Mother’s Day is never the same after you lose a baby. That very first one—when you’re supposed to have a baby in your arms, or at least still be pregnant—is the worst. You feel an emptiness that ... READ the POST
You Are Allowed to Grieve, Even If
“But some people can’t even have kids. I have three. Maybe I’m selfish for wanting one more.” These words came from a woman who, halfway through her fourth pregnancy, was told that her sweet baby ... READ the POST
Great Things Are What Moms Do Every Day
We were all made for great things, but those great things don’t always—and maybe even rarely—look like what the world says they do. I think maybe the great things are the things where you go ... READ the POST
It’s Okay to Say That Parenting After Loss is Hard
I brought a meal to a friend who just had a baby. Her first living child after two miscarriages. She was struggling. Crying. Her vision of caring for a newborn wasn’t going as planned. It was turning ... READ the POST
The Grandparents Who Help Carry Us Through Pregnancy After Loss Are a Gift
I held the phone to my ear, anxiously waiting for my mom to answer from her end. She didn’t know it yet, but I was carrying the weight of a new pregnancy, one that wouldn’t have come into existence ... READ the POST
Why My Kids Celebrate Their Sibling Who’s in Heaven
“Mom, is January 31st on a Sunday?” my daughter asked. “Yes,” I answered. “Why do you want to know?” I already knew why but wanted to hear it in her own words. “Because it’s Micah’s birthday ... READ the POST
