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Still A Part of Us

Winter Redd and Lee Redd

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. #stillmychild #pregnancyloss #stillbirth #infantloss #SIDS

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01:17:32

Mom Bre Tells Birth Story and Death of Amber, Born...

Still A Part of Us ·

2021/11/15

Mom Bre tells of her daughter Amber Rae and how she was born without kidneys (bilateral renal agenesis) like her older brother Jeff Jr. Amber died after living for only 1 hour. Bre tells of her and her husband's grief of losing their 2nd child Jeff Jr first, then getting pregnant and were devastated when they were told Amber didn't have kidneys either. Happy Birthday today, Amber! Listen to Bre's husband Jeff's account of Amber's birth and death here: https://youtu.be/WkTp7uX5sFU DONATE $5 (aka "buy

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15:07

After Daughter Hazel's Stillbirth, Dad Tad Advises to...

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2021/11/12

Dad Tad shares in the interview what helped him to grieve the loss of his daughter Hazel, who was born still at 36 weeks. He found that taking care of himself physically helped him emotionally. Tad also thinks about how they'll celebrate her upcoming 1st birthday, and Lee advises Tad to be gentle on themselves that day. Tad and his wife Taylor also have a dedicated spot with all of Hazel's things that helps them feel close to her. Watch Tad's account of Hazel's birth: https://youtu.be/jSbs1zUKY5g

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35:36

Dad Tad's Story of Daughter Hazel's Birth, Stillborn...

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2021/11/11

Dad Tad recounts the stillbirth story of his daughter Hazel in the middle of the COVID pandemic, telling us of his wife Taylor's early miscarriage, then pregnancy with Hazel and when they found out Hazel's heart wasn't beating anymore. He describes their time in the hospital and when she was born and how perfect she looked. They later made arrangements for her burial and had a beautiful funeral for her with family and friends as best they could during the pandemic. Listen to his wife Taylor's

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Dad Tad's Story of Daughter Hazel's Birth, Stillborn...

Still A Part of Us ·

2021/11/11

Dad Tad recounts the stillbirth story of his daughter Hazel in the middle of the COVID pandemic, telling us of his wife Taylor's early miscarriage, then pregnancy with Hazel and when they found out Hazel's heart wasn't beating anymore. He describes their time in the hospital and when she was born and how perfect she looked. They later made arrangements for her burial and had a beautiful funeral for her with family and friends as best they could during the pandemic. Listen to his wife Taylor's

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40:43

Mom Taylor's Life After Stillbirth During The...

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2021/11/04

Mom Taylor tells of the struggle she and her husband Tad had after their daughter Hazel was stillborn at 36 weeks, during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how they were unable to be physically close to others when they may have needed it. But because of that, they were able to draw closer together as a couple, though they grieved and mourned on different timelines and in different ways. Taylor also talks about how much her faith in God and the prayers of others has helped her through this sad time for her

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01:01:05

Mom Taylor Shares Birth Story of Daughter Hazel, Born...

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2021/10/25

Mom Taylor shares the heartbreaking story of finding out that her first child, her daughter Hazel's heartbeat stopped around 36 weeks gestational age and that she would be stillborn. She and her husband Tad were devastated and she describes her pregnancy, finding out, delivering Hazel, and spending time with her in the hospital. She also tells of her beautiful funeral service and the autopsy results. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We

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08:02

Exploring the Dark: Sitting With Strong Emotions | A...

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2021/10/22

With this meditation, we're trying to get comfortable with all the emotions--fear, anger, sadness, weariness--that we may experience after we lose a child or someone close to us. *Please note that there are references to God in this meditation. You can find Stacey and her work here: https://www.soulgardencoaching.com/ DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We appreciate all the help toward production and hosting costs. Or if you want to

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08:24

Grieving Dad's One Piece of Advice After His...

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2021/10/21

Mark gives his advice on how to grieve after losing his daughter Breklyn only 10 hours after she was born: Grieve in your own way and in your own time. He also talks about how he and his wife Corchele look for Breklyn everywhere (pennies, their Brek bear, and white butterflies), and how they started Because of Breklyn, that raises money to buy unstuffed Build-A-Bears for families of stillbirth or infant loss. Hear Mark's birth story of Breklyn here: https://youtu.be/dVHWjPx0XGs Hear his wife

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22:46

Dad Mark's Account of Baby Breklyn's Birth Story and...

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2021/10/19

Dad Mark describes his wife Corchele's pregnancy with their daughter Breklyn. When her water broke, they headed to the hospital, and while there, Breklyn was under distress and Corchele had to undergo an emergency C-section (where Corchele was completely sedated due to the epidural/nerve block not working originally) in order to deliver Breklyn. The doctor stated that Breklyn wasn't going to make it, but she was put on life support. When Corchele was finally able to see Breklyn, Mark and Corchele

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45:44

Corchele's "Messy" Life After Breklyn's Death:...

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2021/10/14

Mom Corchele talks about the death of her daughter after 10 hours after her birth due to an infection, and how because of her daughter Breklyn, she and her husband were able to help change hospital policy in their area to help detect this type of infection before it's too late, thus saving more babies' lives. Corchele also recounts how she didn't properly grieve after Breklyn died, how they got pregnant, and then she admitted to herself that she had postpartum depression and sought help. She is in a

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48:37

Mom Corchele Tells Birth Story and Death of Baby...

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2021/10/11

Mom Corchele describes getting pregnant with her fiance Mark and having an uneventful pregnancy with her daughter Breklyn. However, at 39 weeks, Corchele remembers feeling terrible and having a fever. When they go into the hospital, she tells how Breklyn was in distress, so they did an emergency C-section. They gave her ketamine, because the epidural/nerve block wasn't taking effect quickly enough. Breklyn was born, but had to be revived and kept on life support, since Corchele was sedated. Once

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15:16

Body Scan Guided Meditation: Compassion and...

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2021/10/09

In honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, we partnered with Stacey Cardon of Soul Garden Coaching to develop this meditation, to cultivate compassion and understanding and tenderness toward your body after the death of your baby. After the stillbirth of my son, I felt like my body failed me and him, and it has taken me a lot of prayer, mediation, and pondering to be *okay* with my body. I hope that this short body scan meditation helps bring a measure of peace to your heart. Find Stacey

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52:17

Kirby and Tom talk life after stillbirth, including...

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2021/10/06

Parents Kirby and Tom talk about the aftermath of their first son Tommy's stillbirth, how they stuck themselves in those early months and how their families, God, and service helped them get through the sadness and ache. Kirby talks about feeling a need to adopt and they adopted their son Ace after many disappointments. Shortly after the adoption, Kirby got pregnant and welcomed their son Ace into their home. Both Kirby and Tom talk about what helped them the most and recommend things you should

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Her Baby Died--5 Things NOT to Say + Bonus Tip

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2021/10/01

It's October and in honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, we are sharing some of the worst things people have said to us and other moms and dads that have lost a baby either by stillbirth or infant death, so you know what NOT to say (and what to say) to a loss mom or loss dad. If you're a loss mom/loss dad, what are some of the things you've heard that you would recommend people NOT say? Check out Winter's interview with Nicole at Mamas and Misses about Pregnancy After Loss (PAL):

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37:28

Baby Tommy | Dad Tom's Full-Term Stillbirth Story at...

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2021/09/30

Dad Tom recounts how his wife Kirby noticed decreased fetal movement around 37 weeks of her first pregnancy. They went to check and they were able to find the heartbeat, so they were reassured all was fine. The next day, she noted less movement again and when they went in the second time, they were shocked when there was no heartbeat. Kirby was induced and their son Tommy was born still at 37 weeks. This is Tommy's birth story. Hear Tom's wife, Kirby's stillbirth story of Tommy here:

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01:10:30

Mom Kirby's Stillbirth Story of Son Tommy at 36...

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2021/09/26

Mom Kirby tells about how her first pregnancy with son Tommy and how it was a picture perfect pregnancy. But at around 35-36 weeks, Kirby noticed a drop in her baby's regular movements. She followed up a couple times and was told the baby had a strong heartbeat. Kirby then felt that something was wrong and when they went to the hospital, they were told Tommy no longer had a heartbeat. Kirby delivered Tommy, born still at 36 weeks and 3 days in January 2018. There were nothing conclusive about the

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13:53

Dad Jonah's Grief Process After Stillbirth | Baby Lydia

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2021/09/19

In this interview, dad Jonah talks about the things that helped him after his daughter Lydia was stillborn at 30 weeks because of an umbilical cord accident. He understands that he and his wife Danielle mourn differently and they both strive to help each other in the moment. Jonah also talks about the anger he had after Lydia died and how he had to acknowledge it as part of the grief process. Hear Jonah's birthstory of Lydia here: https://youtu.be/OvCgdJzezKI Hear his wife Danielle's birthstory of

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38:19

Dad Jonah Tells The Birth Story of Baby Lydia,...

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2021/09/15

Dad Jonah recounts the events of his wife Danielle's first pregnancy, and how he remembers Danielle asking the doctor about whether she should be monitoring the baby's movements. Danielle noticed decreased fetal movements, and when they get to the hospital, they are unable to find Lydia's heartbeat. Lydia Jaelle was stillborn at 30 weeks due to an umbilical cord accident. Listen to Danielle's account of Lydia's birth here: https://youtu.be/iq3iPBNdWMQ Listen to Danielle's advice episode here:

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46:19

Mom Danielle of Stillbirth Encourages All Pregnant...

Still A Part of Us ·

2021/09/09

Mom Danielle talks about how she's grieved, mourned, and celebrated her daughter Lydia's life after she was stillborn at 30 weeks. She died due to an umbilical cord accident. Danielle talks about her 2 pregnancies after loss (PAL) and how she coped with the anxiety, and encourages other pregnant moms to "count the kicks" using the Count the Kicks phone app.She also started a local Walk of Remembrance with her friend and fellow loss mom Emily as a way to honor Lydia. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a

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54:54

Danielle Tells Baby Lydia's Birthstory | Stillborn at...

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2021/09/05

Mom Danielle recounts the stillbirth story of her first pregnancy with baby Lydia and how incredibly excited she and her husband Jonah were to have her. Near 30 weeks, she noticed that Lydia wasn't moving around as much one day, and were concerned enough to go in to be checked out. They didn't find a heartbeat, and Danielle later delivered Lydia, who was born sleeping. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We appreciate all the help toward

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