Ruby-The Fairy, Bingham-The Turtle, and Hudson-The Bat
My little fairy
My Bat Boy
On Halloween, we decided it was just as easy for me to lay at my moms as at our house. So we went down and had soup, pizza, and treats. The dads took the kids trick-or-treating while the moms stayed home and handed out candy. Although I just laid on the couch. It was the perfect night for Halloween, the kids had a blast.
Update: I came home from the hospital on Thursday afternoon. My blood levels and BP were still low and I was 16 lbs heavier than when I went to the hospital on Saturday due to the shock to my body from the transfusions and all the IV's. My wonderful Dr. felt I would be fine to recover at home as long as I had help. My bleeding was the best its been my whole pregnancy, so we knew I would just continue to get better and better. Thank heavens. It was nice to finally be home with my family and just rest in my own bed and not be poked anymore. I have now lost all that extra weight, which was water from the shock to my body, I finally have some color to my face and I am slowly regaining my strength. On Saturday, we had a memorial service for Harrison. It was probably just as hard as the day he was born. I was still really weak , swollen, and sick and so that didn't help. My father gave the most amazing prayer at the mortuary. I couldn't even get up to go to the car I was crying so hard. It was so hard to see such a small casket and to see my husband carry it. My wonderful Aunt Lauri made the most amazing flower arrangement for it. Hudson had a hard time. He kept asking why he couldn't see his brother, we explained the best we could, and now he knows we have a special place to visit him anytime we want. After the family prayer, we headed to the memorial park where he was buried. Our bishop gave a wonderful little talk and then Trent took a few minutes to express his feelings on what had happened. He did amazing. As many of you know Trent writes and composes music and he's written a song for all our children. Well, the day after we had Harrison he went home to shower and rest for a bit and wrote him a song. It is the sweetest most special thing I have ever heard. He hasn't however written the music to it, but he did read it at the graveside, it was, well, words can't even describe. I am so grateful for his talent and love as a Father. Then Trent's dad did the dedication and it was wonderful. It was such a hard day, but such a special and spiritual day as well. I want to thank all our family and friends for being there to support us. We really appreciate all you've done for us. Our ward, which we are new too, has just taken over, bringing in meals every day and taking my kids in the morning so I can rest and recooperate. Although I have to say I don't really like to be alone. Its so quiet and that's when I break down. Yesterday was the first day I had been alone and I had a hard time, but I am doing better today. We are hanging in there. Trent and I have our moments but its just nice to be to together as a family. I think sometimes people forget that as a dad, Trent is just as sad and heart broken. I called him yesterday crying, saying how hard it was to not be pregnant anymore and to have gone through labor and have all the side effects and no baby to hold. He explained that he was just as sad and was just as excited to be a dad again, as I was a mom. We are trying our best to get through this and we know it will take sometime, they say it gets better and I'm just waiting. I am getting the mold they took of Harrison's hands and feet this week, I am so excited to see them. The lady from SHARE, said they turned out just perfect and she was amazed at the size for his age. They have been so good to us during this time. And it helps to have the gospel and so many family and friends who are so supportive, words can't express our gratitude at this time.
Anyways, that's all I just wanted to update you on whats been going on.
12 comments:
Trent and April, we can't really express what we are feeling for you. We love you. I can't imagine what it feels like to not be able to hold my baby. I hope that yoour body heals quickly and that you regain your strength. We are glad that your new ward is being so helpful.
It looks like the kids had fun on Halloween, I love Ruby's tutu.
Your kids look so cute in their costumes! I love ruby's tights. :)
The memorial was really beautiful, the song Trent wrote was so nice - it made me cry. I'm glad things worked out so that we could come up and be there with you. That is so neat that they did a mold of Harrison's hands and feet. That will be so nice to have!
Keep resting and get well soon! Our prayers are still with you.
it was such a nice memorial service. we sure love you and would love to help any way we can. you are still in our prayers.
I wish I could just come and hang out all day, but with the kids it would just be a mess, especially since your kids aren't home. I think we will come up tomorrow after Huddy goes to preschool if you want us too. Or for sure on Friday. I am sorry for you and Trent you too have been such an inspiration to me Trent is such a good dad and you are an amazing mom. We love you!
It truly was a nice memorial service. Trent did such a nice job, and it brought tears to my eyes. And the words of your Bishop how sweet. It has changed the way I look at my baby. I can only imagine how hard it must be. We love you guys and hope that the days get better for you :)
i am sorry you are feeling so sad, I loved Trent's poem. It was really touching and the other things he said. And that you are closer as a family even though you don't understand why these thing happen.
I am so glad you got the molds done. Poor Hudson...
trying to figure it all out. Its so hard when your body is in chaos after the delivery. I feel for you I hope you get stronger and feel better.
We are so so sorry for your loss. You guys are such an amazing family and we know that little Harrison is such a lucky boy to be Sealed to your family. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you. I'm serious!!!
We love you all so much, and we are glad to hear you are doing a little bit better. Hopefully you'll be able to keep busy, and keep your mind off of things. Saturday was so wonderful, it was such a nice service, dad, trent, your bishop and trents dad did a great job. Hopefully Huddy is doing ok, We love you.
We are so sorry about what happened, that breaks my heart to think of what you must be going through. I have a really good friend who is really involved in SHARE, she does the molds in the hospital and helps the families. I hope everything gets better for you guys, we will keep you in our prayers. Even though I don't know you very well, let me know if there is anything I can do to help!
The kids look adorable!
I'm glad you have so much help and support. We wish we could have been there at the memorial. My mom said it was wonderful. We love you!
April the costumes are super cute-- I especially love Ruby's striped tights!
Your strength is again so amazing to me. I can only imagine how tough it must be to be alone-- I wish I could come visit you right now! I will very soon. :) love you
oh you cute little family. what a hard couple of weeks. i can't even begin to imagine all your emotions and hardships. we love you guys and are so glad that you are getting better april. we hope to see you around christmas. let me know if i can help in any way.
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