Comments on: Influences

By: Ray

Ray — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:35:49 +0000

P.S. I also think it’s awesome how in both photos you and Maddie are squinting. She had YOUR eyes. <3 I'm fairly new to this blog, so I didn't notice that before.

By: Ray

Ray — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:31:04 +0000

It’s so sweet seeing photos of you two when you were little, alongside a photo of the beautiful, famous, Madeline. <3 I can't wait to see photos of Binky when she makes her arrival.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:09:09 +0000

and she will be a sweet and beautiful thing. ready to love and be loved. and you will not ever forget any of it. of this. of her. of love.

a big hug of love for you and mike and binky. i only know your names. and your story. but love and hugs is what we all deserve. and sometimes there are a few of us that deserve it just a little bit more.

By: Manda

Manda — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:44:29 +0000

Everyone says my boys look exactly alike – but my 4 year old has his dads rich brown eyes and my 1 year old has my green/hazel eyes. It is amazing to see those little differences.
My heart aches for Maddie every single day Heather. I feel like I know your family, and am blessed you share it with us.
Thank you,
Hugs from Minnesota

By: rachel cortest

rachel cortest — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 17:59:14 +0000

I still look at her face and wish that none of this were true. I could not understand all the uproar when it turned out that April Rose was made up. I was so relieved that another child was not going to die. i guess your perspective changes once the unimaginable happens to one of your children.

But it is true and it is beyond me to understand why beautiful Maddie died. It is so so so so tragic. I hug her in my heart. Rachel

By: Sarcastica

Sarcastica — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 13:16:28 +0000

Glad to hear everything is going well with your pregnancy and Binky! I remember looking at photos of Matt and I when we were young and also wondering what Nolan would look like.

Stay strong, beautiful Mama – you’re doing an amazing job!
.-= Sarcastica´s last blog ..Patterns =-.

By: Kathleen

Kathleen — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 05:47:58 +0000

Hi Heather –
I found your site through a truly circuitous route, but Maddie’s story has truly moved me. I have two daughters also (15 and 12), both healthy (but I worry about the eldest driving…), and I wish I could help in some way. I know I can’t, but I am pulling for you, Mike, and your new baby as hard as I can.

I lost both of my parents and an uncle in a four-year time frame; I know that losing a parent does not compare with losing a child, but I went through very much the same type of emotional detachment following my father’s death, and I felt panicky when I realized that his absence was becoming my new reality. I’m sure I’m saying this badly, but I am in awe of the way that you are coping and your story is something for which I have no words.

Thanks for keeping your blog public.

By: Dawn

Dawn — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:07:23 +0000

I have two boys. One looks just like me and the other just like their dad. But when you put them side by side there is NO doubt that they are brothers.
Funny how nature allows there to be differences for them to be their own person, but similiarities for them to be family.
LOVE you & Mike’s kid photos!
.-= Dawn´s last blog ..Just like that =-.

By: Chrissie

Chrissie — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 07:00:23 +0000

She will be gorgeous, just like her big sister! When you look at her she will make you smile, and give you hope.

(((HUGS)))

By: Tami

Tami — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 03:20:16 +0000

I follow another blog about a family who lost their baby as well. When I read her post on 10/15, she mentioned that it was the “National Day of Miscarriage and Infant Loss”. I thought of you, and thought you might appreciate and perhaps relate to some of the expressions of loss written in the comments: http://audreycaroline.blogspot.com/2009/10/october-15th-2009.html#disqus_thread

((hugs))