Dear Mama,
Today, take a moment for yourself. A moment to reflect on this powerful journey.
And just soak it in. Soak every single second of it in.
Hold that baby a little longer. A little tighter. Smell their sweet little head and stare into their big, beautiful eyes.
Whether it’s been a day, a week, a month, or longer since that precious little life joined the world, chances are it’s flying by.
So take a minute to slow down, soak it in, and celebrate.
Celebrate this little miracle you prayed for so hard. This little human you and your partner created out of love and hope and faith. The perfect mix of you and the person you love most in the world. This little rainbow at the end of your incredibly dark storm.
Celebrate the fact that you can finally breathe a sigh of relief that this angel baby has made their way earthside.
Celebrate surviving whatever season of parenting you are in. Overcoming the sleepless nights and emotional rollercoaster you have been on since you saw those two pink lines.
Celebrate the big brothers and sisters who have been by your side all along and now have a sweet new baby to love and protect for the rest of their lives.
And maybe, just maybe, take a minute to celebrate yourself as well.
You made it down every difficult road you had to brave in this storm. You overcame loss and heartache and grief with beauty and grace. You remained hopeful and had faith when you had every reason to throw your hands up in defeat.
Today feels as good as any other to acknowledge it all.
As the mama of a rainbow baby, I know the struggle that comes with these feelings and realizations. I know how badly you want to celebrate the pure bliss you feel, while at the same time still feeling that twinge of grief creep up in the form of a subtle reminder of what’s missing.
The original due dates. The anniversary of a loss. The holidays you should be celebrating earthside with a baby who is in heaven.
It’s okay to feel all these things and more. But please don’t let yourself live there.
Celebrating your rainbow baby doesn’t make you love your angel any less. It doesn’t take away from their story—or yours. Your mama heart is big enough for it all.
It can all be overwhelming. You’ve held your breath for so long, waiting for this baby to take their first one. You are overcome with joy and relief and hope for the bright future you see ahead after your stormy past. Overcome with love for the little lives in front of you and the ones above you.
All these big feelings are a part of your beautiful, messy, wonderful journey to motherhood. They have made you the bright and beautiful woman you are today. The woman these little eyes love staring back at. The woman whose hands these little ones reach for every single day. The woman whose heart grows bigger and bigger with love every day.
So choose today to celebrate your rainbow . . . and to celebrate you.
by Britt LeBoeuf 
by Lauren Hedrick 
by Tayler DiGiacomo 
