Remember Me - The Stories of Our Babies

After some time apart, Helena, Chelsey and Wunmi are finally back together for an honest life catch-up. In this reunion, the three bereaved mamas reflect on where life has taken them since they last sat down together. They talk openly about holidays and making new memories, navigating work and financial challenges, contemplating the current state of the world, and the everyday realities of carryin...

This episode is part of the Instagram Lives that inspired Remember Me: The Stories of Our Babies . Ellie shares the story of her son, Max whose second name, Arthur, is in honour of his grandmother. We hear about how his father sang "the Fresh Prince" theme song to him, and the little orange Diplodocus dinosaur that represents him and travels with his family wherever they go. This episode...

In this episode Helena sits down with Elizabeth, Forest’s mum, to honour her son’s life and the path she has walked since his death. Forest was born early after a diagnosis that led to an interruption of pregnancy, an experience that reshaped Elizabeth’s understanding of connection, love, and what it means to mother a baby who is no longer physically here. Elizabeth shares the music she listened t...

In this heartfelt episode, Helena speaks with Yannique about her beautiful son, Jordan, who was born sleeping on the 31st of August 2024. Yannique shares how she keeps Jordan close in her everyday life, from the ways she envisions who he would be today, to the precious moments spent visiting his resting place. She also reflects on how her family lovingly honour him, keeping his presence alive in t...

In this episode, we introduce Wunmi Kayode's mum and our newest member. She's an advocate and creative force, who unapologetically shares her story of baby loss.  We talk about silence around loss particularly when there is no living baby, how different the reality of grief is depending on our truth. This is a tender, honest conversation about love, loss, and the layered experiences that...

In this episode, Helena is joined by Wunmi, Kayode’s mama. Wunmi tenderly shares the story of her son, Kayode, who was born on the 23rd of December 2023 a strong baby boy with the most beautiful, expressive eyes, just like his mama. From the moment he arrived, he showed strength and presence lifting his head with confidence, even in his first few weeks of life. Wunmi speaks openly about her pregna...

Sorry for the break, but we're back! In this episode, Chelsey and Helena catch up from their last chat.  It will be a conversation on what's new with us, our mental health and a new host on the way. This episode contains conversations about pregnancy after loss and living children, Chelsey also shares that she is currently expecting - please feel free to skip this one if it can be trigge...

This episode was recording on the 19th of December 2024.  In this episode Helena is joined by Sonia Pietrangelo, Autumn's mama.  Sonia beautifully reminisces on the times she spent pregnant with her daughter, Autumn who was born on the 29th December 2023. Sonia, shares her journey into motherhood through IUI and using her spiritually to intentional help with her conception.  We learn about ho...

In this short but heartfelt episode, Helena and Chelsey reflect on the complexities of Mother’s Day for those grieving whether it’s the loss of a mother or the loss of a child. While both hosts feel a certain detachment from the day, they acknowledge the ways it can feel alienating, especially when the world seems to celebrate it so loudly. Together, they think out loud about how Mother’s Day coul...

In this episode, Chelsey is joined by Jesse’s mama, Arrieanne. She lovingly reflects on the short but meaningful time she had with her son, Jesse, who tragically passed away two weeks after birth due to complications from PPROM causing his birth at 31 weeks. Jesse was Arrieanne's first boy she shares how she navigates her grief while being a mother to three living girls. Arrieanne talks about...

In this episode Helena and Chelsey open up about the different ways they have coped and survived in their grief after losing their babies. They reflect on how their methods of coping have evolved over the years. Helena shares how Spiritism has been her saving grace, offering her an evidence-based belief that spirit continues beyond the physical world. Chelsey discusses how writing her book, Rememb...

In this episode William’s mum Thalia shares how on the night of the 14th November 2024 she started feeling cramps. As a first time mum she thought these were Braxton Hicks, however as they intensified she quickly realised she needed to go to the hospital.  On the 15th November, Thalia gave birth to her son who was sadly no longer breathing. In this episode, you'll hear the story beautiful of...

In this episode, Helena and Chelsey reflect on the Christmas and New Year period, the ups and downs of navigating this emotionally draining "family time" while also passing through their babies’ birth days in between. Helena shares how her family’s approach to remembering Maila took a massive U-turn, her dad is no longer hesitant to talk about his granddaughter, but now leads the convers...

In this episode, Chelsey is joined by Katie, Makenna’s mum. Katie shares her heartfelt story, reflecting on her journey to parenthood and the cherished memories she holds of her daughter. In the first part, Katie discusses challenges of becoming a mum, including the emotional weight of experiencing multiple baby losses. She shares how these experiences affected her bond during pregnancy. While rec...

As Christmas approaches, Helena and Chelsey speak of what they are feeling as they apprehensively await the " family festive" season. They talk about the fact that not everyone appreciates Christmas and how much grief impacts the enjoyment of Christmas aka Griefmas.  Chelsey recounts her first Christmas without Eli who would have then been 2 weeks old. Helena talks about her worries for...

In this episode Helena is joined by Dante’s mama Gina Reeves. She fondly recalls the memories she has with her baby boy, Dante Rueben Theodore Reeves who was devastatingly stillborn at 25weeks. This episode is broken into three parts where Gina shares her work as part of the charity Ebony Bonds Support  https://www.instagram.com/ebonybondsupport?igsh=MW9tamdkdzZtcWI5Zg== She then speaks about how...

In this episode, Chelsey and Helena delve into the raw and tender early days of grief after losing a baby. Together they validate the thoughts and feelings that some may label as "crazy" but are deeply rooted in the love and loss we carry as parents. They reflect on the moment they realised they are and will always be mothers to their babies, even in their absence. They briefly touch on...

In this warm episode our cohost Chelsey shares the intimate and deeply cherished memories she has of her son, Eli, while he was alive in her tummy.  She reflects on the love and joy that surrounded his baby shower, the tender anticipation of meeting him, and the thoughtful moments spent preparing for his send-off day. Chelsey opens up about the profound connection she felt with Eli, celebrating hi...

In this episode we introduce Chelsey Tookey, mum to her beautiful son Eli, as the new co-host of the podcast. Chelsey shares her journey through loss, love, and remembrance, offering heartfelt insights into her experience as Eli’s mum and the ways she honours his memory every day. As she steps into her role as co-host, Chelsey brings a deeply personal perspective and a passion for creating a safe...

In this deeply personal episode of Remember Me: The Stories of Our Babies, Helena, Maila’s mum, shares the treasured memories she holds of her daughter and the precious moments they shared while Maila was still alive in her womb. From the joy and dreams she carried for her baby’s future, their routine and precious memories.  Helena also opens up about the painful day Maila died, a moment that chan...

On this episode Helena, Maila’s mum shares personal stories on why she strongly believes the spirit of her daughter continues and why she has decided to continue her legacy with Maila’s Present and through connecting with other parents who have also lost their children by starting this podcast. She touches briefly on what to expect on this podcast but as it develops many new topics will arise and...