January 28, 2020
by Maralee
Comments Off on Where Was I The Day You Were Born
I’ve tried a thousand times to remember. Every year I think about it again. Where was I on the day you were born? Did I somehow know something momentous was happening in a hospital room on the other side of … Continue reading
January 10, 2019
by Maralee
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There was a time my pain was a dark, cold rock in the center of my chest. It made my breathing shallow and kept me awake in the middle of the night. It was with me every day and I … Continue reading
June 28, 2018
by Maralee
Comments Off on Mary Poppins was a Foster Mom
I watched Mary Poppins the other night the way I watch most movies these days: a kid in my lap, a kid on either side of me, and a kid laying on the back of the couch behind my head. … Continue reading
February 26, 2018
by Maralee
Comments Off on Regrieving- When the Beauty Reminds You of the Pain
Grief is a funny thing. Sometimes it’s always with you. Sometimes you get a break. And sometimes after you think you’ve fully grieved and moved past a particular hurt, it all comes rushing back. I thought the griefs of my … Continue reading
February 8, 2016
by Maralee
Comments Off on When it’s Right to do Infertility Wrong (a lesson from Hannah)
When I was little I used to run around with a pillow under my shirt, pretending to be pregnant while also pushing a doll in a stroller, with another doll on my hip. Pregnancy was always part of my plan. … Continue reading
October 29, 2013
by Maralee
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*I am honored to have Michelle share her wisdom on helping a friend grieve. Her story is precious to me. You can read more from Michelle here.* “I am convinced that learning the delicate art of grieving comes mostly through being … Continue reading
October 28, 2013
by Maralee
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It can be really difficult to watch a friend or family member grieve the loss of a child. We all want so badly to be able to fix their pain and bring the right comfort. Some of us are really … Continue reading
October 23, 2013
by Maralee
Comments Off on Michelle’s Story: Infant Death
*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 the baby … Continue reading
October 22, 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 the baby … Continue reading
October 21, 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 the baby … Continue reading