Still A Part of Us

Cat talks with Winter about her twin daughters Violet and Hazel, who were born prematurely. Hazel was diagnosed with Anencephaly, but Violet was health. Cat and her husband Dave were preparing for both a funeral for one of their children and a live birth of a little baby girl.   DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We appreciate all the...

Anna and Winter talk about how Anna was able able to build a legacy for her stillborn son, Liam, who was stillborn at 40 weeks. Anna and Winter discuss how Anna was able to donate her pumped breastmilk and to set up a non-profit (Gifts From Liam https://www.giftsfromliam.org/ ) to collect diapers for families that are in need. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued pr...

Anna talks with Winter about the birth of her son, Liam, at 40 weeks. Anna was getting excited and planning everything that she needed to to with arrival of her little son, Liam. All was going well until she started to feel less movement and was told that "maybe he's just running out of room to move." Anna tells Winter about finding out at the hospital that he didn't have a heartbeat and having to...

Farrah and Winter have a chat about all the good and bad that happened after Samira passed away shortly after being born at 20 weeks. Farrah talks about the how her support was there for her and how she also was able to find a therapist and a grief support group to help in her healing. Farrah tells Winter about starting work back at the hospital (she is a L&D nurse) and having a very supportive wo...

Winter talks with Farrah about her sweet daughter, Samira, who was born at 20 weeks. Farrah talks about the process she went through to become pregnant and her determination to be a mother. They talk about the stress and hardship of finding out when Farrah's water broke and Farrah going on bedrest. The fear and pain of contracting an infection that would ultimately force Farrah to give birth,  DON...

Sebastian and Lee talk about strategies that have helped father Sebastian after the loss of his son, Sebastian. Sebastian talks about scheduling and planning outings that will help you get out and experience the world again. He also talks about truly thinking about scenarios that might trigger you or cause you to have an emotionally difficult time, and to to think of coping mechanisms that will he...

Father Sebastian and Lee talk about little baby Sebastian, who was stillborn at 40 weeks. Sebastian and his wife, Stephanie, were so excited to finally welcome their son to the world. Everything seemed like it was going smoothly until Stephanie stopped feeling Sebastian moving at 40 weeks, the end of the pregnancy. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of...

Stephanie and Winter talk about some coping strategies that have helped her after the loss of her baby son, Sebastian. Stephanie talks about practicing what she would say in different situations, and that gave her confidence that she would be able to honor Sebastian no matter the situation. Stephanie send an email before hand to her co-workers about her openness to them asking and talking about Se...

Stephanie and Winter talk about the birth of baby Sebastian. Stephanie recounts the difficulty of getting pregnant due to infertility issues. The joy of finally finding out that she and her husband were pregnant. The happy little family that they were and the excitement as the days ticked down to his due date. Stephanie tells us about finding out that Sebastian had passed and the pain of having to...

Winter and Rebecca talk about the good and the bad things that have happened after the loss of Adrian, who was stillborn at 38 weeks. Rebecca loves the poem "Go to the Limits of Your Longing" by Rainer Maria Rilke God speaks to each of us as he makes us, then walks with us silently out of the night. These are the words we dimly hear: You, sent out beyond your recall, go to the limits of your longi...

Rebecca and Winter talk about the birth of little Adrian, who was stillborn at 38 weeks. Rebecca talks about how it was a perfect pregnancy and she had already chosen a date for the Cesarean section procedure. Winter and Rebecca talk about when at the office visit the nurses and the doctor were not able to find a heartbeat and pronounced the death of Adrian. Rebecca remembers being so numb and emo...

Parker talks with Lee about his daughter Adrian, who was stillborn at 38 weeks due to unknown reasons. Parker talks about the tumultuous time leading up to the birth of Adrian. The change of employment, the struggle of family members, the sell and purchase of a home. All these capped with the pain of losing their daughter. Parker talks about finding a group of people around him that become a good...

Doug talks about the impact counseling has had on him after the loss of his little son, DJ at 21 weeks and 6 days. Doug and Lee talk about finding grace for others and pausing before reacting. 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...

Doug and Lee talk about the birth and impact that DJ has had on Doug and Amy. Doug recounts the struggle they had to get pregnant, the joy they experienced watching DJ grow inside Amy and how it was "a perfect" pregnancy until Amy started to feel some pain at almost 22 weeks. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We appreciate all the hel...

Amy talks with Winter about the journey she has had after the loss of her son, DJ who was stillborn at 22 weeks. Amy talks about what has helped her to stay strong, and what has helped her to stay bonded with her husband, Doug. 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...

Amy talks with Winter about her sweet little son DJ, who was stillborn at 22 weeks. Amy talks about the the struggle they had with infertility and the joy and excitement she experienced when they found out they were pregnant. Amy talks about when she and her husband, Doug, found out that their son wouldn't survive due to Amy going into early labor. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to su...

Paige and Winter have a nice conversation about what ways people helped after the loss of her son, Sebastian. Paige talks about how some people really stepped up and helped, and surprisingly were able to comfort her and her husband in the weeks and months after. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We appreciate all the help toward produ...

It's been five years since our son was stillborn, and we have been blessed to have the opportunity to talk with so many other parents of loss. We started this channel to find support for ourselves, and also give a place of community for families who have experienced loss. We love our son, and we miss him dearly everyday. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued producti...

Paige and Winter talk about little baby Sebastian, who was stillborn at 38 weeks due to a placental abruption. Paige and her husband Ben were excited to start a family together, but they were not meant to bring home their sweet son Sebastian. 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 co...

Ben reads the speech that he gave during the Walk To Remember for his sweet little son, Sebastian. 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 shares their sto...

Ben talks with Lee about his son Sebastian, who passed away as a stillborn baby boy. Ben talks about the anticipation of getting the nursery ready for the arrival of little Sebastian. Ben talks about when they found out Sebastian didn't have a heartbeat at a check up the day before their scheduled cesarean. Ben talks about the help they received from family and neighbors and the help that it was....

ReAna and Winter talk about what are some of the things that have helped ReAna after the loss of her son, Callan. Callan was diagnosed with a congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) and was stillborn at 37 weeks. ReAna and her husband moved a cross the country to be nearer a specialist.  DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We appreciate a...

ReAna and Winter sit down together and recount the birth of ReAna's son Callan. Callan was diagnosed with a congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) while in utero. ReAna talks about coming to terms with having a child that would have to have many medical interventions due to CDH, and how she and her husband were ready for that. ReAna tells about finding a specialist in Florida and deciding that even...

Katy reads two poems she wrote in her different stages of grief. The first poem is to her son Angelino, who had pass away while still in the womb. The second poem was five months after delivery of Angelino and is about the sorrow and other feelings she felt for her beautiful little boy. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We appreciate...

Katy and Winter talk about little Angelito Grace, who was stillborn due an unknown reason. Katy talks about the joy of becoming pregnant. Finding a midwife practice that had sure a powerful impact on her during the pregnancy, Katy tells Winter about how she found out Angelito had passed in utero, and knowing that she needed to take time to heal before giving birth. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/...