Still A Part of Us

Lee goes over somethings that has helped him navigate the holiday season after the passing of his son Brannan. 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 these families that sha...

Aaron talks with Lee about his son Anakin and who the last couple of years has been since the passing of Anakin at 8 day old. Aaron talks about finding a good therapist who has help him to understand the emotions and the grief that he is feeling. Aaron also talks about the Sad Dads Club (https://saddadsclub.org/) and how they have helped him to feel not so isolated in his grief. DONATE $5 (aka "bu...

Aaron and Lee talk about little Anakin, who passed at 7 days due to a virus. Aaron talks about how Anakin was born early and spent time in the NICU, but contracted an unknown virus and quickly became unresponsive. Aaron talks about how he and his wife had to make the final decision to stop life extending measure and how they held him till the end. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to sup...

Hailey comes on and talks with Winter about her nephew Declan, who was stillborn at 36 weeks, and the pain that the whole family has gone through with his passing. This is a unique perspective that shows that our little children are greatly loved by more than just mom and dad. Hailey talks about how she and her sister are best friends and that the whole pregnancy Hailey was so looking forward meet...

Lee speaks with Ben about his beautiful daughter Nora, who was stillborn at 38 weeks due to a funic presentation cord prolapse. Ben talks about how excited they were to have another baby and how their living daughter was so excited to become an older sister. Ben talks about the time leading up to the moment they get the terrible news that their Nora doesn't have a heartbeat. Ben talks about the am...

Winter talks with Heather about her daughter Nora who was stillborn at 38 weeks due to a funic presentation cord prolapse. Heather talks about finally giving permission to herself to stop blaming herself. Heather also talks about fining outlets to put the love that she has but doesn't have a place for. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories...

Winter talks with Heather about the the birth of her daughter Nora, who was stillborn at 38 weeks due to an umbilical cord accident. Heather talks about how everything was going along so well until right before she was to be induced.  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...

Joy and Winter talk about what has helped since the stillbirth of Lila, who was stillborn at 20 weeks due to a placental previa. Joy talks about how her family, especially her son, will include. Lila in everything they do as a family. Joy also talks about how she will always live with both happiness and sadness in everything she does, and that's okay.  DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") t...

Winter has a wonderful conversation with Joy about the stillbirth of her daughter Lila, who passed due to a placental previa at 20 weeks. Joy talks about having to deliver at home because it was such a sudden event. Joy also talks about how there were so many decisions that were needed to be made yet not feeling like she knew how to continue on in the decision process. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a cof...

Helena and Winter talk about what has helped since the stillbirth of Maila, who passed at 36 weeks due to preeclampsia. Helena talks about how she has been able to bond with her daughter through the use of a spiritual medium and how she has used those techniques to further her connection. Helena also talks about writing books that have helped her in her grief. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot c...

Helena and Winter talk about the birth and death of Maila, who was stillborn at 36 weeks due to preeclampsia. Helena talks about the excitement that she and her husband had to welcome this little one into their family and life. Helena talks about all the dreams she had for what the future was suppose to be, and how that was changed instantly. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support...

Winter and Jojo talk about how it has been since the stillbirth of Mickey and what has helped her to start the healing process. Jojo talks about the outpouring of love and support from family and friends. Jojo mentions counseling and the wonderful benefit that has been for her. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We appreciate all the h...

Jojo and Winter talk about the birth of Michelangelo (Mickey), who was stillborn at 35 weeks due to a blood clot in the placenta. Jojo talks about the excitement she and her husband were feeling and how they were preparing to great their little baby boy. Jojo talks about going into the hospital and finding out the little Mickey didn't have a heartbeat and then having to figure out the next steps i...

Victoria talks with Winter about what has helped her after the loss of her son Maddox, who was stillborn at 23 weeks due to a silent placenta abruption. 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 p...

Victoria talks with Winter about her wonderful son Maddox who was stillborn at 23 weeks due to a silent placenta abruption. Victoria talks about how they were so excited for the new addition to their family. Victoria talks about the events leading up to the birth of Maddox, and the sadness that she experienced and still experience. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continu...

This is Part 2 of 2 Louise and Winter continue their talk about the birth and life of Xavier, who passed 19 days after birth due to complications with his brain development. 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...

This is Part 1 of 2 Winter talks with Louise about her son Xavier, who died 19 days after birth due do complications with his brain development. Louise talks about the joy she felt during the early stages of the pregnancy and the worry in the later stages. Louise tells us about finding out that there were complications and that she needed to head to the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO...

Karina talks with Winter about some things that has helped since the death of her sweet daughter Chelsea, who died 19 days after birth due to  the improper development of her corpus callosum. Karina talks about reaching out to her friends and giving them permission to include her in the group chats. That even though she may be sad now,  she doesn't want to be excluded from life. Karina reminds us...

Karina talks with Winter about the birth, life, and death of her daughter Chelsea. Chelsea was born at 36 weeks and lived for 19 day. The cause of death was not apparent at first. After getting second opinions from other doctors, Karina was able to understand that her daughter's brain hadn't developed properly in the corpus callosum and that was ultimately what lead to Chelsea's death.   DONATE $5...

Jason has an open conversation with Lee about his son Xander, who was born with TAPS (Twin Anemia Polycythemia Sequence) and passed away due to the advance stags. Jason talks about how he and his wife Sarah were very surprised when they found out that they were pregnant. He tells us about how they were even more surprised that they were expecting twins. Jason talks about preparing to welcome two n...

Sarah and Winter talk about what has helped since the loss of Xander, who passed due to Twin Anemia Polycythemia Sequence (TAPS). Sarah tells us about how their community came together to support them in the first little while with food and other help. Sarah talks about how running and training for races help her to process her emotions and feelings.  DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to...

Sarah talks with Winter about the birth and death of her son Xander from Twin Anemia Polycythemia Sequence (TAPS). Sarah tells us about finding out when they were pregnant and the surprise of finding out they were expecting twins. Sarah talks about the sad discovery that her twins were extremely at risk because of Twin anemia polycythemia sequence (TAPS). DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa"...

Winter and Yazmin talk about what has helped since the stillbirth of Tommy, who was stillborn at 38 weeks due to fetal bradycardia. Yazmin talks about how she was greatly supported by her family and how she was shown such great love. Yazmin talks about how there were times when she wanted space by herself to grieve. Yazmin also tells us about going back to the hospital to bring flowers and to tell...

Yazmin talks with Winter about the birth of Tommy, who was stillborn at 38 weeks due to fetal bradycardia. Yazmin talks about how she was pampered by her family and how she was preparing for the birth of her son. Yazmin tells us of the moment she goes in for a late term doctors appointment and they tell her to get to the hospital because the baby's heart rate was extremely low. Yazmin talks about...

Vadym and Lee talk about what has help after the loss of Andrew, who died shortly after birth at 37 weeks due to hydrocephalus caused by an immature teratoma tumor on his brain stem in the cranial cavity. Vadym talks about how he is a quite introspective man who doesn't really like to show his emotions externally and how he has been able to work through his grief with a good internal dialog. Vadym...