Lauren's Blog: memories

Monday, August 24, 2009

memories

My sweet blogger friend, Nan, has a beautiful garden that she's planted in memory of her 3 Angel Babies ~ Shelby, Megan, and Lynne. Nan sent me this picture that she took Sunday of 4 new blooms that popped up that morning, just in time for our babies' 6 month anniversary. Thanks for thinking of us today, Nan! I love the picture!

Here are 2 more pictures that I've been meaning to share with you... Last month Ally and I went and got tattoos! I had been wanting to do something in memory of The Beans, so I finally decided on a small tattoo in their honor. I had to get something that I could easily conceal for work, so I got it on my ankle. I am so not the tattoo-type of person, but I am really happy with it and so glad I got it!

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HollyAugust 24, 2009 at 7:12 AM
Those blooms are pretty! I'm really not a tattoo kinda person either but it made sense to me to get one for Carleigh and I'm so glad I did. I think yours is great!
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Hannah HoffmannAugust 24, 2009 at 8:27 AM
I still love your tatoo...What it means AND how it looks!
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jagAugust 24, 2009 at 8:56 AM
Very sweet!
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TinaAugust 24, 2009 at 9:01 AM
I love it!!!
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KKAugust 24, 2009 at 9:11 AM
I love it and I'm not usually a tattoo person either.
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JessAugust 24, 2009 at 10:51 AM
I'm not a tatoo person, either, but I always say that the only thing I would EVER get a tatoo for is my future children. Something that represents them.

So, I think your new tatoo is absolutely perfect!!
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TinaAugust 24, 2009 at 11:28 AM
Just precious!
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MelanieAugust 24, 2009 at 12:19 PM
Lauren, I'm so glad that you have such wonderful friends to help you with the grief and loss you feel for your babies everyday. You have done such sweet things to honor their memory.
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Moni GrafAugust 24, 2009 at 2:22 PM
The clematis blooms are so neat...I love the timing.

Also love your new ink. I wish I was brave enough to do that...maybe one of these days.

Love,
Moni
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MicheleAugust 24, 2009 at 3:46 PM
how lovely...
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A womb for rentAugust 24, 2009 at 5:38 PM
LOVE LOVE LOVE!!
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Kelly OAugust 24, 2009 at 10:12 PM
very sweet!
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TinaAugust 30, 2009 at 6:19 PM
I am not sure if you have already received this, but I have nominated you for Honest Scrap Award! Go to my blog to see the rules!!
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jagAugust 30, 2009 at 9:46 PM
Shortly after this post, I was on a walk and spied the SAME flower pictured. Not sure how many blooms, but I found myself thinking a lot about your Beans.
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Just My Story...

Over the past three years my life has been flipped upside down. I am 31 years old and have 4 beautiful angel babies, who are fondly known as my “Green Beans”. The first of my quads, Heidi, held on as long as she could and was born on January 31, 2009 after pPROMing at 17 weeks. A few weeks later, I pPROM’d with my sweet Lily. Lily, Paige, and Rylan were all born at 22 weeks on February 23, 2009. Just after being released from the hospital empty handed, I returned with a high fever and infection. Two of the nights I spent in the hospital that week, I honestly thought I was going to die. It was the sickest and most hopeless I’ve ever been. I’m pretty sure my diagnosis was a broken heart.

My journey to parenthood has definitely had its share of happiness and heartbreaks. I got through every day by staying close to friends and family, blogging, and trusting in God that my future will be bright. All the love and support I’ve gotten has greatly helped me manage……I am alive and well, and want to be my absolute best as a result of this.

On May 1st 2011, we welcomed our sweet baby girl, Taylor, into this world. She is my miracle baby and brings so much joy and happiness to my life. She is my reminder every day that God is good and faithful.

I have come out of all of this with a better appreciation of life. I hope to make the best of this situation by helping others who will experience a similar loss.