Still A Part of Us: A podcast about pregnancy loss, stillbirth, and infant loss artwork

Still A Part of Us: A podcast about pregnancy loss, stillbirth, and infant loss

226 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 29 ratings

Still A Part of Us is a place where moms and dads can share the birth story of their child who was stillborn or who died in infancy.
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72: Dad Jones talks about the birth of his daughter Kampbell, who was stillborn at 30 weeks

April 30, 2021 18:00 - 52 minutes - 119 MB

In this combined birth story and advice episode, dad Jones talks about his daughter Kampbell. She was stillborn at 30 weeks for unknown reasons. Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes & transcriptions at www.stillapartofus.com. Thanks to Josh Woodward for the use of his music. Find him at www.Joshwoodward.com.

71: Mom Kristyn after her daughter Kampbell was stillborn: Though our experiences are similar, they are still different.

April 30, 2021 17:31 - 45 minutes - 62.3 MB

After the stillbirth of her daughter Kampbell, mom Kristyn encourages other loss parents to take the time to feel all the emotions, and that even though your loss may be similar, it is still unique and different from your own. Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes & transcriptions at www.stillapartofus.com. Thanks to Josh Woodward for the use of his music. Find him at www.Joshwoodward.com.

70: Mom Kristyn recounts birth story of daughter Kampbell, stillborn at 30 weeks

April 30, 2021 17:30 - 1 hour - 111 MB

Mom Kristyn tells the story of the birth of her sweet daughter Kampbell, who was stillborn at 30 weeks for unknown reasons. Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes & transcriptions at www.stillapartofus.com. Thanks to Josh Woodward for the use of his music. Find him at www.Joshwoodward.com.

69: Dad Paul advises getting out into nature after the stillbirth of his son Henry

March 17, 2021 16:01 - 19 minutes - 45.8 MB

Paul encourages other loss parents to let all the emotions come and to feel them. He also shares his experience of getting out into nature and planting a tree for his son Henry after he was stillborn at 38 weeks. And he advises that if you're going to ask a loss mom or loss dad the question "How are you?", to know that it is a loaded question. Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes & transcriptions at www.stillapartofus.com. Thanks to Josh Woodward...

68: Dad Paul tells the birth story of his son Henry, stillborn at 38 weeks due to a fetal maternal hemorrhage

March 17, 2021 16:00 - 38 minutes - 88.9 MB

Paul recounts his wife Erin's pregnancy with their son Henry, and his subsequent birth. Henry was stillborn at 38 weeks possibly due to a fetal maternal hemorrhage. Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes & transcriptions at www.stillapartofus.com. Thanks to Josh Woodward for the use of his music. Find him at www.Joshwoodward.com.

67: Mom Erin encourages other loss parents to seek help if they're not feeling safe

March 16, 2021 12:01 - 59 minutes - 82.2 MB

Mom Erin shares with us her experience after losing her son Henry, who was stillborn at 38 weeks due to a fetal maternal hemorrhage, how she managed her anger, and how she learned to ask for help  especially when she didn't feel safe being alone. Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes & transcriptions at www.stillapartofus.com. Thanks to Josh Woodward for the use of his music. Find him at www.Joshwoodward.com.

66: Mom Erin tells about the birth of Henry, stillborn at 38 weeks due to a fetal-maternal hemorrhage

March 16, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 99.1 MB

Mom Erin, a labor and delivery nurse, tells us of her sweet son Henry, who was stillborn at 38 weeks, due to fetal maternal hemorrhage, a rare occurrence. Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes & transcriptions at www.stillapartofus.com. Thanks to Josh Woodward for the use of his music. Find him at www.Joshwoodward.com.

65: Cristen advises us not to compare your loss with others' loss experiences

January 23, 2021 09:01 - 35 minutes - 49.3 MB

Mom Cristen talks about how she honors her own experience with the loss of her son Dane, who was stillborn at 35 weeks, and tries not to compare what others have done when they've lost a child. She also wants others to know that her loss isn't a test or a punishment or has to have a meaning--loss just happens. Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes & transcriptions at www.stillapartofus.com. Thanks to Josh Woodward for the use of his music. Find hi...

64: Cristen recounts birth of son Dane, stillborn at 35 weeks due to funic presentation of umbilical cord

January 23, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 87.1 MB

Mom Cristen tells of her son Dane, who was stillborn at 35 weeks due to funic presentation of the umbilical cord, where the cord was prolapsed and became crimped. Cristen also describes prenatal care and delivery during the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes & transcriptions at www.stillapartofus.com. Thanks to Josh Woodward for the use of his music. Find him at www.Joshwoodward.com.

63: Paige tells of pregnancy after loss of son Hoff close to 20 weeks

December 23, 2020 01:01 - 34 minutes - 47.2 MB

Paige goes more into the grief she was anticipating after finding out her son would likely die due to a genetic abnormality that was discovered at 13 weeks. Trigger warning: She also describes her pregnancy after losing her son and how she navigated the emotions she felt during this time. Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes & transcriptions at www.stillapartofus.com. Thanks to Josh Woodward for the use of his music. Find him at www.Joshwoodward....

62: Mom Paige describes birth of son Hoff who was stillborn due to a genetic abnormality close to 20 weeks

December 23, 2020 01:00 - 50 minutes - 69.8 MB

Mom Paige discusses how she and her husband found out that their son Hoff had a genetic abnormality that would likely result in his death at an ultrasound at 13 weeks. They found themselves dealing with anticipatory grief, knowing they would lose Hoff. He was stillborn close to 20 weeks. Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes & transcriptions at www.stillapartofus.com. Thanks to Josh Woodward for the use of his music. Find him at www.Joshwoodward.c...

61: Dad Jem's advice to ask a loss parent if they want to talk about their child

December 01, 2020 03:46 - 7 minutes - 17.3 MB

Dad Jem talks about how differently men and women mourn, and not to shy away from asking a loss parent if they want to talk about their child. Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes & transcriptions at www.stillapartofus.com. Thanks to Josh Woodward for the use of his music. Find him at www.Joshwoodward.com.

60: Dad Jem tells the birth story and death of daughter Jordan

December 01, 2020 03:45 - 33 minutes - 77 MB

Dad Jem recounts his memories of the birth of his daughter Jordan and how she deteriorated quickly and passed away after living for one day. She died of a heart defect that was not detected earlier on ultrasound. Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes & transcriptions at www.stillapartofus.com. Thanks to Josh Woodward for the use of his music. Find him at www.Joshwoodward.com.

59: Mom Jen encourages loss parents to let others help if it's being offered

November 22, 2020 17:01 - 24 minutes - 34.6 MB

Despite how awkward the conversation may be, mom Jen likes it when others talk about her daughter Jordan, who passed away from a heart defect. She was born full term and died one day after her birth. She also encourages loss parents to accept help when it's offered. Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes & transcriptions at www.stillapartofus.com. Thanks to Josh Woodward for the use of his music. Find him at www.Joshwoodward.com.

58: Jen recounts daughter Jordan's birth and death at 1 day old due to cardiac defect

November 22, 2020 17:00 - 50 minutes - 69.3 MB

Mom Jen tells us of how her daughter Jordan was born and had 5 minutes where everything was perfect. Bur Jordan quickly declined and passed away one day after she was born due to a heart defect that was not caught earlier on ultrasounds. Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes & transcriptions at www.stillapartofus.com. Thanks to Josh Woodward for the use of his music. Find him at www.Joshwoodward.com.

57: Pat Sheveland discusses her book How Do I Survive? 7 Steps to Living After Child Loss

November 01, 2020 17:00 - 59 minutes - 136 MB

Author and grief coach Patricia Sheveland walks us through her book "How Do I Survive? 7 Steps to Living After Child Loss" and what we can do to process the grief we are experiencing after losing our children. Visit her at https://www.healingfamilygrief.com/ for more information and a free copy of her book. Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes & transcriptions at www.stillapartofus.com. Thanks to Josh Woodward for the use of his music. Find him a...

A Brief Note on Grief: The Phoenix

October 15, 2020 16:00 - 2 minutes - 6.62 MB

Today, October 15, is the International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. Let's take a moment to remember to our babies and to remember this journey we're going through. Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes and transcriptions at www.stillapartofus.com. Thanks to Josh Woodward for the use of his music. Find him at www.Joshwoodward.com.

56: Julie Card of Share Parents of Utah talks about losing a child during COVID-19

October 07, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 149 MB

In honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, we interview Julie Card, vice-president of Share Parents of Utah. She talks about the loss of her son Isaac when he was 2 days old, how she started volunteering for Share Parents, a national organization to help loss parents, and some things she's seen recently volunteering in group meetings, such as grieving during COVID. Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes & transcriptions at www.stillapar...

55: Adam advises to try and find something that helps you be happy, after the stillbirth of his daughter Paige

September 15, 2020 16:01 - 8 minutes - 20.4 MB

After his daughter Paige was stillborn, dad Adam recommends talking to other people and a therapist. He also advises to try and find something or someone that helps you be happy after a child loss. Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes & transcriptions at www.stillapartofus.com. Thanks to Josh Woodward for the use of his music. Find him at www.Joshwoodward.com.

54: Adam recounts birth story of daughter Paige, stillborn due to HELLP syndrome and placental abruption

September 15, 2020 16:00 - 28 minutes - 64.5 MB

Dad Adam recounts how his wife Liza gave birth to their daughter Paige, who was stillborn at 36 weeks and 4 days due to a placental abruption and HELLP syndrome. HELLP syndrome is characterized by hemolysis (H) (breaking down of red blood cells), elevated liver enzymes (EL), and low platelet count (LP). Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes & transcriptions at www.stillapartofus.com. Thanks to Josh Woodward for the use of his music. Find him at ww...

53: Liza allows herself grace to feel all the feelings following stillbirth of her daughter Paige

September 01, 2020 16:01 - 58 minutes - 80.9 MB

Liza gives advice about how she allows herself grace to feel all the feelings following the stillbirth of her daughter Paige, how she and her husband Adam navigated the birth of their next child via surrogacy, and how she's learned to be more present every day. Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes & transcriptions at www.stillapartofus.com. Thanks to Josh Woodward for the use of his music. Find him at www.Joshwoodward.com.

52: Liza tells birth story of Paige, stillborn due to a placental abruption and HELLP syndrome

September 01, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 131 MB

Mom Liza recounts the birth story of her daughter Paige, who was stillborn at 36 weeks and 4 days due to a placental abruption and HELLP syndrome. HELLP syndrome is characterized by hemolysis (H) (breaking down of red blood cells), elevated liver enzymes (EL), and low platelet count (LP). Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes & transcriptions at www.stillapartofus.com. Thanks to Josh Woodward for the use of his music. Find him at www.Joshwoodward....

51: Mom Lili talks about her daughter Leia who was stillborn and pregnancy after loss (PAL)

August 15, 2020 16:01 - 42 minutes - 59 MB

Lili describes all the things she created to honor her daughter Leia after she was stillborn at 32 weeks due to a nuchal cord accident. She also talks about being pregnant with her 2nd child, her son Indiana, and navigating all the issues that comes with pregnancy after loss. Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes & transcriptions at www.stillapartofus.com. Thanks to Josh Woodward for the use of his music. Find him at www.Joshwoodward.com.

50: Lili tells birth story of daughter Leia, stillborn at 32 weeks due to cord accident

August 15, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 89.2 MB

Mom Lili recounts her pregnancy with first child and daughter Leia, when they discovered that Leia didn't have a heartbeat, and the subsequent birth of Leia at 32 weeks. Leia died due to a nuchal cord accident. Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes & transcriptions at www.stillapartofus.com. Thanks to Josh Woodward for the use of his music. Find him at www.Joshwoodward.com.

49: Mom Ashley's advice about how grief doesn't leave you, but you take it with you after a child loss

August 01, 2020 16:01 - 33 minutes - 46.9 MB

On this advice episode about her stillborn son Thomas, mom Ashley talks about how grief comes with you, how she needed structure to get back on her feet, and how she appreciates not getting "the look" of pity from others and appreciates when they allow her talk about Thomas. Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes & transcriptions at www.stillapartofus.com. Thanks to Josh Woodward for the use of his music. Find him at www.Joshwoodward.com.

48: Mom Ashley recounts birth story of son Thomas at 20 weeks, stillborn due to unknown reasons

August 01, 2020 16:00 - 48 minutes - 67.4 MB

Mom Ashley tells the birth story of her son Thomas. He passed away at 17 weeks, but they didn't discover it till Ashley's 20-week appointment. He was stillborn at 20 weeks for unknown reasons Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes & transcriptions at www.stillapartofus.com. Thanks to Josh Woodward for the use of his music. Find him at www.Joshwoodward.com.

47: Parents Winter and Lee share how the last 2 years has been since Brannan was stillborn

July 23, 2020 16:02 - 39 minutes - 89.6 MB

Lee and Winter Redd recount how the last 2 years have been, after the birth of their son, Brannan, after he was stillborn at 38 weeks. They share the big and little things that people have done to help them and what they've done to remember Brannan on a daily basis. Happy birthday, dear Brannan boy!  Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes & transcriptions at www.stillapartofus.com. Thanks to Josh Woodward for the use of his music. Find him at www.J...

46: Dad Lee shares birth story of son Brannan, stillborn at 38 weeks

July 23, 2020 16:01 - 29 minutes - 68.6 MB

We, Lee and Winter Redd, are happy to celebrate our son's 2nd birthday today, by finally telling his birth story. Brannan Chan Redd was born still on July 23, 2018 at 38 weeks. Happy birthday, our sweet Brannan boy! We love and miss you! Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes & transcriptions at www.stillapartofus.com. Thanks to Josh Woodward for the use of his music. Find him at www.Joshwoodward.com.

45: Mom Winter tells the birth story of son Brannan, stillborn at 38 weeks

July 23, 2020 16:00 - 59 minutes - 81.8 MB

We, Lee and Winter Redd, are happy to celebrate our son's 2nd birthday today, by finally telling his birth story. Brannan Chan Redd was born still on July 23, 2018 at 38 weeks. Happy birthday, our sweet Brannan boy! We love and miss you! Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes & transcriptions at www.stillapartofus.com. Thanks to Josh Woodward for the use of his music. Find him at www.Joshwoodward.com.

44: Dr. Jessica Page, Maternal Fetal Medicine MD, talks stillbirth research and autopsies

July 01, 2020 16:00 - 39 minutes - 90.4 MB

We chatted with Dr. Jessica Page, a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist doctor at the University of Utah Health and Intermountain Healthcare in Utah, about stillbirth and the research surrounding stillbirth. She also discusses the many options when performing an autopsy after stillbirth or infant loss. Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes & transcriptions at www.stillapartofus.com. Thanks to Josh Woodward for the use of his music. Find him at www....

43: Sam advises that people don't mean to be insensitive and to let such comments roll

June 15, 2020 16:01 - 12 minutes - 29.9 MB

Dad Sam talks about life after his son Collin's stillbirth and how much he appreciates when others acknowledge his son, no matter how small that acknowledgement is. He also realizes people aren't trying to be mean or insensitive in their comments, and to let these comments roll. Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes & transcriptions at www.stillapartofus.com. Thanks to Josh Woodward for the use of his music. Find him at www.Joshwoodward.com.

42: Dad Sam shares the birth story of Collin, born still at 39 weeks due to a cord accident

June 15, 2020 16:00 - 44 minutes - 103 MB

In this episode, Sam shares his experience of how he and his wife Stephanie discover that their son Collin would be stillborn at 39 weeks. They find out that he likely passed away due to an umbilical cord accident. Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes & transcriptions at www.stillapartofus.com. Thanks to Josh Woodward for the use of his music. Find him at www.Joshwoodward.com.

41: Mom Stephanie's advice to others to somehow acknowledge her son Collin, who was stillborn at 39 weeks

June 01, 2020 16:01

Stephanie tells how she took the full 12 weeks of FMLA to heal, how she is navigating talking with her doctor about Collin's cord accident, and that acknowledging Collin, even through a simple text message, makes such a difference to her. Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes & transcriptions at www.stillapartofus.com. Thanks to Josh Woodward for the use of his music. Find him at www.Joshwoodward.com.  

41: Mom Stephanie's advice to others to somehow acknowledge her son Collin, who was stillborn at 39 weeks

June 01, 2020 16:01

Stephanie tells how she took the full 12 weeks of FMLA to heal, how she is navigating talking with her doctor about Collin's cord accident, and that acknowledging Collin, even through a simple text message, makes such a difference to her. Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes & transcriptions at www.stillapartofus.com. Thanks to Josh Woodward for the use of his music. Find him at www.Joshwoodward.com.  

40: Mom Stephanie describes her son Collin's birth story, stillborn at 39 weeks due to a cord accident

June 01, 2020 16:00 - 54 minutes - 75.7 MB

Stephanie shares her heartbreaking story of discovering her son Collin didn't have a heartbeat and how incredulous she still is that he didn't come with them. Collin was stillborn at 39 weeks due to an umbilical cord accident. Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes & transcriptions at www.stillapartofus.com. Thanks to Josh Woodward for the use of his music. Find him at www.Joshwoodward.com.

39: Dad Alfonso tells of his experience of daughter Vanessa's stillbirth

May 15, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 94.4 MB

Dad Alfonso shares about the pregnancy and the birth story of his and his wife's daughter Vanessa, who was stillborn at 37 weeks and 6 days. Alfonso talks about his sadness, anger, and sense of needing to connect with someone who has gone through a similar situation. Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes & transcriptions at www.stillapartofus.com. Thanks to Josh Woodward for the use of his music. Find him at www.Joshwoodward.com.

38: Kaitlyn describes how her friends have mourned with them when daughter Vanessa was stillborn

May 01, 2020 16:01 - 41 minutes - 94.4 MB

Mom Kaitlyn tells of how a fellow loss mom validated all her feelings and told her that the pain never leaves you, but days get easier, how she was recommended by her therapist to feel all her feelings and grieve for short amounts of time regularly, then to move forward with her day, and that her friends are sad and mourning for them and their loss of Vanessa. Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes & transcriptions at www.stillapartofus.com. Thanks...

37: Mom Kaitlyn shares birth story of her daughter Vanessa, stillborn due to placental abruption

May 01, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 159 MB

Mom Kaitlyn shares about her pregnancy and the birth story of her daughter Vanessa, who was stillborn at 37 weeks and 6 days. They would find out that Vanessa died due to a placental abruption. Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes & transcriptions at www.stillapartofus.com. Thanks to Josh Woodward for the use of his music. Find him at www.Joshwoodward.com.

36: Dad Jackson says that grieving takes time after daughter Charley's stillbirth

April 15, 2020 16:01 - 8 minutes - 19.4 MB

In this podcast episode, dad Jackson talks about how grieving takes time and it also changes with time. He observes how his grief and his wife Sydney's grief is sometimes similar and other times, different. They find ways to celebrate and remember their daughter Charley. Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes and interview transcriptions at www.stillapartofus.com. Thanks to Josh Woodward for the use of his music. Find him at www.Joshwoodward.com.

35: Dad Jackson tells of his daughter Charley's birth, stillborn at 37 weeks weeks due to cord accident

April 15, 2020 16:00 - 25 minutes - 57.4 MB

Dad Jackson tells his personal account of the birth story of his first child, Charley Mae, and how she was stillborn at 37 weeks, possibly due to a cord accident. He also tells of how he and his wife Sydney had to plan for Charley's funeral afterward and all the support they received. Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes & transcriptions at www.stillapartofus.com. Thanks to Josh Woodward for the use of his music. Find him at www.Joshwoodward.com.

34: Mom Sydney recounts how a friend allows her talk as much or as little as she wants about Charley

April 01, 2020 16:01 - 24 minutes - 55.9 MB

Mom Sydney reflects on the last 8 months after the stillbirth of her daughter Charley, how everyone has moved on, though it feels like yesterday. She also talks about how much she appreciates a friend who told Sydney that she could talk as much or as little as she wants to. Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes and interview transcriptions at www.stillapartofus.com. Thanks to Josh Woodward for the use of his music. Find him at www.Joshwoodward.com.

33: Mom Sydney tells birth story of Charley, stillborn at 37 weeks

April 01, 2020 16:00 - 31 minutes - 72.7 MB

Mom and nurse Sydney shares how she suspected something was wrong and tried to find her daughter's heartbeat with a stethoscope. She and her husband Jackson were devastated when they discovered that their first daughter Charley had died and would be stillborn at 37 weeks. Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes & transcriptions at www.stillapartofus.com. Thanks to Josh Woodward for the use of his music. Find him at www.Joshwoodward.com.

32: Dad Scott advises how to talk to parents who have lost a child

March 15, 2020 16:01 - 13 minutes - 32.4 MB

After his daughter Henley is stillborn, dad Scott tells us of things that he doesn't like people to say to him about his daughter and tells of how much he appreciates it when people say her name and acknowledge that she was a person. Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes and interview transcriptions at www.stillapartofus.com. Thanks to Josh Woodward for the use of his music. Find him at www.Joshwoodward.com.

31: Dad Scott's Account of Henley's C-section birth, stillborn at 36 weeks

March 15, 2020 16:00 - 26 minutes - 59.9 MB

Dad Scott tells about finding out that his daughter Henley would be born still at his wife Meghan's, 36-week appointment, and describes her being born by C-section, and the time after with his daughter. After they decide to have her cremated, Scott finds a castle urn, because she's "his princess". Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes & transcriptions at www.stillapartofus.com. Thanks to Josh Woodward for the use of his music. Find him at www.Josh...

A Brief Note on Grief: Prepositions of Place and Grief

March 08, 2020 16:00 - 2 minutes - 5.47 MB

We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Helen Oxenbury and Michael Rosen Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes and transcriptions at www.stillapartofus.com. Thanks to Josh Woodward for the use of his music. Find him at www.Joshwoodward.com.

30: Mom Meghan's advice to watch for large, erratic movements during pregnancy

March 01, 2020 17:01 - 32 minutes - 74.5 MB

Because of her experience with her stillborn daughter Henley, mom Meghan tells of how she always warns other pregnant mothers to watch for large, erratic, unusual movements from their baby, which may be a sign of distress. She also encourages other loss parents to do what is best for them when it comes to the time they spend with their baby after birth. Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes and interview transcriptions at www.stillapartofus.com. T...

29: Mom Meghan tells C-section birth story of Henley, stillborn at 36 weeks

March 01, 2020 17:00 - 40 minutes - 93.7 MB

Mom Meghan tells about her textbook pregnancy and the birth story and with her first child, daughter Henley, who was stillborn. At her 36-week checkup, she and her husband Scott heard the words every parent hopes to never hear: I'm sorry. She has no heartbeat.  Become a patron: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus Find the complete show notes and interview transcriptions at www.stillapartofus.com. Thanks to Josh Woodward for the use of his music. Find him at www.Joshwoodward.com.

28: Ben's advice to realize we all grieve differently

February 15, 2020 17:01 - 13 minutes - 31.4 MB

In this advice episode, dad Ben tells of how he was given advice about how he and his wife Brooke will mourn differently, how saying "I'm sorry" goes a long way, and how taking the initiative when helping a family mourning the loss of their child will be appreciated by that family. Find the complete show notes and interview transcriptions at www.stillapartofus.com. Thanks to Josh Woodward for the use of his music. Find him at www.Joshwoodward.com.

27: Dad Ben tells Tommy's birth story, stillborn at 36 weeks

February 15, 2020 17:00 - 48 minutes - 112 MB

Dad Ben of the @DonutCritic tells of the details of his pregnant wife Brooke getting a blood clot at 35 weeks, then finding out at 36 weeks that their son Tommy didn't have a heart beat. Ben describes the waiting for labor to progress, Tommy's birth, and his funeral. #stillmychild Find the complete show notes and interview transcriptions at www.stillapartofus.com. Thanks to Josh Woodward for the use of his music. Find him at www.Joshwoodward.com.

26: Brooke's advice to acknowledge feelings, but not dwell on them

February 01, 2020 17:01 - 31 minutes - 73.5 MB

In this advice episode, mom Brooke tells of the past year, grieving the stillbirth of her son Tommy and how it's looked for her family, how she acknowledges her sadness and anger, but tries not to stay on those feelings, and that she feels that Tommy is taking care of her along the way through this process. Find the complete show notes and interview transcriptions at www.stillapartofus.com. Thanks to Josh Woodward for the use of his music. Find him at www.Joshwoodward.com.