Posted on June 21, 2018
by Christina L.
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My dad and one of my sister’s came in and honestly, I think at that point, he was still alive. Shortly after, I had each of my daughter’s come in to meet him, and essentially, to also say goodbye. I kept them separate so… Continue Reading “Our Trisomy 18 Journey: Empty Arms”
Category: bereavement, Death of a Child, Edwards Syndrome, miscarriage, Motherhood, mourning, Parenting, pregnancy, Trisomy 18, UncategorizedTags: babies, Coping, death, Edwards Syndrome, Fetal Abnormalities, genetic, Genetic Abnormalities, Genetic Disorders, Grief, induction, Labor and Delivery, Loss of a child, miscarriage, Motherhood, Parenting, pregnancy, termination, Trisomy 18, University of Washington
Posted on June 20, 2018
by Christina L.
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From my life’s experience, I believe that there is depression and that there is grief. While you certainly can have both at the same time, the two are not interchangeable. I am grieving. For many years, I struggled with depression and on many occasions,… Continue Reading “Battling Grief After the Loss of A Child”
Category: bereavement, Death of a Child, Depression, Motherhood, mourning, Parenting, pregnancy, Trisomy 18, UncategorizedTags: child, Children, Coping, death, Grief, Heal, Loss of a child, Marriage, miscarriage, Motherhood, Parenting, pregnancy, therapy, Trisomy 18
Posted on June 15, 2018
by Christina L.
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As we were driving home today, my five-year-old asked, “Who is going to blow out the candles on Gabriel’s birthday?” I just looked in the rear-view mirror, faked a smile, and said, “you are.” While her intentions were sweet and I hope to one… Continue Reading “The struggles of dealing with a small child after the death of a sibling”
Category: bereavement, Death of a Child, Motherhood, Parenting, pregnancy, Trisomy 18, UncategorizedTags: child, Coping, death, frustration, siblings
Posted on June 13, 2018
by Christina L.
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I am so very happy for you and your family, but please do not be offended if I need some space right now. Your child is an absolute blessing to this world and I hope to rejoice with you someday soon, but I need… Continue Reading “Dealing with a pregnancy announcement after losing your child”
Category: Death of a Child, Edwards Syndrome, friendship, miscarriage, pregnancy, Trisomy 18, UncategorizedTags: Coping, death, friendship, Grief, Heal, Isolation, miscarriage, pregnancy
Posted on June 10, 2018
by Christina L.
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“Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord?” The sounds of children’s voices echoed through the cathedral at my daughters’ school as my husband, dressed in black, carried our son Gabriel towards the altar. My two daughters and I, along with our family members… Continue Reading “Our Trisomy 18 Journey: The Funeral”
Category: bereavement, Death of a Child, Edwards Syndrome, miscarriage, Motherhood, Parenting, pregnancy, Trisomy 18, UncategorizedTags: Abortion, Coping, Fetal Abnormalities, Genetic Disorders, Loss of a child, miscarriage, pregnancy, termination