7 Gems - You're Welcome, black angel moms, grief & loss, Trauma of it all, TTC (trying to conceive), Uncategorized

Waiting for Rainbows

When you’re trying to get pregnant whether using fertility treatments or not, you’re usually familiar with “the wait”. It’s the period of time between when you last had unprotected sex or your insemination and the earliest date you can test. This varies a little bit depending on if you’re taking an OTC pregnancy test or… Continue reading Waiting for Rainbows

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Are They Asking About You or Are They Asking You About Her..?

I’m going to tell you a secret… *whispers* partners grieve too. Oh, is that not a secret to you? It’s not to me either but too often, people act like the other parent doesn’t feel as much as the person who was physically pregnant.  People sometimes think the other parent wasn’t as invested, didn’t have… Continue reading Are They Asking About You or Are They Asking You About Her..?

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7 Ways to Honor Your Angel

There are any different ways to honor your little one that can help with your healing process.  If you’re a person that just wants to move on and not think about the baby you lost, this post isn’t for you. But, if you are working through your healing and just feel like you need to… Continue reading 7 Ways to Honor Your Angel

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Grief Bursts… They’re a Thing

When the wife & I attended our first grief support group after losing our daughters, we were really looking forward to it. We knew that we needed the support and in some strange way, hoped it would actually make us feel better.  I say that’s “strange” because honestly, nothing makes you feel “better”. In fact,… Continue reading Grief Bursts… They’re a Thing

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Sensitivity Around the Forgotten

I’ve been thinking a lot about why angel mom’s are so sensitive about the possibility of their little angels being forgotten. I was trying to figure out what the difference was between our angel babies and other older loved ones who have passed on and I came to the realization that it is literally, life.… Continue reading Sensitivity Around the Forgotten

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The “Silent Sadness”… While Black

Perinatal loss is challenging both for the people directly experiencing it and for the people closest to them.  For others, though it’s sad, it’s also awkward. People often seem to struggle with what to say and when to say it or what to do and when to do it. Sure, there are your exceptions. Those… Continue reading The “Silent Sadness”… While Black