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One Too Many
Address to the Medical Professionals at a local hospital How one feels to hold her son, 5 years in the making, for the first time and in the same breath, saying goodbye, forever? That was the reality, for me. I … Continue reading
Posted in Infant Loss, Support Group
Tagged care, compassion, HELLP syndrome, human touch, infant loss, one too many, pain, preeclampsia
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A Special Day (10/15)
Slowly, as each name is read out aloud through the microphone, a special balloon is released. She bounces around, twirling and dancing, as if saying goodbye. Then, She turns around, snugly guards the sacred message in her belly, and flies … Continue reading
Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award!
I honored to be nominated for the Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award, by Phoenix of phoenixtherebirhofmylife and Melody of Lifesdailydoseblog. The two bloggers I have admired and inspired by, through following their courageous posts and life learning wisdoms. Sisterhood … Continue reading
To Cry or Not to Cry?
What makes you feel if your doctor or nurses were to cry with you when you were experiencing a tragic loss? This question came up few times, at the support group and a panel discussion with the medical professionals. Everyone … Continue reading
Posted in Infant Loss, Support Group
Tagged cherish, connection, cry, infant loss, support group
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Not Alone
Going to the Bereavement Supporting Group sponsored by the local hospital has been a safe heaven for me, especially having a special someone, the bereavement coordinator, Alley, there. She has seen me from the very first day; the day death … Continue reading
Posted in Recovery, Support Group, Writing 101
Tagged grief, infant loss, loss, supporting group, writing 101
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