When my husband and I lost our daughter, so many other couples disclosed their own experiences of miscarriage and infant loss so that we knew we were not alone. Knowing there was a community of parents who had experienced pregnancy and infant loss and who were not afraid to speak up about their experiences helped me to push through my own grief. If they could survive, so could I.
My body may not have lost a baby, but my brain did -- and no amount of scientific research can argue with that. When I saw the positive tests, I began planning for a new baby. In two days, I reimagined bedroom arrangements, sorted through summer plans to accommodate a newborn, and mourned the loss of future sleep. I saw a future life with three kids.
Losing a pet is so hard personally, and then add in the fact that you are the parent helping your children through this loss is a whole other layer of hard.
OK, I’ll confess. I’m a sappy mom.
I like to keep old baby videos of my daughter on my phone so I can sneak a peek at her tiny face whenever I want.
And one of my favorite chores each season...
As I watched the monitor and Dr. S. moved on to Baby B, I remember feeling an immediate sense of dread, just knowing that something was wrong. The change on his face confirmed it. His voice choked up: “That baby is dead.”
The biggest, ongoing need is for . . . teddy bears! The Women's Center can’t seem to keep them on the shelf!
How can you as a mom help your children learn and understand the Holocaust? Here are a few ways I teach it to my children.
In + Around Tarrant County
7 Bike Shops in Tarrant County
Need a tune up, flat tire fix, wheel alignment, brake repair, or a bike itself? Visit these family-friendly bike shops in Tarrant County.
