April 28, 2020
by Maralee
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It was a weird moment the other day when I verbalized to my husband that we are now experiencing secondary infertility. About fifteen years ago we were diagnosed with infertility, adopted four kids, experienced two miracle pregnancies that ended with … Continue reading
October 15, 2019
by Maralee
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Miscarriages are cruel. They steal your hopes and dash your dreams. They silence you with shame and regret. They make you feel unworthy of the gift of motherhood that comes so freely to others. They make you second-guess every decision … Continue reading
October 17, 2018
by Maralee
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In 2008 I experienced the joy of a positive pregnancy test and then the loss of our baby through an ectopic pregnancy. It was heartbreaking and traumatic in all the worst ways. About two years later, we experienced it all … Continue reading
September 26, 2018
by Maralee
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I came home late from a work meeting the other night. I snuck into the rooms of my sleeping children and kissed their sweet cheeks. As I tiptoed into the room of my six-year-old it struck me how big he’s … Continue reading
June 22, 2017
by Maralee
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I introduced my children to a favorite childhood movie of mine, “The NeverEnding Story.” It was less scary than I remembered and more of a rant against ever encroaching technology and the loss of imagination for kids (ahead of its … Continue reading
October 15, 2015
by Maralee
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Today is a day to remember. Some of us are remembering little sons and daughters we lost before we even knew if they were sons or daughters. Some of us are remembering babies born asleep. Some of us are remembering … Continue reading
October 11, 2013
by Maralee
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*I am honored to host a series of guest posts by mothers on dealing with the loss of our little ones during pregnancy or shortly after. Each mother has written a summary of their journey and then a letter to … Continue reading
October 10, 2013
by Maralee
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For the context of my story, feel free to read my thoughts on ectopic pregnancies. This is a letter to the first baby we lost. Dear Baby Embry, You have a funny little name, but I love it. Whenever I … Continue reading
October 8, 2013
by Maralee
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When Brian and I lost our first baby, I was very particular about the language I used to describe the loss. It wasn’t a miscarriage. It was an ectopic pregnancy. I wanted people to know there was a difference and … Continue reading
October 7, 2013
by Maralee
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In 1988 the month of October was officially designated “National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month” by President Reagan. I was 7 years-old, with no idea that one day the speech he gave on that day would be so meaningful … Continue reading