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Letters to Lightning Bug

Grief, Motherhood

Before we bury you

Julie
September 20, 2013
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Dear Lightning Bug, It has been over two weeks since I first held you in my arms, over four months too soon. Two weeks since we gave you your “real” name, Alexander Gregory.  Two weeks since we told you goodbye.   I am so sad that you aren’t with us,…

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Daily Life, Motherhood

Before the First Ultrasound

Julie
July 8, 2013
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It is midnight the eve before I see you on the ultrasound screen for the first time. I am SO excited… and apparently pretty nervous too. I have been fighting physical symptoms of anxiety all weekend. I would much rather deal with pregnancy symptoms, if only because they are easier to explain.

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Motherhood

Dear Lightning Bug

Julie
June 15, 2013
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May 28, 2013   Dear Lightning Bug,   Three days have passed since I have learned I am your mommy. Precious little jelly-bean baby, how my heart lept with the surprise of that second pink line!  I don’t know if God told you before He sent you to me and…

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