Still A Part of Us

Vadym talks with Lee about his sweet little boy Andrew, who passed away after being born 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 and his wife Nataliia met while dancing and fell in love after being friends for a while. Vadym talks about how they were so excited to welcome their son into the world and ho...

Nataliia talks with Winter about what has helped her after the birth of her son Andrew, who passed after birth at 37 weeks due to hydrocephalus caused by an immature teratoma tumor on his brain stem in the cranial cavity. Nataliia talks about how even though it ultimately was a sad ending to the ending of her pregnancy, her son is such a wonderful blessing to her and she loves him so much. Natalii...

Nataliia and Winter talk about the birth of Andrew, who passed away shortly after birth at 37 weeks due to hydrocephalus caused by an immature teratoma tumor on his brain stem in the cranial cavity. Nataliia tells us about how she and her husband were so excited to welcome their first child into their home. She talks about how everything was perfect until 37 weeks when she had an appointment and t...

Heather and Winter talk about what has helped Heather after the loss of Rosemary, who was stillborn at 37 weeks due to a blood clot that lead to an acute umbilical cord accident. Heather talks about how sometimes you think grief is a one shot event, but in reality it's a wash and repeat over and over. Each time it gets a little easier, but you always have it with you.   DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a co...

Heather and Winter sit together and talk about the birth of Rosemary, who was stillborn at 37 weeks due to a blood clot in the umbilical cord, known as umbilical cord thrombosis. Heather talks about the sickness she felt in the first trimester and needing to go to the hospital for an IV drip. How everything was going perfect until she stopped feeling Rosemary's movement, and having to go into the...

Winter and Lee talk about strategies and coping mechanisms that have helped Winter and others to "get through" Mother's day after the loss of a child. We asked out community if there were tactics that they use to help with the grief and pain, but also the joy of motherhood.  6:36 Bre and Jeff  https://youtu.be/2X6IdYnlmmM?si=vC9QwM_4qcg3sdZ- https://youtu.be/nN_WIqWuM2c?si=VVoXFgtIuWrNjNh3 https:/...

Shelbie and Winter have a discussion about what helped after the loss of Ryder, who died at 36 weeks due to a placental abruption. Shelbie talks about finding support groups that helped her to not feel so lonely, and how she is now able to be a support to others. Shelbie talks about how she and her mother have gotten closer due to the horrible event. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to...

Shelbie talks with Winter about her beautiful son Ryder, who was still born at 35 weeks due to a placental abruption. Shelbie tells us about the events leading up to her having to face this hard time all by herself, and how she has lived a life that involves honoring her son every day. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We appreciate a...

Vinnette talks with Winter about things she has done and things other people have done to help her and her family in this time of loss. Vinnette talks about how people have helped with food and how that has relieved the mental taxation she has, and how that is one wonderful way to show love to someone in need. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these...

Vinnette and Winter talk about the birth of Meekah, who passed after 7 hours of life due to the complications of anencephaly. Vinnette tells us of how she and her husband decided to expand their family and how it was such joyous news to hear that they were pregnant. Vinnette talks about the diagnosis at the anatomy scan and how she decided to continue with the pregnancy to term and finding peace i...

Karen and Winter talk about that has help Karen after the loss of her daughter Kori, who was stillborn at 23 weeks due to unknown reasons. Karen talks about the help she received from her work and her husbands work. She tells us about how getting texts and calls helped her and still helps her to feel that Kori is remembered and not forgotten. Karen closes with a beautiful letter she wrote to Kori....

Karen and Winter talk about the birth of Kori, who was stillborn at 23 weeks due to unknown reasons. Karen tells us how her pregnancy progressed and how she and her husband were so excited to welcome in this new baby to their family. Karen talks about the process of having to be transferred to a MFM after the anatomy scan. Karen recounts how she has to have a follow up scan and it is at this scan...

Emily talks with Winter about her sweet little Dexter, who was stillborn due to anencephaly at 38 weeks. Emily talks about how she was so blessed to be able to bring Dexter home for 10 days and how that has helped her cope with his passing. Emily Also reads two poems, one that was read at Dexter's memorial and one she wrote for him. Emily's TikTok handle: https://www.tiktok.com/@mum_to_rosie_dexte...

Emily and Winter talk about the birth of her son Dexter, who was stillborn at 38 weeks due to anencephaly. Emily talks about how she had to take control of her own health care and advocate for her and her son. Emily tells us about all the wonderful people who helped her to make the sorrowful situation one of healing and love.  DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued pr...

Emily and Winter talk about what has helped Emily after the death of her son Kehpri, who died due to spina bifida and complications of cervical myelomeningocele. Emily talks about how there is no timeframe for grieving and that as a parent your whole world view and goals need to be readjusted.  DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We app...

Emily talks with Winter about her sweet little son Kehpri, who passed 5 hours after birth due to complications with cervical myelomeningocele and spina bifida. Emily tells us about moving back to her home state of Oregon and finding out early that her little baby might not make it with a misdiagnosed scan. Emily talks about the hope she had when the medical staff informed her that the original dia...

Evelina talks with Winter about what has happened since the birth of her daughter Alia, who was stillborn at 29 weeks due to complications with CPAM (congenital pulmonary airway malformation). Evelina talks about getting professional help from a therapist and the good that has done for her in navigating the wide variety of emotions and feelings from experiencing the death of Alia. Evelina also rea...

Evelina talks with Winter about the birth of her sweet baby Alia, who was stillborn at 29 weeks due to complications with CPAM (congenital pulmonary airway malformation) and a placental abruption. Evelina tells about how she and her husband would love to have a large family and that Alia was their second daughter. Evelina also suffered with polyhydramnios, which is excessive amniotic in the womb....

Shermica and Winter talk about what helped Shermica after the lose of Zai, who was stillborn at 39 weeks. Shermica talks about having her aunts around her to pull her out of the darker parts of depression. And how she was able to have a painting of Zai commissioned for her to pick up right from the airport so it didn't feel like she was arriving home so empty. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot c...

Shermica talks with Winter about her sweet little Zia, who was still born at 39 weeks due to a placental infection (Chorioamnionitis). Shermica talks about how terrible her first trimester morning sickness was and how there was no relief from it until the start of the second trimester. Shermica tells us about going to New York for better health care and staying with family until the terrible day o...

Amy talks with Winter about things that have helped her over the past 16 years since the stillbirth of her daughter Ava. Amy talks about taking time and space to allow yourself to heal. Amy reads a poem about "shoes" that is a metaphor for stillbirth and infant loss.  DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We appreciate all the help toward...

Amy talks with Winter about the birth of her sweet daughter Ava, who was stillborn at 38 weeks and passed in utero to unknown causes. Amy talks about how perfect the pregnancy was and how everything was going great until the time of actual delivery when they couldn't find a heartbeat. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We appreciate al...

Kayla and Winter talk about what has helped the years after Camie passed away from hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). Kayla talks about when she was getting ready to go back to work how she sent an email to all her coworkers informing them what had happened and inviting them to ask her questions and how she gave them permission to talk to her about Camie. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot co...

Kayla and Winter talk about the birth, life, and death of sweet little Camie Rose, who died at 2 months due to hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). Kayla talks about how they were excited to welcome in a new daughter and how they were getting ready for all that having two girls would mean to them. Kayla talks about the labor and the issues that arose that would ultimately change the course of th...

Daniel and Lee talk about the birth of his son Landon, who was stillborn at 35 week due to a placental abruption. Daniel talks about the pregnancy of Sarah, his wife. Daniel talks about the day that would ultimately change the course of his life and how he and his wife have handled it these years. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We...