What have I learned and accomplished since Shannon has died:
1. I finally wrote the letter to the stupid insurance company explaining to them, with exhibits, that my daughter died before she was born so, it is legally and physically impossible for her to have been an abortion. Maybe now they will pay the freakin' claim so my doctor's office will get off my back.
2. I forced my doctor's office to find my chart today, which has been "misplaced" since February. Yes, they lost my file after I had Shannon. Today, in response to my records request, they gave me stuff from my previous 2 miscarriages. I explained to them that I was a repeat customer, and that I actually needed the medical records from this most recent pregnancy, not any of the others.
3. I planted a rainbow garden for my little girl. Except for the white flowers, which something keeps eating, the other flowers are doing great. Especially the purple ones, which is nice, because purple is my favorite color. I'd like to think that Shannon would have liked purple too.
4. I got called bitter. I like that one a lot.
5. I've discovered who some of my real friends are, and learned that some people just are not or cannot be there for you when you need them. I've been bitterly disappointed by some people, and filled with hope and comfort by some that I least expected to step up to the plate and be there for me. I've also learned that you don't choose your family, so there is little you can do, except be kind of appalled, if they don't check up on you after you lose your child. Important lessons to learn but the timing could have been better. All I can say is that the karmic wheel evens everything out in time.
6. I've met some wonderful people in the world of the dead baby blogs, and at babycenter on the 2nd/3rd trimester loss boards and the TTC after a 2nd/3rd trimester loss board. They have been family, friend, companion and life preserver.
7. I've realized that I am entitled to how I feel, no matter how crappy it might be.
8. I've learned that grief is deep and it doesn't go away just because you want it to. The process of moving on is just that, a process, and you just have to let it come in time.
9. I've learned that I am not alone, even if I feel that way sometimes.
That is a lot for one quarter. Only a lifetime left to go...
Shannon - mommy misses you lots and lots and loves you more. So do Sean and Daddy and the birds. Happy May Day. Love you squirt.
1 comment:
Ugh, I'm so sorry someone called you bitter. I just don't get that. Okay, whatever, maybe we are bitter, but helllo??! Your daughter just died, *just* and you know if there is bitterness to be had, I would think that bereaved moms could have that bitterness. ARG. Anyway though, I'm sorry someone actually opened their mouth and let that thought come out at you. It was unnecessary.
And I just wanted to say again that you and Shannon have been on my mind. If there is anything I can do, please let me know. I shared your blog link with Tara who is another MISS volunteer there in DC. She's a good soul. Thought maybe it might be a connection on the local front, you know?
Anyway...miracles to you...
k-
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