October 15th again....

[Spivey]

Today is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day.

The time is flying by. It's been 4 years since we found out that one of our twin daughters had passed. Some of you may remember the thread from last year. My daughter will be 4 in December and she talks about her sister quite a bit.

We lost a second child almost 2 years ago but our son was born earlier this year and is doing great.

I bring this up simply to offer an ear (or shoulder) to those who may need it.

I pray that none of you have to go through this, but I pray that those who have know that they know they are not alone.

 

[mretzloff]

I am sorry to hear about your loss. I can only imagine how difficult it must be to lose a child.

 

[ouch]

Another club no one wants to be a member of. I'm in it twice.

What could have been.......

 

[MickToley]

My condolences to you and your family. Sorry for your losses Sir. God bless.

 

[Spivey]

Another club no one wants to be a member of. I'm in it twice.

What could have been.......

I know. Sometimes it breaks my heart to watch my daughter at a mirror, knowing her twin would probably look just like her.

 

[ouch]

I know. Sometimes it breaks my heart to watch my daughter at a mirror, knowing her twin would probably look just like her.

For me, the saddest part is that my daughter is an only child. She lost more than anyone. She also has the rare distinction of having her last remaining grandparent pass away on the day she was born. One door opens, another closes.

 

[Austin]

Tim, my thoughts are with you and your lovely wife.

 

[BlackAngus]

My ex and I lost our infant son 10 year ago. It is indeed like a club no one wants to be in. Thanks for posting this.

 

[Swampfox]

Tim, I am sorry to hear about this, but I like your attitude to it. I can't possibly comprehend what it is like to lose a child, since my wife and I are apparently cannot have any.

 

[Obsessed]

Reading these posts made me incredibly sad. My heart goes out to all of you who have lost children.

 

[GDCarrington]

My condolences for all your losses.

 

[Texas Don]

Losing a child is the most traumatic experience one can go through. It is totally against nature. Children should bury their parents, not the other way around. I lost my only 2 children as adults. Neither reached their 40th birthday. You think at first that losing an adult child isn't quite as bad as losing an infant because at least you have memories. It's just as bad.

 

[ackvil]

Losing a child is the most traumatic experience one can go through. It is totally against nature. Children should bury their parents, not the other way around. I lost my only 2 children as adults. Neither reached their 40th birthday. You think at first that losing an adult child isn't quite as bad as losing an infant because at least you have memories. It's just as bad.

I never thought I would have such company, Spivey. I lost my first son who was born with a heart defect when he was 9 months old. I lost my third son when he was 22 - he died of a drug overdose on his first wedding anniversary. The pain of losing one child is immense. Losing two, the pain is unbearable.

I have two wonderful sons and I thank God every day that he protects them. But even after all of the years (40+ for my first son, and ten for my middle son) I still long for these boys and feel so sad when their birthdays come up.