Thursday, October 15, 2009

Please Remember

Today October 15 is a very important day for many many people. Today is the National Day of Remembrance for pregnancy and infant loss. Today is a day to remember all babies who have died because of a miscarriage (at any week), stillbirths, SIDS, or any other infant death. Tonight at 7:00(your time) light a candle for 1 hour to honor all babies lost. This way there will be a continuous "wave of light" to remember all our babies.

So today please say an extra prayer for somebody you know who has lost a baby at any age, say a prayer for their baby and for the parents as well. It will mean a lot to each of us who have gone through this.

Today I will remember the baby that I lost through miscarriage a little over a year ago when I was nine weeks pregnant.

Will you please leave me a comment and let me know who you will be remembering today. Or if you would like share your story with me.

19 comments:

Lisa said...

Hi Jen,
Not only will I be remembering the child that we lost back on Feb 25, 2004, but I will also be taking a moment when I light that candle to remember your sweet child. Hugs to you on this special day!!

Blessings,
Lisa

Remembering all babies that were taken way too soon...

Elana Kahn said...

I'm remembering the one I lost on Feb 1, 2008 at 5 1/2 weeks, and of course I am remembering yours as well. *hugs*

Janet said...

Thanks Jen! Today I will be remembering my two babies that we lost. I hope you don't mind but I pretty much stole your blog posting today and posted it on my own blog to promote awareness. I wish my arms could reach across the mid-west to give you a big hug today! I've been a follower for a long time but never commented.

Sara said...

Tonight I will light my candle for my firstborn, Samuel. I am also thinking of you and your sweet baby today.

Suzie said...

Thinking and praying for you today Jenny.

I will be lighting my candle for my precious baby boy, Cooper Allen, born January 7th, 2008, and he lived for two amazing days.

Praying for all babies, parents, and families.

5th Belle Avenue said...

I am thinking about you and praying for you today. Thank you for posting this, many of us who have not experienced the loss of a precious infant or fetus are not aware that today marks something so significant. I will be praying for you and those who have experienced this; I simply cannot imagine the pain. Praying for all babies and families.

M said...

I will be remembering with you Jen. (((HUGS)))

I am remembering the child we lost at 7w3d last August.

Too often we have to grieve these losses alone, thank you for acknowledging this day of remembrance.

Take care...

Anonymous said...

I will be lighting a candle and saying a prayer for my fellow sisters who has experinenced any loss...(((HUGS)))

Jodi said...

I will be thinking of you and remembering my loss on July 9, 2009. Unfortunately I know many women and families who have gone through this, and will be thinking of all of them!

Sarah said...

(((hugs)))) I'll keep you and your little angel in my prayers today.

Amanda Hoyt said...

In loving memory of your sweet Baby Coin.
In loving memory of our Noah Joel lost at 9 1/2 weeks on 3/26/08.
Hugs and prayers,
Amanda

Amy said...

Thanks for sharing this day with me. I am over at my blog celebrating my year when something like this is way more important. Thanks for sharing this. I ask my Mom for a candle and we are going to do this. I am going to do it in memory for you a few blogging friends I know, and one of my friends.

Googies Girl said...

I will light a candle tonight in honor of your sweet Baby Coin and one for my first born, Emma, who we lost at 21 weeks into the pregnancy and all others that have & will walked this road. Thank you for promoting this special day through your blog.
Thinking of you!
Marian

Christina said...

I plan on remembering your baby and my best friend's 2 babies that she's lost.

ANDREA said...

Two days ago my aunt called me to tell me that her daughter lost her baby, she was almost 5 months pregnant. And today she had to deliever her sweet baby!
Prayers to all of you that have had to go through losing your Sweet ANGELS!

Andrea

Louise said...

My nephew lost a daughter,Kia Cheyenne, last year at 18 weeks. And my sister's loss in 1981.We never forget. God Bless You.I have been following your blog since right after your tragic losses.

RN Mama said...

Hi Jen:)

Today I will be remembering 2 babies that my sister has lost. I will also be thinking of you, blog sister!

Oh, and you should definitely try spin! Since you have control of the "tension" on the bike it can be as hard of easy as you want it to be. Who knows, you might love it!

Steph said...

Remembering baby Coin with you & missing my own little O's.

(((HUGS))) to you & all the women who've expirienced loss.

Ericka said...

I know I am a day late, but wanted to respond. (I did join this group on FB too). Last night I remembered (and shed some tears) for my 3 babies. I had a chemical pregnancy with IVF #1, an ectopic pregnancy (that ruptured at 9 weeks requiring emergency surgery) with IVF #2 and an ectopic pregnancy with IVF #3. IVF #4, 5 and 6 and FET #1 were all BFNs. I am, however, also very blessed with an amazing, beautiful 2 year old girl who I conceived naturally 3 months after IVF #5 (after 7 1/2 yrs of ttc).