel like I'm rambling and at a loss for words today. Hopefully this CF makes sense.)
Posted with permission of LJ Summers.