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Gone But Not Forgotten
Mourning the Loss of a Multiple
By Carol Sjostrom Miller
No matter what parents are going through, the reality is that they still need to care for their surviving child or children – and this is not an easy task.
"It took everything I had to deal with my living baby, and it took everything I had to deal with the grief of losing my baby," says Kollantai, whose surviving son was born full-term and healthy.
Some surviving children have lots of medical problems and require even more care. As a result, many parents find themselves so busy with their child that their grief gets pushed aside. Since all babies need lots of care and attention, it's difficult to find the time to grieve.
However, although it is difficult, it is vital that you find the time to grieve. "The grief is still there, and it will come up sometime," says Douglass. She says it is healthy and courageous to face the grief and acknowledge your feelings.
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