Approaching your due date after experiencing a loss is difficult. For most families, it's a time of excitement and anticipation; of folding tiny clothes and making preparations. Approaching your due date without a baby is often a reminder of the tragedy that occured earlier. Some families may find that they don't need to do anything special on their due date; and that's okay. Some women find … [Read more...]
Essential Oils for Child Loss
The loss of a child is a devastating experience for parents and loved ones - be it from miscarriage, still birth, SIDs, disease or a tragic accident. Nothing in the world can prepare you for it and the aftermath is difficult. Essential oils are a great tool for dealing with the trauma and grief. They can be used to ease both emotional and mental pain, and any physical pain that a parent or … [Read more...]
How to Support a Loved One Through a Miscarriage
The following post contains affiliate links. For more information, see my full disclosure policy. Losing a pregnancy can be extremely difficult for a woman and her partner. When I suffered a miscarriage in 2014 (read my full story here), it was absolutely devastating to my husband and me. Not only was it the loss of a child, it was the loss of our hopes and dreams for that child. The life that … [Read more...]
Thoughts (And Fears) on a Second Pregnancy
Fourth of July was a really memorable one for my family this year. Not only was it Ethan's first Fourth of July, but we also got the unexpected news that we would be expecting again. After feeling fatigued all weekend no matter how much sleep I got, I decided to take a pregnancy test, and sure enough, it came up positive. Although my husband and I were planning on waiting to conceive until next … [Read more...]
Bleeding and Spotting During Pregnancy
Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy can be absolutely terrifying, and can occur for so many different reasons. Some vaginal bleeding however, is considered completely normal, and not usually a cause for concern. How do you know the difference? If bleeding occurs, take note of the amount, consistency and color of the blood as this can be valuable information for when you speak with your nurse, doctor … [Read more...]
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