Love From Better Baby Bums

While February marks the month of love for many, it is also the month where we at Better Baby Bums remember sweet baby Carrie Ruth.  Carrie was daughter to our good friends, Matthew and Andrea, and with them we walked through a pregnancy full of unknowns.

When Carrie was born at 1:10 p.m. on February 7, 2009, the initial diagnosis was that things were looking better than first anticipated.  She was alert and immediately bonded with her parents. Matthew and Andrea had spent hours reading to Carrie while she was still in the womb and as a result, she immediately recognized and responded to her daddy’s voice while mom was getting fixed up after the birth.

She made progress through that afternoon and things were looking hopeful. Unfortunately, during the night, she required an emergency open heart surgery and had to be put on heart and lung bypass machines.  The doctors worked on her through the night, but sadly, Carrie never woke up.

We know that we can never take away the hurt that our friends are experiencing.  We all feel helpless in situations like this.  To commemorate her very short time in this world, Better Baby Bums has made a donation of 50 pink BPA-free baby bottles to Crisis Pregnancy Centre in Vancouver, BC Canada.  Crisis Pregnancy Centres offer compassionate, practical help (and often a shoulder to lean on) to pregnant moms who often feel that they don’t have anyone else to turn to.  They provide clothing and baby supplies to moms in need.  If you would like more information, or to make a donation please call 604-525-0999.

Happy Birthday sweet Carrie Ruth. Your short life touched us in the most profound ways. You were truly a gift from God. Much love to you and your wonderful parents, Corina and Jen.