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I Became Their Advocate | An Aunts Story Of Stillbirth
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1:49:26Hailey comes on and talks with Winter about her nephew Declan, who was stillborn at 36 weeks, and the pain that the whole family has gone through with his passing. This is a unique perspective that shows that our little children are greatly loved by more than just mom and dad. Hailey talks about how she and her sister are best friends and that the …
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I Didn't Want To Say The Obvious Out loud | A Father's Story Of Stillbirth
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1:15:34Lee speaks with Ben about his beautiful daughter Nora, who was stillborn at 38 weeks due to a funic presentation cord prolapse. Ben talks about how excited they were to have another baby and how their living daughter was so excited to become an older sister. Ben talks about the time leading up to the moment they get the terrible news that their Nor…
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Don't Be Apologetic About Your Grief | Advice From A Mother Of Stillbirth
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37:01Winter talks with Heather about her daughter Nora who was stillborn at 38 weeks due to a funic presentation cord prolapse. Heather talks about finally giving permission to herself to stop blaming herself. Heather also talks about fining outlets to put the love that she has but doesn't have a place for. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to…
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She Was Cremated Because We Want Her Here With Us | A Mother's Stillbirth Story
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54:16Winter talks with Heather about the the birth of her daughter Nora, who was stillborn at 38 weeks due to an umbilical cord accident. Heather talks about how everything was going along so well until right before she was to be induced. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We appreciate all …
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I Have Happy Moments Because Of Her | Advice From A Mother Of Stillbirth
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36:37Joy and Winter talk about what has helped since the stillbirth of Lila, who was stillborn at 20 weeks due to a placental previa. Joy talks about how her family, especially her son, will include. Lila in everything they do as a family. Joy also talks about how she will always live with both happiness and sadness in everything she does, and that's ok…
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Hearing Her Name Really Comforted My Heart | A Mother's Stillbirth Story
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1:18:54Winter has a wonderful conversation with Joy about the stillbirth of her daughter Lila, who passed due to a placental previa at 20 weeks. Joy talks about having to deliver at home because it was such a sudden event. Joy also talks about how there were so many decisions that were needed to be made yet not feeling like she knew how to continue on in …
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Would She Have Had Light Brown Eyes Like Mine? | Advice From A Mother Of Stillbirth
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1:00:01Helena and Winter talk about what has helped since the stillbirth of Maila, who passed at 36 weeks due to preeclampsia. Helena talks about how she has been able to bond with her daughter through the use of a spiritual medium and how she has used those techniques to further her connection. Helena also talks about writing books that have helped her i…
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To Think That I Almost Didn't Go Back To See Her | A Mother's Stillbirth Story
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1:35:39Helena and Winter talk about the birth and death of Maila, who was stillborn at 36 weeks due to preeclampsia. Helena talks about the excitement that she and her husband had to welcome this little one into their family and life. Helena talks about all the dreams she had for what the future was suppose to be, and how that was changed instantly. DONAT…
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I Found Other Mothers Who Were Like Me | Advice From A Mother Of Stillbirth
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50:30Winter and Jojo talk about how it has been since the stillbirth of Mickey and what has helped her to start the healing process. Jojo talks about the outpouring of love and support from family and friends. Jojo mentions counseling and the wonderful benefit that has been for her. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued pr…
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"Mama, You Have Worked So Hard, It Is Time" | A Mother's Stillbirth Story
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1:37:07Jojo and Winter talk about the birth of Michelangelo (Mickey), who was stillborn at 35 weeks due to a blood clot in the placenta. Jojo talks about the excitement she and her husband were feeling and how they were preparing to great their little baby boy. Jojo talks about going into the hospital and finding out the little Mickey didn't have a heartb…
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Hope Has To Be Stronger Than Fear | A Loss Mother's Advice
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36:52Victoria talks with Winter about what has helped her after the loss of her son Maddox, who was stillborn at 23 weeks due to a silent placenta abruption. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We appreciate all the help toward production and hosting costs. Or if you want to purchase an "Alwa…
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You Can't Move On, You Only Continue On | A Mother's Story Of Stillbirth
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1:17:22Victoria talks with Winter about her wonderful son Maddox who was stillborn at 23 weeks due to a silent placenta abruption. Victoria talks about how they were so excited for the new addition to their family. Victoria talks about the events leading up to the birth of Maddox, and the sadness that she experienced and still experience. DONATE $5 (aka "…
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I Am Now Able To See How His Life Has Touched Mine | A Story Of Loss | Part 2
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1:31:59This is Part 2 of 2 Louise and Winter continue their talk about the birth and life of Xavier, who passed 19 days after birth due to complications with his brain development. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We appreciate all the help toward production and hosting costs. Or if you want…
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I Prayed To Be Shown The Way To Help My Son | A Story Of Loss | Part 1
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1:04:08This is Part 1 of 2 Winter talks with Louise about her son Xavier, who died 19 days after birth due do complications with his brain development. Louise talks about the joy she felt during the early stages of the pregnancy and the worry in the later stages. Louise tells us about finding out that there were complications and that she needed to head t…
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I Wish This Wasn't True, But It Is | Advice From A Mother Of Loss
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51:47Karina talks with Winter about some things that has helped since the death of her sweet daughter Chelsea, who died 19 days after birth due to the improper development of her corpus callosum. Karina talks about reaching out to her friends and giving them permission to include her in the group chats. That even though she may be sad now, she doesn't w…
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Of Course We Wanted A Miracle | A Mother's Story Of Loss
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1:59:31Karina talks with Winter about the birth, life, and death of her daughter Chelsea. Chelsea was born at 36 weeks and lived for 19 day. The cause of death was not apparent at first. After getting second opinions from other doctors, Karina was able to understand that her daughter's brain hadn't developed properly in the corpus callosum and that was ul…
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I Would Have Spent Every Moment I Could Have With Him | A Father's Story Of Loss
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1:26:36Jason has an open conversation with Lee about his son Xander, who was born with TAPS (Twin Anemia Polycythemia Sequence) and passed away due to the advance stags. Jason talks about how he and his wife Sarah were very surprised when they found out that they were pregnant. He tells us about how they were even more surprised that they were expecting t…
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Be Okay With Stepping Back From Things For A Time | Advice From A Mother Of Loss
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1:00:33Sarah and Winter talk about what has helped since the loss of Xander, who passed due to Twin Anemia Polycythemia Sequence (TAPS). Sarah tells us about how their community came together to support them in the first little while with food and other help. Sarah talks about how running and training for races help her to process her emotions and feeling…
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It Was The Hardest Decision We Had To Make | A Mother's Story Of Loss
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1:37:29Sarah talks with Winter about the birth and death of her son Xander from Twin Anemia Polycythemia Sequence (TAPS). Sarah tells us about finding out when they were pregnant and the surprise of finding out they were expecting twins. Sarah talks about the sad discovery that her twins were extremely at risk because of Twin anemia polycythemia sequence …
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It's Hard To Ask For Space In Your Grief | Advice From A Mother Of Stillbirth
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45:33Winter and Yazmin talk about what has helped since the stillbirth of Tommy, who was stillborn at 38 weeks due to fetal bradycardia. Yazmin talks about how she was greatly supported by her family and how she was shown such great love. Yazmin talks about how there were times when she wanted space by herself to grieve. Yazmin also tells us about going…
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I Knew In That Instance What Love Really Was | A Mother's Story Of Stillbirth
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1:43:13Yazmin talks with Winter about the birth of Tommy, who was stillborn at 38 weeks due to fetal bradycardia. Yazmin talks about how she was pampered by her family and how she was preparing for the birth of her son. Yazmin tells us of the moment she goes in for a late term doctors appointment and they tell her to get to the hospital because the baby's…
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I Learned I Needed Some Form Of Control After The Loss Of My Son | Advice From A Father Of Loss
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23:14Vadym and Lee talk about what has help after the loss of Andrew, who died shortly after birth at 37 weeks due to hydrocephalus caused by an immature teratoma tumor on his brain stem in the cranial cavity. Vadym talks about how he is a quite introspective man who doesn't really like to show his emotions externally and how he has been able to work th…
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He Looked Like A Real Strong Little Boy | A Father's Story Of Loss
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1:40:08Vadym talks with Lee about his sweet little boy Andrew, who passed away after being born at 37 weeks due to hydrocephalus caused by an immature teratoma tumor on his brain stem in the cranial cavity. Vadym talks about how he and his wife Nataliia met while dancing and fell in love after being friends for a while. Vadym talks about how they were so …
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Please Give Yourself Grace In Your Grief | Advice From A Mother Of Loss
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42:28Nataliia talks with Winter about what has helped her after the birth of her son Andrew, who passed after birth at 37 weeks due to hydrocephalus caused by an immature teratoma tumor on his brain stem in the cranial cavity. Nataliia talks about how even though it ultimately was a sad ending to the ending of her pregnancy, her son is such a wonderful …
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He Is Much Loved And Much Wanted | A Mother's Story Of Loss
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1:28:11Nataliia and Winter talk about the birth of Andrew, who passed away shortly after birth at 37 weeks due to hydrocephalus caused by an immature teratoma tumor on his brain stem in the cranial cavity. Nataliia tells us about how she and her husband were so excited to welcome their first child into their home. She talks about how everything was perfec…
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You Sometimes Think Grief Is A One Time Deal, But It's Always There | Advice From A Stillbirth Mom
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47:29Heather and Winter talk about what has helped Heather after the loss of Rosemary, who was stillborn at 37 weeks due to a blood clot that lead to an acute umbilical cord accident. Heather talks about how sometimes you think grief is a one shot event, but in reality it's a wash and repeat over and over. Each time it gets a little easier, but you alwa…
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The Whole Room Was Quiet, Except For My Tears | A Mother's Stillbirth Story
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1:24:19Heather and Winter sit together and talk about the birth of Rosemary, who was stillborn at 37 weeks due to a blood clot in the umbilical cord, known as umbilical cord thrombosis. Heather talks about the sickness she felt in the first trimester and needing to go to the hospital for an IV drip. How everything was going perfect until she stopped feeli…
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Some Ways We Are Able To Handle Mother's Day After A Loss | Advice From The Community
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20:12Winter and Lee talk about strategies and coping mechanisms that have helped Winter and others to "get through" Mother's day after the loss of a child. We asked out community if there were tactics that they use to help with the grief and pain, but also the joy of motherhood. 6:36 Bre and Jeff https://youtu.be/2X6IdYnlmmM?si=vC9QwM_4qcg3sdZ- https://…
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He Had A Heartbeat | Advice From A Mother Of Loss
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30:37Shelbie and Winter have a discussion about what helped after the loss of Ryder, who died at 36 weeks due to a placental abruption. Shelbie talks about finding support groups that helped her to not feel so lonely, and how she is now able to be a support to others. Shelbie talks about how she and her mother have gotten closer due to the horrible even…
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He's Still Part Of My Family-Every Day | A Mother's Stillbirth Story
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50:53Shelbie talks with Winter about her beautiful son Ryder, who was still born at 35 weeks due to a placental abruption. Shelbie tells us about the events leading up to her having to face this hard time all by herself, and how she has lived a life that involves honoring her son every day. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the cont…
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She Was And Will Always Be My Little Child | Advice From A Mother Of Loss
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30:08Vinnette talks with Winter about things she has done and things other people have done to help her and her family in this time of loss. Vinnette talks about how people have helped with food and how that has relieved the mental taxation she has, and how that is one wonderful way to show love to someone in need. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot co…
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She Only Lived 7 Hours, But She Blessed My Life Forever | A Mother's Birth Story Of Loss
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2:13:20Vinnette and Winter talk about the birth of Meekah, who passed after 7 hours of life due to the complications of anencephaly. Vinnette tells us of how she and her husband decided to expand their family and how it was such joyous news to hear that they were pregnant. Vinnette talks about the diagnosis at the anatomy scan and how she decided to conti…
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Be Okay To Share Your Raw Emotions | Advice From A Mother Of Lose
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37:37Karen and Winter talk about that has help Karen after the loss of her daughter Kori, who was stillborn at 23 weeks due to unknown reasons. Karen talks about the help she received from her work and her husbands work. She tells us about how getting texts and calls helped her and still helps her to feel that Kori is remembered and not forgotten. Karen…
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A Time Of Profound Pain, But Also Extremely Beautiful | A Mother's Stillbirth Story
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1:43:16Karen and Winter talk about the birth of Kori, who was stillborn at 23 weeks due to unknown reasons. Karen tells us how her pregnancy progressed and how she and her husband were so excited to welcome in this new baby to their family. Karen talks about the process of having to be transferred to a MFM after the anatomy scan. Karen recounts how she ha…
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I Said Goodbye Before I Ever Said Hello | Advice From A Mother Of Stillbirth
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37:35Emily talks with Winter about her sweet little Dexter, who was stillborn due to anencephaly at 38 weeks. Emily talks about how she was so blessed to be able to bring Dexter home for 10 days and how that has helped her cope with his passing. Emily Also reads two poems, one that was read at Dexter's memorial and one she wrote for him. Emily's TikTok …
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Focus On The Good Rather Than The Inevitable | A Stillbirth Mothers Story Of Loss
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1:53:10Emily and Winter talk about the birth of her son Dexter, who was stillborn at 38 weeks due to anencephaly. Emily talks about how she had to take control of her own health care and advocate for her and her son. Emily tells us about all the wonderful people who helped her to make the sorrowful situation one of healing and love. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us…
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You Never Get Over Losing A Child, You Learn To Live With It | Advice From A Mother Of Loss
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29:20Emily and Winter talk about what has helped Emily after the death of her son Kehpri, who died due to spina bifida and complications of cervical myelomeningocele. Emily talks about how there is no timeframe for grieving and that as a parent your whole world view and goals need to be readjusted. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support …
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He Fought So Hard To Stay Alive For 5 Hours | A Mothers Story Of Loss
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1:08:33Emily talks with Winter about her sweet little son Kehpri, who passed 5 hours after birth due to complications with cervical myelomeningocele and spina bifida. Emily tells us about moving back to her home state of Oregon and finding out early that her little baby might not make it with a misdiagnosed scan. Emily talks about the hope she had when th…
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Things I Wish I Knew One Year Ago | Advice From A Stillbirth Mother
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29:29Evelina talks with Winter about what has happened since the birth of her daughter Alia, who was stillborn at 29 weeks due to complications with CPAM (congenital pulmonary airway malformation). Evelina talks about getting professional help from a therapist and the good that has done for her in navigating the wide variety of emotions and feelings fro…
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I Never Thought Anything Bad Was Going To Happen | A Mother's Stillbirth Story
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1:05:34Evelina talks with Winter about the birth of her sweet baby Alia, who was stillborn at 29 weeks due to complications with CPAM (congenital pulmonary airway malformation) and a placental abruption. Evelina tells about how she and her husband would love to have a large family and that Alia was their second daughter. Evelina also suffered with polyhyd…
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The Help Of My Family Kept Me From The Darker Places | Advice From A Mother Of Stillbirth
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30:33Shermica and Winter talk about what helped Shermica after the lose of Zai, who was stillborn at 39 weeks. Shermica talks about having her aunts around her to pull her out of the darker parts of depression. And how she was able to have a painting of Zai commissioned for her to pick up right from the airport so it didn't feel like she was arriving ho…
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I Was Blessed To Have Him, I Just Couldn't Keep Him | A Mother's Stillbirth Story
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1:24:58Shermica talks with Winter about her sweet little Zia, who was still born at 39 weeks due to a placental infection (Chorioamnionitis). Shermica talks about how terrible her first trimester morning sickness was and how there was no relief from it until the start of the second trimester. Shermica tells us about going to New York for better health car…
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Sometimes It Takes Time To Understand That It Will Be Alright | Advice From A Mother Of Stillbirth
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51:12Amy talks with Winter about things that have helped her over the past 16 years since the stillbirth of her daughter Ava. Amy talks about taking time and space to allow yourself to heal. Amy reads a poem about "shoes" that is a metaphor for stillbirth and infant loss. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of…
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She Would Be 16 Now, And I Still Lover Her Dearly | A Mother's Stillbirth Story
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57:18Amy talks with Winter about the birth of her sweet daughter Ava, who was stillborn at 38 weeks and passed in utero to unknown causes. Amy talks about how perfect the pregnancy was and how everything was going great until the time of actual delivery when they couldn't find a heartbeat. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the conti…
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I'm Always Thinking Of My Little Girl | Advice From A Mother Of Loss
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46:38Kayla and Winter talk about what has helped the years after Camie passed away from hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). Kayla talks about when she was getting ready to go back to work how she sent an email to all her coworkers informing them what had happened and inviting them to ask her questions and how she gave them permission to talk to her a…
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You Changed Our Lives In Just 2 Months | A Story Of Loss From A Mother
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2:15:11Kayla and Winter talk about the birth, life, and death of sweet little Camie Rose, who died at 2 months due to hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). Kayla talks about how they were excited to welcome in a new daughter and how they were getting ready for all that having two girls would mean to them. Kayla talks about the labor and the issues that a…
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He's Our Little Angel Watching Over Our Family | A Father's Stillbirth Story
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1:05:30Daniel and Lee talk about the birth of his son Landon, who was stillborn at 35 week due to a placental abruption. Daniel talks about the pregnancy of Sarah, his wife. Daniel talks about the day that would ultimately change the course of his life and how he and his wife have handled it these years. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to supp…
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The Legacy Of My Late Son | Advice From A Stillbirth Mother
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41:08Sarah and Winter talk about the impacts Landon has had since his death due to a placental abruption. Sarah talks about changing her career and how that has let her honor her son while also helping other mothers in loss. Sarah talks about having other children after Landon and experiencing all sorts of emotions and anxiousness. DONATE $5 (aka "buy u…
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I Was Minutes Away From Death, But My Son Saved Me | A Stillbirth Mother's Story
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1:40:45Sarah and Winter talk about the pregnancy, death, and birth of Landon, who was stillborn at 35 weeks due to a placental abruption. Sarah tells about the struggle she had with infertility and being to excited when she was able to conceive and then having to be pregnant during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sarah talks about having an underlining feeling of …
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What Has Helped Me Since His Passing | Advice From A Mother Of Loss
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51:03Paris and Winter talk about the helpful things people have said and done since the death of Drexton, Paris's son who died at 6 months old due to an undiagnosed atrial septal defect (ASD). DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We appreciate all the help toward production and hosting costs. …
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