Posts Tagged ‘difficult decisions’
Dear Husband, Thank You
By: Casey Zenner Oftentimes on this loss journey, I find myself forgetting that there is another person on this journey with me. While I, of course, never actually forget about my husband, it is hard in the midst of my grief, to remember he is grieving too. I think that is because our husbands fill…
Read MoreTo Be A Mother, All You Must Do Is Love
By: Casey Zenner What makes someone a Mother? This is something we recently talked about in one of the Ending a Wanted Pregnancy support groups I belong to on Facebook. When you think of the word Mother, what is the first thing that comes to your mind? It may be your own mom. It may…
Read MoreWe Are Worthy To Grieve: TFMR
By: Charlie’s Mom I ALWAYS dreamed of being a mom, and then it happened. My beautiful baby girl Charlie, a dream come true. This is how I begin my story, when I chose to tell it. I don’t divulge my “secret” easily to just anyone. Usually the only people I feel a little comfortable telling…
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I am uncomfortable with death. I wish I could be comfortable, but I am not.
Read MoreFinally Loving Audrey
By: Tracy Keinrath February 4, 2004 was the day that changed our lives forever. A routine ultrasound strongly indicated that our baby girl had Trisomy 18, a chromosomal disorder that is incompatible with life. An immediate amnio and five agonizing days of waiting brought confirmation of the doctor’s initial diagnosis and the end of life…
Read MoreWhen No Choice Is A Good Choice
By: Casey Zenner They say everything happens for a reason, and this is something I try really hard to believe. September 27th, 2017 would be the day that would leave me questioning that forever. Growing up I always dreamed of having a large family, lots of little ones running around, in my messy, never quiet…
Read MorePrenatal Diagnosis As A Gift
By: Sue Hasegawa In late 2008, my youngest child, Peter, was born into this world and peacefully left it four hours later. His passing was not unexpected as he was diagnosed months prior with full Trisomy 18, where every cell in his body contained an additional chromosome, impacting every organ throughout development. Most babies with…
Read MoreThe Hardest Decision I’ve Ever Made
By: Rebecca Stockwell The scariest thing about going to my first support group was worrying that I would be told I didn’t belong because I had a termination for medical reasons. I was scared my grief wouldn’t be seen as legitimate, that I would be condemned for making what I thought was the only decision…
Read MoreTerminating A Wanted Pregnancy
By: Amy Z. What a crazy week! We spent our baby moon in San Diego visiting my husband’s family. While there, my husband felt our baby kick for first time. We came home in time to see some 4th of July Fireworks (I’m kinda a firework fanatic). After two miscarriages, a chemical pregnancy and a…
Read MoreTwo Unbelievable Options
By: Tessa Michaud In January 2011, my husband and I learned we were blessed with another pregnancy, another beautiful child. After having a miscarriage in September 2010, my doctors wanted to proceed with caution. It was a confusing time as I had wanted to celebrate with joy and excitement, yet I knew from previous experience…
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