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A Letter of Thanks
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A nursing moms thanks the women who have
helped her through hard times
I would like to thank a couple of extra special moms that I
have met on Breastfeeding.com. They have gone out of their way to
comfort and support me during what has been a very tough month.
You see, it all began one month ago today on August 1st, 2000. That
day is when I was told my baby had no heartbeat. I was 12 weeks and 3
days pregnant, already showing and feeling that warm pregnant glow. I
had just told my 3-year-old son and 21-month-old daughter about the
new baby that would be coming in February. Oh, how crushed I felt
knowing my baby that I loved so much had died. It seemed as though
nobody could even look at me, let alone talk to me about my deep loss.
I came here to Breastfeeding.com and let my friends here know about my
loss. Within a day or so I had over 100 replies, all offering support
and loving words to help guide me through my grief.
A few days later I had a D&C. I was so scared. I continued getting
emails from the moms here telling me it was okay to cry on their
shoulders, some of the moms sent me their phone numbers and we began
talking with each other on the telephone. I felt so alone surrounded
by people who didn't understand, that it was such a relief to speak
with someone who understood the pain I was suffering. One of the moms
had suffered the same loss as I did, during the same week. We both
emailed each other and spoke on the phone for hours. Rebz, you have no
idea how much you have helped me to begin to heal, you are a great
friend I will never forget.
Another mom would email me as well, and one day when I felt especially
depressed, she quickly gave me her phone number and told me to call
right then. I did. She just listened to me and offered her support,
even though she had never suffered a pregnancy loss, she did have a
warm heart and a way of saying just the right words. Thank you Flytmom,
you are a wonderful mother and a true friend.
I had also heard from a mom who had been on vacation during the time I
went through all of this. She and I had exchanged numerous emails
prior to this, but she made herself available to me whenever I needed
to talk. She also sent me her telephone number. She provided an ear
and a shoulder to cry upon during some of my weakest times, thank you
Frogiscoot, I can't wait to meet you and your family at our special
meeting place years from now.
These moms were there during my depression, but I had no idea what was
right around the corner for me. I had been in pain for weeks after the
D&C and just knew something wasn't right. I ended up in the
emergency room on three separate nights and finally admitted to the
hospital earlier this week. It turned out I had developed a pretty bad
infection in my uterus, tubes and ovaries. I was put on very strong
medications and saw my husband and children only three times during
those few days.
I was so lonely. I called Rebz, Flytmom, and Frogiscoot collect, they
all accepted the charges with no hesitation. They all were willing to
listen to me and provide encouragement. Rebz went out of her way and
contacted a mom who lives 45 minutes away from me to see if she would
help me when I got home. This is where Chrissymomof2 comes into the
picture. I received a telephone call from her while I was at the
hospital. She told me that if there was anything I needed to call her,
and yes, she would help me when I got home.
I am now home, and Christina has just left. She came all of this way
to help a complete stranger. She helped fix lunch, clean up, and even
change messy diapers! She has offered to come out next week as well,
refusing to accept any money for her help or gas mileage. I cannot
express the gratitude I have for this selfless mom. Thank you so much,
I have no idea what I would have done without you today.
I am in tears now thinking about all of the support I have gotten from
the moms from Breastfeeding.com. These women are exceptional moms who
have gone above and beyond for a mother they have never met in person.
I can never repay them for all that they have done for me, but I would
just like to say from the bottom of my heart, thanks.
With heartfelt hugs,
Mommytorres |
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