Strong feelings over the loss of an infant

Re “Grief, Gratitude and Baby Lee,” Column One, Jan. 28

As a mother who lost twin boys, I can relate very well to the feelings expressed in the article. I am glad Danielle Hayworth received the support of the Choices perinatal hospice staff as she made decisions about her son. From experience I can reassure her that her grief will become manageable and that she will eventually be able to remember her baby boy with joy.

She can never forget him. I know my sons always remain in my heart; not a day goes by that I don’t think of them. Many thousands of people now know of baby Lee, and Danielle and her family will be in our prayers. Danielle and her family managed to pour a lifetime of love into 43 hours.

MARY-JANICE RODRIGUEZ

Long Beach

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The amount of courage that Hayworth showed is astounding and an inspiration to all. Her story shows that every unborn child, despite any handicap or poor life expectancy, is still infinitely precious. In carrying her twins to term, she did much more for the pro-life cause in those nine months than many (myself included) could ever hope to do in a lifetime.

NOEL D’ANGELO

Thousand Oaks

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I find it incredible that a single mom with little or no financial means would keep bringing more children into this world. Isn’t it difficult enough already to provide proper care for her older son, who is afflicted by cerebral palsy? While we can empathize with Hayworth on the loss of her child, I do not understand why The Times chose to glorify it.

JOHN T. CHIU

Newport Beach