We'd like to introduce our newest Bump Day Blogger, Bridget Wicherek. Bridget is pregnant after multiple miscarriages. We're sending her gentle congratulations on her new pregnancy, and we're looking forward to following her pregnancy after loss. *** Pregnancy loss is devastating. From the moment you take a test and wait for it to tell you if you’re pregnant, you start to dream up your child’s life and your own life with that child. Pregnancy loss means remembering the dates you found out you lost your baby and their birthdays for the rest of your life, while to everyone else, it is just another day. There is no fanfare, no congratulations. There are tears and longing left in its wake. Pregnancy after loss is a whole other beast. We recently got pregnant again in our first month of trying. I was shaking while waiting for the test to result. I was shaking when I told my husband. My first emotion was excitement, which was quickly followed by fear. I felt a mix of relief but also caution about letting my heart get too invested. I have felt robbed of a naive pregnancy as I am well aware that hope and longing for a baby don’t mean that I’ll be holding that baby in nine months. I will likely check my toilet paper every time I go to the bathroom for the next nine months. I will likely question every single symptom, cramp, and twinge that I feel. I will likely be anxious before every appointment. I will likely be counting down each day, each week, until this baby is in my arms. But I will also tell myself that for now, today, I am pregnant, and that’s all I can do. Tap this image through the link in our profile to read Bridget's Bump Day Blog. . . . #pregnancyafterloss #bumpdayblog #pregnancyafterlosssupport #PALAwareness #PALSupport #hopeoverfear #hopeafterloss #lifeafterloss #pregnancyaftermiscarriage #miscarriage #recurrentloss #pregnancyafterrecurrentloss
Experiencing a miscarriage can be an incredibly challenging and heartbreaking time. If you or someone you know has gone through this, know that you are not alone. At Cape Fertility, we understand the deep emotional impact of loss and are here to support you on your journey to healing. It's okay to grieve, to cry, and to ask for support. Healing is a journey, and there's no "right" way to navigate it. Here are some steps to help you find healing after a miscarriage: 💙 Allow Yourself to Grieve: Give yourself permission to feel the full range of emotions—sadness, anger, guilt, confusion. It's all part of the healing process. 💙 Find a Support System: Lean on friends, family, or support groups. Sometimes, sharing your story with others who have gone through similar experiences can be incredibly comforting. 💙 Seek Professional Help: Don't hesitate to speak with a therapist or counselor who specialises in grief and loss. Professional support can be invaluable. 💙 Honour Your Experience: Create a small ritual or memory to honor your loss. Plant a tree, light a candle, or keep a journal. Find a way to commemorate your journey that feels meaningful to you. 💙 Take Care of Yourself: Healing requires physical and emotional strength. Nourish your body with healthy food, gentle exercise, and plenty of rest. 💙 Know That Healing Takes Time: There's no timeline for grief. Take each day as it comes, and don't rush yourself to "move on." Healing is a gradual process. Remember, you're not alone in this. Allow yourself to feel, seek support, and take steps to find your own path to healing. 💙 ☎️ 021 674 2088 🌐 www.capefertility.co.za 📧 [email protected] #Miscarriage #GriefSupport #HealingJourney #YouAreNotAlone #FindSupport
So many loss moms and dads love to talk about their baby! Why do we want to talk about them? We don't talk about them for sympathy or because we want people to feel sorry for us. We don't talk about them because we love living in our grief. We talk about them because they are forever our baby. We love them SO much and it's hard to imagine our new life without them. We talk about them because they are our child, just like our living children. We talk about them because they are beautiful and we are proud of them. We talk about them because this is how we parent them after loss. We talk about them because nothing will EVER change our love for them. Do you talk about your baby openly or are you more private? Do you wish you could talk about your baby more? #pregnancyloss #stillbirth #miscarriage #griefandloss #griefjourney #ttc #ttccommunity #rainbowbaby #lifeafterloss #parentingafterloss #endowarrior #pcoswarrior
This is the first Mother’s Day I’ve had where I get to actually hold my baby. It’s been beautiful. I love this little girl so much it’s hard to put into words. Her smiles and coos bring me so much joy. This is a fulfillment of my dreams since I was little. (We even wore our matching pink dresses to church)🥹 However, I also know what it’s like to have Mother’s Day be a very heartbreaking day. I am so grateful for the pain I’ve felt, because I now savor my baby more than I think I would have. My two angel babies (one lost at 13 weeks, one at 6 weeks) are near me all the time. I feel them cheering me on as I do my best for their little sister. My heart goes out to those who still are experiencing Mother’s Day as a hard day, for whatever reason. I know what it’s like. You’re not alone in your pain. I see you. The last photo was taken after we announced our first pregnancy. I lost our baby a week after telling our extended family. It’s the most intense grief and loss I’ve ever felt. I think of who this girl was, the version of me frozen in the photo. She didn’t know loss as I now do, or pain, but she also didn’t know joy like I do now. I miss my babies, but I have hope I’ll get to hug and hold them one day.🤍 #Mothersday #angelbaby #hope #joyinthejourney #miscarriage
My 3rd miscarriage 😞 Three in a row in 11 months. How? Why? This happens more than we think but sometimes you don’t know until you are the one living it. I happen to be one of the unlucky ones who gets to realize the fragility and uncertainty of getting that positive pregnancy test knowing it doesn’t always mean so clearly what it says. The crazy high you initially experience upon seeing the double lines or the words PREGNANT to the crazy low of anxiety that rears its ugly head with thoughts of is this baby going to be healthy, am I gonna miscarry, etc consume and override the joy. Especially after just having two miscarriages my expectations were extremely low but that doesn’t mean I didn’t dream, hope, and pray for this miracle double rainbow baby to flourish. As quickly as this baby came into my body and filled my heart with love it quickly had to go :( This loss was very early so I suppose it should be easier to let go and get over which in a way it was until it wasn’t. Although this was the shortest time I carried my potential baby it stings just the same. I continue to share my truth with authenticity and honesty in hopes that along with healing my heart I can help another woman suffering from the same pain, allowing her to know she’s not alone. Pregnancy loss is a common thing yet there’s sort of a taboo around talking about it and I vowed to shift that narrative. It’s a huge loss, it’s a death of so many things, and it’s more than just no longer being pregnant. My heart is broken 3x over but at the same time double filled with love from my sweet baby girl Nova and baby boy Cash that I do have the privilege of holding in my arms and witnessing two miracles on the daily. With my whole body and every part of my being I will pray for my triple rainbow baby 🌈 and also search for the peace and space to trust what the universe has planned for me ✨ . . #pregnancyloss #pregnancylossawareness #miscarriage #miscarriageawareness #threeinarow #readyforyoutriplerainbowbaby #myhearthurts #miscarriagesupport #youarenotalone #womensupportingwomen #livingmytruth #sharingmyheart #healing #grieving #loving #livingthroughtheheartache
Today I started my bereavement journey course which runs over 6 weeks. I chose to do this as despite my healing journey being ongoing and I approaching it In different ways including therapy and holistic approaches, grief can often rear it's ugly head when we least expect it. Most of all I want to be in the best position for me to help others by looking after myself first and foremost. We all experience loss in different ways and none is more important than another in terms of severity or timescale. It is never linear and our stories are all different. My most recent loss has triggered my other losses and I am bravely facing them again through being vulnerable with others. #bereavementjourney #healingjourney #grief #selfcare #healer #lookafteryourself #loss #divorce #miscarriage #metoo #death #ptsd
Motherhood is beautiful, but it also comes with seasons where you might feel lost. The first two years with my son were all about survival – managing anxiety, breastfeeding, and finding balance. Then, just when I felt I was getting the hang of motherhood and ready to expand our family. I had a miscarriage before the holidays. As heartbreaking as that experience was, I still moved forward and launched my business. Despite the storms, it fills me with pride to show my son that Mommy is his caregiver AND a business owner chasing her dreams. From helping me with a large retail order to witnessing me in action at pop-up shops, he's seeing me fulfill one of my aspirations, and he's involved in the process. Being his mom is EVERYTHING to me, but being his mom, persevering through pain, and continuing to evolve into new versions of myself...priceless. 💕🫶🏾💖✨️ #mompreneur #chasingmydreams #evolution #ppd #ppa #MomLife #miscarriage #fertilityjourney #grief #loss #ivf #fertilityloss
28 grief boxes 📦 are going out today. Please be in prayer for each and every one of these families whose life have been forever changed. . I'm so grateful for my church! They help support this ministry by giving, praying and packing each box! . Our grief boxes are free! We want to let everyone know how much the Lord loves and cares for them. If you feel led to donate, please click on my bio and click in the Julianna Grace Ministry. . #stillbirth #miscarriage #babyloss #juliannagraceministry #jesuscares #grief #silentfootprints #griefsupport #stillbirthisstillhappening #angelbaby #calvarychapelshreveport #minsitry
🇬🇧 Today we received another beautiful donation from @crochetcabinetshop. The blankets, bonnets, hearts and little bear will be included in our memory boxes, which will be delivered soon. Thank you so much for your donation @crochetcabinetshop. Sofia's mum ❤️ 🇵🇹 Hoje recebemos outra bonita doação de @crochetcabinetshop. As mantas, gorros, corações e o ursinho vão ser incluídos nas nossas caixas de memórias que vão ser entregues muito em breve. Muito obrigada pela doação @crochetcabinetshop. A mãe da Sofia ❤️
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It's time to heal, reflect, and relax. This free guided meditation can help with working through grief and help with healing. Our free Miscarriage & Grieving Support Program is a 30 minute guided meditation for healing. Founder Joanne Verkuilen will walk you through a calming process to strengthen your mind-body connection and prepare you for the next step in your journey. Click link in bio to learn more about this free program. #fertilitymeditation #fertilityselfcare #ttcselfcare #fertilityfriend #miscarriage #miscarriageawareness #miscarriagesupport #recurrentmiscarriage #pregnancyloss #ttcafterloss #pregnancylosssupport #recurrentpregnancyloss #pregnancylossawareness #pregnancyafterloss #secondmiscarriage #1in4 #iam1in4 #ihadamiscarriage #infertility #ttcaftermiscarriage #miscarriagesurvivor #pregnancyandinfantlossawareness #fertilityjourney #bereavedmother #bereavedsupport #pregnancyafterlosssupport #healing
🚨 MERCH ALERT! 🚨 👕 I've opened up a store to support my "Unspoken" series! New products will be added regularly (feel free to PM me with requests). All money will go towards developing new "Unspoken" videos that deal with the challenge of fertility, pregnancy, and raising children. So check out the brand new t-shirts, mugs, pillows, hoodies, and more to come: https://www.charipere.com/shop What's your favorite SWAG? What should I add? . . . #miscarriage #miscarried #unspoken #cartoonmentary #animatedshort #motherhood #animation #pregnancy #women #cartoons #jewishmoms #pregnancyjourney #fertilityjourney #swag #tshirts #mugs #hoodies #shirts #printful #squarespace #pillows
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This month, our beloved Molly would have turned 14 years old. In honor of her birthday, we're inviting you to join us in making a difference. A $14 donation can bring comfort and support to families dealing with the loss of a child. Your contribution will help us continue to create and distribute these special bears to those in need for another 14 years. Let's celebrate Molly's life and legacy by spreading kindness and compassion. Together, we can ensure that every family that seeks a Molly Bear receives one, filled with love and care. Please consider donating $14 today. Your generosity will carry on Molly's spirit and touch the hearts of many. https://mollybears.org/donations/donate . . . #birthday #mollysbirthday #fourteen #infantloss #miscarriage #bornsleeping #weightedbear #angelbabies #angelmommies #rainbowbaby #grief #explore #family #growth #mentalhealth #donate #gift #represent #mollybears #donation #weightedteddybear #mollybear #molly #bear #teddybear
Recently we experienced a miscarriage… It was desperately sad, scary, shocking and heartbreaking after only having found out that we were pregnant 5 days earlier. The news of that (being pregnant!) was jaw dropping for me, I think I resembled a deer in the headlights for the first 24hrs! I felt it was too good to be true and felt TOO lucky that we fall pregnant after not much trying; surely life couldn’t be THAT kind to us!? The most painful part was being alone when the miscarriage happened as Sands was working abroad and I had an 8 day tour in the Cotswolds 3 days later. It sucked. I would burst into tears when I didn’t expect it & became so overwhelmed that my brain hurt. Ofc I hated my body and thought I was broken. (Turns out that’s not true). After a tricky few weeks managing the juggle of having to sort of carry on and not really process it, this last week in Venice & Lake Garda was just the ticket. (Smiling was on the cards!) I’m feeling lighter now and not in the same mental funk which is good! (Thank f* #k) Some people share how my life “looks amazing” and “perfect” as I share a lot on here and truthfully, it is pretty darn beautiful. BUT I choose NOT to share my dirty laundry online but always share from a truthful and authentic place - every post, story and whatever else I share on here is always real. I like to be happy. I also like to lean into being sad. I’m sometimes really flipping moody and very much a ticking time bomb at times. Life is colourful. I am grateful to be alive and grateful to experience life with all its ups and downs. I guess my yoga practice has helped me to recognise the importance of accepting the wobbles that’s come. Apparently miscarriage happens to 1 in 4 pregnancies (that offered equal amounts of comfort and frustration). Thank you to those friends who offered hands on suppose and helped me when I felt super shit. Hugs to anyone else going through it or has gone through it. It IS shit. Today is out 2 year (legal) wedding anniversary so that’s beautiful!!! #miscarriage #venice #yoga
We are not just about selling stickers and going on adventures; we are about making a difference. That’s why 5% of every purchase goes towards creating care packages and providing resources for parents who have experienced the heartbreaking loss of a baby. This initiative is deeply personal for us, as it’s done in memory of our daughter, Aveline Hope. By channeling a portion of our earnings into supporting these families, we hope to offer them a glimmer of comfort and support during such a challenging time. It’s our way of honoring Aveline’s memory and spreading hope to others who are walking a similar path. #avelineshope #hopeintheheartbreak #lifeafterloss #childloss #stillbornstillloved #iam1in4 #miscarriage #anencephaly #pregnancyloss #infantloss #stillbornstillloved #wehavethishope #hopeinjesus #whatyoudontsee #childlossawareness #childloss #momofanangel #griefandhealing #healingafterloss #givingback #lossmom #lossmama
can I just say I’m proud of our community & ministries?!! (pregnancy loss, infertility, adoption, embryo loss, gestational carrier, infant loss, multiple treatments ending with no earthside baby, etc) because others ARE listening. I am SO proud of our church @declaration.church for acknowledging and praying specific prayers over every single woman 🙌😭 those who have spouses, those who don’t, and those who are yearning to have a spouse as they also want so badly to become a mother too. 🔥 the prayers that were said today in church brought me to tears because sitting on this side of heaven Mother’s Day brings both so much gratitude yet also grief and for the first time in church I felt seen and validated even when the *world* does not. (Check out @jordanleedooley post bc it was perfectly written) I actually want a copy of this prayer to print out because it was eloquent, deep, purposeful, beautiful, & well prayed over. so from the bottom of my heart, thank you church for listening to us. it meant so much to hit every aspect of motherhood (by choice or not) and those hurting and yearning to be one. for many years I have sat in a pew at church, gritting my teeth - not really wanting to even be in the room-I felt less than, over looked, invalidated, silly, embarrassed for feeling selfish/sad/angry because others couldn’t see ever see the battle scars and wounds from the outside looking in (especially in the *christian* community) i do wrestle at times posting or even talking about motherhood from the *other side* - it’s like a form of survivors guilt almost- although I know that is the enemy trying to sway the beautiful gifts God has given me/us. so here is to all of the survivors, warriors, women who had a heavy weekend, or the best weekend, or even a mix of both gratitude and grief that can all be so hard to navigate. YOU are loved and prayed over sister/mama/friend! Happy Mothers Day (belated bc everything I post these days isn’t in real time anymore 🤪)
💙🩷 FREE TFMR Virtual Support Group Tomorrow! 💜Guest Speaker: Sabrina @thetfmrdoula 💙 Open to TFMR Families & their allies 🩷 When: 5/14 @ 8:00 PM EST 💚 Must RSVP to receive Zoom link RSVP 🔗 in Insta bio or at: https://merasmission.harnessgiving.org/events/1753 *Due to the sensitive nature of the topic, and our current political climate, we would like to assure attendees that we NEVER share private information with anyone outside of our organization. #1in4 #1in160 #BabyLoss #WaveOfLight #LossMom #LossDad #BabyLossSupport #PAIL #PregnancyAndInfantLossAwareness #Miscarriage #RecurrentMiscarriage #EctopicPregnancy #Stillborn #Stillbirth #StillbornStillLoved #WaveOfLight #MerasMission #BornSilent #SIDS #SUDC #SayTheirNames #PregnancyAfterLoss #PAILSupport #MerasMission
I started this community because it was the community I so desperately wanted and needed over the years that I struggled to build my family. That was an extremely painful time as I navigated fertility struggles and losing my angel babies. I remember the silent struggles, the tears, feeling numb, and the intense yearning of wanting to feel supported...but by someone who just got it. So, The Healing Haven was created; a community for Black, Indigenous, women of Color that have experienced any form of pregnancy and/or infant loss. A member recently shared, “A huge comfort of being part of this group is knowing you aren't going through this alone and you're not the only one feeling this way.” If you’re experiencing the struggles of grief, remember this: You are not alone. Here at The Healing Haven, were embracing healing together. Curious if this community is for you? Drop a ❤️ below and I'll personally DM you so we can chat about it or find more info at the link in our bio. #TheHealingHaven #GriefSupport #PregnancyLossSupport #FertilityStruggles #Stillbirth #TFMR #Miscarriage #Recurrentmiscarriage
Wow - is all we can say! $1,400 raised by our community - you friends always remind us just how incredible this community truly is. Thank you for selling out this epic night, and we look forward to seeing you at our next event in June! #1in4 #infantloss #miscarriage #stillbirth #grief #griefandloss #support #neverforgotten #pregnancyloss #lossawareness #babyloss #babylossawareness #bornstillbutstillborn #neverreplaced #miscarriageawareness #lossmom #strongertogether #griefjourney #stillborn #griefsupport #babylosscommunity #mothersday #grievingfamilies #bereavedmothersday #fearofforgetting #healing #mom #perinatalloss #pregnancyafterloss #lifeafterloss
Chelsea and her wife, Brittany, started their fertility journey with IUI. The first one worked, but the pregnancy ended in a miscarriage at 6.5 weeks. The second IUI ended up being unsuccessful. After the third IUI, they were pregnant again. At 6.5 weeks, she was rushed to the ER where they learned it was an ectopic pregnancy. After this second loss, they decided to try IVF. Chelsea was diagnosed with Factor V Leiden heterozygous (a blood clotting disorder). They did a frozen embryo transfer and Chelsea was pregnant. This pregnancy ended in a miscarriage at 8 weeks. The next transfer resulted in an early miscarriage at 5 weeks. Chelsea started doing research and started working with a new clinic to reduce the inflammation in her body. The next transfer ended in a negative result. They decided on one final transfer and it worked. Chelsea recently gave birth to her rainbow baby. Read more of her story and about the project at the link in my bio. Photos taken by @thechelseatucker #pregnancyloss #projectfindingyourrainbow #miscarriage #ivf #ivfjourney #ivfsuccess #fertilityjourney #rainbowbaby #pregnancyafterloss #griefandjourney #recurrentmiscarriage #ectopicpregnancy
“When I first learned I had MRKH Syndrome, I was 16 years old and internalized what the diagnosis meant for me long-term. We had Facebook at the time, but social media was nowhere near what it is today. I wasn’t aware of any support groups or communities that I could turn to for help or advice. Part of me felt isolated and alone but I kept pushing those feelings further down… Outside of Josh, [my now husband], I didn’t tell a single friend about having MRKH Syndrome. A girlfriend would ask me if I had an extra pad or tampon in my bag and I remember looking through my bag pretending to try to find one. I was too embarrassed to say that I didn’t have a uterus and I didn’t want to be viewed as abnormal. I was afraid to tell people.” -@growingthegills Brianna’s journey with infertility started at a young age when she learned that she was born without a uterus and was diagnosed with MRKH Syndrome and it has been far from easy. When her and her husband Josh decided they were ready to start exploring what their path to parenthood could look like, they knew a surrogate was in their future. One thing Brianna shares in her story is how she thought finding their surrogate would be the challenging step and learned through walking this path that there were so many other struggles they would have to overcome. Brianna shares in such a vulnerable way and in also such a heart giving way with her story. She is currently pregnant with their surrogate and waiting to welcome their little one this August but more than anything she wants her story to have purpose and to help others bravely walking their own journey. Click the link in profile or DM for a direct link to read Brianna’s full story. We SEE you, Brianna. We HEAR you. And we UPLIFT you! 📸: @growingthegills . . . #ttccommunity #tcctribe #ttc #fertilityjourney #infertilityawareness #infertilitywarrior #ivfsupport #infertility #miscarriage #tccjourney #fertilityjourney #infertilitysupport #infertilityawareness #tccsupport #humanizeinfertility
CD 7/8?! Trying to be patient and low key this cycle as well! I hope to start trying on Wednesday and then again Friday/Saturday.. My apps show I should be ovulating around Monday, CD15 ish.. If this is the case best option would be to try Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, however, my best friend’s wedding is on Sunday and I’m the matron of honor! Therefore, Sunday is going to be an exciting, fun, and long day! We might not be up for trying! I may keep the schedule as Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Monday.. Or I might try Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday.. that’s a lot of days in a row with a busy schedule! We will see! Any schedule we try will be in God’s hands! I’m really trying to focus on His timing! Hope you all have an amazing Monday!! 🙏🏻🥚🌈❤️
My screams shake the world for you. #grief #lossmom #poem #poetry #mothersday #stillborn #miscarriage #stillamother #grieving #babyloss #stillbirth #alwaysamother #amotherslove #bereavedmother #bereavement #lossparents #rememberingyou #hopeafterloss #stillloved #stillbirthawareness #miscarriageawareness #griefpoetry #childloss #grief #survivingloss
Mother’s Day was difficult for me this year. Being a stepmother has been rewarding in so many ways. I’ve been awarded the opportunity to be a part of two kids lives. I can offer advice, a listening ear, an additional hand to walk them through life, and I am grateful for that. But sometimes being a stepmom also feels like being a tree in the desert. Barely living through a drought. Always wanting more than what you have. This year was different because for the first time in my life, I have been desperately trying to have a child of my own. After a year of no luck, I finally found out that I was pregnant in February. I was absolutely terrified and blissfully happy all at once. And then it ended. Poof. Almost like it never even happened. 1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage, the doctor told me. But it didn’t make me feel better. It still doesn’t. Being a stepmother is great. And I love having that role. It is often a thankless job, and most of the time I’m fine with that. It just hit me extra hard this year and it’s something I feel like I’m not allowed to talk about. I am hopeful that by this time next year things might be different for me. But for right now, I think I’m allowed to be sad. And I’m allowed to share this for other wishful wannabe mothers out there this year. We are not alone. We are here too. 💕 • • • • #motherhood #miscarriage #loss
What type of energy are you attracting in your fertility journey? Are you attracting success from the energy of more and excitement or are you attracting the energy of failure which comes from thinking it won't work out. It's important to think about this and ask yourself what energy or vibration I'm attracting because the type of vibration that you send out and going to come back. I know it's hard to think about success in your fertility journey when you keep having cycle after cycle not work out but THINK ABOUT THIS FOR A SECOND. What time of energy/vibration would you rather be in, success and thinking about "what if this cycle works" or from "this cycle isn't going to work out because the last one did". Do you see and feel the difference? Tell me in comments below 👇 Sending all my fertility warriors, love and light 🤍✨ . . . . #fertilityholisticapproach #fertilitytechniques #fertilityadvocate #fertilitycoaching #fertilityhealing #fertility #mindset #energy #love #vibration #thoughts #feelings #ttcwarrior #ttcsupport #ttc #ttccommunity #ivf #ivfjourney #ivfsupport #ivfcommunity #iui #iuijourney #iuisupport #iuicommuity #miscarriage #gainyourpower #coaching #manifestation #mentorship
I wonder how it will sound to hear my baby calling me "mama" For a mother, it's not just a word—it's a flood of emotions, a symphony of love and memories that light up the soul. 💫👩👧👦 . . . . #ttcaftermiscarriage #recurrentmiscarriage #heal #miscarriagesupport #miscarriagejourney #miscarriagesurvivor #journal #miscarriagesucks #miscarriagematters #miscarriagemomma #gestation #miscarriage #ihadamiscarriage #miscarriageawareness #miscarriages #theoneinfour
Thankful for my sweet (and absolutely wild) babes that made me a mama. Feeling thankful that I have these two to hold in my arms here earth-side and patiently waiting for the day I get to spend eternity with my two angel babes 👼 To my grieving mamas and those yearning to be mamas, I see you and I am with you in the pain and suffering and in the grief that today can hold. You are not alone and you are so loved 🤍 Happy Mother’s Day . . . . #happymothersday #mothersday moms #mothers #family #grief #griefjourney #healing #support #miscarriage #pregnancyloss
Living with Grief serves as a guide for your grief journey using simple mindfulness-based exercises to restore mind, body, and spirit. Each chapter focuses on a different aspect of grief, and aims to enable you to honor your loved one’s legacy while continuing your own life’s path. You will find out ways to cope with the pain of loss and embark on a healing journey, through breath and body exercises for feeling overwhelmed or unsteadied by grief to relaxation techniques that will help you to release tension and steady your mind. While Living with Grief is centered around the death of a loved one, the mindfulness practices in the book will also be helpful to readers experiencing other kinds of loss, such as separation, divorce, unemployment, health-related loss, and relocation. To order your copy, see link in bio. #grief #loss #griefjourney #griefsupport #griefandloss #love #grieving #healing #mentalhealth #bereavement #death #griefquotes #childloss #lifeafterloss #griefawareness #miscarriage #anxiety #depression #hope #babyloss #trauma #infantloss #family #stillbirth #support #selfcare #books #griefbook #griefrecovery #griefsucks
I never would have imagined that our 2 year old would be the catalyst for me to break my silence around pregnancy loss. I thank God for this encounter that I’m still processing. I could have scolded Axia for bothering the strangers sitting next to us, but God (and Axia) had different plans. When I say our children are our teachers, this story is a perfect example of what I mean. Beth and I have since exchanged numbers and I truly hope to see her again someday🤍 Sending so much love to everyone reading this who knows a similar pain. I hold space for all of it — your grief doesn’t (and won’t) make me uncomfortable 🤍 . . . . . #pregnancyloss #miscarriage #faith
Time for Monday's Affirmation‼️ Today's Affirmation is I'm STILL STANDING ‼️ Yesterday was Mother's Day and it's a mix of emotions that range from happiness, to sadness, to numbness. Life is not easy especially when you're reminded of two losses that cut you too your core. No matter my feelings I'm reminded that I'm still standing and I need to press on. #monday #mondayaffirmations #Mothersday2024 #infantloss #miscarriage #lossofaparent #lossofamom #PlannerCommunity #planningcommunity #plannergirl #plannerbabe #planonit #planonsuccess #positivity #avoiddrama #KorkykristiePlans #korkykristieplansitall
Holding onto hope after experiencing multiple miscarriages can feel like an uphill battle. At Veritas Fertility & Surgery, we understand the weight of this journey all too well. That's why our mission revolves around providing hope and support to couples facing such challenges, offering effective treatments and solutions. Did you know that with proper diagnostic testing and treatment, 70-75% of couples with recurrent miscarriages can achieve and maintain a healthy pregnancy? Whether you've experienced the heartache of multiple miscarriages or know someone who has, there's hope. Visit our website (linked in our bio. 👆) to learn more and share this message with those who need it most. Together, let's spread hope and encouragement. 💙 #veritasfertility #fertility #ttc #ttccommunity #pregnancy #health #womenshealth #miscarriage #recurrentmiscarriage
Admitting defeat today. Grief wins. Grief hangovers are hard. The day after either a really nice day or a really hard day is something else. I altered my day at work today, which worked until it didn’t and I’ve been sent home. It’s hard. I know this is because I pushed myself yesterday. It’s always the same; after a wedding, a holiday, a meal out, the cinema, anything at all that’s ‘a step further’ the day after feels harder, to varying degrees. But what am I meant to do? Exist to survive rather than live? Do nothing at all so I can survive? I don’t have the answers, I wish I did. I’m just trying to figure it out. So today, I admitted defeat. I let grief win. I might do the same again tomorrow. But I won’t do it forever. Because Henry gave me a forever in his 232 days. He made me a mother. I’ll be forever proud of that. 232 days to give me a forever, to change me forever. I’ll give him every last day, breath and adventure I can from down here in return. #pregnancy #pregnancyloss #pregnancylossawareness #miscarriage #miscarriageawareness #stillbirth #stillborn #stillbirthawareness #stillbornawareness #stillbornstillloved #stillbornisstillborn #tfmr #tfmrawareness #saytheirname #infertility #infertilityawareness #ivfjourney #ivfwarrior #weseeamum #sandscharity #tommys #remembermybaby #quotes #faultinourstars #reading #forever #foreveramum #forevermyson #proudmum #honouringhenry
You are the spiritual, emotional, and physical tapestry of God dear woman 👑 ✨ #miscarriage #rainbowbaby #pms #fertility #proverbs31woman #toddler
Life is a bitch, sometimes. Picture 1: me training with the katana. Picture 2: me before my miscarriage surgery on the 23.04.24. I was pregnant the second time and lost it in week 9. Here is my experience of this chapter where I experienced life with a lot of intensity, and also lots of support.❤️ The link to the blog post or in bio: https://www.sophiesteffen.com/blog-1/f/mission-abort #miscarriage #abortion
#infertility #ivf #fertility #ttc #infertilityawareness #pcos #ivfjourney #ttccommunity #pregnancy #infertilitysucks #endometriosis #infertilityjourney #fertilityjourney #ttcjourney #infertilitysupport #miscarriage #ivegotthis #infertilitywarrior #iui #ivfsuccess #womenshealth #ivfsupport #ivfwarrior #health #ivfcommunity #baby #ttcsupport #icsi #fibroids #fertilityawareness
Got to do this whimsical combo style butterfly piece recently for a local mom! Thanks for coming in Candace! 🦋✨⭐️ #butterfly #fxbgva #spotsyva #ink #theinkwellfxbg #stars #miscarriage #moms #motherslove #mothersday
This week is National Women's Health Week! Grief can take a toll on your physical & mental health after reproductive loss. Visit our website at www.reproductivegrief.org for ideas on how to improve your overall well-being after this type of loss. #babyloss #NWHW #womenshealth #reproductiveloss #infertility #miscarriage #grief #selfcare #mentalhealthmatters
Some of you saw Janelle‘s Mother’s Day gift and had questions about the name Joseph on the list of our children. I posted something in my story about it, but thought it would be cool to share the whole story. God has been incredibly gracious to us in the highs and lows of life. We do not deserve his kindness, but he allows us to experience his love because he knows it’s the only way we will experience true freedom. He is good! Side note: I’m thankful to the Lord for people that can paint dreams. #Rodsquad #JosephSamuel #Miscarriage #GodisGood
I finally got to meet @lady_rukhsar_almahraq in person at our Gala Dinner on Saturday evening. 😊 She has such a warm heart and supports all the work we do now and going forward, too. ❤️ #GalaDinner #Inspiration #MakingADifference #angelbaby #stillbirth #miscarriage #babyloss #childloss #neverforgotten #alwaysloved #forevermissed #giftoftime #maternity #nicu #pedatrics #cuddlecot #support #angelwarrior #charity #thelucafoundation #bereavedparents #talkaboutloss #grief #bereavement #makememories #ashes #mentalhealthawareness #endlesslove #savingbabies #fundraising
I Was a Mom Long Before #poetry #poetryofinstagram #poetryofinstagram #poetrycommunity #poetrycommunity❤️👍🤙✔️ #poetrylovers #poetryhealsthesoul #poetrysociety #poetryislife #chiari #syringomyelia #longcovidrecovery #longcovidawareness #covid #covidsucks #mothersday #mothersdaypoetry #miscarriage #miscarriageawareness #miscarriagepoetry #rainbowbaby #grievingangelbaby
📣 NEW BLOG ALERT: Supporting A Loss Mama on Mother's Day 💐 My latest blog delves into the less thought-of facets of motherhood. And on Mother's Day, whether it's the ache of miscarriage, the heaviness of stillbirth or the unimaginable grief of infant loss, courageous Mamas carry the weight of love in our hearts. Visit www.scalesandalchemy.com/blog to dive into my latest love letter and explore ways to uplift, validate, encourage and hold space for Loss Mom's on Mother's Day and beyond... Because every Mother - regardless of circumstance, deserves to be seen, heard, and embraced with love 💕 #mothersday #supportlossmoms #empathyinaction #newblogalert #angelmommy #miscarriagesupport #miscarriage #miscarriagematters #earlymiscarriage #miscarriagejourney #pregnancylosssupport #pregnancylossawareness #fertility #warrior #endometriosiswarrior #infertilitywarrior #infertilityjourney #infertilitysupport #healing #healingtrauma #healingjourney #healingenergy #healingquotes #spiritualhealing
My greatest blessing in life is getting to be your mama. It’s the one thing I’ve always wanted to be. 🤍 Thank you God for giving me these two beautiful babes, and for taking care of my angel baby up in heaven until we can reunite with him some day! 🤍 #mothersday #blessings #thankyouGod #imblessed #blessedtobetheirmom #mygreatestjoy #mygreatestblessing #angelbaby #childloss #childlossawareness #miscarriage #rainbowbaby #firstborn #motherhood #igettobetheirmom
GRIEVING A BABY WHILE TAKING CARE OF OTHER CHILDREN 🙏🏼 by @whitneykpipkin Swipe for helpful advice on how to navigate motherhood while grieving a baby in Heaven. To hear more, listen to the @cradledinhope episode here: 🎧 www.bridgetscradles.com/post/episode49 (link in bio) #cradledinhope #cradledinhopepodcast #bridgetscradles #christianpodcast #christianpodcasters #christianpodcasts #pregnancyloss #infantloss #babyloss #miscarriage #miscarriagematters #infantlosssupport #grievingprocess #stillbirthawareness #pregnancylossawareness #grievingmother #infantlossawareness #miscarriagesupport #1in4 #stillbornstillloved #pregnancyandinfantlossawareness #stillborn #stillbirth #griefjourney #miscarriageawareness #lifeafterloss
A blue-tiful morning 😊, at @newlifechurch_bryanston. 💙 What an honour to be invited to share my journey with motherhood and use my pain for purpose. 🙏🏼 #gratitudeattitude #mothersday #motherhood #infertility #miscarriage #rainbowbaby #author #writer #lifeofanathlete #runtoinspire #runnergirl #runforfun #runhappy #runningcommunity #outsideisfree #hope #fitover40 #chronicillness #chronsdisease #celiac #nevergiveup #healing #healthymindhealthybody #faith #mentalhealthawareness #churchfamily @lisa_anne_stark
आस्था IVF अस्पताल - यहाँ परिश्रम, सौम्यता और विशेषज्ञता एक साथ आते हैं। हम शारीरिक और भावनात्मक समायोजन को महत्व देते हैं, और हमारा लक्ष्य है आपके सपनों को हकीकत में बदलना। हमारे अनुभवी डॉक्टर्स और नवीनतम प्रौद्योगिकी से, हम परिवार की स्वस्थ आगामी पीढ़ी को समृद्धि देने के लिए प्रतिबद्ध हैं। जुड़िए आस्था IVF परिवार में, एक नई जीवन की शुरुआत के लिए। #ivf #infertility #ivfjourney #fertility #infertilityawareness #ivfsuccess #pregnancy #ivfsupport #ivfcommunity #fertilityjourne #infertilitysucks #baby #pcos #infertilityjourney #fertilitytreatment #endometriosis #infertilitysupport #ivfgotthis #miscarriage #ivfbaby
#butterflykissesalliance #babyloss #stillbornstillloved #grief #infantloss #pregnancyloss #stillbirth #miscarriage #nonprofit
A healthy menstrual cycle is key to fertility. Don't ignore irregularities – they could be signals of underlying issues like PCOS. Take control of your reproductive health today with our expert support. Book your appointment Call us:+91 9357666666. #PCOSAwareness #FertilityControl #HealthFirst #DreamsIntoReality #miscarriage #ivfsuccess #infertility #pregnancy #motherandchildcare #FertilityJourney #Femaleinfertility #PregnancyHealth #ivftreatment
🖊️ Take note of how people treat you when you’re pregnant🤰and postpartum 👶 (and if you suffer baby loss, like I did, before my rainbow baby 🌈 ). Not everyone deserves to be in your life. ♥️♥️ So grateful for my utterly golden husband, supportive family and ride or dies friends for life (but I’m also grateful for those who showed me their true colours). Do you relate? Inspired by katrice.taylor. Pram gift by cosatto and Florence’s coat gift rachelrileyuk c/o fusecomms 🌸. #postpartum #mentalhealthmatters #exploremore #pregnancy #motherhood #honestmotherhood #fyp #friendship #babyloss #miscarriage #motherhoodreels #relatable #viral #viralreels
Freja's Baby Shattered is a #SadFic that explores grief, loss, and the impact of #MentalIllness. Freja loses her baby and Alex must find a way to pull together the shattered pieces of their little family and try to move forward to a brighter future. But whether that future can include Freja is the burning question. 📚 @littlealice06 Available on Amazon 📚 📚 📚 📚 📚 #writingcommunity #writers #writersofinstagram #author #authorsofinstagram #write #writerslife #writing #writersofig #indieauthors #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #book #reader #reading #currentlyreading #romance #tragedy #hurt #comfort #pregnancy #miscarriage #grief #mentalillness
Freja's Baby Shattered is a #SadFic that explores grief, loss, and the impact of #MentalIllness. Freja loses her baby and Alex must find a way to pull together the shattered pieces of their little family and try to move forward to a brighter future. But whether that future can include Freja is the burning question. 📚 @cloudorchidpublishing Available on Amazon 📚 📚 📚 📚 📚 #writingcommunity #writers #writersofinstagram #author #authorsofinstagram #write #writerslife #writing #writersofig #indieauthors #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #book #reader #reading #currentlyreading #romance #tragedy #hurt #comfort #pregnancy #miscarriage #grief #mentalillness
Support group next Monday for anyone who needs it. We pulled the session forward a week due to Memorial Day. Free to attend but you must register for the Zoom info. Links in our bio and on our website. #recurrentpregnancyloss #miscarriagesupport #pregnancyloss #infertilityandloss #multiplemiscarraiges #miscarriage #infertilitysupport #ttcaftermiscarriage #recurrentmiscarriage #pregnancylosssupport #secondaryRPL #secondaryinfertility #supportgroup #GriefSupport #infertility #RPLsupport #grief
Understanding how to support a friend in their miscarriage, part 3: We do not want to talk about other pregnant women. As much as we are happy for our friends and family who are happily pregnant, it hurts. Our human nature cause us to be jealous. We long for that happy, healthy pregnancy. We long for what the pregnant friend or family member has and it is such an isolating feeling. We are often embarrassed by our feelings of jealousy and feel awful for being hurt by other's good news. Talking about other pregnant women, no matter how closely related they are, feels like a being punched in the gut, yet you are expected to smile. #grief #miscarriage #loss #angelbaby #angelmama #pregnancyloss
Don’t feel guilty for asking these questions – they are a completely natural result of walking through infertility! #catholicinfertilityresources #catholicinfertility #catholicinfertilitysupport #catholicinfertilityministry #catholicandinfertile #primaryinfertility #secondaryinfertility #unexplainedinfertility #miscarriage #catholicttc #infertility
✨Tiny Hearts Advocate ✨ Join us this evening as Gily speaks about how to identify the difference between baby blues and postpartum depression. @wellnesspointcounseling #tinyhearts #THR #miscarriage #miscarriageawareness #pregnancyloss #miscarriagehurts #miscarriageloss #pregnancyandinfantloss #pregnancylossawareness #miscarriageawareness #miscarriagemama #miscarriagesupport #miscarriagejourney #breakthesilence #angelbabies #pregnancyandinfantloss #pregnancyandinfantlossjourney #pregnancyandinfantlosshealing #pregnancyandinfantlosssurvivor #pregnancyandinfantlossawarenessweek #angelmoms #blackchildloss #pregnancylosshealing #pregnancylosssurvivor #angelbaby #angelmama
A holistic wellness sanctuary for women, built from my heart for all my sisters out there. Join us on this empowering journey – launching soon! Stay tuned by following @lovbalance!
A holistic wellness sanctuary for women, built from my heart for all my sisters out there. Join us on this empowering journey – launching soon! Stay tuned by following @lovbalance!
A holistic wellness sanctuary for women, built from my heart for all my sisters out there. Join us on this empowering journey – launching soon! Stay tuned by following @lovbalance!
A holistic wellness sanctuary for women, built from my heart for all my sisters out there. Join us on this empowering journey – launching soon! Stay tuned by following @lovbalance!
A holistic wellness sanctuary for women, built from my heart for all my sisters out there. Join us on this empowering journey – launching soon! Stay tuned by following @lovbalance!
A holistic wellness sanctuary for women, built from my heart for all my sisters out there. Join us on this empowering journey – launching soon! Stay tuned by following @lovbalance!
A holistic wellness sanctuary for women, built from my heart for all my sisters out there. Join us on this empowering journey – launching soon! Stay tuned by following @lovbalance!
A holistic wellness sanctuary for women, built from my heart for all my sisters out there. Join us on this empowering journey – launching soon! Stay tuned by following @lovbalance!
A holistic wellness sanctuary for women, built from my heart for all my sisters out there. Join us on this empowering journey – launching soon! Stay tuned by following @lovbalance!
HAPPY NEW WEEK, EVERYONE! I came across this phrase last weekend, and it made me wonder, "How do I pray? Am I unknowingly complaining during prayer? And if so, what happens to my prayers?" Then, I had a realization when the Holy Spirit reminded me of Philippians 4:6, which states, "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." (NIV) The Bible already provides us with instructions on how to pray. However, I sometimes find myself complaining during prayer, which is not the right way to approach it. I have decided to repent of this behaviour, and I encourage you to do the same. HAVE A PRAYER-ANSWERED WEEK🙏🏽 #1in6 #fertility #fertilitytips #fertilityawareness #fertilitywarrior #fertilitytreatmentsupport #infertilitysupport #infertilityinafrica #ivf #ivfsupportnigeria #surrogacy #adoption #Internationalsurrogacy #Internationaladoption #ttccommunity #ttc #pregnancy #pregnancyloss #miscarriage #fertilitycounseling #fertilityeducation #fertilitycoaching #fertilityhope #fertilityjourney #fertilidad #fertilityquote #fertilityfoods #lovefoundation #fertilitycare #fertilityinnigeria
❤️Pregnancy news as like as wonder.❤ 👍We got positive pregnancy news from our fertility living family.👍 🚫Want to break this infertility chain and motivate everyone.❌ Do Trust your body❤... Never loose hope. LET’S DO THIS IF YOU CAN DREAM IT. YOU CAN DO IT❤🔥 TRUST YOUR BODY❤️ #fertilityliving #fertility #fertile #naturalconception #lowamh #diet #healthylifestyle #struggle #success #goal #warriors #miscarriage #positive #positivenews #motility #overweight #support #follow #pregnancy #lifestyle # #healthy #healthyfood
It’s not always easy to find people who get it. If you feel incredibly lonely in your grief, that is 100% normal. It’s so important to find support who understands and can sit in your pain. I see you. I hear you. I believe you. 💜 * * * #miscarriage #miscarriageawareness #pregnancylosssupport #griefsupport #miscarriagedoula #1in4 #infertilityjourney #infertility #infertilitygriefanoloss #infertilitywareness #infertilitygrief #infertilitytrauma #infertilitysupport #infertilitycounseling #miscarriagejourney #ttccommunity #griefsupport #fertilityjourney #lossmom
This is pregnancy after loss. This is parenting after loss. This is life after loss. I was packing up the newborn and 0-3 month clothes now that Dòmhnall has outgrown them, and I had a thought. I separated out the newborn clothes I had (or I knew someone had for me!) before either Gus or Dòmhnall were born. Photo 1: newborn size. The vests we got free in the Scottish baby box, one 3 pack of vests, one babygrow and bib set, and the lion set I knew my friend had. This is all I had before Gus was born. Photo 2: 1 three pack of babygrows in 0-3 size, and one rainbow vest. Photo 3: newborn size. The only additions were the babygrow set at the front, a few more gifts from the same friend (from when Gus was born) and more baby box clothing. I see people, fellow infertiles, who go wild with what they buy for their babies before they are born. For me? This was it. I was thoroughly unprepared for Gus in terms of clothing. I didn't want to "tempt fate". There are so many Irish phrases and superstitions, and logically I know that buying something isn't going to have a negative impact on a pregnancy, but emotionally I couldn't do it. I couldn't face the idea that I would have an excess of clothing that if anything went wrong I might need to pack away. With Gus, I was in hospital for 5 days, and our family (grandparents) bought a lot of 0-3 clothing. I don't have an updated picture of that, because of the sheer amount of clothes I had/needed. I wish I could have been more prepared. I wouldn't have had to put the baby blue clothes on the babies, because I would have had clothes I liked. (I really dislike the colours assigned to the genders) Packing them away was hard, it brought back all those nervous emotions, brought back my disappointment in myself for almost being forced to ask grandparents for the early sizes, and them being blue, brought back the pain of packing them away the first time, the nerves pulling them out again, and all the pain of "is it going to happen?" questioning if we will use them again, if we will plan to try. One thing is for sure, if I do have a next time, I'm going to buy something that I love for baby while pregnant.