Still A Part of Us

Sarah and Winter talk about the impacts Landon has had since his death due to a placental abruption. Sarah talks about changing her career and how that has let her honor her son while also helping other mothers in loss. Sarah talks about having other children after Landon and experiencing all sorts of emotions and anxiousness.  DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued p...

Sarah and Winter talk about the pregnancy, death, and birth of Landon, who was stillborn at 35 weeks due to a  placental abruption. Sarah tells about the struggle she had with infertility and being to excited when she was able to conceive and then having to be pregnant during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sarah talks about having an underlining feeling of worry the whole pregnancy, but not being able to...

Paris and Winter talk about the helpful things people have said and done since the death of Drexton, Paris's son who died at 6 months old due to an undiagnosed atrial septal defect (ASD).  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...

Paris and Winter talk about the beautiful life of Drexton, who died at 6 months old due to an undiagnosed atrial septal defect (ASD). Paris tells of the relative ease of the pregnancy, and having to have an emergency cesarean and finally bringing home her little bundle of joy. Paris tells Winter about finding a nanny when she went back to work and the tragic events that lead to her rushing to the...

Elizabeth and Winter talk about what has help after the loss of Lael, who was stillborn due to a subchorionic hemorrhage at 19 weeks. Elizabeth talks about finding out about using a saline solution to preserve Lael and how that helped her and her family admire their son and brother a little longer. Elizabeth talks about how her faith has helped her put this loss into an eternal perspective and how...

Today, we're joined by an incredible guest, Elizabeth, who has experienced unimaginable heartbreak—11 losses. Through her strength and resilience, Elizabeth is here to share her journey, offering hope and comfort to others who may be navigating a similar journey. Elizabeth and her husband, Jacob, are parents to a big family, including six living children—all whose names begin with "L." Elizabeth i...

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses infant loss, including miscarriage and stillbirth. Please listen with care. Melissa's daughter, Patricia, was born 16 years ago. Tragically, due to a cord accident, Patricia did not survive. Though it's been 16 years, Melissa continues to not only remember, but celebrate her daughter's life. In this episode, Melissa shares her journey of remembrance and grie...

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses infant loss, including miscarriage and stillbirth. Please listen with care.   Being a young mom of two is both beautiful and challenging. But when you become pregnant and experience constant morning sickness throughout the entire pregnancy––that adds another level of difficulty. In this episode, our guest, Melissa, shares the moments leading up to the birth...

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses infant loss, including miscarriage and stillbirth. Please listen with care. Nothing can prepare you for navigating life after the stillbirth of your child. My guest, Veronika, shares her experience of grieving her son, Benjamin, whose cause of death is unknown. She opens up about the comfort she found in community support, the challenges of loss, and the wor...

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses infant loss, including miscarriage and stillbirth. Please listen with care. Hours after hearing her son's strong heartbeat at a final checkup, Veronika received the devastating news that her sweet Benjamin had passed away. Looking back on her challenging pregnancy, Veronika shares the heartbreak of losing Benjamin at 40 weeks, with the cause of death unknown...

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses infant loss, including miscarriage and stillbirth. Please listen with care. While at least 25% of stillbirths are preventable, stillbirth is almost never linked to parental behavior. Still, parents often blame themselves, wondering, "Should I have done this?" or thinking, "I shouldn't have done that." It's a natural response––it's just what humans do. But fa...

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses infant loss, including miscarriage and stillbirth. Please listen with care. They say time heals all wounds, and for today's guest, Scott, that's been true. Although everyone's journey through grief is different, as time passes, the process of healing can start. In this episode, Scott shares the story of losing his son, Benjamin, due to a single umbilical art...

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses infant loss, including miscarriage and stillbirth. Please listen with care. There's not only heartbreak, but resilience that comes with the loss of a child. Our guest, Scott, shares about the devastating loss of his beautiful son, Benjamin, at 40 weeks and how this has reshaped his life and strengthened his bond with his family. In today's episode, Scott and...

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses infant loss, including miscarriage and stillbirth. Please listen with care. In this episode, Winter and Lee reflect on how they navigate the grief and loss of their sweet baby boy, Brannan. They share an update on their healing journey, how they honored Brannan's sixth birthday, and discuss how they continue to heal while keeping his memory alive. Lee also r...

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses infant loss, including miscarriage and stillbirth. Please listen with care. After a decade has passed, the pain of losing a child never fades. Today's guest, Jennifer, shares the challenges she's faced since that routine checkup when she discovered her son, Nicholas, no longer had a heartbeat. In this episode, Jennifer and Winter talk about the years followi...

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses infant loss, including miscarriage and stillbirth. Please listen with care. Little baby Nicholas was diagnosed with multicystic dysplastic kidney syndrome after an anatomy scan. Doctors advised that they would just keep an eye on it, assuring Jennifer that he should be a normal functioning baby. Tragically, Nicholas had blood clots in his umbilical cord and...

Stacy's sweet little son, Carson, was stillborn at 34 weeks due to unknown reasons. Stacy opens up about the support that helped her navigate her grief and shares advice for others who are experiencing similar pain.   In this episode, Stacy talks with Winter about the support that helped her after the stillbirth of Carson. Stacy also talks about her wonderful family and friends that reached out an...

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses infant loss, including miscarriage and stillbirth. Please listen with care. Stacy's conversation with Winter is a powerful one. She opens up about how she found comfort during the most heartbreaking time of her life––the loss of her son, Carson, who was stillborn at 34 weeks due to unknown reasons. In this episode, Stacy and Winter talk about getting 4D and...

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses infant loss, including miscarriage and stillbirth. Please listen with care. Today's guest, Claire, shares her experience of losing her daughter, Paulie, during childbirth due to shoulder dystocia. She opens up about how she found ways to navigate her grief. In this episode, Claire talks with Winter about the journey she's faced since the tragic loss of her d...

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses infant loss, including miscarriage and stillbirth. Please listen with care. While pregnancy is often filled with joy and anticipation, sometimes things take a devastating turn that no one should ever have to face. In this episode, Claire shares the story of her sweet daughter, Paulie, who was born at 41 weeks but tragically passed away during the birthing pr...

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses infant loss, including miscarriage and stillbirth. Please listen with care. Seeking out community support and recognizing that grief is a normal, ongoing process are key steps in healing. In this episode, Ari opens up to Winter about the loss of her sweet baby boy, Kai, who was stillborn at 30 weeks. They discuss the importance of finding community and seeki...

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses infant loss, including miscarriage and stillbirth. Please listen with care. After struggling with infertility for 18 months and finally conceiving naturally, Ari talks about the "sweet and tender moment" of their first prenatal appointment. Everything seemed to be progressing well until sadly, their son, Kai, was stillborn at 30 weeks.  In this episode, Ari...

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses infant loss, including miscarriage and stillbirth. Please listen with care. At 28 weeks, placental issues led to emergency C-section where Elif gave birth to twins. Tragically, she lost her daughter two hours after birth and her son three days later.  In this episode, Elif and Winter talk about the grief process, cultural practices, and how to memorialize an...

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses infant loss, including miscarriage and stillbirth. Please listen with care. Elif and Winter have a beautiful conversation about Elif's sweet twin children, Mavi and Deniz, who were born at 28 weeks due to placental failure and complications of cholestasis of her pregnancy.  In this episode, Elif talks about her and her husband's struggles with infertility an...

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses infant loss, including miscarriage and stillbirth. Please listen with care. Life for Kaileigh changed drastically since the loss of her daughter, Melody, who tragically passed in utero at 21 weeks and 5 days.  In this episode, Kaileigh reflects on the support she received from family and friends and shares a heartfelt poem she wrote for her sweet baby girl,...