Dear Mamas whose arms are empty..

Dear mama whose arms are empty,

I know that you wake up every morning hoping the horrible thing that happened was just a bad dream.

I know you still feel your baby move even though it’s been days, weeks or months since your baby filled your belly.

I know that tears and thoughts of your baby keep you awake at night. I know you despise your body for failing you and your baby.

I know you cringe when you hear whining about terrible pregnancies or cranky babies.

I know you cry in the shower so no one will hear you. I know that you just want to hear someone say your baby’s name.

I know that you hate yourself for the jealousy that consumes you when you hear of new healthy babies being born.

I know that you just want to get pregnant again to make this pain go away.

I know you never want to be pregnant again because you just couldn’t survive another loss. I know.

I also know that soon you’ll fall asleep without tears.

I know that you’ll find a special way to honour your baby’s memory.

I know you’ll appreciate the short months you were able to carry your baby.

I know someday you’ll have kind words and a warm hug to help another mama through this pain.

I know you’ll show the people you meet on your journey the compassion you would have given your baby, after all they are someone’s baby too.

I know you’ll laugh again without guilt.

I know your broken heart will grow back together, it won't be the same as before, maybe even a bit crooked, but it will be stronger than ever.

I know that you are a mother, a mother who loves a baby she can't hold.

Love,

A mama that knows.💗💗💗👼🏼

*sidenote, I did not write this, I read it online and felt it needed to be shared❤️