Pregnancy & Infant Loss Rememberence Day

Today, October 15th is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. Before I had it happen to me, I never knew this day existed. Now I am grateful there is one specific day for all those who have lost a sweet little angel to do something extra each year for them.

I recently decided I needed to get out there and join a support group to help me with my grieving. The hospital told me about an organization called SHARE that is a non-profit organization which helps parents with the loss of a baby through miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillborn, newborn or infant death. I have only been to one session so far and plan to continue going each month. I'm hoping to find someone who has gone through a similar situation that I can relate to and talk to.

So each year they do a Remembrance Walk for those babies that have left this earth too soon. I knew we had to go to honor Allie.

Our little family

 

Addison and myself missing Allie

 

Benton and Addie

 

We all walked in memory of the steps the lost babies will never take.

 

 

The balloon release, it was sad to see so many balloons being released into the sky.

 

 

 

I know this is a new tradition as a family we will continue to do each year.

 

We love you Allie Mae. You have impacted all our lives in an indescribable way. I miss you so much and think about you daily. I know you are being taken care of, mommy will be with you soon enough. Hugs and kisses sweetheart.

I would like to invite you to take part in the global 'Wave of Light'. Simply light a candle at 7pm and leave it burning for at least 1 hour to join us in remembering all babies that have died during pregnancy, at, during or after birth.
This can be done individually or in a group, at home or in a communal space. Wherever you do this, you will be joining a global wave of light in memory of all the babies who lit up our lives for such a short time.