Perspective

So, I have been thinking about this quite a bit lately, or at least since I found out. One of my classmates from elementary through high school was also expecting a baby. I didn't really remember this until I came home from having my baby.

In fact, when I got a chance to get on the computer after coming home, I noticed that she had posted a comment on Facebook on June 10th about being tired of being pregnant and wanting to meet her little girl already. I could totally relate about 4 days prior. I also noticed that by that Saturday, many people were posting their condolences on her Facebook page, as the baby had died.

I felt so sad for her. I wanted to offer my condolences but felt like that would be inappropriate as I was now home with my newborn, who was alive, and she was mourning the loss of her little one.

My best friend helped me realize that all condolences are welcome and I posted mine anyway. I felt better having done that. It doesn't change anything, but lets her know I am thinking of her.

Then last night, I noticed that she had pictures of the baby on her Facebook page, and that brought me to tears again. It's just such a sad situation. I don't even really know what exactly happened, but I know that she lost her baby, and that is just so sad.

So, when I am up at 3:30 am to feed Parker, who eats well and then is wide awake, I should be thankful that I have the opportunity to be awake at 3:30 with my baby, and not be super tired or cranky that we are wide awake at 3:30 in the morning.

It just goes to show that sometimes people want what they don't have. For me, I would like a good night of sleep, but when I look at what the alternative could be, I will gladly get up with my little boy (or my big boy too), at any hour of the night. I just wish that my friend from school could be having that same opportunity.