A rainbow baby is a common term to describe a baby born after one or more previous miscarriages. Anyone who has had a rainbow baby knows of all the bittersweet feelings that come along with it. The sadness and grief you feel for never getting to raise the baby you once had, and the gratitude and joy you feel at the same time to be blessed with another baby, are such intense emotions. These rainbow baby quotes are comforting and sweet for any parent who is raising or hoping for a beautiful rainbow baby.
“When we lose one blessing, another is often most unexpectedly given in its place.”
-C. S. Lewis
When we are experiencing grief or loss, it can feel like we will never feel okay again, but we can heal and experience joy; it just takes time.
“Rainbows remind us that even after the darkest clouds, and the fiercest winds, there is still beauty.”
-Katrina Mayer
Rainbows are the perfect metaphor for life. There will always be struggle, hardship, and tragedy, but there is always an opportunity for peace and joy afterward.
“Everybody wants happiness, and nobody wants pain. But you can’t have a rainbow without a little rain.”
There is opposition in all things. Without pain and suffering, we wouldn’t know just how wonderful joy and happiness are.
“It’s when a rainbow smiles that sadness is banished from the land.”
-Anthony T. Hincks
What a sweet quote. There isn’t anyone who doesn’t stop and stare at the beauty of a rainbow. A rainbow seems magical, and the peace and joy that it brings are magnificent.
“Your little rainbow is a ray of sunshine after scary storms and harsh winds.”
Nothing brings the same amount of love and joy as a baby. They are truly a blessing. They are the ultimate reward and comfort for grief and loss.
“We loved you before we knew you. Even when there was just a hope for you, we loved you.”
The love a parent has for their child is incomparable to any other feeling. Before the baby has taken their first breath, their parents already love them with their whole hearts.
“Out of difficulties grow miracles.”
-Jean de la Bruyere
When we are in the middle of hardship and struggle, it can feel like it will never end, and we will never recover. But out of these hard times will come peace and joy.
“After every storm comes a rainbow.”
Just like a storm is followed by a beautiful rainbow, grief, and loss are followed by peace and joy. Sadness is temporary if we are willing to move forward and find joy in what’s to come.
“We needed something to express our joy, our beauty, our power, and the rainbow did that.”
A rainbow is a wonderful metaphor and example of joy, beauty, and power. It’s a miraculous event that always follows a time of darkness or storms.
“The greater the storm, the brighter your rainbow.”
There truly is opposition in all things. For the darkest of times, there are the lightest of times to offset it. We can find relief knowing that there will always be light at the end of the tunnel.
“God placed a rainbow in the sky to let me know you were on your way.”
A rainbow is such a wonderful symbol for a baby. It’s beautiful, miraculous, and it always makes you stop and enjoy the magic that it is.
“A rainbow baby is the symbol of hope and love after a storm of grief.”
A rainbow is the perfect symbol for a baby after the loss of a previous baby. Just as a rainbow comes after a storm and provides joy and beauty, so will a new baby.
“When I look at you, I see all that is sunshine and none that is gray.”
There’s comfort in knowing that in every storm, no matter how dark or scary, there will come a beautiful rainbow just as there is comfort in knowing that we can heal and find joy again after the loss of a child.
“Somewhere over the rainbow skies are blue and the dreams that you dare to dream really do come true.”
-The Wizard of Oz
You always hear that at the end of a rainbow, you will find gold. And if you think of gold as happiness, joy, and peace, then that is absolutely true.
“A rainbow baby is a reminder that love never dies. It simply takes on a different form.”
You will always have an unwavering love for any baby of yours, whether you lose them during pregnancy or if they grow to be an adult. Love never dies.
“Our rainbow will always be ‘because of you,’ never ever ‘instead of you.’”
A rainbow baby is a replacement for the baby you lost, it’s another opportunity to experience parenthood and love for a baby. Your love for the baby you lost will never leave your heart.
“After every storm, there is a rainbow of hope… Here I am!”
Losing a baby is a storm unlike any other. It feels dark, dreary, and hopeless. It doesn’t feel like you will ever recover. But just as the storm is sure to pass, so will the hopelessness. You can heal and find joy again.
“I will not cause pain without allowing something new to be born, says the Lord.”
-Isaiah 66:9
When we are in the middle of grieving, it can be hard to see God’s hand in our lives. But we must trust that He has a plan for us and that He will help us find peace and joy.
“What matters now is that you are here, and you are beautiful, just like a rainbow.”
Once your baby is born and in your arms, all of the worry and stress melt away and you feel the most wonderful feeling of peace and happiness.
“Never stop chasing rainbows.”
A rainbow is a wonderful symbol of happiness, peace, joy, and beauty. All of which we should never stop trying to fill our lives with. We should always be chasing rainbows, both the literal and the metaphorical ones!
“When it rains, look for rainbows. When it’s dark, look for stars.”
No matter what darkness we might be facing, we can take solace in knowing that there will always be light to come. Remembering this will help you endure the darkness.
“I believe that God sent you into my life to give me something to fight for, to show me there is love in this world, to give me hope, and bring me joy. All the proof in God I need is you. You are a gift from heaven.”
This is one of the most meaningful things you can say to someone, and it works from parent to child too. Having a baby changes your views of the world, and your values and brings you a new joy.
“Rainbows may only last a moment, but the joy of a rainbow baby lasts a lifetime.”
Rainbows are short-lived, but you will always remember the beauty of the rainbow and the feelings of joy and peace you felt while it was there.
“Some of the best gifts are found at the end of a rainbow.”
There is opposition in all things. A rainbow comes at the end of the storm, so the beauty and wonder you experience from the rainbow are that much greater and more appreciated because you just endured a storm.
“The pain you have been feeling can’t compare to the joy that is coming.”
-Romans 8:18
The more pain and suffering you are able to endure, the more joy and happiness you are capable of feeling. They go hand in hand.
“Rainbow babies are the little miracles that shine the brightest.”
A baby is a gift from God. Losing any gift from God is hard to overcome, but losing a baby is especially difficult. When you are given the gift of another baby, it will never replace the loss of your previous baby, but it does give you another opportunity at joy and unconditional love.
“For this child I prayed and the Lord has granted the desires of my heart.”
-1 Samuel 1:27
There’s no gift in the world like the gift of having a baby. A child will bring you a joy that you can’t experience in any other way. It’s a unique and wonderful experience.
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We hope you enjoyed these quotes about babies and pregnancy after loss. Pregnancy and raising a baby after a miscarriage isn’t something that anyone should have to go through, but it happens. These quotes can help bring your comfort, hope, and gratitude for your rainbow baby. Be sure to share these quotes so that others who might be suffering can find joy in reading them too.
Kayla is the content creator over at motviationformom.com. She is a wife and mother who loves to share all of the tips, tricks, and life lessons that she has learned over the years with all of her readers. Her primary focus is on children’s education, motherhood, and healthy family relationships!