The Birth of My Stillborn Baby-Part 9

Nurse Tara asked me when I would like to start pushing because I was now fully dilated. She was so kind and showed such compassion that I was able to choose the approximate time Tanner would be a stillborn angel. This was about 2 in the afternoon and I don’t know why I said 3pm, but [...]

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Angel Poem from Supportive Girlfriend

I so love my girlfriends with all of my heart. I am so appreciative for how they supported me when my son Tanner was stillborn. 80% of my friends were either pregnant or just had their babies at the time of Tanner’s death. Doesn’t it seem to always work out that way. One of my [...]

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The Birth of My Stillborn Baby-Part 8

At this point in the grieving process I was  in “SHOCK”. They tell me my baby had died, but I need proof. Even though with my own 2 eyes I saw no movement on the sonogram screen, I had an ounce of hope. It is possible that the machine was malfunctioning. State of shock means; [...]

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Angel Memorial Craft for Miscarriage & Baby Death

Angel Jars can be created as memorials for our babies in heaven. This is a simple craft to hold all of the Angel Pennies our sweet children leave us on the streets, sidewalks, doorsteps and other places. Living siblings, cousins or friends can also help create Angel Jars. This craft project may give younger children an outlet to [...]

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2008 Event for Children Remembering Angel Babies

Dear Friends & Family:Haven of Hope & Healing is having “A RIDE TO REMEMBER” Family fun day on Saturday, June 28 at 10 am. We hope you will join us and give your support of this special event that will raise funds for our non-profit organization. Here are the details: This fun-filled event will take [...]

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Generalized Anxiety Disorder-Follow Up Doctor Visit

My dizziness has subsided and I am able to remember and multi-task again because of Lexapro. I told my doctor that I wasn’t crazy about paying 70 dollars a month (there is no generic substitue) so he prescribed Citalopram. This is about 9 dollars and gentler on the pocket book. He did suggest that it [...]

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Grieving Fathers & Parents Create Baby Loss Memorials

We never truly know how our partner will react when a baby or pregnancy has come to an end. Most likely our husbands will grieve and display sorrow in a different manner. After the stillbirth of our son Tanner, my husband felt the need to fix things by using his hands. He built beautiful stone [...]

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Angel Pennies from Heaven

Angel Pennies I found a penny today Just lying on the ground But it’s not just a penny, This little coin I’ve found. Found pennies come from heaven. That’s what my grandpa told me. He said when an Angel misses you, They toss a penny down. Sometimes just to cheer you up, To make a [...]

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