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Adoption as a Next Step, Not a Last Resort
By: Becca When I was asked to write about infertility, IVF and adoption I jumped at the chance! Honestly, I don’t think a topic could suit me more if it tried, these topics are everything about which I am trying to raise awareness. To help people who are at any stage during this journey, including…
Read MoreWhen Starting A Family Does Not Go As Planned
By: Lisa Finkbeiner Trying to decide what words and feelings to type and share regarding my personal journey through infertility and loss has been difficult this time around. My infertility journey began in early 2005 and I blogged in real-time throughout my experience with pure transparency. It was cathartic to blog about what I was…
Read MoreThe Life That Is Waiting For Us
By: Brooke Taylor Duckworth When I lost Eliza, I began reading blogs written by other bereaved parents and “baby loss mamas.” I gravitated toward those who were on a grief timeline similar to mine, who had experienced their loss around the same time I had. I also wanted to read some blogs written by women…
Read MoreMarch 2018 Gifts: In Memory Of…
Each month, families and friends have the opportunity to donate to Share “In Memory Of” the baby or babies they have lost. This month we honor and remember the names listed below. In Memory Of: Elaina Fast By: Madeleine Berges Larry Hennessy Sorry for your loss, your family is in our prayers. By: …
Read MoreThe Internal Battle of Parenting After Loss
By: Sabrina Ivy Parenting is hard. Parenting after loss takes it to a whole other level. From the moment we find out we are pregnant, we immediately begin to imagine our family with our new bundle of joy. Our sole purpose becomes ensuring we are doing everything we can to bring our babies into this…
Read MoreChapter Highlight: Share Perinatal Loss – Fenton
Chapter Name: Share Perinatal Loss-Fenton Chapter Leader: Melanie Schwob, RN Online Resources: Facebook Page private for the participants in the group Support Group Information: This group is open to anyone who has experienced or supports someone who has had a miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal loss. All adults are welcome, and there is no cost. We meet…
Read MoreI’m Not The Mom I Dreamed I’d Be
By: Rachael Fast This topic seemed so easy to write about, however, as I sit to write, my mind goes blank. How do I write about something that is all I’ve ever known, as far as parenting goes? My first baby girl, Elaina Hope was stillborn at 40 weeks in March 2011. She was my…
Read MoreRemembering Hope: Sibling’s Grief
By: Robyn Busekrus Sibling grief is different than a parent’s grief. The child we lost was meant to be their buddy. The one who was going to be swinging with them, exploring our creek in the yard, and playing chase together. As a parent, we grieve the loss of another child that we were adding…
Read MoreThe Journey of Parenting After Loss
By: Jennifer Haake Parenting is tricky. You question yourself and every single decision you make. You worry. You worry about everything. Are they happy? Are they emotionally cared for? Am I giving them everything they need to become successful adults? The list is endless. As a bereaved parent with surviving children, the self-doubt and worry are exacerbated.…
Read MoreFebruary 2018 Gifts: In Memory Of…
Each month, families and friends have the opportunity to donate to Share “In Memory Of” the baby or babies they have lost. This month we honor and remember the names listed below. In Memory Of: My lost babies By: Rachel Berlin Anthony, Ella, Shannon, Anna Therse, Aubrey Brooke By: Lesa Carroll The…
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