We had a completely normal pregnancy. The only complication we had was severe morning sickness in the first trimester. I had to go to the hospital twice to get an IV. I missed a lot of work. But it was worth it because I knew my baby boy was coming. Every appointment, every test, every […]
My story begins back in 2016 when I found out on a hot July day that I was unexpectedly pregnant. I was nervous because I was not in the most stable relationship at the time, but I was excited because I had always wanted to be a mom. At about 8 weeks pregnant I was
After trying for three years to get pregnant, I was diagnosed with Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and “Unknown Infertility”. In December 2017 we had just finished our second Inter-uterine Insemination (IUI) and unfortunately it did not take. We were given the option to move on to Invitro Fertilization (IVF). In August 2018 we did
Fathers who have lost a child may feel like they do not know what to do with themselves. They may be trying to cope with the pain of loss while staying strong for their partner. Many men believe that they cannot share their feelings, so often suffer in silence. And the focus after the loss
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Father’s Day is right around the corner and if you’re anything like me, you’ve been trying to figure out what to get your dad, husband, brother, or other special guy in your life. Dads can sometimes be hard to shop for. They don’t want another tie or a new wallet. Something they would love to
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September 25th 2013 I was 19 years old and I found I was pregnant with my first baby. Mid October I saw my baby as a tiny spec on the ultrasound. October 30th I saw it again and boy had it grown! It was the size of an olive. I was in awe! The ultrasound
Father’s Day was first created in 1910 by Sonora Dodd of Spokane, Washington. The day was first celebrated on June 19th in 1910. In 1972, Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation that officially made the third Sunday in June Father’s Day. Father’s Day has now become a time to show appreciation for the men who have
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My journey into motherhood began the day I saw that first set of two, little pink lines. From that morning on, I was completely engulfed in excitement, love, and hopefulness for the future. So ready to be a mother, I wanted that future more than anything. I had all these big dreams and laid out
I never know where to start when I share our daughter’s story. The reality of becoming a bereaved parent is that who you were is gone – what is left are the pieces you put back together in the time that follows. A life you create with your loved ones that will always hold a