I already let you guys know about my little guy, Rivi, who was born at 24W6D and died the following day.
Throughout this whole ordeal, people have been so wonderful to us. The women on this site got me through a difficult pregnancy, the nurses and doctors at the hospital went above and beyond, often coming to visit when they weren't even scheduled to work! Neighbors we barely know (there's high turnover here) are still bringing us food. Our church has been wonderful. Someone calls twice a day to check on me, since I'm still at home.
Today, though, I really had to cry. We're having Rivi cremated. When we went to make the arrangements, there was one urn that we had to have. It seemed to have been made for him. Unfortunately, it was only available in the tiny, rememberance size or the giant adult size, not our little Rivi's size.
The wonderful funeral director tracked down the artist (the urns are handmade), who usually has a backlog of months. She agreed to make the urn immediately, and get it to us within a week. And, she's giving it to us for less than the larger size. I'm so happy that we get our first choice for Rivi!
I know it seems a silly thing to get excited about, but I haven't really been happy for weeks. I'll take happiness wherever I can get it!
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Miracle Baby Boy Rivelino, born too early to live on October 6, 2004 at 24 weeks and 6 days. Never to be forgotten, always to be remembered, forever my source of inspiration.
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Viv -- I don't have anything remarkable or inspiring to say, but I'm glad you have so many people taking care of you right now.
You and your family are certainly in my thoughts and prayers...
Viv--I'm so glad you are surrounded by such wonderful people!!
I'm glad you are here at SC too!
I know you are happy about the urn--you should be for your Rivi!!
I'm glad they made the extra effort for you!!!
You have been in my prayers!!!!
Pam
Viv--I've followed your posts & have been so paralyzed with saddness for you and your little rivi and family. I've never known the pain of losing a precious child and it seems so small to say how sorry I am for this loss. But just the same, please know that you are in my thoughts and constant prayers.
I have the anguish right now of having a child going through the testing process for cystic fibrosis. This stupid disease could take him in a heart beat, but how grateful I am for having 9 1/2 wonderful years with this incredible child; he has such a strong spirit and I loved him long before he was ever born.
I don't understand why Rivi was taken from you so soon. It feels wrong to NOT be able to question why you didn't have more time with this little guy. But I know that you share in my feeling that even those few precious moments with him couldn't be returned for all of the riches in the world. I like to think that some spirits are so extrordinarily special and unique that God can't bare to part with them for more then a few moments in time. I know this is true of Rivi. How fast did he capture your heart in utero and for those hours on earth? All of the cysters have fallen in love with him, as have your neighbors, church and anybody else who came into contact with you during your pregnancy. I hope that this knowledge gives you some glimmer of peace and comfort. He is one of the brightest stars in the heavens right now.
I pray that you find comfort and love in those around you and come to the realization that you are a mother. You may not to be able to hold Rivi in your arms today or tomorrow, but he'll forever hold your heart. I pray that you know the joys of motherhood when the time is right.
You're in my thoughts viv.
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Viv,
I totally understand how the simplest thing can make such a difference during this fragile time. I'm so glad you are getting the right urn for your son. There is enormous value in putting a bereaved mind at ease about something like this. Thank goodness that there is such warmth in the human heart for a stranger in need.
Peace,
Sheri
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First pregnancy ended at 23 weeks due to incompetent cervix.
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Second loss March 9, 2004 at five weeks
Third pregnancy, Cerclage at 13w
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Fourth pregnancy, Cerclage at 13w
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Sometimes people are so wonderful I need to cry! 
