Stillbirth
Stillborn Still Loved
By: Hailey Ricks This is an excerpt from a recently published book Stillborn Still Loved by Hailey Ricks. It tells the story of the loss of her daughter Laurelai, and the pain and loneliness that comes with baby loss. Through her words and journaling she gives the reader permission to acknowledge their grief and find…
Read MoreLonging For My Twins
I am not the same person I was before my losses. The pain is still present but not as raw.
Read MoreWoven Together by Dreams that Never Could Be
By: Amanda Crews I’ve mulled around a number of things that I could say or write to offer words of encouragement, and every time I thought I had something, it failed me. I had no words. There was a block. As I reflected in that space and tried to move the heavy load, it just…
Read MoreSaying 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 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.
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