Still A Part of Us

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")...

Bethany and Winter talk about what has helped after the stillbirth of Milo at 34 weeks. Bethany tells us about the wonderful help from friends and family that have helped keep the memory of Milo alive and how they all celebrated his birthday by making a cake and singing "Happy Birthday" in their own homes and sent her photos and videos of it.  DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support...

This is part 2 of the conversation between Winter and Bethany about the birth of Milo. Winter speaks with Bethany about her sweet little Milo, who was stillborn at 34 weeks. Bethany talks about how the birth of her first son affected the way she approached the pregnancy with Milo. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We appreciate all th...

Winter speaks with Bethany about her sweet little Milo, who was stillborn at 34 weeks. Bethany talks about how the birth of her first son affected the way she approached the pregnancy with Milo. 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 Pa...

Brittiny and Winter talk about what has helped Brittiny after the stillbirth of her son Sammy. Brittiny talks about how she has dyed her hair with a blue and pink stripe to bring awareness to infant loss and stillbirth and how that has helped her to talk to people in her community. Brittiny also talks about standing as an advocate for women to insure that best practices are being followed. DONATE...

Brittiny joins Winter to talk about her little son Sammy, who was stillborn at 18 weeks due to a placental abruption. Brittiny tells us about how much of an impact her little Sammy has had on her personally and the legacy she hopes to share with the world. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We appreciate all the help toward production...

Winter speaks with Liz about her sweet little Ellie, who was stillborn at 38 weeks 2 days due to Trisomy 18. Liz talks about some of the things that have helped her after the loss and how that has sparked a desire to share the love she has for Ellie to the world through her foundation: Through Ellie's Eyes Foundation ( https://www.throughellieseyes.org/ ). DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa...

This is part 2 of 2. Winter speaks with Liz about her sweet little Ellie who was diagnosed with Trisomy 18 and was stillborn at 38 weeks 2 days. Liz talks about all the joy they felt when they found out that they were pregnant, but also all the pain they experienced when the tests revealed that there were some major issues.    DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued pr...

This is part 1 of 2. Winter speaks with Liz about her sweet little Ellie who was diagnosed with Trisomy 18 and was stillborn at 38 weeks 2 days. Liz talks about all the joy they felt when they found out that they were pregnant, but also all the pain they experienced when the tests revealed that there were some major issues.    DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued pr...

Winter has a conversation with Ellie about what has help her in the grieving process after her son Levon was stillborn at 32 weeks. 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 providing to one of th...

Ellie talks with Winter about her son Levon, who was stillborn at 32 weeks for unknown reasons. Ellie talks about being up in Alaska and working with the midwife team to get ready to welcome her little son soon. Ellie talks about how towards the end of the pregnancy there were just some things that weren't like her previous births.  Ellie has asked to not use any photos of Levon. DONATE $5 (aka "b...

Melanie talks with Winter about finding a group of women who helped her through the difficult times right aft the loss of Bennett, who passed one day after his birth due to left ventricular non-compaction (LVNC). Melanie talks about finding out about the organization Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep ( https://www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org/ ) and what they do for mourning parents by taking photos and touc...

Melanie talks with Winter about the birth of his son Bennett, who passed away due to undiagnosed left ventricular non-compaction (LVNC) after one day. Melanie talks about how she was overseas when she gave birth to Bennett and how the staff didn't really communicate what was happening to Bennett and his condition.  DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of...