Saturday, February 20, 2010

It happened...

Hutch's grandmother passed away this morning. I never had the chance to tell her my feelings; to let her know to take care of Sophia & Ellie until I can be with them myself. But...I am at peace with this. I talked to my IRL friend "L" about it and she assured me that grandma already knows. Grandma has told Hutch before that she has a connection to our girls, so I am confident that they are all together exchanging big hugs and kisses right now. How sweet it must be!

I told Emma that grandma died this morning. She is five so really doesn't have a whole lot to say about it. She didn't cry, but I asked her if it made her sad and she said ys. So I said, "But guess who she gets to be with now??" And Emma guessed right, "My sisters!!" So we talked about how lucky they are to be able to be together and that I am kind of jealous, but we will have our time one day, a long, long time from now. We discussed that grandma had a very long and happy life and that it is okay that she had to leave us. She quickly noted that Sophia's & Ellie's lives were not long like grandma's. That they died much too soon.

Sadly, this conversation was not difficult to have with her. She already know about death and that anyone can die, even babies who aren't born yet. She knows the process, death, sadness, funeral, sadness, more sadness, and so on. She "gets it" all too well.

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On another note, twin sightings...they are happening again. They seemed to stop for quite some time, but within the last week I have seen 3, maybe 4 (am not for sure if the 4th were twins, could have possibly even been triplets,) sets of twins...all girls. I am trying to see this as a sign from my girls, that they are sending little hellos my way when I see these twins, but it is hard. It is so hard for me not to sit there and just wonder, "Why...why can't that be me??" It is just so unfair.

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I had a thought the other day; it isn't very nice, but I am going to write it here anyway. I thought, when this baby I am now carrying is, lets say a teenager, and she is behaving badly (lets face it, they all do at some point!) will I think, "If the twins were here, I wouldn't be dealing with this?" I know...not very nice! When she is causing trouble will I wonder or be angry at her for Sophia & Ellie not being here? I truly hope not, I hope these thoughts won't enter my mind. I know I will love her, but there will also be times when I am upset with her. I would have had both feelings with the twins too. I think the fact that I am aware of this thought will help me to not feel this way...does that make any sense???

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We are coming up on on ten months very soon, the one year mark is approaching even quicker. I am trying to get my thoughts together on what I would like to do, but I just can't seem to find what feels right. I would like to do a butterfly release along with some other things. If anyone knows of a good source for butterflies please let me know! Thanks for "listening!"

21 comments:

  1. Sending you hugs, I'm sorry to hear about Hutch's grandma. She is defiantly with Sophia and Ellie. Thinking about you as thier angelversary approaches, a butterfly release would be beautiful! (((hugs)))

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  2. Oh honey I am so sorry to hear about your husbands Grandma. My heart goes out to you and your family! *hugs*

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  3. Bree had this on her blog that you can get free butterflies through Butterflies and Prayers. And I get what you mean about being upset with your future children. It's often said that we memorialize our angel babies as if they were perfect or would have been perfect. We know they would not have been perfect but now they are and always will be. It might be a struggle to remember they were only human too when inevitably comparing them to subsequent children. I'm glad you shared those thoughts. I'm sure it's something we will all go thru but not all of us will say it outloud.
    xo
    Ashley

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  4. I am sure there will also be lots of times when you will look at your daughter and think "I can't imagine my life without her". I can't imagine my life without Kenzie yet I know had my triplets lived she wouldn't be here. It is hard to sort out all these feelings.

    On my Triplet Butterfly Wings blog there is a company listed that gives a 10% discount on butterfly releases. It is under I believe "In their memory". Or you can just come here and get some for free :)

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  5. I am sorry about Hutch's grandmother. And I totally understand the conversations you have with your daughter. Growing up they were the norm for me. And I hope it's ok but I'm going to send you something for the girls anniversary too xxxx

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  6. Thinking of you Tina and I am sure Hutch's grandma is looking after your beautiful girls xxx

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  7. So sorry about Hutch's grandmother, Tina. Sending you all much love. XO

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  8. *TEARS* Tina I am so sorry about Grandma, I know it's been a long road. She is definitely with your babies, I just know it. Please know your family will be in my thoughts and prayers (as you always are). And you daughter is so sweet to always remember her sisters in Heaven (hugs).
    Sorry it still hurts to 'see' multiples IRL, I am the same way...I would probably run if I saw triplets...I do not like feeling that way at all.
    Love, Nan xo

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  9. I'm so sorry Hutch's grandmother has gone. Sending you love. x

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  10. I am so sorry that his grandmother passed. When my son died we did a butterfly release and it was beautiful. I would recommend doing one! I honestly don't know where we got the butterflies, though, everything was such a blur those first few days. ((HUGS))

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  11. I am so sorry that Hutch's grandmother passed - it sounds like she loved all of you so very, very much. Sending hugs.

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  12. I'm sorry to hear of Hutch's grandma passing. No doubt she is enjoying her time with the girls now!

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  13. Yes, we and everyone close to us now knows that anyone can die any time...young or old. I am sorry for your recent loss.

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  14. I'm so sorry, but you are approaching it in the right way. She will hold your girls tight till you get there. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

    ((HUGS))
    Michelle

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  15. Tina, I am so sorry to hear about Hutch's grandmother. I'll definitely be thinking of you and your family. Loss of any kind is so hard. I'm glad you know how lucky you are to have had her in your life.

    I so feel you on the twin sightings. I wonder if I just stopped looking for a while or if it was because it was too cold, but the twins are everywhere I look, too.

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  16. I am so sorry. My thought and prayers are with you

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  17. So sorry to learn of Hutch's grandmother's passing. I am sure she is holding sophia and ellie close in Heaven.

    Sometimes it feels like the reminders are everywhere and that can be so hard, but reading this, i really felt like it was your girl's way of sending you a "hello"

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  18. Tina, I am so very sorry to hear about Hutch's grandmother, but I do believe she is with your sweet baby girls. *huge hugs*

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  19. I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Hutch's grandmother. You're family is on my mind and in my heart this week.

    I looked into doing a release for Ella's birthday in a few weeks. There is a place that will provide the butterflies for free, but you have to pay shipping which is $45. It's called Butterflies and Prayers. I thought about even just buying the catepillars and hatching them myself- it's cheaper and I did it all the time at work.

    xoxo

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  20. I'm so sorry to hear about Hutch's grandma. You know I understand your feelings re her and your girls. ((Hugs))

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