Infant Loss
Saying Goodbye to Olivia
A Story of Loss and Hope By: Marie Kriedman I suffered a miscarriage unexpectedly at 14 weeks. My husband and I were at a complete loss. Setting aside my personal pain, the single hardest thing I had to do was tell our children about the miscarriage. I fumbled my words and halted and tried again,…
Read MoreAva’s Love
By: Ashley Loehr We had a very normal, uneventful pregnancy until we found out at 20 weeks that our baby girl was not growing in the way that most babies do. We were devastated as the doctors seemed very worried and we went through a series of MFM (maternal fetal medicine) specialist appointments with two…
Read MoreFolded Paper Hearts; an Epiphany
There will be a time that you finally see or understand why your heart had to bend and fold.
Read MoreCelebrating Charlie
A large part of grieving a baby is the worry that he/she will be forgotten.
Read MoreGrowing Together
There are many ups and downs while grieving your baby. Sharing this heartache and grief with your partner can bring relationship struggles, but it can also help you grow together.
Read MoreGoing Back to Work After a Loss
Going back to work after a loss is challenging. Often you are a imitation of your former self, making it difficult to get through the work day. The suggestions given are intended to lessen your stress and know that your are not alone.
Read MoreGrief Makes Us Sensitive, and That’s Okay
Grief never leaves, it becomes a livable part of our existence. It is important to find safe space to discuss your grief openly.
Read MoreContinuing Our Love
We continue to love Asher and we always will. He will always be our firstborn child.
Read MoreTwo Years Later
Life after loss can be hard. But it is OK to continue to grieve, to be sad, and to be happy again.
Read MoreFIVE
Five years since I had to say hello and goodbye to my firstborn child. Half a decade of living with the grief of losing my son and yet still a lifetime to go.
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