The number one complaint I hear from loss parents is that they’re worried their family will forget their baby that died. Did you know 9 times out of 10 their family and friends do forget? People forget.People don’t say their name.People don’t remember.People ask – why are you still talking about your baby that died? …
Would you believe me if I said i’m still experiencing grief after 5 years? To those who have had a child die, they problaby would be nodding their heads because of course we still experience grief. As long as we’re living we’ll experience it. If you didn’t know my dead son, Ethan, turned 5 in …
This post pregnant or not, life will move forward was written on my personal blog October 26, 2010. It has been updated 6/3/2024. I have been debating on whether to write this on our blog or not. I have felt like no one can relate to me or even wants to listen to how I …
Pregnancy after loss is no joke. It’s the hardest thing I have ever had to go through. Harder than grieving the loss of my son. So I’m sharing my story of finding out I’m pregnant and the feelings I had along the way. I’ve always gotten my period like clockwork. Always. So when I was …
It’s that time of year where I like to share this year’s Etsy favorites 2022 edition. **This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission on any purchases made through these links. You can read my disclosure here. There are so many cute things on Etsy. I have bought things from them throughout …
The plan had been to give birth at a birthing center. I had been seeing a midwife and a high risk doctor (MFM). The high risk doctor was on board with a birthing center birth as long as everything looked good throughout pregnancy. My high risk doctor mentioned that I could transition to their midwives …
Let’s talk infertility and the holidays. There are always going to be parties to attend, family to see. Nieces and Nephews, and new babies. Which means because you’re dealing with infertility or loss, there are always going to be triggers around us. So please remember to take time for yourself. Your mental and physical and …
Before we get too far into winter, I wanted to share my fall favorite recipes. These are all favorites from my Pinterest Page. With the seasons changing a lot of time we are reminded of yet another instance where we’re not pregnant. We’ve gone through an entire year with no excited double line on a …
However you choose to honor your baby is completely up to you. You do what you want to do for them and don’t think twice or let others sway your decision. Some years it’ll be easy, other years will be hard. The majority of these ideas come from others, but I felt like I needed …
I’m sharing some of my Etsy faves. I love all things Etsy, I love selling on Etsy and I love buying from other shops on Etsy to support their small business. I’ve compiled a lot of my favorites through lists on my profile on Etsy; Infertility, Pregnancy loss, Christmas Ideas, Fun Baby Items (thinking future …
