Monthly Archives: February 2015

“The Journey”

Posted on February 26, 2015 by babylossmama

This poem has nothing to do, really, with baby loss. Yet it spoke to me, as I’m finding the “who I am now” after the loss. Perhaps it will speak to you, too! “The Journey” by Mary Oliver One day … Continue reading →

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Hope is brave

Posted on February 18, 2015 by babylossmama

For those of you babyloss mamas who are pregnant after loss or contemplating becoming pregnant after loss, take a minute to read this post over at Still Standing. You are so brave. You have so much love. You deserve the … Continue reading →

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Flashback: August 2013

Posted on February 12, 2015 by babylossmama

Last night, I was at an event at the Chicago Cultural Center. I’m a mentor for a Chicago Public School student, and I was escorting him around a career fair. At the end of the night, I had to use … Continue reading →

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Carpe diem, and all that

Posted on February 10, 2015 by babylossmama

We have been enjoying this winter. Considering last winter, I think this is pretty admirable; considering the weather and how much I hate the cold, I think this is also pretty remarkable. Part of it is for Ander: the hiking, … Continue reading →

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To do and not to do

Posted on February 4, 2015 by babylossmama

In light of yesterday’s post, I was pleased to see Still Standing Magazine’s article for today: “The Complete List of Do’s and Don’ts When Supporting the Bereaved.” I agree with pretty much everything, except that “encourage and give them hope” … Continue reading →

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Something that still rankles

Posted on February 3, 2015 by babylossmama

Most days now, I have my anger under control. Anger, as babyloss moms know, is probably the last grief manifestation to leave: anger at the helplessness, the unfairness, at others who seem to get and stay pregnant so easily. Some … Continue reading →

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Ander day… and the day after

Posted on February 2, 2015 by babylossmama

Ander day, as we ultimately decided to refer to Saturday (aka the one year anniversary of his last day, or the day we got to cuddle him for 36 hours straight), turned out to be rather perfect. We went for … Continue reading →

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