Tag: grief
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How I Found Peace After Letting Go of My Baby
Get Pregnant Fast No parent should have to endure the pain of outliving their child. Instead of planning for his future, we were thrust into the unimaginable task of planning a farewell. Our journey began with the premature birth of triplets, arriving more than 17 weeks early—a scenario fraught with uncertainty. Tragically, we lost our…
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The Most Challenging Question: Navigating Grief in Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast How many children do you have? As a parent who has experienced loss, this seemingly straightforward question cuts deep. It’s akin to asking someone about their hometown or their job, yet it leaves me feeling cold and lost for words each time. Should I be honest? Should I reveal to a stranger…
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Saying Farewell to My Little Star: A Journey of Loss and Acceptance
Get Pregnant Fast My precious baby, Luna, affectionately known as “Little Star,” quietly left this world while still in utero. One moment, I was filled with joy, watching her heart beat during an early ultrasound at 10 weeks; the next, I was confronted with the harsh reality of her absence at 14 weeks. The suddenness…
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14 Realities of Bringing Home a Rainbow Baby
Get Pregnant Fast In March 2014, I welcomed my second daughter, Mia, into the world. Her name, meaning “mine,” serves as a testament to the hope and love I carry after losing my first baby, Emma, to stillbirth. Mia is our rainbow baby—a term used for a child born following the loss of a sibling.…
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Some Thoughts for My Dad: Reflections from Beyond the Grave
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: April 29, 2016 Originally Published: April 28, 2016 In 1985, my sister celebrated her high school graduation with a trip to New York City, courtesy of our mom. My dad, sensing an opportunity, decided to bring his girlfriend over, packed his bags, and left. I was just twelve at the time.…
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To the Woman Who Criticized My Parenting After I Shared My Story of Child Loss
Get Pregnant Fast Throughout my career, I’ve received my fair share of criticism—comments about my appearance and my voice have been par for the course as a news anchor. Initially, it was tough to accept that not everyone would resonate with who I am. Yet, as I’ve matured, my confidence has only grown. I’ve learned…
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What I Wish I’d Shared with My Mother Before She Passed Away
Get Pregnant Fast There are days when it feels like it’s been an eternity since you left this world, despite the 11 years that have come and gone without you. Other times, it feels like just yesterday when I heard the nurse in her teal scrubs deliver the words that still linger in my mind:…
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Reflecting on My Mother, My Guiding Light
Get Pregnant Fast In moments of chaos and uncertainty, my mother always posed the question, “What’s the worst that could happen?” This simple phrase became my mantra, a source of strength during life’s many challenges. But today, that phrase feels hauntingly different because the unthinkable has happened—my mother is gone. Writing those words is like…
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Navigating Grief as a Mother
Get Pregnant Fast Putting these thoughts into words is no easy feat, especially when the act feels so definitive. Accepting that I have been living with grief for over three years now makes me want to step away from the screen, binge-watch my favorite shows, and pour myself a generous glass of wine. Her name…