I miss my son Oliver: January 2012

~Don't~
Don't tell me that you understand,
Don't tell me that you know...
Don't tell me that I will surely survive,
How I will surely grow...
Don't tell me this is just a test,
That I am truly blessed...
That I am chosen for the task,
Apart from all the rest...
Don't come at me with answers,
That can only come from me...
Don't tell me how my grief will pass,
That I will soon be free...
Don't stand in pious judgment,
Of the bonds that I must untie..
Don't tell me how to suffer,
And don't tell me how to cry...
My life is filled with selfishness,
My pain is all I see...
But I need you, I need your love,
Unconditionally...
Accept me in my up's and down's,
I need someone to share...
Just hold my hand and let me cry,
And say, My Friend, I care...
~Author Unknown~

Neural tube defects are birth defects of the brain and spinal cord. The two most common neural tube defects are spina bifida and anencephaly. In spina bifida, the fetal spinal column doesn't close completely during the first month of pregnancy. There is usually nerve damage that causes at least some paralysis of the legs. In anencephaly, much of the brain does not develop. Babies with anencephaly are either stillborn or die shortly after birth.
Getting enough folic acid, a type of B vitamin, before and during pregnancy prevents most neural tube defects. Treatments for neural tube defects vary depending on the type of defect.

Poor Oliver had both :( he was so beautiful

Nothing could have prepared me for the death of my son Oliver. I will never be the same. I will carry his name untill i breathe my last breathe

Links

Miscarriage/Stillbirth

The Misdiagnosed Miscarriage
Pregnancy Loss This site is extremely informative and helpful.
Miscarriage Support
Mothering-Miscarriage
Hannah's Prayer Ministries
EctopicPregnancy.com
Healing Jewelry for Miscarriage, Infant Loss, Fertility, Sympathy, Pregnancy and Birth
Handmade Artisan sterling jewelry specializing in jewelry for miscarriage, infant loss, fertility, pregnancy, birth and baby.

Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep
Offering gentle and beautiful photography services in a compassionate and sensitive manner is the heart of this organization.

Post Partum Depression/Anxiety

Postpartum Depression Danger Signs
Baby Blues Connection Resource for Postpartum Blues and Depression
Resources for Perinatal Mood Disorders Compiled by Midwife Pamela Hines
Post Partum Progress

Pregnancy, Birth and Parenting

Tree of Life Childbirth Education and Breastfeeding Counseling Services
Safe Fetus An online reference for medications that are safe or unsafe for your baby.
Sweet Pickles Baby carriers and accessories. (Owned by the founder of Baby Loss and Healing)

Infertility

Genetics and IVF Institute
IVF Infertility.com
Adoption.com

Safe Co-Sleeping

Attachment Parenting
Co-Sleeping Safety

I miss my son Oliver

Sunday, 22 January 2012

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