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A Baby Shower for our Miracle Baby

September 22, 2019 Blog, Family

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A baby shower is not something we thought we would do. I have avoided going to them for the past three years because they are so triggers. I have walked completely around stores to avoid baby things. I have hidden pregnant people and new parents on my Facebook account because it is too hard to look at.

We never had a baby shower for Adeline, however we still had bought things for her and had received things for her. We had the choice of returning the things or letting them sit in the closet. We let them sit. There was no way I could walk into a store to return something I never got to use for her.

Photo by Nynne Schrøder on Unsplash

After having a stillbirth, battling infertility for years, experiencing miscarriage and a boat load of triggering moments, we did not think we would be brave enough to have a baby shower. We did not think we would want to possibly have a party hosted that could hurt someone else. We did not think we could open gifts in front of people without totally collapsing into tears.

Maternity dress gifted by PinkBlush Maternity

And then, somewhere along this miracle pregnancy, our courage started to shake it’s way out. We decided that, yes, we wanted to experience everything we could with this pregnancy regardless of the outcome. We wanted to let our friends and family shower us with love and support after not knowing what to do to support us along our heartbreaking journey for so long. 

  • My parents
  • Dylan’s parents

So, we booked flights for a 24 hour trip to California from Seattle for a baby shower for our miracle baby. And we are so glad we did.

Pregnancy Milestone card by Nuts & Bolts Paper Co.

The last time we’ve been around this much family at one time was our wedding three years ago. Shower aside, it made our hearts swell to just be able to spend time with the people we love – even if only for a few hours. We got to hug and congratulate a friend for the first time since she got married. We got to meet the newest baby cousin. See how much some of the other “baby” cousins have grown. We soaked up every second with some of our most favorite people.

  • Friends
  • Cousins
  • The girl behind the party!

Holy cow, my family knows how to throw a party and show up for a party. My cousin Cynthia, cousin-in-law Alli, and Aunt Jeanette put together the most magical shower down to every last detail. It was more than we could have ever asked for or dreamed of. It was so very special. (Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!) 

Little baby boy Rapp, we are so excited to meet you and we are growing more nervous by the day on how in the world you’re going to get from in there to out here. Ha! 51 days until your due date. 51!

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  1. Autumn says

    December 24, 2019 at 9:25 am

    Hi Jean-e! I am so sorry to her of your heartbreak but so amazed by your strength. Thank you for sharing your powerful story with the world! I had two very close calls during my own pregnancy that thankfully brought me my little girl, but with a lot of emotional damage. It is so amazing reading your journey and I wish you and your family so much happiness in the years to come!

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  2. Loving Adeline says

    January 13, 2020 at 2:00 pm

    Autumn, Thank you for the sweet words! It’s sure been a journey! I am so happy to hear that your little girl arrived. I know we can carry some emotional turmoil after those pregnancy scares along with all the joy. Happy new year to you and your family!

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📸: @kep_photos
This child is as wild as his head full of curly lo This child is as wild as his head full of curly locks 🧡
One month of Avery (+ a day)🦋 9lbs 2oz, 21” One month of Avery (+ a day)🦋 
9lbs 2oz, 21” long
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I love: being held, staring intently at the face of whoever is holding me, holding my hands up by my face (bonus points if I can find a hand or fingers to suck on!), snoozing, the baby bjorn bouncer, the swing, being sung to, car rides and walks outside with the family.
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I do not love: diaper changes, tummy time, the initial moments of a bath.
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During this month: my parents and I had an extra two night sleepover at the hospital to get my moms blood pressure sorted it and Grandma stayed with big brother, I’ve rolled over from tummy to back every time my parents have tried to get me to do tummy time, I’ve been trying really hard to give my parents at least one 3 hour stretch of sleep a night and have just been hanging at home and having a lot of quality time with my parents and big brother.
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My parents are: sleepy, in love and trying to settle in to juggling me and big brother. That kid has a lot of energy!
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