Still A Part of Us

Winter has Brett on to talk about her sweet little Keira, who was stillborn at 39 weeks due to a blood clot in her cord. Brett talks about how excited they were to have this little baby and that it was going great until they were at the hospital and heard the horrible news that their precious baby didn't have a heartbeat. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued product...

Amy comes and talks with Winter about what has helped her in the time after Maria passed away shortly after birth at 24 weeks due to the premature rupture of membranes (PROM). Amy reads a poem that she'll recite on the birthday. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We appreciate all the help toward production and hosting costs.  Or if yo...

Winter has Amy on to talk about the loss of Maria, who passed shortly after birth at 24 weeks due to the premature rupture of membranes (PROM) around the amniotic sack. Amy talks about how she was excited to welcome this little baby into their growing family, but it quickly took a turn and she was on bed rest and hospital rest. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued p...

Winter has Brandi on to talk about her goddaughter Alice, who was stillborn at 21 weeks due to genetic complications. This is a very unique interview due to the fact that Brandi is a friend and the godmother who was there to help in a time so such sorrow. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We appreciate all the help toward production a...

Michelle and Winter talk about what has helped after the loss of Michelle's daughter Colette, who was premature at 24 weeks and passed after 9 days in the NICU. Michelle talks about how her tribe and community gathered around her and really helped her. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We appreciate all the help toward production and...

Michelle comes onto the program and talks with Winter about her sweet little Colette Louise, who was born at 24 weeks due to complications with preeclampsia and lived for only a couple of days. Michelle tells us about how she was so excited after fertility issues to find out that they were pregnant and how hard the pregnancy was. Michelle tells us about how she had to go onto bed rest at the hospi...

Jenna and Winter talk about what has helped after the passing of Noah almost 17 years ago. Noah was almost 1 years old when has passed due to SUID. Jenna and her husband were able to start a foundation in Noah's honor which led to her joining the Faith's Lodge (now Child Loss Foundation https://www.childlossfoundation.org/ ). Jenna talks about how when they were first mourning Noah, she didn't hav...

Jenna talks with Winter about the loss of her sweet little Noah, who died at 11 months to SUIDS. Jenna talks about how she was smitten at once with her cute little guy and that he developed into a loving, laughing ball of fun. Jenna tells us about how she was called by the police after work on her way to pick Noah up from daycare and how her life has never been the same after that. Jenna works tir...

Elizabeth and Winter talk about what has help since to passing of Lawson and how this time is different than from when their other son Lael was stillborn. Elizabeth talks about how she has started a nonprofit to help families who are going through loss. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We appreciate all the help toward production and...

Elizabeth talks with Winter about her son Lawson, who was stillborn maybe due to a cord accident. Elizabeth has been on the podcast before talking about her son Lael, who also was stillborn. Lawson was a miracle baby, and Elizabeth was so excited to welcome him into her family. Elizabeth talks about finding out that Lawson didn't have a heartbeat and knowing she she had done this all before with h...

Winter and Sonja talk about what has helped since the stillbirth of Benji at 34 weeks. Sonja talks about finding comfort in the support group that she found and that she can find hope. Sonja reads a poems written by Jessica Urlichs titled "One Day We'll Be Together" and talks about how beautiful it is and helpful for her. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued product...

Sonja and Winter talk about the pregnancy and birth of little Benji, who was stillborn at 34 weeks. Sonja talks about how they were excited to welcome in their first son, and how her prior births had made them watch her more closely during this pregnancy. There weren't any major issues that they could see during the checkups, so they were completely blindsided when they got the news that Benji had...

Sarah talk with Winter about her son Benson and his short, but impactful life. Benson was born at 31 weeks with hydrops fetalis due to a kidney abnormality. Sarah talks about the excitement of learning that she was pregnant and then the anticipatory grief they felt when they got the diagnosis that little Benson's kidneys weren't functioning correctly.  Sarah talks about the few hours they spent wi...

Winter has a discussion with Morgan about her sweet son Fenn, who was stillborn at 37 weeks. Morgan talks about how she was able to find a good therapy group and personal counselor that helped her stay grounded. She also talks about how she loves hearing from friends and family that remember Fenn. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We...

Winter chats with Morgan about her sweet little Fenn, who was stillborn at 37 weeks due to unknown reasons. Morgan talks about how she was really excited for this pregnancy and she was feeling confident in her birth plan, but it wasn't going to to go exactly how she had planned it. Fenn was going to be an addition that was greatly wanted and anticipated by the whole young family. DONATE $5 (aka "b...

Winter and Kelli talk about what has helped since the passing of Oakley, who lived for 3 hours after birth. Kelli talks about the wonderful women who had also lost children, that were able to help guide her and comfort her. Kelli talks about finding purpose in pumping her milk and donating it to a local milk bank. Kelli reads a letter she wrote to Oakley. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa"...

Kelli and Winter talk about the birth and life of Oakley, who died shortly after birth due to chorioamnionitis. Kelli talks about how after 6 heartbreaking miscarriages, they were so excited to welcome into their family Oakley. Kelli talks about how the pregnancy was going well, but she started to have premonitions about loosing Oakley. Kelli tells us about the birth and the struggle after.   DONA...

Sara talks with Winter about her daughter Felicity, who was stillborn at 27 weeks due to unknown reasons. Sara talks about how she is able to show her daughter honor through all she does to remember her. Sara talks about the many people who were able to show great support by just talking and saying her name. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these s...

Winter speaks with Sara about her daughter Felicity who was stillborn at 27 weeks due to unknown reasons. Sara talks about how she and her husband were so excited to have their second child so close in age to the oldest. Sara talks about being in a new city and having to find a midwife for this pregnancy.  DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these sto...

Christian talks with Winter about things that have helped since the stillbirth of his daughter Josephine due to an umbilical cord accident at 8 months. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We appreciate all the help toward production and hosting costs.  Or if you want to purchase an "Always a Part of Us" Legacy Gift for $20, you'll be pr...

Christian sits down with Winter and talks about his daughter Josephine, who was stillborn at 8 months. Christian talks about how he and his husband decided to explore surrogacy and the process of finding an agency that catered to their needs. Christian talks about the wonderful yet heartbreaking journey of how they were going to welcome home little Josephine and the struggle to come to grips that...

Julie and Winter talk about what things have helped Julie after the stillbirth of her daughter Naia over 10 years ago. Julie talks about having to heal previous trauma in her life so she could properly mourn the loss of Naia. Julie also talks about getting certified as a end-of-life doula and how that has helped her feel closer to her daughter. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to suppor...

Julie comes and talks with Winter about the birth of her sweet daughter Naia, who was stillborn at 24 weeks ten years ago. Julie talks about the struggle she had getting pregnant and finally the joy and excitement she felt when she found out she was going to be a fist time mom. Julie talks about finding out at a checkup that her baby didn't have a heartbeat and the whole process after.  DONATE $5...

April and Winter talk about what has helped the pain to not be so great since the passing of Crew 10 years ago due to hypoplastic left heart syndrome. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We appreciate all the help toward production and hosting costs.  Or if you want to purchase an "Always a Part of Us" Legacy Gift for $20, you'll be pro...

April joins Winter and tells the birth and life story of her sweet little son Crew, who passed away at 2 weeks due to complications with hypoplastic left heart syndrome. April tells us about the pregnancy and finding out about the condition. Wanting to have everything planned before the birth of Crew so that they can focus on making memories as a family. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa")...