Missing my Birth- "partner"

Exactly 34 years ago, I bathed my two boys and read them a story and put them to bed. Then I went to my room and pulled all of the sheets, blankets and carefully chosen clothes for my new baby out of the bassinet that I had gotten ready for him or her. I put new clean linens on the bassinet, and selected new clean clothes. Then, I went over to my bed and went to sleep. At 11:15, I awoke to a loud pop! I thought it was my husband coming in the door. When I rolled over, I realized that it was my water breaking. it was a home birth, so I through a towel between my legs and ran next door to make the call to the midwife.
My precious boy was born around noon the next day. It was an overcast dreary day until noon..when his head birthed, the sun came out simultaneously. Today is Patrick's birthday..when he left this earth, my world once again was overcast and dreary. I am struggling to see the sun.

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CFMOM2
CFMOM2

Lauri, I hope tomorrow will be gentle for you as you remember the joy of Patrick and that the sun will shine in his honor. Hugs. Kathy
laurim45
laurim45

Thanks..it is today.
Missinglisa
Missinglisa

Wishing Patrick a Happy Heavenly Birthday.
Wishing you peace and sunshine as you honor your beloved son.
Tight hugs, M
MomofJosh
MomofJosh

Happy Heavenly Birthday to Patrick and tight, gentle hugs for you! This is a beautiful tribute to his birth. Thank you for sharing.
Livingjuicy
Livingjuicy

Such a tender story of the birth of your precious Patrick. Understanding the longing, the missing and waiting once again to feel the warmth and light of the sun.

Sending tight heart (((hugs))) and love on this day of Patrick\'s birth.

XO Joanie
NoraMc
NoraMc

thanks for sharing that story,,,, beautiful,,, and I send my birthday hellos to Patrick
laurim45
laurim45

You SOTH are the very best! It is a balm to my heart to read your messages. How do moms do it alone..?
donnasd
donnasd

Wishing your precious Patrick, a very happy birthday! Hope he stayed close to you, his forever Mom, all day today!
Hugs,
Donna
KandL
KandL

Sorry this is late. Happy birthday dearest Patrick! Let your mom know you are close by..she loves and misses you so much!
l8gra
l8gra

A day late but Happy Heavenly Birthday Patrick!!!!! Love and hugs to your sweet Momma...
annsullivan
annsullivan

Happy belated birthday!!
carasmom
carasmom

I hate that I don\'t keep up well... I loved reading about Patrick\'s birth. I was in awe. You seemed so collected about getting everything ready... I can so imagine the joy in your heart. I know that because your son died far too early your happiness like mine exists side by side with your sorrow. When I remember though I am for a time to be overwhelmed with the joy of that moment... and I felt it for you when I pictured you and him that wonderful day. Thank you for sharing. Happy Belated Birthday Patrick. Hugs to Laura and Patrick from Elissa and Cara