Today marks 1 year since Heidi Michelle was born. Josh and I baked the perfect cupcake for her.
This is for you Heidi. We love you.

Today marks 1 year since Heidi Michelle was born. Josh and I baked the perfect cupcake for her.
This is for you Heidi. We love you.


Over the past three years it has been flipped upside down. I am 31 years old, and married to my hubby of three years, Josh. We have 4 beautiful angel babies, who are fondly known as our “Green Beans”. The first of my quads, Heidi, held on as long as she could and was born on January 31, 2009 after pPROMing at 17 weeks. A few weeks later, I pPROM’d with my sweet Lily. Lily, Paige, and Rylan were all born at 22 weeks on February 23, 2009. Just after being released from the hospital empty handed, I returned with a high fever and infection. Two of the nights I spent in the hospital that week, I honestly thought I was going to die. It was the sickest and most hopeless I’ve ever been. I’m pretty sure my diagnosis was a broken heart.
Our journey to becoming parents has had its share of happiness and heartbreaks. I got through every day by staying close to Josh, friends and family, blogging, and relying on God that my future will be bright. All the love and support I’ve gotten has greatly helped me manage……I am alive and well, and want to be my absolute best as a result of this.
On May 1st 2011, we welcomed our sweet baby girl, Taylor, into this world. She is our miracle baby and brings so much joy and happiness in our lives. She is such a gift from God.
I have come out of all of this with a better appreciation of life. I hope to make the best of this situation by helping others who will experience a similar loss.
Hugs and prayers as you encounter these difficult times.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Heidi <3
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Heidi.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful and sweet way to celebrate her.... praying for you today and in the next several weeks!
Happy Birthday Angel Heidi!!!
ReplyDeleteKeeping you in my thoughts and prayers xxx
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday, Heidi! Love the cupcake. xo
ReplyDeleteso beautiful! sending you lots of hugs as you remember your dear sweet Heidi. (((hugs)))
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happy birthday heidi....you have the best mommy and daddy...
ReplyDeleteHeidi, I know you had a wonderful birthday in Heaven! Your cupcake looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful way to remember your daughter together...made with LOVE. And, heavenly sprinkles on top!
ReplyDeleteCelebrating Heidi's spirit with you and passing some love your way today and always.
xoxo
Happy Birthday Heidi!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday sweet angel!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Angel Baby!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Heidi! (((BIG HUGS))) to your mommy and daddy!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, baby girl. What a beautiful way to remember her on her special day. Thinking of you!
ReplyDeleteMy heart aches for you today... prayers for you and your beautiful angel Heidi...
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday Heidi! What a loved little angel!
ReplyDeleteHappy, happy birthday sweet Heidi! xx
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Miss Heidi. Thinking of you today as you remember her.
ReplyDeleteI have been thinking of you all week, not remembering the exact dates but knowing it was this time last year you were both going through so much. I'm happy I visited your blog today and was able to share my wishes for a Happy Birthday to ^Heidi^ and for peace and comfort for you and Josh as you remember those days a year ago.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Heidi! Thinking of you and Josh.
ReplyDeleteLauren,
ReplyDeleteI can across your blog and just wanted to let you know how sorry I am that you had to go through this. We lost our 4th son at 21 weeks about a month ago. I can honestly say it was the hardest thing I have ever had to go through. You are such a strong and amazing person. In a weird kind of way I am finding comfort in reading the blogs of others who have been through this. I know I am not alone and that some how I am going to get through this.
Happy Birthday Little Heidi!
Happy Birthday, Heidi!
ReplyDeleteHappy Belated Birthday Heidi
ReplyDeleteLove you, sweet Heidi!!! What a beautiful little cupcake!!LB
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