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After my first miscarriage, I actually experienced a moment of relief. Losing my first baby had been a devastating experience, but it was over. Naively, I felt like the worst was behind me. Because I knew so little about pregnancy loss, I assumed that this was a one time thing. Surely, this wouldn't happen again.…
Continue reading ➞ Knowing What It’s Like To Lose A Baby Again And Again…And Again
By now you've probably seen this picture. You've probably heard of the 9 labor and delivery nurses who are all pregnant at the same time. When I look at this picture, I feel happy for these women and their shared experience. I wish them all the very best in their pregnancy. But, my heart truly…
My struggle has never lied in getting pregnant. My struggle is keeping babies. I've been pregnant 4 times and I've only brought one baby home. I know that there are women who have never seen a positive test, or women who have yet to bring home a live baby. There are women who will never…
Continue reading ➞ The Fear (And Joy) Of Seeing A Positive Pregnancy Test After Losing A Baby
As a mom who has experienced loss, I have always dreaded the question, “How many children do you have?” For so long, I struggled with finding an answer that was simple and truthful. Now, after over two years of fumbling my words, I feel somewhat okay with sharing that I have two daughters knowing that…
Continue reading ➞ We’re Done Having Children And My Family Is Incomplete
To the mother waiting for her living baby, I want to tell you that I love you. I want to tell you that I think you are courageous and gracious and strong. There are so many words that spill from my heart when I witness your pain and hear your story. But, there is one…
Continue reading ➞ To The Mother Wishing For A Living Baby–You Don’t Need My Empty Promises