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Grief
August 13, 2019
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Pregnancy After Loss Came With an Unexpected Side Effect

As I walked into the restaurant, a sea of pink balloons greeted me. Towers of sweet treats lined the table that was dotted with diapers and stuffed…

Baby, Grief, Loss, Motherhood
July 14, 2019
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When Only One Twin Survives

“Well, at least you’re still pregnant with one baby.” “Twins would have been so expensive. It’s a blessing.” “You can try again after…

Baby, Motherhood
July 13, 2019
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I Love Being Pregnant

It’s hard, it’s exhausting, it’s painful, enough to bring you to tears. But here’s the thing—I love being pregnant. I know plenty of women…

Baby, Grief, Loss
June 22, 2019
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Miscarriage: One Year Later

It’s been one year. One year since I put my hand over my womb and silently sent you my love, my final goodbye, as they wheeled me into the surgery…

Baby, Motherhood
May 22, 2019
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I’m Not Attached to My Rainbow Baby Yet

I’m not attached to my rainbow baby. There, I said it. It’s a harsh reality to admit and it’s a comment that is sure to get a few gasps, but…

Baby, Loss
January 23, 2019
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Rainbow Baby Joy! Carrie Underwood’s New Little One Has Arrived After 3 Miscarriages

Carrie Underwood likes to use her Instagram account to make big family announcements, and I am totally here for it! I love following the upbeat star…

Baby, Faith
January 7, 2019
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When a Rainbow Baby Arrives in a Storm

Turkey and mashed potatoes sit blandly on the dark brown tray of the hospital bed in front of me. I pick at them blithely, despite being ravenous, as…

Baby, Grief, Loss, Miscarriage
September 25, 2018
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A Rainbow Baby Helps Heal a Broken Heart, but the Scars of Loss Remain

After a violent storm, a rainbow is a sign of hope, peace even. The storm is over and normal life can resume. But, it may not be like it was before.…

Kids, Motherhood
July 23, 2018
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A Mama’s Heart Holds Infinite Love

Today was the day. I should be laughing and smiling with my one-year-old daughter, but I’m not. I should be getting her pretty dress ready and…

Grief, Journal, Loss, Miscarriage, Motherhood
December 27, 2017
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Dear Rainbow Baby, You Saved Me

Dear Rainbow Baby, I remember the day I found out you were here. I held my breath as I walked back into the bathroom, after the standard three-minute…