Today I made a very exciting announcement
That I am growing a rainbow
Our shining star in heaven above
Has sent a bump for us to love
And at 15 weeks I do have a bump
I have deliberated for the last 10 weeks
As to whether or not this baby would be a blog baby
Or at the least a blog bump
Of course she will
It is what I do
I write
I share
And I hope that in doing so it might help someone
Travelling this path behind me
What I have learned through losing Tilda
And miscarrying our first rainbow baby
Is that not everyone gets a rainbow
Not everyone gets the baby they dream of
The family they long for
With this in mind
I will mark all of my rainbow posts
With the Growing A Rainbow logo
So that people can choose whether or not to read
Not everyone gets their rainbow
And I know how painful it can be
When people shout out about their pregnancy
Their babies
So please only read what you want to read
When you feel strong enough to read it
I want this bump to be a blog bump
This baby, I pray, a blog baby
But I understand if people cannot read
I am hoping and praying that I get mine
And that this time our baby might be here to stay
To grow
Filled with the love and blessing of her sibling in the sky
PS – please read the article I have linked to from Still Standing Magazine, it is a powerful and moving read. Thank you x
Congratulations on your exciting news. It is so thoughtful of you to still think of others during this time and I wish you all the love and happiness in the world as this new chapter begins in your families book. Matilda Mae is obviously looking down on you 🙂 xx
Firstly, what lovely news. I can only imagine how many emotions you must be going through all at once. I will keep everything crossed for you that it all goes well over the coming weeks. Secondly how selfless to consider the feelings of those who may find a growing rainbow too painful to read about. Your children must be so very proud of you. Take care of yourself xx
So thrilled for you all, look forward to seeing you and your bump at BritMums if you’re going?
So many Congratulations Jennie. Once again thinking of others before yourself. I look forward to reading all about your bump journey – in all its glorious technicolor!
Much love xx
Amazing news, and sensitively brought. This baby will be so very loved, by earth and heaven alike – and already is of course. Praying for a healthy pregnancy and happy times with this blog baby. xx
Congratulations. I am so happy for you xxxx
Could not be happier for you… Matilda’s memory will be a blessing and the future has so many wonderful things in store for your amazing family… Cannot wait to read more of your exciting news, you deserve the best xxx
Jennie, I have been reading your blog since last September. It was with tears I read about Matilda becoming a star in heaven and how you and your family have coped with your loss. Your story shook me and contributed to the fact we are adding to the brood , I am now 15 weeks pregnant too and looking forward to reading about your blog bump. Lots of love
Cecilia
Fabulous news – I regularly check on your posts and am so pleased that there is such a glimmer of hope to you and your family – you will never forget your little girl and I pray that your little rainbow helps to heal you and your families broken hearts and let you experience pure joy again xxx
Thinking of you every day Jennie x
This is such a kind idea. So good of you to be sensitive, a lot of people wouldn’t think of others at a time like this.
I was thinking of doing something similar for my posts that might cause distress, though I doubt any logo I make will be so gorgeous! xxx
OMG, I am sooooo thrilled to read your wonderful post. What lovely, well deserved, and welcome good news! Hurray!!! So thoughtful of you to be thinking of others at a time like this too. You must have a whirl of emotions going on at the moment, but I’m sure your rainbow will bring smiles xxxxx
Typical you- looking out for everyone. I am so proud to know you
xxx
I agree that rainbows don’t happen for everyone and I too am conscious of not over doing my pregnancy on my blog but I don’t think anyone could begrudge you a little happiness growing a rainbow. I can’t wait to follow your journey xx
Thank you x I am looking forward to following your journey too x