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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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01:04:19

Mom Miranda gives her advice on things to say and not...

Still A Part of Us ·

2021/09/01

Miranda, mom of George who was stillborn at 39 weeks, talks with Winter about how difficult it was to function after the stillbirth of her son, and how her husband Graham helped her greatly on a day-to-day basis in those early days. She also talks about how she remembers George with tangible things like his memorial bench, and recommends some things to say (and not to say) to an angel mom. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We appreciate

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01:03:40

Miranda Tells About Baby George, Stillborn at 39...

Still A Part of Us ·

2021/08/29

This is the stillbirth story of George Robert, told by his mom Miranda. Originally from Canada, Miranda and her husband Graham have been living in London for work, and they made the decision to start trying to have a baby. She talks about her pregnancy and "going to" appointments (telemedicine) and how George was progressing during the COVID-19 pandemic. After feeling no movement from George one morning around 39 weeks, Miranda headed to the hospital to be checked. They couldn't find a heartbeat,

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43:17

Mom Jess Talks About The Aftermath of Her Daughter's...

Still A Part of Us ·

2021/08/26

Mom Jess is interviewed about the time after her daughter, Addelyn was born at 30 weeks and died shortly later due to a severe case of fetal hydrops, and what she did to heal, what helped (and didn't help), and what she and her husband Patrick did for Addy's memorial service. 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 purchase an "Always a Part of Us" Legacy Gift

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01:06:53

Mom Jess tells the birth story and passing of her...

Still A Part of Us ·

2021/08/23

Mom Jess recounts the birth story of her daughter Addy, from their planned pregnancy during the pandemic and her pregnancy being perfect until around 30 weeks. Jess tells about how she became more swollen and gained 22 lbs in 2 weeks, and one of her non-stress tests came back abnormal. They discovered that Addy had a severe case of hydrops, where there was a lot of fluid buildup in her body, and Jess also had developed Mirror Syndrome (mimics preeclampsia), where as Addy became sicker, so did Jess

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Mom Jess tells the birth story and passing of her...

Still A Part of Us ·

2021/08/23

Mom Jess recounts the birth story of her daughter Addy, from their planned pregnancy during the pandemic and her pregnancy being perfect until around 30 weeks. Jess tells about how she became more swollen and gained 22 lbs in 2 weeks, and one of her non-stress tests came back abnormal. They discovered that Addy had a severe case of hydrops, where there was a lot of fluid buildup in her body, and Jess also had developed Mirror Syndrome (mimics preeclampsia), where as Addy became sicker, so did Jess

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45:26

Mom Angelica shares what physical momentos remind her...

Still A Part of Us ·

2021/08/18

Mom Angelica sits down with Winter in this interview to talk about the trauma of finding out her son would be stillborn and giving birth to him via Caesarean section, how she transitioned back to work as a NICU nurse, and what's she's done to cope after Ezra's death. She also shares things that you should and shouldn't say to a loss mom or dad. Listen to Angelica's birth story of Ezra here: https://youtu.be/him_GqKvddQ DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production

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57:19

Mom Angelica tells birth story of Ezra, stillborn at...

Still A Part of Us ·

2021/08/15

Mom Angelica, a NICU nurse based in Idaho, USA, tells of how she and her husband Nick expecting her 2nd baby Ezra. Her pregnancy was going fine till around 33 weeks, when she noticed that he wasn't moving around as much during a work break. She went home, worried and tried to calm her fears, but got even more worried when she couldn't find his heartbeat using her own stethoscope. She and her husband wen to the hospital (during the COVID pandemic), and were told that there was no heartbeat. Angelica

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17:35

Mom Tiffany shares how she celebrates her daughter...

Still A Part of Us ·

2021/08/11

Mom Tiffany talks about how she has both grieved and celebrated the short life of her sweet daughter Khyana, who was born at 26 weeks and died four days later due to an infection because of a hole in her bowel. She talks about how grief is not linear and the many ways she celebrates her daughter. Listen to Tiffany's birth story and death of Khyana here: https://youtu.be/Pwacny3_3iM DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We

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43:53

Mom Tiffany shares birth story and death of daughter...

Still A Part of Us ·

2021/08/08

Mom Tiffany tells the birth story and death of her daughter Khyana, of how she got pregnant with her boyfriend at the time, but she found out that she had an incompetent cervix. She was 1-2 cm dilated around 24 weeks, so they admitted her to the hospital. Tiffany's water broke a few days later and she developed an infection a week later. She was induced and gave birth to her daughter Khyana, who needed to go to the NICU because her lungs were not developed and needed assistance breathing. The

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46:40

Lori Ann talks about riding the waves of grief after...

Still A Part of Us ·

2021/08/05

In this interview, mom Lori Ann describes what grief and mourning has looked like for her after her son Owen David was born via emergency C-section one week before the COVID-19 pandemic shut everything down in her area. He was 26 weeks old and passed away a short time after he was born. She tells of how she incorporates him into their lives on daily basis, how she and her husband have learned to support each other, and that grief is like waves and how you learn to ride them. Watch More: Lori Ann's

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01:13:17

Matt's Birth Story and Death of Son via Emergency...

Still A Part of Us ·

2021/07/12

Dad Matt shares the birth story of his son Owen David at 26 weeks and his subsequent death a few hours after he was born. His wife Lori Ann had a cerclage put in earlier, but her water broke at 21 weeks. Lori Ann stayed on bed rest till 24 weeks and was admitted to the hospital so they could do everything medically possible to keep Owen alive. She developed an infection and Owen was delivered by emergency C-section at 26 weeks. Owen was unable to breath on his own, and Matt and Lori Ann were able to

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01:45:49

Owen David | A Mom's Early Term Birth Story and Baby...

Still A Part of Us ·

2021/07/05

Lori Ann tells of her journey through infertility, miscarriage, and complications with her next pregnancy, which included putting in a cerclage due to an incompetent cervix and later her water breaking at 21 weeks. Instead of terminating the pregnancy, Lori Ann and her husband Matt decided to wait to see what would happen, monitoring her temperature to make sure she didn't develop an infection. At 24 weeks, she was admitted until Owen was born at 26 weeks via emergency C-section. Owen was 2 lb and

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33:17

Bianca and Michael: Advice and Our Experience Losing...

Still A Part of Us ·

2021/06/21

Parents Bianca and Michael share their experience of delivering their stillborn son Jalen during the restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic. They also share things that have helped them grieve and mourn and celebrate their son, who was stillborn at 20 weeks and 6 days. They also share some helpful things that people did for them, who were supporting them, and they also share what NOT to say to a parent who has just experienced a stillbirth. You can hear each of their version of Jalen's birth here:

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27:24

Michael's account of Jalen's birth, who was born...

Still A Part of Us ·

2021/06/13

Dad Michael tells the story of the birth of his son Jalen Jeremiah during the COVID-19 pandemic. His wife Bianca had an incompetent cervix and they put in a cerclage, but it failed. When the medical team was trying to remove the cerclage, they broke the water, and they had to deliver their son at 20 weeks and 6 days. Because he was so young in gestational age, there was nothing that they medical team would have done. Jalen was born still after Bianca labored for a short time. He was tiny, but he was

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49:28

Bianca tells Jalen's birth story during COVID,...

Still A Part of Us ·

2021/06/06

Mom Bianca tells of her pregnancy with her 3rd child, Jalen Jeremiah, and complications with her cervix, which led her medical provider putting in a cerclage around 20 weeks. Some of the stitches had come out, causing Bianca a lot of pain and the beginning of labor. Jalen did not survive the birth and was stillborn on February 2021, likely due to the umbilical cord around his neck. Her pregnancy, Jalen's birth, and funeral were all during the time of the COVID pandemic. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube

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02:54

Announcement and a Brief Note on Grief: Waves of Grief

Still A Part of Us ·

2021/05/02

Today is Bereaved Mother's Day. We hope your heart feels close to your babies on this bittersweet day. Grief is like waves at the beach. Sometimes you'll want to wade back in the water. Timestamps: 00:00 Announcement 00:55 A Brief Note on Grief: Waves of Grief SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more birth stories from families who have experienced a stillbirth or infant loss. We're grateful that you're part of our community! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfv_ZeqPi9o-0clf_1528Mg DONATE $5 (aka

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52:01

72: Dad Jones talks about the birth of his daughter...

Still A Part of Us ·

2021/04/30

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.

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45:08

71: Mom Kristyn after her daughter Kampbell was...

Still A Part of Us ·

2021/04/30

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.

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01:20:43

70: Mom Kristyn recounts birth story of daughter...

Still A Part of Us ·

2021/04/30

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.

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19:50

69: Dad Paul advises getting out into nature after...

Still A Part of Us ·

2021/03/17

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 for the use

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