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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.

ttc | pregnancy | birth after loss > Mindy and Jeanette..

..where are you and how are you doing?

Thinking about you (and worrying for you) often. I know you're very close now. I'm wondering if that's making it easier for you, or harder?
July 16, 2010 | Unregistered Commentermoops
I believe Jeannette's induction was scheduled for yesterday (Thursday). Mindy mentioned she may take a break because things were hard, but her section is scheduled for Monday, I think.

I too am thinking about you two and your families and wishing you well.
July 16, 2010 | Unregistered Commentereliza
Yes, Jeannette's was yesterday. I am believing no news is good news.

I have been thinking about both of you. Sending many good thoughts and prayers to you and your families. Can't wait to "meet" your little ones.
July 16, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterAngela
Count me in too. I've been thinking of both of you, wondering and hoping.
July 16, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterSarah H
Count me in too. I am away, and have limited internet access, but have been checking in periodically. My heart hopes for you.

Paula
July 16, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterPaula
I went to Jeanette's blog and under the comments what looks like an IRL friend had posted:

"I hope it is all right to post this on behalf of Jeanette. I received the following text yesterday Friday 16th at 22:50: "Earnest George born 9.10pm, 7lb1oz. Everyone well.""

Congrats to Jeanette and family and welcome to Earnest!.Isn't It is wonderful to get some good news about a baby here?
July 17, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterCara
Thank you for sharing Cara. I am so glad everything went well.
July 17, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterAngela
Oh he is just gorgeous, congrats Jeanette!
Just wanted to check in myself with you lovely ladies, everything is all set for c-section on Tuesday morning in the early AM. Just 2 more days of waiting and we're there! Feeling scared and anticipatory. Had an NST on Thursday last just to calm my nerves, baby did very well, and we cant wait to meet her. Wish me luck!!
Hugs to all,
Mindy
July 18, 2010 | Unregistered Commentermindy
Hi Guys! Yes, I'm home and Ernest is here in my arms, I can barely believe it. Mindy you are very much in my thoughts right now and I'm going to be holding you there tight until I hear news.
This place is amazing, thank you guys for so much love and support. x
July 18, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterJeanette
2 days - you can make it Mindy. Happy to hear baby is doing well.

Your Ernest is adorable Jeanette.

You two give me hope - love to both of you,
July 18, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterAngela
Jeanette - he's beautiful. I am so so happy for you & your family.
Mindy - I have so much faith that on Tuesday we'll have a similar post from you. And I can't wait.

Angela is right - there is so much hope here.

much love,
July 18, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterSarah H
Oh Jeanette Ernest is beautiful! Congratulations!!!


Mindy I have everything I can cross crossed for you. .Much love

Paula
July 18, 2010 | Unregistered Commenterpaula
Congratulations, Jeanette! Baby Ernest is just precious! I am so happy and relieved for you.

And, Mindy, you are in my thoughts. I can't wait to read your announcement soon!
July 19, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterSteph
Congratulations Jeanette! What wonderful news.

Mindy - I am thinking of you and abiding with you these last couple of days.
July 19, 2010 | Unregistered Commentergmh217
Jeanette, he's a peach! Just gorgeous. I am so happy and relieved that he is arrived safe and sound and lovely.

Mindy - I am thinking thinking thinking of you today, darling. And of course tomorrow.

Much love to you all.
July 19, 2010 | Unregistered Commentereliza
Mindy - all my good thoughts are going your way.

Jeannette - wonderful news! Earnest is gorgeous.

And I agree with everyone above, you guys give me loads of hope.

love to you
July 19, 2010 | Unregistered Commenterrachel
sorry, spelled your name wrong Jeanette. And Ernest is gorgeous.
July 19, 2010 | Unregistered Commenterrachel
Yay for Ernest! Welcome to the world. So happy for you all.

Mindy, good luck tomorrow, I'll be thinking of you.
July 19, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterMonique
Mindy - Good luck. I'm thinking of you today. Maddie x
July 19, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterMaddie
Jeanette, Ernest is so beautiful. I am so happy that he has arrived safely! Congratulations!

Mindy, I am praying that today went well. I hope baby V s safe in your arms.

This week has been so full of hope with new little babies. Another babylost mama I know had her little girl this past week. It certainly lifts the spirits.
July 20, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterKathryn
Jeanette, I'm so very, very happy for you! I can see why you are smitten! That adorable little scrunched up face.. melts my heart. And now you can take the quilt off your head and wrap Ernest in it.. ;)

I'm a little late back to my own thread but I'm doing a happy dance for you and your family. It's so, so lovely to know that the universe can be good to the people it has hurt so much.

Bless you. Well done. Hurrah! xxx
July 22, 2010 | Unregistered Commentermoops