Amy

Every now and again someone comes into our lives and touches us in ways we remember forever. Amy was one of those people. I met Amy 4 years ago in the labor and delivery room. Amy and her husband were there to have their first baby. It was supposed to be a joyous occasion, as most first babies are, but not this time. After a long labor, Amy delivered a stillborn at term. A very beautiful little girl.

Together, Amy and I gave her her first bath, and dressed her in a pretty pink dress and wrapped in a soft pink blankie. Amy held her and rocked her. A touching moment as it should be for a first time mom.

Today our paths met again. This time Amy delivered her second baby; a healthy boy. Sweet, pink, and soft. Amy cuddled and rocked him, and told him all about his sister.

I’m blessed to have shared two very different births with Amy. I’ll never forget her, or her two beautiful babies.