Justin & Anaphylaxis
I almost lost the love of my life this week. The loss of our child imprinted in me, just how … Continue Reading Justin & Anaphylaxis
Leaps & Bounds
It’s now three weeks post op, and Phoenix Iris is a different little girl. She’s sleeping through the night, waking … Continue Reading Leaps & Bounds
A Plastic Box
My sons ashes aren’t in an urn. He sits on my dresser, inside the bag with a charred metal tag, … Continue Reading A Plastic Box
Relief
We are 13 days post op and we seem to have FINALLY turned the corner in recovery. It was a … Continue Reading Relief
Surgery
Well, she did it! If you were following my Instagram stories the past few days, you saw that Phoenix had … Continue Reading Surgery
Bereaved Parents Month
July is Bereaved Parents month.When you first lose your child, everyone is profoundly impacted by your tragedy. Everyone mourns your … Continue Reading Bereaved Parents Month
Sloan’s 3rd Annual Memorial
3 years. 1,096 days. That’s how long it’s been since my arms last felt the weight of your body. Since … Continue Reading Sloan’s 3rd Annual Memorial
Bath Time & Bereavement
On your last night, I bathed you. You had two favorite places, my arms, and water. Bath time was sheer … Continue Reading Bath Time & Bereavement
Nursery Reveal
My goal was to evoke a retro, bohemian vibe in Valories room. I knew I wanted warm neutral tones, but … Continue Reading Nursery Reveal
Approaching 3 Years
A week from today, will be 3 entire years since Sloan left his earthly body. When he died, the subject of child loss and bereavement was still very little discussed. Watching grief and the experiences of bereaved parents begin to … Continue Reading Approaching 3 Years
Finally, a Diagnosis!
Phoenix had her sleep study two weeks ago. Justin took her since she tends to do better with settling down … Continue Reading Finally, a Diagnosis!
Brand Favorite: ToddleKind
ToddleKind creates the “Prettier Playmat”. These soft, cushioned mats come in beautiful colors and patterns, creating the look of a … Continue Reading Brand Favorite: ToddleKind
June
Every June, I get a little trapped in my grief. June was the last full month of Sloan’s life. I … Continue Reading June
Scars
The week before you died I accidentally burned my forearm on my curling wand. It had been the second time in a month I’d done so. You had been at my feet playing as I curled my hair, and I … Continue Reading Scars
Two
Today, she is 2. This little fire breather who came thundering into our lives unplanned, when we were unready and … Continue Reading Two
Belongings & Bereavement
I went through his things today. Many of them I hadn’t seen since he was alive. The things that had … Continue Reading Belongings & Bereavement
