Expecting Rainbow
17 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsA podcast for parents, families, and friends who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss. We'll be conversing and sharing stories about how we are navigating through life after loss.
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Episodes
Counting Kicks Through Covid-19
March 25, 2021 05:17 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBThis week I welcomed one of my closest mom friends to the show, Emily McConnell. I wish we could say we met at a “mommy and me” class or that our kids went to the same daycare, but no, we met because our children died. We were mom friends before we had living children to show the world, mom friends through PAL, and now mom friends who are parenting after loss. Tod ay, Emily shares about her daughters Margaret and Elyse, what it was like to go through a PAL during a pandemic, and the importan...
Different Pregnancy, Different Me
March 18, 2021 07:00 - 7 minutes - 6.69 MBMarch is Pregnancy After Loss Awareness month! In this episode, I briefly share how I wanted to feel more control over my rainbow pregnancy and why I decided to do things differently. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Unexpectedly Expecting
March 11, 2021 06:38 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBI'm proud to welcome my very first guest, Kate Joseph, who is a mother of three beautiful boys. We cover a lot of topics, including her experience going through pregnancy after loss (both planned and unplanned), experiences with great MFM's and some doctors who could do better, trying our best to ensure our earthside babies know their siblings. Visit Kate's blog at https://hellocade.wordpress.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Expecting to Expect Again
March 04, 2021 06:00 - 10 minutes - 9.29 MBIn this episode, I talk about what it was like to TTC after Steven's death and thoughts I had deciding to get pregnant again after loss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On Fearing Death (Goodbye Grandma)
February 11, 2021 06:00 - 6 minutes - 5.82 MBWe got some sad news about my grandma last week and I've been processing what it means to lose loved ones and how that has affected me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Approaching Everett's First Birthday
January 21, 2021 05:57 - 8 minutes - 9.18 MBMy rainbow baby Everett's first birthday is coming up this weekend, and I wanted to share some of the thoughts I've been processing as we get ready to celebrate. I didn't mention this in the episode, but I have had moments of overwhelm thinking of how to best celebrate Everett's birthday and I keep wondering, am I doing enough? Because there is so much I want to do to show him how grateful I am that he's here. But ultimately, there is no better way I can think of spending his birthday than ...
New Year, New Grief
January 07, 2021 06:19 - 7 minutes - 6.76 MBIn this episode, I offer my thoughts on what it feels like to start a new year with my sweet baby Steven. I reflect back a bit on 2020 and share my hopes for 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Getting Through the Holidays
December 03, 2020 06:00 - 15 minutes - 13.7 MBWhy holidays can be hard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Meaning of Rainbow
November 19, 2020 06:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBIn this episode, I talk about why I struggled with the phrase "rainbow baby" and why we need to be thoughtful when using this phrase. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Behind the Scenes at Expecting Rainbow
November 12, 2020 06:00 - 12 minutes - 12.3 MBToday I wanted to share more about why I started Expecting Rainbow, what I've learned from working on this podcast, and what you can expect for future episodes. Cathy Heller's episode on her loss: https://www.dontkeepyourdayjob.com/episodes/vulnerable-story?rq=loss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What Mom Guilt Looks Like as a Loss Parent
November 05, 2020 06:16 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBSometimes, mom guilt creeps in and tells us we're not enough. And mom guilt isn't exclusive to moms with living children; it can be easy to feel guilty as a loss parent, too. Have a comment? Want to share your story? Visit our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Resources for Infant and Pregnancy Loss
October 29, 2020 05:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBThis episode is a compilation of resources - keepsake shops, awareness organizations, links, websites, services, nonprofits, books, podcasts, etc - that I found during my loss journey. All of these can also be found on www.expectingrainbow.com/episode5. Sharing resources is always tricky because most people don't search out these resources until they need them, and sometimes by then it's too late. Find all the resources talked about in this episode on https://www.expectingrainbow.com/episo...
Let's Talk About the Word "Loss"
October 22, 2020 05:00 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBThere are so many ways to talk about pregnancy and infant loss and the words we use to acknowledge loss experiences and babies matter. In this episode, I share my view on words often used in "loss conversations" and how we can be more intentional when normalizing conversations around pregnancy loss and infant death. Have a comment? Want to share your story? Visit our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5 Ways to Support a Friend in Loss
October 15, 2020 07:00 - 17 minutes - 32.5 MBWhen someone you know loses a baby, you want to comfort them, but you don't know what to say. You want to help, but you don't know what to do. In this episode, I talk about the wonderful things people did for me, and the things I would have wished they did. In this episode, I share five ways you can show love and support to a friend who has experienced infant or pregnancy loss. These are just a few things you can do to show support, but by no means are they a "one-size-fits-all" solution. ...
My Journey as a Loss Parent
October 08, 2020 07:00 - 23 minutes - 26.8 MBThe grieving process looks a little different for everyone that experiences it. Some people retreat, some need to be surrounded by people. When I lost Steven, I had to learn what grieving looked like for me. On this episode of Expecting Rainbow, I talk about the aftermath: losing my baby, how I felt, how I coped, and the little ways I started to heal. Thanks for listening. If you'd like to share your story, please visit expectingrainbow.com. ❤️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
Steven's Story
October 01, 2020 07:00 - 22 minutes - 25.3 MBSteven was only physically present in our lives for a moment, but he continues to be present in our lives. On this episode of Expecting Rainbow, I tell his story. As I mention on the podcast, it's hard to not make his story my story, but in this episode I talk about the things I know about him, from the beginning. Click here to join the Walk of Remembrance, we welcome you to sign up under our team "Strolling for Steven" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Introducing the Expecting Rainbow Podcast
September 23, 2020 18:25 - 5 minutes - 5.45 MBWelcome to the introductory episode of the Expecting Rainbow podcast. Introducing the host Justine and explaining more about what you can expect from this show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.