Still A Part of Us

Mom Cristen talks about how she honors her own experience with the loss of her son Dane, who was stillborn at 35 weeks, and tries not to compare what others have done when they've lost a child. She also wants others to know that her loss isn't a test or a punishment or has to have a meaning--loss just happens. Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes & transcr...

Mom Cristen tells of her son Dane, who was stillborn at 35 weeks due to funic presentation of the umbilical cord, where the cord was prolapsed and became crimped. Cristen also describes prenatal care and delivery during the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes & transcriptions at www.stillapartofus.com. Thanks to Josh Woodwar...

Paige goes more into the grief she was anticipating after finding out her son would likely die due to a genetic abnormality that was discovered at 13 weeks. Trigger warning: She also describes her pregnancy after losing her son and how she navigated the emotions she felt during this time. Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes & transcriptions at www.stillap...

Mom Paige discusses how she and her husband found out that their son Hoff had a genetic abnormality that would likely result in his death at an ultrasound at 13 weeks. They found themselves dealing with anticipatory grief, knowing they would lose Hoff. He was stillborn close to 20 weeks. Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes & transcriptions at www.stillapa...

Dad Jem talks about how differently men and women mourn, and not to shy away from asking a loss parent if they want to talk about their child. Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes & transcriptions at www.stillapartofus.com. Thanks to Josh Woodward for the use of his music. Find him at www. Joshwoodward.com.

Dad Jem recounts his memories of the birth of his daughter Jordan and how she deteriorated quickly and passed away after living for one day. She died of a heart defect that was not detected earlier on ultrasound. Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes & transcriptions at www.stillapartofus.com. Thanks to Josh Woodward for the use of his music. Find him at ww...

Despite how awkward the conversation may be, mom Jen likes it when others talk about her daughter Jordan, who passed away from a heart defect. She was born full term and died one day after her birth. She also encourages loss parents to accept help when it's offered. Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes & transcriptions at www.stillapartofus.com. Thanks to...

Mom Jen tells us of how her daughter Jordan was born and had 5 minutes where everything was perfect. Bur Jordan quickly declined and passed away one day after she was born due to a heart defect that was not caught earlier on ultrasounds. Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes & transcriptions at www.stillapartofus.com. Thanks to Josh Woodward for the use of...

Author and grief coach Patricia Sheveland walks us through her book "How Do I Survive? 7 Steps to Living After Child Loss" and what we can do to process the grief we are experiencing after losing our children. Visit her at https://www.healingfamilygrief.com/ for more information and a free copy of her book. Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes & transcript...

Today, October 15, is the International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. Let's take a moment to remember to our babies and to remember this journey we're going through. Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes and transcriptions at www.stillapartofus.com . Thanks to Josh Woodward for the use of his music. Find him at  www. Joshwoodward.com .

In honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, we interview Julie Card, vice-president of Share Parents of Utah. She talks about the loss of her son Isaac when he was 2 days old, how she started volunteering for Share Parents, a national organization to help loss parents, and some things she's seen recently volunteering in group meetings, such as grieving during COVID. Become a patron: htt...

After his daughter Paige was stillborn, dad Adam recommends talking to other people and a therapist. He also advises to try and find something or someone that helps you be happy after a child loss. Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes & transcriptions at www.stillapartofus.com. Thanks to Josh Woodward for the use of his music. Find him at www. Joshwoodward...

Dad Adam recounts how his wife Liza gave birth to their daughter Paige, who was stillborn at 36 weeks and 4 days due to a placental abruption and HELLP syndrome. HELLP syndrome is characterized by hemolysis ( H ) (breaking down of red blood cells), elevated liver enzymes ( EL ), and low platelet count ( LP ). Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes & transcri...

Liza gives advice about how she allows herself grace to feel all the feelings following the stillbirth of her daughter Paige, how she and her husband Adam navigated the birth of their next child via surrogacy, and how she's learned to be more present every day. Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes & transcriptions at www.stillapartofus.com. Thanks to Josh...

Mom Liza recounts the birth story of her daughter Paige, who was stillborn at 36 weeks and 4 days due to a placental abruption and HELLP syndrome. HELLP syndrome is characterized by hemolysis ( H ) (breaking down of red blood cells), elevated liver enzymes ( EL ), and low platelet count ( LP ). Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes & transcriptions at www.s...

Lili describes all the things she created to honor her daughter Leia after she was stillborn at 32 weeks due to a nuchal cord accident. She also talks about being pregnant with her 2nd child, her son Indiana, and navigating all the issues that comes with pregnancy after loss. Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes & transcriptions at www.stillapartofus.com....

Mom Lili recounts her pregnancy with first child and daughter Leia, when they discovered that Leia didn't have a heartbeat, and the subsequent birth of Leia at 32 weeks. Leia died due to a nuchal cord accident. Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes & transcriptions at www.stillapartofus.com. Thanks to Josh Woodward for the use of his music. Find him at www....

On this advice episode about her stillborn son Thomas, mom Ashley talks about how grief comes with you, how she needed structure to get back on her feet, and how she appreciates not getting "the look" of pity from others and appreciates when they allow her talk about Thomas. Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes & transcriptions at www.stillapartofus.com. T...

Mom Ashley tells the birth story of her son Thomas. He passed away at 17 weeks, but they didn't discover it till Ashley's 20-week appointment. He was stillborn at 20 weeks for unknown reasons Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes & transcriptions at www.stillapartofus.com. Thanks to Josh Woodward for the use of his music. Find him at www. Joshwoodward.com.

Lee and Winter Redd recount how the last 2 years have been, after the birth of their son, Brannan, after he was stillborn at 38 weeks. They share the big and little things that people have done to help them and what they've done to remember Brannan on a daily basis. Happy birthday, dear Brannan boy!  Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes & transcriptions at...

We, Lee and Winter Redd, are happy to celebrate our son's 2nd birthday today, by finally telling his birth story. Brannan Chan Redd was born still on July 23, 2018 at 38 weeks. Happy birthday, our sweet Brannan boy! We love and miss you! Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes & transcriptions at www.stillapartofus.com. Thanks to Josh Woodward for the use of...

We, Lee and Winter Redd, are happy to celebrate our son's 2nd birthday today, by finally telling his birth story. Brannan Chan Redd was born still on July 23, 2018 at 38 weeks. Happy birthday, our sweet Brannan boy! We love and miss you! Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes & transcriptions at www.stillapartofus.com. Thanks to Josh Woodward for the use of...

We chatted with Dr. Jessica Page, a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist doctor at the University of Utah Health and Intermountain Healthcare in Utah, about stillbirth and the research surrounding stillbirth. She also discusses the many options when performing an autopsy after stillbirth or infant loss. Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes & transcriptions a...

Dad Sam talks about life after his son Collin's stillbirth and how much he appreciates when others acknowledge his son, no matter how small that acknowledgement is. He also realizes people aren't trying to be mean or insensitive in their comments, and to let these comments roll. Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes & transcriptions at www.stillapartofus.co...

In this episode, Sam shares his experience of how he and his wife Stephanie discover that their son Collin would be stillborn at 39 weeks. They find out that he likely passed away due to an umbilical cord accident. Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes & transcriptions at www.stillapartofus.com. Thanks to Josh Woodward for the use of his music. Find him at ...