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A Pair of Walking Shoes
“Honey, are you ready?” He called again from the car. No response. He slammed the door open and walked into the house. In the entrance, he found her sat on the floor, staring at a pair of old walking shoes, … Continue reading
Posted in Infant Loss
Tagged baby loss, HELLP syndrome, infant loss, loss, preeclampsia, scared
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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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Voice in My Head
“Do I want to hold the baby? “ “What if I like it?” “How many more IVF am I ready to do? The odds are not in my favor, 1 out of 3, over 5 years!” “If I am lucky … Continue reading
A Moment in Life
“Do you have medical records of Kevin?” My friend Alley asked, “It will help you if you want to you know the diagnosis and procedures done at the time.” “I do not,” I replied. Honestly, for a long time, I … Continue reading
Posted in Recovery
Tagged abruption placenta, Anemia, extreme immaturity, HELLP syndrome, infant loss, IVH, loss, sepsis
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