by Ali | Sep 30, 2020 | Baby Loss, Podcast
This week we talk about the origins behind October being pregnancy and infant loss awareness month and a worldwide celebration to honor babies gone too soon.
by Ali | Sep 21, 2020 | Baby Loss, Podcast
Today we talk about: The ways we commonly react to our grief that aren’t helping usThe 3 steps to help you feel better in your griefHow we can support others experiencing big emotions
by Ali | Sep 15, 2020 | Baby Loss, Podcast
Today we discuss 15 commonly held myths about grieving the loss of a child.
by Ali | Sep 8, 2020 | Baby Loss, Podcast
This episode provides tips and strategies to help you navigate the innocent but oh-so-difficulty question, “How many children do you have?” and it’s many variations. We discuss how you can answer these questions while honoring your angel baby and...
by Ali | Aug 31, 2020 | Baby Loss, Podcast
In the first episode of the Love Loss Living Podcast, I share my personal child loss and miscarriage story as well as my vision for how this podcast will evolve. Click here to listen on iTunes
by Ali | Jun 16, 2018 | Baby Loss, Blog, Remembrance
May 23rd, 2018 was Logan’s first birthday. We wanted to find a way to balance celebrating the beauty of Logan’s life, the amazing impact he’s had, and the sadness of his untimely passing. His short 2 1/2 day life has had a ripple effect that none of us could have...
by Ali | Dec 16, 2017 | Baby Loss, Blog, Self Care
Back in October I had yet another life change that left me reeling and threw me into the abyss that I had previously been balancing on the edge of. I think that this change, in combination with what I can only call the shock of Logan’s loss finally wearing off, is...
by Ali | Nov 22, 2017 | Baby Loss, Blog, Motherhood
It has definitely been awhile since I last wrote… Somehow, the last several weeks have been among the hardest since Logan died. My grandfather, RJ, died on November 10th, and that really sent me reeling. He was 94 years old and had lived a full life, but, somehow, it...
by Ali | Oct 23, 2017 | Baby Loss, Blog
It has been 5 months since I first held our precious baby in my arms. 5 months since I first smelled him, felt his skin, heard his cries, and kissed his perfect forehead. I can still smell him, feel his skin (truly the softest thing I have ever felt), and feel the...
by Ali | Oct 22, 2017 | Baby Loss, Blog
I remember reading a Facebook post years ago about a child’s explanation of why dogs (and cats) don’t live as long as humans. The cliffs notes version of this story is that the child said we come here to learn about love, and that because animals are pure love, they...
by Ali | Oct 15, 2017 | Baby Loss, Blog
Today, October 15th, is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. This is my first October 15th being part of the “club” of parents who have lost a child. This day used to be like any other to me, and now, it is heavily weighted with significance. In...
by Ali | Oct 2, 2017 | Baby Loss, Blog, Self Care
Hello everyone! I am so sorry for my long gap between posts, last month was incredibly busy (and my computer died). Between traveling, visitors, and appointments I only had 2 days where I wasn’t engaged in some way. It was wonderful to see so many people I love and to...
by Ali | Sep 17, 2017 | Baby Loss, Blog, Self Care
As I am writing this I am flying through the air. Whenever I stop and actually think about the significance of that I am awed… We can fly! What an incredible feat. Since Logan died I have been, for the first time in my life, stressed about flying. The thought of being...
by Ali | Sep 10, 2017 | Baby Loss, Blog, Motherhood, Self Care
All the magic happens outside of your comfort zone. I am sure we have all heard at least some version of that empowering quote. I have, at least I thought, made a practice of pushing myself outside of my comfort zone in my life. I pushed harder, worked longer,...
by Ali | Sep 1, 2017 | Baby Loss, Blog, Epigenetics
Today is Logan’s 14th Angelversary, and amidst the sorrow that accompanies today, I find myself filled with a renewed sense of purpose and hopefulness. Our lifestyle and diet are undergoing a titanic shift and I am excited to share our experiences with you, my...
by Ali | Aug 30, 2017 | Baby Loss, Blog
The last week was a big one for me… Logan’s three month birthday and the eclipse seemed to have drained me of my vitality and energy and I spent much more time in bed or on the couch than usual. I have been assured that periods like this are normal and part of the...
by Ali | Aug 23, 2017 | Baby Loss, Blog
Happy three month birthday little man ❤ You are the greatest thing that I have ever been part of and I am blessed to be your mommy ❤ During our road trip to California and back we listened to some music (although not very much all things considered…...
by Ali | Aug 19, 2017 | Baby Loss, Blog
If you read yesterday’s blog post it was clear that I was having a tough day… At times I become overwhelmed by grief and it is all I can see, hear, taste, feel, and smell. Yesterday was one of those moments when I realized, again, that Logan was not coming...
by Ali | Aug 18, 2017 | Baby Loss, Blog
Just writing that title made my stomach fall to my feet and the pressure in my chest left me feeling like I couldn’t breathe… How has it been 12 weeks since I last saw my son breathe, watched him move, or heard him coo or cry? 12 weeks since he took his last breath...
by Ali | Aug 13, 2017 | Baby Loss, Blog
Until Logan, I had never fully appreciated the value of being a nurse. I have been privileged to be present for the worst and best days of peoples lives from births to deaths and all points between. I have always been touched by how vulnerable and trusting my patients...
by Ali | Aug 3, 2017 | Baby Loss, Blog
For the last week an a half we have been on a road trip. It has been good for us to be out of the Denver area for a bit and to spend more time together. It has also been a good opportunity to get to know the people we have become while seeing beautiful parts of the...
by Ali | Jul 29, 2017 | Baby Loss, Blog
Well… It’s Friday… Logan’s 9th Angelversary… And as always, it has been a tough day for me, one where I hoped for distraction from the fact that it’s the anniversary of holding my son in my arms while he struggled for his last breath and finally became limp, leaving...
by Ali | Jul 13, 2017 | Baby Loss, Blog
I first want to say happy second birthday to our sweet puppy Larry ❤ He is the sweetest, most loving dog I have ever known! In the last 7 weeks he has been such a light for us. He was definitely affected by Logan’s short presence and loss in our lives; I was concerned...
by Ali | Jul 5, 2017 | Baby Loss, Blog, Motherhood
Yesterday marked Logan’s 6-week birthday. Among the Fourth of July festivities Brian and I paused together at 8:28pm (the time Logan was born) to look at pictures, reminisce, and share in our love for him. I so wish that we could have shared fireworks with him....
by Ali | Jun 24, 2017 | Baby Loss, Blog
All I can say is… What a week! We went into Father’s Day expecting that it would be difficult; it was Brian’s first Father’s Day and Logan had been gone for just over three weeks. What we didn’t expect, was for the following days to be difficult too. I have now dubbed...
