The sweet ornament given to me in memory of our first Heaven baby. My first miscarriage was two years ago, just before Christmas. My sister-in-law and lifelong friend has excitedly announced to us over Thanksgiving that she was also pregnant. We were due within days of each other and thrilled to be able to carry our second babies together. … [Read more...]
My Grief is not an Opportunity to Sell Me Something
I want to begin this by saying that I truly do believe that most of the time, people do have good intentions and believe they are being helpful. I am not bashing MLM companies or small businesses in the slightest...I am building my own business as we speak and completely understand the desire to share and stand by our … [Read more...]
GUEST POST: So You Had a Chemical Pregnancy…
That test line turned blue. You came up with a clever way to tell your husband. You started seeing an OB or midwife, only to be told “There’s no baby, you had a chemical pregnancy." There is a lot of misunderstanding around chemical pregnancies. A LOT! Most women talk about it as though they were never pregnant. This comes from the way that we … [Read more...]
We’re Missing Someone – Grief and the Holidays
When you lose someone important to you, their absence is felt deeply. An empty seat at the table. A gift you don't have to buy. A call you don't have to make. Part of a conversation that is missing. A hug you don't get. But what happens when that person wasn't around for very long? What if there are no memories to lean on when you're missing … [Read more...]
Helping a Mother Through Postpartum Grief
The loss of a baby is never easy. And when a women experiences a miscarriage or stillbirth, not only does she have to work through her grief, but she has to deal with postpartum healing as well. We all know postpartum healing is messy, complicated, rarely goes as expected, and can be physically, mentally, and emotionally painful. Combining that … [Read more...]
Today was My Due Date – Grieving a Miscarriage
*This post was originally posted on June 29, 2018 on my personal blog, Hannah's Heartstrings.* Grief is a strange thing. It is not as linear as the "stages of grief" chart might suggest. Its a lot more like waves that never really stop. You might think you're through it, but the moment you do, something comes out of nowhere and reminds you of it … [Read more...]