Hoping Amidst the Rain Rainbows have definitely become special to me since the losses. They are symbols of God’s promises to me. His promises of hope and an expectant end. I see them often everywhere. It seems at my lowest or when God knows I need a pick me up, He will allow a […]
My first pregnancy ended on June 10, 2020. I was 19 weeks and 5 days gestation when my baby girl passed away due to chromosomal defects that made just about all of her organs abnormal and the most important ones fatally so. Needless to say, my husband and I were crushed. I felt a deep
The 4th of July is a time of celebrating with family and friends. It is often a time of picnics and BBQs, followed by watching fireworks. During these gatherings, you may want to bring a special and unique dessert or snack. If you are looking for a fun and delicious dessert to bring to your
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On August 11, 2018 I miscarried my first child. 9 Months later I conceived my sweet Ezra. On June 5, 2019 a friend asked if I was pregnant because I was eating way more than usual and I could barely stay awake. That evening I went home and took a pregnancy test, even though my
It all started back in February of 2013 when I found out I was pregnant with my first child. I was so excited and happy to finally become a mother that I did the first thing any expecting mother would do and started sharing the good news with friends, family, and coworkers. Monday, May 11th,
Mary had been on the list to receive the rainbow skirt for several months. Due to an error with Fedex, the skirt did not arrive on time. Mary still wanted to share her story and her beautiful photos. Dean Michael Collins was born May 2nd 2019. He was so perfect in every way. After
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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