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Angels and Rainbows - The beauty of a rainbow does not negate the ravages of the storm. But it can provide colour and hope.

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Whatevertheweather · 13/01/2012 21:28

“Rainbow Babies” is the understanding that the beauty of a rainbow does not negate the ravages of the storm. When a rainbow appears, it doesn’t mean the storm never happened or that the family is not still dealing with its aftermath. What it means is that something beautiful and full of light has appeared in the midst of the darkness and clouds. Storm clouds may still hover but the rainbow provides a counter balance of color, energy and hope.

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AngelGeorgie · 13/01/2012 23:03

Nice title Smile
Just marking my spot!! Xx
I m always very quick to let people know Phebs is my 2 nd daughter if they ask. If anyone feels uncomfortable that's their problem: a little discomfort is nothing compared to what we have lived through & I just couldn t bear to deny Georgie to anyone.xxx

MiaAlexandrasmummy · 13/01/2012 22:34

What a beautiful start. Created by the inspirations from all our wonderful children... I love it. Thank you whatever and my beautiful Mia.

dachs Angry to your boss.

too have you considered contacting ICAS to support you at your hospital complaint meeting? They are an independent, confidential advocacy service to help people obtain better answers / apologies / change by the NHS.

MelMal · 13/01/2012 22:15

Nice title.
Too I think I've had my brave hat on for the last few days as I've just been saying this is my second baby and then telling that person about Ruby. It's not what they envisage the conversation as but it's real life and while I'm feeling strong I go with it.
Dachs good to hear from you AngryAngryAngryAngryAngryAngryat your bitch boss. But yay for everything being ok with you and your pink bean xx
Hi everyone else (big waves) xx

TooImmatureTurtleDoves · 13/01/2012 22:03

Love the thread title!

Have read the last thread but forgotten most of it Blush.

Dachs, lovely to hear from you. I am so sorry that your boss is still behaving like an evil bitch queen from hell, but yay for a pink bean! How many weeks are you now?

Cheese, good luck with the transfusion. Thinking of you.

Who was talking about crying in random places? Was it August? I burst into tears in the car this morning - had been thinking about what ifs, and then DH grumped because I made him late, and I said I hated him and then cried - and we were in the garage and I was sobbing hysterically in the car, and DH thought I was trying to manipulate him and wouldn't hug me or kiss me goodbye. Not a good start - bloody Friday 13th! I was crying because I was already upset, not because he shouted at me for sleeping in. We've got our complaint meeting with Thea's hospital on Monday and we're both trying not to think about but it's still bothering us.

Ciwi, I too look like a loon when someone asks if this is my first baby. The other day one of the canteen ladies asked me and like a fool I said no, my second, and then thought oh bugger, now I'm going to have to explain. She asked what my first had been and I said a girl, while dancing from foot to foot and gathering up my scone and purse and handbag, looking around uncomfortably and basically trying to escape. I pretty much ran while she was still talking, so God only knows what she thought of me! But I don't feel any more comfortable if I say yes, this is my first baby, so I can't win.

Got to go now - will be back soon and try to catch up properly. Fan, my fingers are crossed for you!

blizy · 13/01/2012 22:02

Thanks for the new thread whatever- beautiful title. Let's hope that us remaining ttc'ers are pg before the end of this (hopefully) lucky thread! X

ciwi · 13/01/2012 21:52

Lovely thread title and intro, thanks whatever
Hi dachs great to hear from you, glad things are going well x
cheese glad you have a plan for your iron levels, you will be fine x

Bluetinkerbell · 13/01/2012 21:50

Thanks wtw lovely title! X

fanjodisfunction · 13/01/2012 21:35

whatever I will take u up on the offer if I am pg, but you will have to hold my hand as I'm a bit scared of water and can't swim.

fanjodisfunction · 13/01/2012 21:34

Lovely new thread, let the posting begin