Every October 15 for the rest of my days, I will light two candles to shine on Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. And when my girls are a few years older, I will talk to them about their two little angel siblings who never quite made it to earth. My mom had four miscarriages, and while not talked about all the time, it was always a mystical fact intertwined in our family dynamic. There were four of us here ... View Post
Good Grief: 10 Simple Things to Do for a Sad Friend
First of all, your incredibly loving messages, comments, emails, texts and calls the past few days have meant the absolute WORLD to me. You have no idea. I shared a very personal story and you responded with the greatest empathy and support. I’m so deeply touched, and I also feel touched on behalf of the millions and millions of women who have been in my shoes—especially the many of you who’ve reached out to me with ... View Post
On Heartbreak & Puzzle Pieces
Something heartbreaking happened to me a few weeks ago. It still weighs on me every day, throughout the day, like armor that doesn’t really protect me. My heart feels heavy; my womb feels empty. I was pregnant, and then, I wasn’t. I miscarried and it was awful. How can this horrible puzzle piece be part of my grand life plan? ... View Post