My midwife turned to me and said, “I’m sorry Elizabeth, I no longer see a heartbeat.” We both knew what that meant. She was gentle and empathetic. It looked like this pained her too. That was comforting. I tried to comprehend what was taking place. There were no tears, not yet. Just questions and acceptance…
Category: Awareness
Miscarriage Series – Another Goodbye
As I lie on the couch, completely exhausted and numb from the days events, I feel stinging on the side of my face. The stinging runs down my face and onto my cheek. It hurts. It feels like my face is being burned deep into my skin. I reach across my face and wipe the tears…
Dear Kaiser Permanente: You are Contributing to our Healthcare Crisis
It’s 4pm on Wednesday afternoon, May 6th. My 23 month old is restless in my arms as he awakes from a nap. We both fell asleep in his rocking chair that rainy afternoon. Sleeping with him is a rare treat. We both stretch and make our way down the hall to greet big brother who had…
Helping Someone Through Preg-nancy Loss
Do you know someone who is going through a pregnancy loss? 1 in 4 pregnancies will end in miscarriage and 1 in 160 babies die from stillbirth. This is a very common occurrence during a woman’s childbearing years with very little discussion. You will likely have a friend or family member who will suffer such…
International Bereaved Mother’s Day 2015
It’s International Bereaved Mother’s Day. This day was started by the amazing Carly Marie who lives in Australia. This is a day where we honor all mother’s who are or have endured the loss of their child. If you know someone who has lost their child, please recognize them today or on Mother’s Day. They are a mother,…
Mobile Phone Miscarriage App
1 in 4 women will experience pregnancy loss. Most losses occur in the first trimester. Women are often given a set of discharge papers that explains what the physical changes her body may go through but usually nothing more. Rarely does the information contain all her options, including how to bond with her tiny baby or if they…
First Trimester Miscarriage Book Trailer
Every year during the month of October, I recreate the book trailer for All That is Seen and Unseen; A Journey Through a First Trimester Miscarriage. While this was officially published on You Tube on October 15th, 2014, it is finally being revealed here! Without further adieu. Most of the footage was taken at the…
Candlelight Vigil to Remember Babies
On October 15th, 2014 at 7pm, families gathered for a Candlelight Vigil and Remembrance at Rock A My Baby Family Enrichment Center in Castle Rock, CO to remember and honor babies who were lost to miscarriage, stillbirth, SIDS and other reasons. The event was hosted by Dragonflies For Ruby in coordination with Rock A My…
Miscarriage Announcement
Miscarriage Announcement When I was searching for a way to announce the death of our baby, I searched the internet far and wide. There was nothing that seemed appropriate for announcing a miscarriage. I wanted something similar to a baby announcement because I wanted it more formal than the text message I sent the day we…
Thoughts on Return to Zero Movie
Tonight, there was a movie on Lifetime Television. A movie that many people won’t watch because of the subject matter. A movie that others will watch to find normalcy. A movie that will break some, heal some, and help some. The Return to Zero movie had it’s premier tonight. As promised, here are my thoughts on…