Tag: loss
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A Milestone Age: Reflecting on Loss and Growth
Get Pregnant Fast In just a few days, I will celebrate my 46th birthday—the very age my mother was when she passed away from premenopausal breast cancer. At that time, I was just 19, the oldest of her two kids and her only daughter. The years since her death have been a whirlwind of life’s…
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Navigating Grief and Joy: Losing a Father While Welcoming a Daughter
Get Pregnant Fast Oh no, not this again. My chest heaved with dry sobs, and I struggled to catch my breath. The first trimester was proving to be a rollercoaster, and at just seven weeks in, morning sickness felt like an uninvited rock band crashing into my life. I was grateful for the opportunity to…
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How Long Is Three Years?
Get Pregnant Fast Three years ago today, I lost my mother, and ever since, I’ve reflected on the passage of time as I mark this anniversary. While it often seems like daily life rushes by unnoticed, mothers have a unique ability to perceive the changes that come with time. Moms recognize the subtle shifts when…
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Navigating Grief After the Loss of a Child: A Journey Through Time
Get Pregnant Fast As parents grappling with the unimaginable pain of losing a child, we find ourselves in a world that has shifted dramatically. We experience deeper sorrow, a profound longing for the moments that will never be ours again. Yet, we also cultivate a greater capacity for love, cherishing the time we have, and…
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Grieving Without Anticipating a Rainbow Baby
Get Pregnant Fast In the aftermath of loss, the notion of a rainbow often symbolizes hope—a signal that brighter days lie ahead. This metaphor has gained popularity, particularly surrounding the concept of a “Rainbow Baby,” referring to a child born following the heart-wrenching experience of miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss. For many, the arrival of…
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When Christmas Cheer Seems Elusive for Those Who Empathize with the Struggling
Get Pregnant Fast It’s that magical season again! You know, the one that’s supposedly the most wonderful time of the year, as the catchy song reminds us. Everywhere you look, commercials paint a picture of cozy homes adorned with twinkling lights, families in matching pajamas sipping hot cocoa by a tree overflowing with gifts, and…
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The Night My Grandmother Departed
Get Pregnant Fast My paternal grandmother and I never really developed a close bond. Circumstances and distance played a significant role; she shared a deeper connection with my cousins. As a child, that was tough to accept. She often misspelled my name on birthday cards, and during a moment of vulnerability when I was heartbroken,…
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In the End, All We Have Are Our People
Get Pregnant Fast As I drove down the well-known street close to my home, I tried to keep my mind off where I was headed, yet I couldn’t help but scan the roadside for that all-too-familiar sign. Funeral homes are those places we unknowingly pass each day, desperately hoping we never have to remember where…
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To My Expectant Friend: A Note from a Mama Who Knows Loss
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Friend, I just received the joyful news about your pregnancy. Congratulations on joining the beautiful journey of motherhood! The upcoming months will undoubtedly be filled with a mix of excitement, fatigue, and anxious anticipation as you embrace the highs and lows of this remarkable experience while dreaming of the moment you’ll…