Remembrance Day

Today has been designated Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. Below are some interesting things I have found on the website www.october15.com. A friend of mine who also lost her baby due to very similar heart conditions Kynslee had, informed me of this, and I was very touched. If you have a minute, check out the website. I find it comforting to know that people recognize my grief and pain. It's also nice to be connected to those who have had similar experiences. And I always look for ways to honor my baby girl. If you are home, if you can or want to, you can burn a candle tonight at 7:00 pm for an hour in remembrance of Kynslee and all the other babies who have passed on, be it through miscarriage, SIDS or any of the other many complications.

On September 28, 2006, House Resolution # 222 was passed in the House of Representatives supporting the goals and ideals of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day.

Just below is a word for word of the transcription that took place on September 28th in the House of Representative.

SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND IDEALS OF NATIONAL PREGNANCY AND INFANT LOSS REMEMBRANCE DAY

Mr. WESTMORELAND. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to the concurrent resolution (H. Con.Res. 222) supporting the goals and ideals of National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, as amended.

The Clerk read as follows:

H. CON. RES. 222

Whereas each year, approximately one million pregnancies in the United States end in miscarriage, stillbirth, or the death of a newborn baby;

Whereas it is a great tragedy to lose the life of a child;

Whereas even the shortest lives are still valuable, and the grief of those who mourn the loss of these lives should not be trivialized;

Whereas during the past 3 years, Governors of all 50 States have signed proclamations designating October 15 as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day;

Whereas the legislatures of the States of Arkansas, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, New York, Rhode Island, and South Dakota have passed concurrent resolutions recognizing October 15th of each year as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day;

Whereas the observance of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day may provide validation to those who have suffered a loss through miscarriage, stillbirth, or other complications;

Whereas recognizing Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day would enable the people of the United States to consider how, as individuals and communities, they can meet the needs of bereaved mothers, fathers, and family members, and work to prevent the causes of these deaths; and
Whereas October 15th of each year is an appropriate day to observe National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day:

Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That the Congress—

(1) supports the goals and ideals of National Pregnancy and Infant Loss remembrance Day; and
(2) requests that the President issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe such day with appropriate programs and activities.




I can't believe that it has been a year since Kynslee was born. Sometimes the past year just seems like another life. It's crazy. It's been really hard for me lately. Ever since Kynslee's birthday, everyday I think, "a year ago, we were...." and think about what was going on then. The cold weather reminds me so much of going to hospital everyday, leaving early and coming home late. And I have been getting my sweaters and other winter clothes out, and I can remember wearing those on certain days and remember certain things that were happening. I also found one of my sweaters with a stain on it that I am sure is from Kynslee. I wanted to cry when I saw it. It was almost a reminder of what I don't have anymore. It almost seems that everything is a reminder of what, or more specifically who, is no longer with me. But again, I love to be able to honor Kynslee in any way I can. And I know tonight starting at 7:00 at least one candle will be burning for her in my home. And just because it's a special day, I think I'll keep a candle burning all day for her.