Still A Part of Us

Stephanie tells how she took the full 12 weeks of FMLA to heal, how she is navigating talking with her doctor about Collin's cord accident, and that acknowledging Collin, even through a simple text message, makes such a difference to her. 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...

Stephanie tells how she took the full 12 weeks of FMLA to heal, how she is navigating talking with her doctor about Collin's cord accident, and that acknowledging Collin, even through a simple text message, makes such a difference to her. 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...

Stephanie shares her heartbreaking story of discovering her son Collin didn't have a heartbeat and how incredulous she still is that he didn't come with them. Collin was stillborn at 39 weeks 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....

Dad Alfonso shares about the pregnancy and the birth story of his and his wife's daughter Vanessa, who was stillborn at 37 weeks and 6 days. Alfonso talks about his sadness, anger, and sense of needing to connect with someone who has gone through a similar situation. Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes & transcriptions at www.stillapartofus.com. Thanks to...

Mom Kaitlyn tells of h ow a fellow loss mom validated all her feelings and told her that the pain never leaves you, but days get easier, h ow she was recommended by her therapist to feel all her feelings and grieve for short amounts of time regularly, then to move forward with her day, and that her friends are sad and mourning for them and their loss of Vanessa. Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/...

Mom Kaitlyn shares about her pregnancy and the birth story of her daughter Vanessa, who was stillborn at 37 weeks and 6 days. They would find out that Vanessa died due to a placental abruption. 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...

In this podcast episode, dad Jackson talks about how grieving takes time and it also changes with time. He observes how his grief and his wife Sydney's grief is sometimes similar and other times, different. They find ways to celebrate and remember their daughter Charley. Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes and interview transcriptions at www.stillapartofu...

Dad Jackson tells his personal account of the birth story of his first child, Charley Mae, and how she was stillborn at 37 weeks, possibly due to a cord accident. He also tells of how he and his wife Sydney had to plan for Charley's funeral afterward and all the support they received. Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes & transcriptions at www.stillaparto...

Mom Sydney reflects on the last 8 months after the stillbirth of her daughter Charley, how everyone has moved on, though it feels like yesterday. She also talks about how much she appreciates a friend who told Sydney that she could talk as much or as little as she wants to. Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes and interview transcriptions at www.stillapart...

Mom and nurse Sydney shares how she suspected something was wrong and tried to find her daughter's heartbeat with a stethoscope. She and her husband Jackson were devastated when they discovered that their first daughter Charley had died and would be stillborn at 37 weeks. Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes & transcriptions at www.stillapartofus.com. Than...

After his daughter Henley is stillborn, dad Scott tells us of things that he doesn't like people to say to him about his daughter and tells of how much he appreciates it when people say her name and acknowledge that she was a person. Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes and interview transcriptions at  www.stillapartofus.com . Thanks to Josh Woodward for t...

Dad Scott tells about finding out that his daughter Henley would be born still at his wife Meghan's, 36-week appointment, and describes her being born by C-section, and the time after with his daughter. After they decide to have her cremated, Scott finds a castle urn, because she's "his princess". Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes & transcriptions at ww...

We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Helen Oxenbury and Michael Rosen 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 .

Because of her experience with her stillborn daughter Henley, mom Meghan tells of how she always warns other pregnant mothers to watch for large, erratic, unusual movements from their baby, which may be a sign of distress. She also encourages other loss parents to do what is best for them when it comes to the time they spend with their baby after birth. Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapar...

Mom Meghan tells about her textbook pregnancy and the birth story and with her first child, daughter Henley, who was stillborn. At her 36-week checkup, she and her husband Scott heard the words every parent hopes to never hear: I'm sorry. She has no heartbeat.  Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes and interview transcriptions at  www.stillapartofus.com . T...

In this advice episode, dad Ben tells of how he was given advice about how he and his wife Brooke will mourn differently, how saying "I'm sorry" goes a long way, and how taking the initiative when helping a family mourning the loss of their child will be appreciated by that family. Find the complete show notes and interview transcriptions at  www.stillapartofus.com . Thanks to Josh Woodward for th...

Dad Ben of the @DonutCritic tells of the details of his pregnant wife Brooke getting a blood clot at 35 weeks, then finding out at 36 weeks that their son Tommy didn't have a heart beat. Ben describes the waiting for labor to progress, Tommy's birth, and his funeral. #stillmychild Find the complete show notes and interview transcriptions at  www.stillapartofus.com . Thanks to Josh Woodward for the...

In this advice episode, mom Brooke tells of the past year, grieving the stillbirth of her son Tommy and how it's looked for her family, how she acknowledges her sadness and anger, but tries not to stay on those feelings, and that she feels that Tommy is taking care of her along the way through this process. Find the complete show notes and interview transcriptions at  www.stillapartofus.com . Than...

Mom Brooke tells of how she got a massive clot in her leg at 35 weeks pregnant and it was decided that they wouldn't deliver her son Tommy at that time. Tommy didn't have a heartbeat at 36 weeks, and she recounts his still birth story with us on this touching episode. #stillmychild Find the complete show notes and interview transcriptions at  www.stillapartofus.com . Thanks to Josh Woodward for th...

In this advice episode, mom Chrissy tells how the grief process has looked the last 12 years since her son Zyler died of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) or sudden unexpected infant death (SUID), and how she loves talking about him and having other bring him up because loss parents "don't get to forget" their babies. #dontgettoforget Find the complete show notes and interview transcriptions at ...

Mom Chrissy tells of the birth of her healthy and happy son Zyler and how at 6 months, he died suddenly. His death was ruled a Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), and she tells of the events after his death, including the investigation, his funeral, and her grieving. #stillmychild Find the complete show notes and interview transcriptions at  www.stillapart...

In this advice episode, mom Georgette of the Dynamic Life gives us more details of her daughter Amanda's birth and how the stillbirth may have been caused by a cord accident, how stillbirth and infant loss were not discussed in the 70s, and how she's been able to process her grief in the last few years. #sayhername Find the complete show notes and interview transcriptions at  www.stillapartofus.co...

In this powerful storytelling-style account, mom Georgette of the Dynamic Life tells of the birth of her daughter in the 1970s. Her daughter was stillborn due to a possible cord accident. Georgette didn't name her daughter until a few years ago while she was processing her grief. #stillmychild Find the complete show notes and interview transcriptions at  www.stillapartofus.com . Thanks to Josh Woo...

Winter and Lee have a chat about what is helping them survive the holidays, how they're celebrating and remembering their son Brannan who was stillborn, and a couple of tips to family and friends who are supporting loss moms and dads during the holidays. If you have any tips on how to survive AND enjoy the holidays after your stillbirth or infant loss, send us an email at stillapartofus@gmail.com...

Dustin gives advice on giving people the benefit of the doubt after the loss of his daughter Margaret, who was stillborn at 37 weeks. He also encourages other couples to communicate openly with your partner or spouse, to help each other through this difficult time.  #stillmychild Find the complete show notes and interview transcriptions at www.stillapartofus.com . Thanks to Josh Woodward for the u...