The Locket in Utah (a post five months late)

I was very excited to get the locket. My February mamas hold a special place in my heart. They supported me through the "normal" pregnancy stuff, but became my rocks when I lost my babies at 26 weeks. They were the first people I told (after my husband) when I found out I was pregnant with my sweet Owen. Their excitement calmed my anxieties and allowed me to enjoy my pregnancy more than I thought possible. They also lent valuable experience and advice as I approached Owen's birth and in the days/weeks/months following. They've been there for me through everything. 

We had a special set of circumstances leading up to Owen's birth. Owen had a high probability of having retinoblastoma, so we looked into the possibility of having him a few weeks early. When we decided to have Owen at 37 weeks, the mamas bent over backwards to make sure I'd have the necklace in time. When we found that Owen's lungs weren't ready, they insisted I keep the necklace for a few more weeks so I could have it when he was born.

The locket saw me through Owen's birth and the first few weeks of his life. It was a tangible way for me to have all of my February mamas by my side. I didn't realize before I experienced pregnancy, the loss of my twins, and the birth of Owen how important it is to have a network of supportive friends. I believe strongly that it was divine intervention that led me to the February mamas. Now that I'm a mother to a (living) child, I need them more than ever. I hope the locket brings this sense of love and support to the other mamas as it makes its way around.