I just saw something on Facebook today about the term "rainbow baby", a term which I have never heard before: "A rainbow baby is a baby born following a miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death or infant loss. In the real world, a beautiful and bright rainbow follows a storm and gives hope of things getting better. The rainbow is more appreciated having just experienced the storm in comparison." You were my rainbow baby, Hayden! I miscarried in December, then found out I was pregnant with you soon after (must have been in January or February since you were born in October). I remember someone telling me that I should wait a while before getting pregnant again (at the time she told me this, I was already pregnant with you!) Side note: I think she told me this to give my body time to heal. The lady was an older lady who was a customer of mine when I worked at Art Van who knew I just had a miscarriage. It's amazing to think that you are with that baby now who is your brother or sister! (side note over) Even though some may think it's sad that I only had my rainbow baby for 17 years, 10 months and 3 days, I am thankful for every moment with you. After all, rainbows don't stay in the sky for very long either. I'm so glad that God put you there so soon after the miscarriage, before I had a chance to get scared that I couldn't have any children, etc. Thank you LORD for my beautiful rainbow baby, Hayden Milton Smith!
