Still A Part of Us

Winter has a wonderful conversation with Kaileigh about her daughter Melody, who was stillborn at 21 weeks and 5 days. Kaileigh talks about how she had the "perfect" first trimester with very little morning sickness. How the got the 3D ultrasound and the beautiful videos of Melody. Kaileigh then recounts having a premonition feeling that something wasn't correct as they come home from a short vaca...

Makayla and Winter talk about the little things that helped in the recovery after Makayla's little daughter Cambria  passed away due to complications with Type 1 diabetes. Makayla talks about the wonderful people what have surrounded her and helped her become a better mother and advocate. Makayla talks about the changing circumstances in her healing that has lead her to where she is now.  DONATE $...

Winter talks with Makayla about her little sweet daughter Cambria, who was stillborn due to Makayla experiencing complications with Type 1 diabetes. Makayla tells Winter about the excitement of finding out that she was pregnant and getting more excited to welcome this little girl into their lives. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We...

Lori and Winter talk about how grief has changed over almost 30 years since Cassi was stillborn. They talk about the way life has shaped the way Lori and her family has gone about remembering and including Cassi.  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 purch...

Winter talks with Lori about her sweet little Cassi, who was stillborn due to the umbilical cord being wrapped around her neck multiple times. Lori talks about the fear of getting pregnant for the fifth time (three live births and one miscarriage) and not knowing if she could do it again. She talks about how they had moved to a new-ish city for them, and were away from family with only a small net...

Chelsie talks with Winter about the impactful things people did after the death of her son Desmond, who died at 38 weeks due to a true knot in his umbilical cord. Chelsie talks about having time and space to mourn and the differences in grief she and her husband experienced. Chelsie reflects on the was they talked to their 2 year old daughter about the death of her little baby brother and hopes th...

Winter chats with Chelsie about her sweet little baby boy, Desmond. He was stillborn due to a true knot in his umbilical cord. Chelsie talks about he joy of finding out that they were pregnant, and the excitement of expanding their family. Chelsie talks about going to the hospital to get a NST after not feeling Desmond move and being told that there was no heartbeat.  DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coff...

Winter and Stephanie talk about how life has been for Stephanie since the passing of her son Cedric, who was stillborn at 18 weeks. Stephanie talks about trying to find answers to the many questions that surround the causes of he's death. Stephanie also discovered health issues she had which has caused her to be extra cautious in her subsequent  pregnancy and birth. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee...

Stephanie and Winter talk about the birth of little Cedric, who was stillborn a 18 weeks. Stephanie was a young mother getting her family started and this was her third birth. Her first birth had some complications and her child was born alive and healthy, just very small (around 2 kg/4.5 lbs). Stephanies second pregnancy resulted in a miscarriage, and she found herself pregnant with Cedric shortl...

Tammy and Winter talk about the constant evolving of grief and sorrow that comes from loosing a child. Tammy talks about what helped her 28+ years ago and what she has had to do for herself. Tammy also talks about the pain of watching her own daughter go through a stillbirth of her grandson and how she has tried to help.  DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued product...

Tammy and Winter talk about sweet little Cody, who died at two months due to SIDS. Cody was such a loved son and brother, and he is still loved dearly by all who know him and his family. Tammy tells us about what it was like in the 90's for her with giving birth and life.  DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We appreciate all the help t...

Winter and Leesa talk about the things that helped after the loss of Avery, Leesa's son who developed bilateral renal agenesis in utero and was stillborn after 24 weeks. 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...

Winter talks with Leesa about his little boy Avery, who developed in the womb with bilateral renal agenesis (BRA). Avery born at 24 weeks after being induced. Avery passed in utero. 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" Leg...

Matt talks about what he has learned about mourning after the death of his daughter Ivy, who passed due to a cord accident. Matt talks about learning to support and mourn together as a couple and as a family. That even though he felt that he needed to have some isolation, that was actually a detriment to his relationships.  DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued produ...

Matt and Lee talk about the birth of Matt's daughter, Ivy Rebecca. They talk about how Matt and Sharon (Matt's ex) decided to not find out the gender of their unborn baby and the excitement of getting ready to welcome in this new baby. Matt tells us about waking up with Sharon as she started the labor process and getting the hospital bags into the car and coming back to find Sharon in the kitchen...

Winter talks with Sharon about the healing process and all that has happened after the death of Ivy, almost 7 years ago. They talk about grieving and having a group to go to. Sharon talks about being drawn to help and having a support around her that makes it possible to raise funds at certain times for organizations that are in need. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the cont...

Sharon and Winter talk about little Ivy Rebecca, who was stillborn at 40 weeks due to a cord accident. Sharon recounts the surprise of finding herself pregnant, because it took some time to become pregnant with her other children. She talks about lining up midwives and a birthing doula and finding out the gender during the 20 week ultrasound appointment. Sharon also tells us about how Ivy was born...

Bailey talks with Winter about her beautiful daughter Hazel, who was stillborn at 37 weeks do to a gun wound. Bailey recounts the excitement that was building and the anticipation to meet her. Bailey recounts the tragic events that lead to the death of her unborn child, and the process of having to recover physically and emotionally after such a horrific event. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot...

Christine and Winter talk about ways people helped after the loss of Dom, Christines son who died in utero. They talk about how they as mothers want to tell friends and family about their child. They talk about the different ways people mourn loss and how that can affect relationships. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We appreciate a...

Christine and Winter talk about little Dominic (Dom) and the impact he has had on Christine and her husband since his stillbirth at 25 weeks due to preeclampsia. Christine voiced her concerns with her medical staff, but felt that she was being told to not worry and that everything was normal.  DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We appr...

In this episode, Winter talks with Jinu and Gibin about their little baby boy, Jayden. They talk about the things that others have done that have help and brought peace to their grieving hearts. They talk about the legacy that Jayden has left on his family and how that will carry on forever. Jinu and Gibin also announce that they are expecting a new baby, and Jinu reads a letter she has written ex...

Jinu and Gibin talk with Winter about their sweet little baby boy, Jayden, who died suddenly at 15 weeks. Jinu and Gibin recount the excitement of adding another child to their family, and who their little girls were at first upset that they would have a little brother, but became loving and sweet sisters during the pregnancy. Jinu talks about the complications that arised during gestation and how...

David and Lee talk about what things to remember in life, especially after experiencing the loss of his twin daughters.  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 familie...

David tells the birth story of his twin daughters, Hazel and Violet, who were born prematurely. Hazel was diagnosed with Anencephaly, but Violet was healthy. David recounts the weeks they had mourning the impending loss of their little Hazel, but they never thought that they would have to have to mourn the loss of both of their unborn daughters.   DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to sup...

Cat and Winter talk together about the things that have helped Cat when her twin daughters passed, Violet in utero and Hazel shortly after birth. They talk about what friends and family have done for them in their grief and how that has helped them to heal. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We appreciate all the help toward production...