Comments on: Leaf (sensitive) http://inexplicableways.com Humbly building the universe Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:17:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Laura http://inexplicableways.com/birth-stories/leaf-sensitive/#comment-806 Sun, 07 Dec 2008 18:38:27 +0000 http://inexplicableways.wordpress.com/my-birth-stories-2/leaf-sensitive/#comment-806 Julie~just wanted to send you my sympathies. I really am too emotional to type all of the things I would like to say to you after reading about your little Leaf. ((HUGS))

]]> By: Kristin http://inexplicableways.com/birth-stories/leaf-sensitive/#comment-652 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 15:52:44 +0000 http://inexplicableways.wordpress.com/my-birth-stories-2/leaf-sensitive/#comment-652 Thank you for sharing this experience. Although I knew you then, I had no idea this was happening. I cry for your loss, but even more in tenderness for the experience of being able to hold and bond with your baby if not for a short time. Hugs!

]]> By: InexplicableWays http://inexplicableways.com/birth-stories/leaf-sensitive/#comment-507 Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:08:13 +0000 http://inexplicableways.wordpress.com/my-birth-stories-2/leaf-sensitive/#comment-507 I was re-reading this story today–one year since the experience. I think one of the reasons for some silence from friends/family was disapproval. I had incredible support from those close to me. But I sensed many people thought I should complete the miscarriage with a D&C. They were worried about waiting. Everyone’s journey is unique. I would never question a decision t have a D&C. But for me it was important that there was no question the ultrasound wasn’t wrong. As long as I had no signs of infection, I needed to wait. I think it was also important to Scott’s grieving process that he saw our baby.

]]> By: Ellen http://inexplicableways.com/birth-stories/leaf-sensitive/#comment-408 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 13:00:34 +0000 http://inexplicableways.wordpress.com/my-birth-stories-2/leaf-sensitive/#comment-408 Julie
Reading this at 31 weeks after my similar experience…probably not the wisest, I’m blubbering at my kitchen table.
It’s a beautiful articulation of a very profound experience that so many people just don’t know how to deal with or respond to. I was very happy that I had you to talk to about my miscarriage. As you did, I called my midwife as I was navigating the labor that comes with miscarriage, where labor with Eli was manageable, invigorating, challenging and empowering. This one was frantic, scary and confusing…in the end there is profound knowledge you’re left with and a love for someone that very few will understand, because you are the only one that knew that little person.

]]> By: Rachel Parton http://inexplicableways.com/birth-stories/leaf-sensitive/#comment-377 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:50:44 +0000 http://inexplicableways.wordpress.com/my-birth-stories-2/leaf-sensitive/#comment-377 Wow, Julie. Thanks for sharing this – it’s a beautiful, heart-wrenching tribute to your little boy. Leaf is rejoicing and awaiting you in Heaven. :)

]]> By: TIE-DYED DOULA http://inexplicableways.com/birth-stories/leaf-sensitive/#comment-334 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:14:59 +0000 http://inexplicableways.wordpress.com/my-birth-stories-2/leaf-sensitive/#comment-334 I really am proud and humbled to hear your words- you said that
“while God never desires death, he overcomes it with beauty. It is a profound mystery but it is Truth. ”

That is the truth and I am proud that you believe that. He never desires death-He died for LIFE- and when things like this are happening, we tend to think that He doesn’t desire life-more mysterious is this Truth and you are soooo right that he does overcome it with beauty. God bless you and your strength!
Shine ON!!!

]]> By: Nana http://inexplicableways.com/birth-stories/leaf-sensitive/#comment-208 Fri, 02 May 2008 02:29:40 +0000 http://inexplicableways.wordpress.com/my-birth-stories-2/leaf-sensitive/#comment-208 I don’t read this about Leaf to often. It’s just too hard. There is not a morning that goes by on my way to work that I don’t think and wonder what Leaf is doing in Heaven. The thoughts of him come during my prayer time. What would he have looked like now at 3 months? Would he have been as much like his daddy as Norah is like her mother? I weep as I ache to hold him. Heaven is sweeter knowing I will get to see and hold him. Julie, you and Scott have experience something that I haven’t – the loss of your own child and your strength is amazing. Oh God, give him a hug for me today.

]]> By: Melissa D. SC http://inexplicableways.com/birth-stories/leaf-sensitive/#comment-207 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:32:31 +0000 http://inexplicableways.wordpress.com/my-birth-stories-2/leaf-sensitive/#comment-207 Dear Julie, You have written a beautiful testimony about the birth of your Son and how God is always there with us even in the midst of the hardest pain.

Your birth sounded so much like mine when I lost my son. I am so glad you waited!!! There ae so many that immediately rush into induction and there are so many regrets later. Although the waiting part for birth to come naturally is hard, it makes you draw closer to God and rely on him and in the end is so full of blessings.

Having that time to prepare for our babies birth and buriel gives us so much comfort in being able to have all the details taken care of that we want. I did the same thing with a special box for my son and was able to plan out details for a Memorial and our son is buried with us here at home. There is not a day that doesn’t go by that he is not here with us!!!

Thank you again for sharing!
Love and God Bless your Sister in Christ,
Melissa D. SC

]]> By: carey http://inexplicableways.com/birth-stories/leaf-sensitive/#comment-62 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 04:42:21 +0000 http://inexplicableways.wordpress.com/my-birth-stories-2/leaf-sensitive/#comment-62 you have the openness to see the beauty… which is crucial in times of loss and suffering. kudos for sharing your hardship so that others might feel healing as well.

]]> By: Rhonda Janes http://inexplicableways.com/birth-stories/leaf-sensitive/#comment-46 Sun, 13 Jan 2008 18:13:16 +0000 http://inexplicableways.wordpress.com/my-birth-stories-2/leaf-sensitive/#comment-46 I was thinking about the talk we had about your labor with Leaf (when you guys came for a visit). I read your story. I know its been a little while, but know that I am always here if you need to talk about him and your experience more.

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