Not Everyone Gets A Rainbow

Today I made a very exciting announcement

That I am growing a rainbow

Our shining star in heaven above

Has sent a bump for us to love

And at 15 weeks I do have a bump

I have deliberated for the last 10 weeks

As to whether or not this baby would be a blog baby

Or at the least a blog bump

Of course she will

It is what I do

I write

I share

And I hope that in doing so it might help someone

Travelling this path behind me

What I have learned through losing Tilda

And miscarrying our first rainbow baby

Is that not everyone gets a rainbow

Not everyone gets the baby they dream of

The family they long for

With this in mind

I will mark all of my rainbow posts

With the Growing A Rainbow logo

So that people can choose whether or not to read

Not everyone gets their rainbow

And I know how painful it can be

When people shout out about their pregnancy

Their babies

So please only read what you want to read

When you feel strong enough to read it

I want this bump to be a blog bump

This baby, I pray, a blog baby

But I understand if people cannot read

Not everyone gets a rainbow

I am hoping and praying that I get mine

And that this time our baby might be here to stay

To grow

Filled with the love and blessing of her sibling in the sky

growing rainbow

PS – please read the article I have linked to from Still Standing Magazine, it is a powerful and moving read. Thank you x

15 thoughts on “Not Everyone Gets A Rainbow

  1. Congratulations on your exciting news. It is so thoughtful of you to still think of others during this time and I wish you all the love and happiness in the world as this new chapter begins in your families book. Matilda Mae is obviously looking down on you 🙂 xx

  2. Firstly, what lovely news. I can only imagine how many emotions you must be going through all at once. I will keep everything crossed for you that it all goes well over the coming weeks. Secondly how selfless to consider the feelings of those who may find a growing rainbow too painful to read about. Your children must be so very proud of you. Take care of yourself xx

  3. So many Congratulations Jennie. Once again thinking of others before yourself. I look forward to reading all about your bump journey – in all its glorious technicolor!

    Much love xx

  4. Amazing news, and sensitively brought. This baby will be so very loved, by earth and heaven alike – and already is of course. Praying for a healthy pregnancy and happy times with this blog baby. xx

  5. Could not be happier for you… Matilda’s memory will be a blessing and the future has so many wonderful things in store for your amazing family… Cannot wait to read more of your exciting news, you deserve the best xxx

  6. Jennie, I have been reading your blog since last September. It was with tears I read about Matilda becoming a star in heaven and how you and your family have coped with your loss. Your story shook me and contributed to the fact we are adding to the brood , I am now 15 weeks pregnant too and looking forward to reading about your blog bump. Lots of love
    Cecilia

  7. Fabulous news – I regularly check on your posts and am so pleased that there is such a glimmer of hope to you and your family – you will never forget your little girl and I pray that your little rainbow helps to heal you and your families broken hearts and let you experience pure joy again xxx

  8. This is such a kind idea. So good of you to be sensitive, a lot of people wouldn’t think of others at a time like this.
    I was thinking of doing something similar for my posts that might cause distress, though I doubt any logo I make will be so gorgeous! xxx

  9. OMG, I am sooooo thrilled to read your wonderful post. What lovely, well deserved, and welcome good news! Hurray!!! So thoughtful of you to be thinking of others at a time like this too. You must have a whirl of emotions going on at the moment, but I’m sure your rainbow will bring smiles xxxxx

  10. I agree that rainbows don’t happen for everyone and I too am conscious of not over doing my pregnancy on my blog but I don’t think anyone could begrudge you a little happiness growing a rainbow. I can’t wait to follow your journey xx

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