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Losing a Baby

posted 10 years ago by cybermama1
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I'm very much looking forward to watching this movie tonight. Even though it's been almost 30 years since our little girl Abigail was stillborn due to a strep infection (also at 22 weeks) I've never forgotten her and will always miss her. She was our third daughter and we were lucky enough to be able to conceive a fourth little girl, Chelsea, who has referred to herself as "Abigail's Gift" because she knows our family would have been complete at three! When Chelsea was six month old I wrote this little poem to Abby:

Dearest Abigail,
These days are as full as they can be
With Manda and Molly and little Chelsea
But no day's too busy for me to recall
My Abby, the littlest girl of all
Especially when somebody comments, "Three?"
My heart reminds me of what they can't see
And whenever I'm watching a toddler at play
I wonder what you would be like today
Your sisters are all growing up too fast
But memories of you will always last
Love, Mama

[–] kindred122 10 years ago

I'm so sorry for your loss. I know that means nothing, but I have no words that would mean anything in response to such a loss. Your poem for your sweet Abigail is beautiful.

[–] Tracey73 10 years ago

My heart just broke reading your post. I can't imagine the pain you have went through losing your child. What a beautiful poem you wrote for Abby.

if you're bitter still, ask Him to help you carry on ~ Blue October

[–] alzanden-1 10 years ago

Your poem is beautiful! Including our angel who was also lost at 22 weeks, my inlaws have 6 granddaughters (and 2 grandsons) and she calls our angel their littlest girl :)

[–] RetroWifey 10 years ago

I'm sorry for your loss. Your poem is beautiful.

[–] livininmousa 10 years ago

I join with my fellow posters in expressing my sympathy for yours and your family's loss. Your poem is beautiful. I love that you've honored Abigail here. You keep Abigail's light shining. Good on you Mama. Blessings and peace.

[–] rena165129 10 years ago

I am sorry for your loss. I lost my son Sam William when I was 16 weeks along on 9/13/12. Not a day goes by that I don't miss him and think about him.