his hand and footprints
Everything is moving too quickly. The funeral home just called. Felix's remains are...ready. For us to pick up. And then what? What do we do with his ashes? When I was still in the hospital it felt like life was somehow on hold. Now it's all full steam ahead, but everything is off-kilter. My milk came in today. Just as I was wondering what to do about this a nurse called from the hospital. She suggested cabbage compresses. I'd read about that remedy before. But I still feel absurd, sitting here, in pain, grieving the loss of my son, with cabbage in my bra.
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atomictonic (78 months ago | reply)
Oh my god, mass. I'm so sorry.
poorusher (78 months ago | reply)
This is wrenching.
I wish I could say something appropriate....
Avid Maxfan (78 months ago | reply)
ditto poorusher.
christarenee (78 months ago | reply)
I keep coming back here today. You don't know me, but you will be in my thoughts today and for many days to come.
belliebottom (78 months ago | reply)
you poor poor love.
will be thinking of you all....
son_ia (78 months ago | reply)
it's strange to comment if maybe you never heard about me, specially in such a delicate moment! but as a mother i'm very sorry for your lost!
teruterubouzu (78 months ago | reply)
I'm so sorry, and wish there was something comforting or useful I could say. I've only "known" you via Flickr and MirrorProject, but I've just been thinking of you a lot this week and hoping that you get the support and strength you need.
BlythesWideShut (78 months ago | reply)
How sorry I am for your loss. My thoughts are with you in what must be the hardest time imaginable.
Rain Rabbit (78 months ago | reply)
Thinking of you at this sad time.
massdistraction (78 months ago | reply)
Thank you.
*David Watts* (78 months ago | reply)
I'm very sad for you. You seem brave.
Misty Garrick Miller (78 months ago | reply)
I'm so sorry (even though my buddy icon doesn't show it).
xyxyxxx (78 months ago | reply)
I happened upon your photos when you posted the ultrasound image.
I have checked back waiting to see the baby... so sorry to hear of your loss.
We will be thinking of you :(
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dogseat (76 months ago | reply)
wow. i can't imagine
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Mindblogged (62 months ago | reply)
This is a beautiful and poignant photo-- thank you for having the courage to share.
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bikkilovesindi (59 months ago | reply)
Deepest Sympathy
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