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Would you think something or nothing of this?

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AnxiouslyAnxiousToday · 19/11/2021 11:00

I’m due my second baby next year and I’ve brought some nice little rompers. One in particular is rainbow print with ‘my little rainbow’ on the front.

A close friend asked in a group chat I’m in why I hadn’t told them about losing a baby and as were friends there all their to talk which then got the others asking questions and it’s come from the fact I’ve brought this rainbow romper?

I’m not oblivious, I’m aware of the term ‘rainbow baby’ and it’s meaning.. but I haven’t suffered a loss and said as such after she explained why she thought I had. Then she messaged me privately to ask why I brought it if I hadn’t suffered a loss as I’ll probably get ‘hate’ for it if I haven’t lost a baby(?!?!) She just thought it was a bit inconsiderate and that another friend (also in group chat) agreed (so they’ve obviously talked about it not to me as well as as she was private messaging at this point Blush

Now I feel a bit taken back, maybe a little bit embarrassed or self conscious that people will know I haven’t lost a baby but am ‘appearing’ too by having this rainbow romper and I’m not sure whether to return it.

I didn’t really think anything of it when I brought it at all, I just loved the print and my daughters room is rainbow themed but nothing ever came about with that?! - but now it’s been mentioned I’m not sure what to think. Is it considered inconsiderate? Should I return it? So I just need to be less bothered about what people may think? I don’t want people to assume I’ve suffered a loss when I haven’t as I find that more disrespectful to those who have.. but equally does this mean I can never dress the kids in rainbows?! Sad

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TheLightSideOfTheMoon · 19/11/2021 12:11

Nah, it’s just a rainbow.

I hadn’t heard the term ‘rainbow baby’ until recently.

I’d probably assume your baby was a LGTBQ+ supporter if I was to give it any thought at all.

NewlyGranny · 19/11/2021 12:12

The rainbow baby idea wasn't around when I had mine, but I did get the lovely "precious babies" tag on the twins' notes because of a string of previous obstetric disasters. 🌈

NatMoz · 19/11/2021 12:15

I had a miscarriage, I'm pregnant now and my mum bought me a baby gro with a rainbow on. Neither I, nor she even thought about the rainbow meaning, she bought it as it was unisex as we don't know the sex yet.

Until reading your OP, the thought never crossed my mind!!

Bloodypunkrockers · 19/11/2021 12:23

I've lost a baby and have never liked the term particularly

DS was himself. I never thought of him in those terms

I love rainbows though and think this lady is incredibly rude

I'd also not want to be in a group where I would get "hate" for it. Sounds a bit too "hun" for my liking

Bloatstoat · 19/11/2021 14:16

I totally agree with everyone else. I sadly had a miscarriage before DD1 was born, and a kind friend bought me a rainbow top for her - just a nice gesture, it's not a term I particularly use but she does. I've used the same top for DD2 (who was not born after a miscarriage) - my friend has never turned a hair, and no one has ever asked me anything about why either DDs are wearing the top, if indeed anyone has noticed!

Odile13 · 19/11/2021 14:21

I wouldn’t think anything of it. Use the rainbow romper. I think your friend is overthinking and also being overbearing.

I had three miscarriages before DD but I don’t think of her as my rainbow baby. It isn’t terminology I personally wanted to use but it’s ok if others do.

GreyhoundG1rl · 19/11/2021 14:25

She's nuts Hmm. You can safely ignore.

pastypirate · 19/11/2021 14:29

I opened this thread thinking the friend was discussing the baby being lgbt!!

Could also be a covid baby....

I don't think a single movement can co opt a weather phenomenon.

De88 · 19/11/2021 18:55

Please could you put the link to this thread on the group chat? Wink

MeetMeAtOurSpot · 19/11/2021 19:01

Some people look for things to be offended by.

I’ve lost 4 babies. I’d just think ‘cute baby, lovely romper’.
It wouldn’t occur to me to think anyone would declare their baby to be a rainbow baby ( although not a term I use) through their outfit choice.
Bizarre.

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