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Parents of lost babies and potential of all kinds: come here to share the technicolour, the vividness, the despair, the heart-broken-open, the compassion we learn for others, having been through this mess — and see it reflected back at you, acknowledged and understood.

Thanks to photographer Xin Li and to artist Stephanie Sicore for their respective illustrations and photos.

for one and all > My beautiful baby is with the angels...

My beautiful baby boy, 12 days old joined the angels on January 8 after no indications of being unhealthy. He simply stopped breathing while we were on an outing. We will have his funeral service and burial tomorrow. I have just been informed of this site and hope to find support and comfort here over the coming weeks and months.
January 15, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterJen
Oh Jen, my heart goes out to you. I'm so sad for your loss, so sorry that you find yourself here. I hope you find some snippets of support and comfort here.

Thinking of you.
January 15, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterErica
Jen I am just so very sorry. I hate seeing new people arrive here. I really wished back in August that my Hope would be the last baby to die. I'm always so shattered to hear of another little lost baby. My heart breaks with yours.
Sally
January 15, 2009 | Unregistered Commentersally
Jen...i am so sorry about your wee boy.

like the others said, it's an awful thing to "welcome" someone here...not a place anyone wants to be or wants anyone to have to be. but we are, in our own way, a deep support to each other, a place where the hurt doesn't need to be hidden. i hope you will find some solace in being less alone, at least, as you grieve your son and find your way.

and...only if you want to talk about him...what was his name?
January 19, 2009 | Registered Commenterbon
Sending you so much love and peace. I am so sorry that you have had to join us. May you find comfort here.

With love and hope,

Carly x
February 8, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterCarly
Oh, Jen, if you're still with us... I'm late to this but I wanted to say I'm so sorry you're here with us, but I hope you can find some light here, when you're ready. Surround yourself with whatever you need to get through the days, and remember that we're always here if you need an ear that fully, completely understands.
February 14, 2009 | Unregistered Commenterkate
I too am sorry to use the word welcome, but I am comforted that you have found Glow in the Woods and this incredibly supportive community. We are here however you need us. Sending love to you at this sad, sad time.

Gal
February 15, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterGal