Tag: grief
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Miscarriage: A Universal Heartache Bridging All Identities
Get Pregnant Fast The journey to parenthood can be filled with unexpected twists and profound grief, a sentiment I’ve come to understand intimately. Just last year, I experienced a miscarriage that reshaped my understanding of loss and love. This pregnancy was not anticipated. In fact, the idea of it seemed far-fetched as I underwent hormone…
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Dear Emma,
Get Pregnant Fast It was on your older brother Noah’s 7th birthday that your dad and I discovered you were on the way. We had longed for this moment, and our anticipation to welcome you into our family was overwhelming. The instant we learned about you, our hearts were filled with love, and we began…
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The Heart-Wrenching Reality of Losing a Sibling
Get Pregnant Fast How do you explain to a child that her sister will never “wake up”? How do you convey that Mia lived only for hours, and her brother, Noah, for just two months? How do I tell her that we never had the chance to see Mia’s beautiful eyes, as they were still…
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Missing Mom: Four Years of Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Aug. 3, 2016 Originally Published: Aug. 28, 2015 Today marks the fourth anniversary of my mother’s passing. It’s hard to believe that 1,460 days have gone by since she left this world. While I’ve learned to navigate my life without her—no longer bursting into tears while making beds, strolling through the…
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Everything Doesn’t Happen for a Reason
Get Pregnant Fast When I went in for my 36-week growth scan, I was hit with the heartbreaking news that my baby had passed away. The overwhelming blend of shock and despair consumed me. In those initial weeks, I would wake up in the middle of the night, momentarily forgetting the devastating truth. But as…
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Parenting Without Parents: The Unmatched Void
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Mom and Dad, It’s been quite a while since we last connected, and I find myself unsure of what you may have heard or felt during this time. I married Jake a few summers back, and on March 15, 2013, I received the news that would change everything—I was pregnant! My…
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The Anxiety of Being Forgotten: A Reflection on Memory and Loss
Get Pregnant Fast “Oh, it doesn’t matter—Lynn or Lynne, either works,” I replied. “You must be one or the other!” she pressed. “How did your parents pronounce it?” I opened my mouth to respond, then hesitated. To my dismay, I couldn’t recall. It shocks me to realize that it’s been 15 years since my mother…
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I Lost My Mother to Postpartum Depression: A Journey of Healing and Awareness
Get Pregnant Fast After recently receiving a diagnosis of postpartum depression (PPD) myself, I felt compelled to connect with other women who have faced similar challenges. Through my blog, I reached out, and the responses were overwhelming. One story, in particular, struck a chord with me—Jessica Turner, a brave young mother, shared her heartbreaking experience…
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An Open Letter to My Miscarriages: A Mother’s Heartfelt Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Miscarriages, While convention suggests starting a letter with kind words, I find myself at a loss. The thoughts swirling in my mind are anything but warm; they are filled with the pain and anguish you’ve brought into my life. You have taken three of my precious babies from me. Three souls…
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To the Parents Whose Child Made Me Cry at ‘Star Wars’
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Parents, It seems my husband and I were among the last to catch the latest Star Wars flick. The theater was packed with fans, many donning Storm Trooper and Jedi attire, and even a few Chewbaccas. With eager anticipation, we settled into our seats right in the heart of the cinema.…