Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness day – October 15th, 2018 Today, on Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness day, we honor, celebrate, and break the silence of our infertility, losses, and grief. Many assume that once you have your rainbow baby, all of that grief magically disappears. For our family, grief takes on a new meaning […]
I Carried You Morse Code Bracelet for Infant and Pregnancy Loss Awareness
It’s been almost 5 years of back to back pregnancy loss for our family. Every October – which happens to be Infant and pregnancy loss awareness month as well as the anniversary of Lucy, our third mid-term pregnancy loss, there’s a sullen spirit that looms over our household, as social media reminders creep up on our newsfeeds. […]
Grieving Families – Fathers and Siblings Grieve too :: Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month
Grieving families. It’s something we just don’t talk enough about. Every year, when October rolls around, there’s an overall sense of melancholy that creeps up on my Facebook and Twitter newsfeeds. Many of my friends, and an abundance of facebook groups and communities I have joined, put up quotes, photos of memory boxes, tiny footprints […]
5 Beautiful Gifts For A Mother of Miscarriage :: Vol. 25 #5faves
Gifts for a Mother of Miscarriage? I know… my post title sounds heavy. Depressing even. And I’m sure you’re thinking – isn’t this a kid’s fashion blog? About clothes? Kids? The latest trends? This is all true. However, the author behind this blog is also a mom. And not just your everyday mom of the one […]
Earning Our Stripes – The Travelista Ponders on Grief #WordlessWednesday #Linky
Today, marks 2 years since I met my son William (Billy), moments before he died in my arms. I think of him often, along with my four other babies who I lost only weeks before their due dates. Sadly, as expected… I am not the only one yearning for what could have been. I have learned to move […]
Special, Quiet Moments. #WordlessWednesday w/ Linky
Our little family has endured a lot of loss, lately. It just makes moments like this that much more meaningful. Does your family have a special spot or activity that gives everyone a sense of peace and consolation? Grateful… […]