Baby Mine

Baby Mine

I had a major breakthrough last week. I held a baby and actually enjoyed it. I enjoyed cuddling and smelling and kissing and coddling. In a way that no longer felt like my heart was ripping out and my soul was being crushed, but in an “oh you are so sweet and I...

Self-Care When You’re Grieving

It’s hard to even think about taking care of yourself when you’re hurting over the loss of a child. But it’s important to take time for yourself. To find something, anything that can help you feel good, even if only for a short time. I started to...
Sometimes the best medicine is space

Sometimes the best medicine is space

It’s been a few weeks since I posted. Sometimes, life gets too overwhelming. I’ve been trying to live more in the moment, and be more present with my children… less focused on death and sadness. And I have found that sometimes, the best healing...
Grieving Parents – Surviving Loss as a Couple

Grieving Parents – Surviving Loss as a Couple

A few months ago I was connected to Nathalie Himmelrich. I’m not sure how we came across each other, but somehow I found her blog, Living Without My Twin Sister. She has a similar story. Identical twin girls, almost the same age as mine; one of her’s also...
Are you familiar with Molly Bears?

Are you familiar with Molly Bears?

If you are a grieving parent, you need to know about Molly Bears. I received mine yesterday, and it was so amazing to hold a personalized bear, weighing the same amount as my Kathryn, in my arms. Yes, it brought back some emotions and pain. Yes, we had a family moment...