The ease with which I speak about the boys now startles me. I started this job 6 and 1/2 months after Zoey was born. Except for one person, no one knew that she wasn’t my first child. I could have easily sweep that part of life under the rug and referenced only her when people asked me about my life, my loves and my losses.
But I didn’t.
There was a time that I couldn’t even speak their names. I would choke up and the tears would come and it was just easier not to try. It took me a good 10 minutes to tell our therapist they were called, “Joshua and Owen.” There was a time when I wouldn’t write their names even here on my blog where I’ve written a lot about myself and my life, my loves and my losses.
Today I found myself in the hallway, talking easily about how I never could see “parts” on my ultrasounds. I never did see what made the boys…you know…boys….I could see their arms, legs, beating heartbeats…hell, I could have practically done all of Zoey’s ultrasounds without the aid of the technician but I never did see “parts.” I recently watched that episode of “Friends” where Rachel and Ross find out they are having a girl and she cries, “I DON’T SEE IT…” I about died laughing because that was me.
But I spoke about the boys with an ease I would have never thought possible. I miss them and I still long for them and I love them but it’s getting easier.
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October 3, 2011 at 5:39 pm
Gretchen
This makes my heart smile. I have prayed for you for this day and many more like it. I’m glad your healing.
October 6, 2011 at 3:40 am
iamstacey
I’m glad hearing their names is beginning to bring you happiness instead of sorrow.